What can you do about all the the threats faced by our beloved river? Well, there are thousands of ways you can help. You can get some ideas from the page below and we also have a bunch of super easy ideas on our “How Can I Help” page. Use one of our suggestions or come up with your own. Whatever you do, do something.
Be a part of the solution. It’s really easy.
Clicking any item in the list will take you to a list of the news items we have published.
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Solutions
Threats to Our Springs
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, […]
Our future, our water
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 […]
Senator Bob Graham
The following was sent by Ryan Smart of the Florida Springs Council, who speaks for all of us. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, […]
What is the snow-like substance coating the Ichetucknee River’s edge? The Periphyton
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 […]
Good News Here!
Looks as if progress is being made. Read the complete article here at EchoWatch. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back […]
Superfood or super-scrubber? This tiny plant has super powers and its time the world recognize its amazing abilities.
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
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 […]
Water Hyacinth Removal: Give the River a Hand
Volunteer to be a part of the ‘Give the River a Hand’ team. Our goal is to eliminate or greatly reduce herbicide use on the Santa Fe River. Our Santa Fe River volunteer organization have been […]
Riverfest 2024, More Great New Songs About the Santa Fe River.
Apologies from your historian for not posting on RiverFest, as he found himself in Argentina on the day of RiverFest. It is with difficulty I have found photos of the event, and thanks to Merrillee […]
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 […]
Developers Versus Caring People
Image from Wikimedia Creative Commons It’s always good to read about victories for the environment. Here are some tips for those in the fight, thanks to Craig Pittman. Read the original article here in Florida […]