Good things come to those (and things) who wait, including the Homosassa River.
It’s been almost four years since representatives from the Homosassa River Restoration Project, Inc. visited King’s Bay in Crystal River to study a successful cleanup endeavor there.
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A map of the three-phased Homosassa River Restoration Project.
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A diver with Sea & Shoreline uses a hand pump to suck unwanted vegetation from the bottom of the Homosassa River. Vacuumed water is piped to a nearby treatment site before being returned.
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