Dive Summary:
- Following Duke Energy's decision to close its Crystal River nuclear plant, area residents are worried about the hundreds lost jobs and reduced revenue that may follow.
- The community is likely to become increasingly reliant upon tourism related to its manatees, as the Crystal River is the only location in the U.S. where visitors can legally swim with the mammals.
- The Tampa Bay Times reports that Duke is the largest employer and taxpayer in Citrus County.
From the article:
"... About 600 people could lose their jobs once the plant is eventually retired, but there will be plenty of work for at least the next five to seven years, said Ivey. The plant would then transition into a "mothballed-type status" for another 20 to 25 years. ..."
