Ocklawaha River/Rodman Dam Article

[dogwatch]

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/artic...y-finally-come

[diveconjeff]

Thanks for the post. Interesting read. I kayak in that area fairly often and it is every bit as inspiring as the author would have you believe.

Kind of interesting to be paddling down the river and come across a massive bridge in the middle of nowhere...

[Gene Powell]

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/artic...y-finally-come

Thanks for posting this! I live a couple of miles from the south end. I kayak the area, and do some photography. I will try to post some pics.

[Gene Powell]

These were taken during the last draw-down.

Shadows of The Past by Gene Powell, on Flickr

Lake Ocklawaha Sunset by Gene Powell, on Flickr

blue springs tree by Gene Powell, on Flickr

tch2wb-2 by Gene Powell, on Flickr

[gasdiver]

So if they breach the dam, will it open up dive sites?

[curtschu]

So if they breach the dam, will it open up dive sites?

That far south on the uplift it is rare the springs are divable they tend to be small and sandy. Even Silver Springs does not have much passage like we need. If you are a crayfish you might be happy.

[hunabku]

Found this and enjoyed it.

Also, if you can find a way to listen to "Rodman Dam" by Lonesome Bert and the Skinny Lizards, it is an awesome song that tells the story of the barge canal.

[MichaelAngelo]

These were taken during the last draw-down.

Shadows of The Past by Gene Powell, on Flickr

Lake Ocklawaha Sunset by Gene Powell, on Flickr

blue springs tree by Gene Powell, on Flickr

tch2wb-2 by Gene Powell, on Flickr

Wow Gene, once again wonderful work.

[Gene Powell]

Wow Gene, once again wonderful work.

Thanks Michael! I'm afraid I can't compete with John Moran! Make sure to watch his presentation in Hunabku's post. It is Powerful, and passionate!

[Gene Powell]

hunabku! Thanks for posting this stuff! It is heartbreaking, but a must see.