Monday Meditation
One of the neatest features of our river are the many swallets and springs along the way. Alligator swallet never fails to entertain with its voracious thirst and spinning action. Coming upon it we see […]
Thank you to all of our supporters
As we enter RiverFest month, we would like to thank everybody who renewed their memberships and to those who provide us with monthly donations! Your generosity is appreciated. We have a new plant hike coming […]
Santa Fe River Origins
In 2023 I explored the path the Santa Fe River takes from the Santa Fe Swamp to River Rise. The swamp is fed by lakes Alto, Santa Fe and Little Lake Santa Fe which lie […]
Why do we support Our Santa Fe River?
Why do we support Our Santa Fe River? Because We Care. We care deeply for our river, its springs, and our shared aquifer. We are watchful of threats to this precious river and we call […]
Sunday Mediations
High water events allow me to get up close to these magnificent trees that hold up the swamp. Cypress function as anchors to the shore, allowing rushing waters a chance to slow. They prevent erosion […]
A Win For Water
In a situation gone from good to much worse, the waters of Tampa Bay had been restored to nearly 1950s cleanliness but have lately suffered continued pollution hits due in part to Pinellas County’s frequent […]
Learn About The Gulf Sturgeon, Friday Nov. 3, 2023 at FSI
The Gulf Sturgeon can be found in the lower Santa Fe River but is not often seen. Here is an opportunity to become more informed. Thanks to the Florida Springs Institute for making […]
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