Save The Rainbow River
Restoration Has Started!!
We are very excited to announce, that after 3 years of hard work, we are finally able to start the clean-up of the lower Rainbow River. Right now you’ll notice workers laying pipes along the bike path in Blue Run Park. These pipes will be used to vacuum up the Hydrilla, algae, and muck that has accumulated on the river bottom. This slurry will then be piped onto land, where the organic material and debris will be filtered out, and the clean water will be returned to the river through the second pipe.
As we get underway, please check our website and Facebook page often as we will keep everyone up-to-date on what is happening and where will will be working.
We want to thank everyone for their support and patience during this long and difficult process. More information will be posted soon.
The Rainbow River needs our help
Announcements:
Please check out our Events Page for more information about our upcoming events.
One Rake at a Time, Inc.
Check out our interview with CiLiving host Jaclyn Friedlander which aired this morning in Illinois! Thanks Jaclyn it was great to have you and we
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In this video, Dr. Michelle Seville and Art Jones explain to Friends with Fins host, Jaclyn Friedlander, why physically removing hydrilla is more effective t...
One Rake at a Time, Inc.
One Rake is going to be featured on CiLiving on WCIA out of Champaign Illinois on Tuesday the 17th at 11:30 am (FL time). You
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Jaclyn Friedlander and Tommy Bickham Demonstrate how users can download WCIA 3+ on Roku
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A River Worth Fighting For: Help Is Finally Coming to Rainbow River
By Art JonesMarch 23, 2026 For years, those of us who love Rainbow River have been fighting a battle armed with little more than our bare hands and a sense of stubborn hope. We’ve raked hydrilla by the armful. We’ve … Read More
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Sometimes Restoration Means Waiting: Why a Gopher Tortoise Matters
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A Year of Gratitude, Progress, and Hope for the Rainbow River
By Art Jones, Founder, One Rake at a Time, Inc. As this year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on just how far we’ve come as a community in our mission to restore the Rainbow River. When I … Read More
