Save The Rainbow River
Restoration Has Started!!

From the surface, the lower Rainbow River still looks much the way visitors expect, turquoise water, gentle current, kayakers drifting through one of Florida’s most
We are excited to be working with Jessica and Sea & Shoreline in the Rainbow River too
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Restoring the Rainbow: A New Chapter for Our River
For decades, we’ve watched a slow, silent decline. What was once the crown jewel of Dunnellon—the crystalline Rainbow River—has been fighting a losing battle against neglect. We’ve seen the vibrant colors fade, replaced by a thickening layer of black muck … Read More
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Divers Are in the Water
For years, the residents of Dunnellon have looked at the Rainbow River with a mixture of love and heartbreak. They remember stories of a waterway that was “crystal clear” from bank to bank—a liquid ribbon of turquoise that defined the … Read More
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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


