Florida Spectacular

Episode 231: Reunite the River, the Ocklawaha River, and a Conservation Hero

Cathy Salustri & Rick Kilby Season 5 Episode 231

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The Florida Wildlife Federation calls Karen Chadwick a conservation hero. She's spent her life on and around the waters of Central Florida, and she talks about her passion for the Ocklawaha, the impacts of keeping the dam, and the splendor of the regular drawdowns.

Links We Mentioned

Ocklawaha River

Rodman Reservoir and Dam

Cross-Florida Barge Canal

Kenwood boat ramp

Buckman Lock

North Star Charters

Karen's YouTube channel about the Ocklawaha 

A Cruising Down the River

Photo of Karen Chadwick by Alan Halaly.

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