Episode 68: Free the Ocklawaha!

This week's episode begins with Craig taking us to South Florida where Ron DeSantis has contradicted himself on the subject of Everglades restoration.Our guest this week is Jennifer Carr, president of Florida Defenders of the Environment, and granddaughter of Marjorie Harris Carr and Archie Carr, two of Florida's greatest conservationists. Marjorie stopped the Cross Florida Barge Canal while Archie was a powerful advocate for sea turtles.Jennifer joins us to discuss the movement to remove the Kirkpatrick Dam and free the Ocklawaha River, an effort her grandmother led for many years. Now is a critical time in this quest as the St. John's River Water Management District which controls the dam has opened a brief public comment period through October 22, 2021, where citizens can voice their opinion in support of removing the dam and freeing the river.The Free the Ocklawaha coalition has put together this simple, step-by-step set of instructions which allows you to tell the state to remove the dam and free the river.We also want to welcome our newest sponsor, Visit Sarasota, to the podcast. Whether you're looking for outdoor recreation like camping at Myakka River State Park, arts and culture at the Ringling Museum or Sarasota Art Museum, beach life at Longboat and Siesta Key, dining, shopping or education at Mote Marine Lab and Marie Selby Gardens, Sarasota offers an experience for everyone. Learn more at VisitSarasota.com.