Nature and Biodiversity

Florida has brought this dying river back to life – here’s how its biodiversity bounced back

The world’s biggest river restoration project has returned Florida’s Kissimmee River to good health.

The world’s biggest river restoration project has returned Florida’s Kissimmee River to good health. Image: Unsplash/kellysikkema

Johnny Wood
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