An examination of the Kirkpatrick (Rodman) Dam and its impacts on the Ocklawaha River in Florida. Produced for River be dammed, a multimedia project investigating the Ocklawaha River and its relationship with the Kirkpatrick Dam. Released in 2014.

Update (11/2019): With fond remembrance and thanks to Robin Lewis and Whitey Markle for their championing of the restoration of the Ocklawaha River. Their efforts and commitment to preserving Florida have sifted through the detritus in the deepest of swamps, flowed through the limestone in the bluest of springs and resonated amongst the blushing canopy of maple, the longlegged islands of pine, and the sprawling, buttressed limbs of oak and resurrection fern above our heads. May the wonder of wild spaces they set their hopes upon continue to inspire and push us all.

Reported, filmed and edited by Matt Keene.
Special thanks to Josh May for title design.
Footage from "Florida's Canal Main Street," and photos of 'crushercrawler' and 'land clearing' from Florida Memory Archive (http://www.floridamemory.com).
"Rodman Dam" used with permission of Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizards (http://www.lonesomebert.com).