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When your well runs dry

April 30, 2024 Miscellaneous, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs) Leave a Comment

Graphic by Florida DEP.

Exploring the Source: a Mothers Day Paddle

April 28, 2024 Education, Ecology Leave a Comment

The Upper Santa Fe River, above O’Leno, begins as overflow from rainwater fed Lake Santa Fe and Little Lake Santa Fe. We will be hosting a Mothers Day Paddle into Lake Santa Fe with Melrose […]

Threats to Our Springs

April 24, 2024 Environmental Threats, Conservation, Water Quality Threats - Agricultural Fertilizers, THREATS, SOLUTIONS, Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats, Water Quality Threats - Fertilizers, Water Quality Threats - Intensive Livestock Farming (CAFOs) Leave a Comment

Over-pumping and fertilizers is how we go from pristine springs to slime-filled morass. We have had a wet spring so our river is running high but we can go months without rain, which does happen, […]

Ms. Spencer's environmental class at Fort White High School

Our future, our water

April 22, 2024 Education, SOLUTIONS, Miscellaneous, Partnerships Leave a Comment

The first thing you see is the beauty of these young adults wearing springs-like shirts on the edge of one of our most treasured springs: Ichetucknee Head Springs. These colorful shirts were fashioned during a […]

What is the snow-like substance coating the Ichetucknee River’s edge? The Periphyton

April 17, 2024 Education, Ecology, Miscellaneous, Water Quality (Solutions) Leave a Comment

On a recent excursion to the Ichetucknee one could see a vast expanse of a white substance coating the areas where high waters had receded. Some have postulated that this white residue is run-off from […]

Our Gulf Sturgeons

April 15, 2024 Conservation, Advocacy, SOLUTIONS, Education, Miscellaneous, Films & Videos Leave a Comment

Gentle Giant is on the US Fish and Wildlife Service Youtube page.

Superfood or super-scrubber? This tiny plant has super powers and its time the world recognize its amazing abilities.

April 9, 2024 SOLUTIONS, Education, Ecology, Miscellaneous, Water Quality (Solutions) Leave a Comment

Duckweed is a tiny plant, the size of a pinhead, that grows prolifically this time of year. It coats the water surface and anything it touches. It adheres to skin, hair, boats and can be […]

Cypress Bathing

April 7, 2024 Conservation, SOLUTIONS, Education, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

A beautiful stand of cypress can take our breath away, leaving one feeling in awe of their majesty and beauty. Their ability to thrive while surrounded by water astounds. This patch of cypress appear to […]

Mary Hampton on Endangered Rivers In 2024: “I am pleased that the national reporter, Dinah Voyles Pulver, focuses on the environment, climate, and wild weather. In this…” Apr 19, 15:37
Terry on Thank you to all of our supporters: “Thanks for sharing the beauty of the river.” Mar 11, 12:56
Nunya Bidness on Coca Cola Biggest Plastic Polluter In 2023, Followed By Nestle: “Plastic bottles don’t throw themselves out car windows. Even if we package in aluminum they still get tossed. In my…” Feb 22, 10:33
Mary Hampton on Great News For Florida Wetlands: “A very dear friend of mine sent me a note last night to inform me about this recent ruling that…” Feb 20, 16:54
Mike Roth on Good News From Tallahassee: “Kudos! Job well done by all!” Feb 10, 08:22