Miami Canal

For the canal in Ohio, see Miami and Erie Canal.

The Miami Canal, or C-6 Canal, flows from Lake Okeechobee in the U.S. state of Florida to its terminus at the Miami River, which flows through downtown Miami. The canal flows in a south and southeasterly direction for approximately 77 miles, and passes through three counties: Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade. It was constructed in the early part of the 20th century to drain the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). Removing the canal was proposed as part of the Restoration of the Everglades.

Passenger launch "Biscayne" approaching barge : Hialeah, Florida.

Path of the canal

See also

• Tamiami Canal

References

• Southeast District Assessment and Monitoring Program -

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