Jason Brodeur is in the news over Florida dam debates affecting fish migration. Florida State Senator and Seminole County Chamber CEO.
In Utrecht, Netherlands, a fish doorbell system helps migrating freshwater fish pass through a closed gate, aiding their breeding. Meanwhile, in Florida, efforts to remove a dam to restore river ecosystems have faced legislative setbacks, despite recent successful reservoir drawdowns revealing natural land and wildlife recovery.
Freshwater fish migrations are collapsing worldwide, driven by dams, pollution, overfishing, and climate change. This threatens ecosystems, food security, and livelihoods, especially in Africa, Asia, and the US. Conservation efforts are underway, but the decline continues at an alarming rate.