Year

1960 (circa)

Video Details

32:46; b&w; sound; V-198 EA030; S.1239

Description

Bill Shipley interviews several individuals regarding the Cross Florida Barge Canal. Buck Ray and a Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Officer are interviewed. They explain their opposition to the project while they travel on the Silver and Ocklawaha Rivers. Mr. Shipley interviews representatives of Ocala County's government and business organizations who support the project. Several portions of the film are missing from this presentation, which negatively affects its quality. Produced by WFSU-TV.

Contributors

WFSU-TV

Corporate Subject

Cross Florida Barge Canal
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission

Geographic Subject

Ocala
Ocklawaha River
Silver River
Silver Spring

Personal Subject

Ray, Buck
Shipley, Bill

Subject

Canal construction
Drainage
Economic conditions
Flood control-Florida
Wildlife