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The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

Florida spent nearly 40 years undoing a major flood-control project, filling canals and restoring 43 miles of Kissimmee River bends after wetlands were damaged; by 2021, over 26,000 acres returned

Natural waterways have shaped central Florida’s history for generations. The Kissimmee River used to run through central Florida for over 100 miles. The broad floodplain was capable of holding large amounts of water due to its shallowness. Seasonal flooding was seen as a menace to people who settled near the area.

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