Vote Yes on this bill if you want the state to restore the Ocklawaha River, expand public access to rivers and springs, create grants for river towns, and launch job-creating economic programs in Marion and Putnam Counties.

Environmental and springs conservation groups, outdoor recreation and ecotourism businesses, local governments in Clay, Marion, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties, and fishing, paddling, and wildlife advocates may support this bill.

Vote No on this bill if you want to avoid new state programs and costs, keep current river conditions and reservoir uses unchanged, and prevent potential construction disruptions or land-use changes tied to restoration.

Some reservoir-user groups, nearby property or marina owners concerned about access changes, fiscal conservatives wary of new spending, and industries worried about permitting or construction impacts may oppose this bill.