One Rake At A Time restores Florida's spring-fed waterways by pulling invasive plants and algae such as hydrilla and Lyngbya, aiming for a healthy ecosystem dominated by native plants rather than one maintained with chemical treatment. It started in 2009 when Art Jones began cleaning rivers by hand and incorporated as a nonprofit in 2015. Volunteer cleanups and education work have covered Crystal River, Homosassa Springs and Weeki Wachee, and the Rainbow River is its current focus.
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