Every few years, the drawdown of Rodman Reservoir on the Marion-Putnam County line gives a glimpse of what returning the Ocklawaha River to its original path could bring.

Community leaders from Putnam and Marion counties and members of the media piled on two pontoon boats last Friday to tour the Rodman Reservoir with seasoned Putnam County guide Karen Chadwick and Marion County guide Erika Ritter. The tour showcased the current drawdown of the Ocklawaha River, helping attendees to envision what a restored river might look like…