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Read More »WUFT’s Biggest Stories of 2017
Find Out Florida: What Does It Cost To Maintain The Rodman Dam?
This week in The Point podcast, WUFT News answers the question of what the Rodman Dam costs each year to operate. It's about $150,000, less than some environmentalists have said as justification for its removal.
Read More »Award-Winning Environmental Journalist Vows To Come Together And Save Water Resources
Eva Liu talks with Cynthia Barnett about the "democratization of water" and environmental changes we can make together as a community.
Read More »Environmentalists Push Again For Removal Of Rodman Dam
Florida Defenders of the Environment are picking up a decades-old fight tear down the Rodman Dam to help restore the Ocklawaha River. Local anglers and businesses who rely on the premier bass fishing hole are worried about the outcome.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County Commission District 3
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Manatees Stranded At Crystal River Rescued
Seven manatees stranded in a Crystal River golf course pond after Hurricane Hermine were rescued and released Thursday.
Read More »Florida Has More Than 6,200 Manatees In Latest Count
Florida's manatee count sits above 6,000 for the second time in two years.
Read More »Spring Closes Temporarily Due To Large Manatee Population
Three Sisters Springs is currently closed to swimmers because of manatee populations seeking warmth in the spring.
Read More »Florida Springs Impose Stricter Rules As Manatee Numbers Rise
One of the four major springs along Crystal River, Three Sisters Springs has been closed on three separate occasions since November to protect manatees, which are an endangered species.
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