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
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 […]
RIVERFEST SUNDAY MARCH 24 AT RUM 138. 1 PM AT 2070 SW CR 138
March 22, 2024 – Our Santa Fe River, Inc. is proud to present the 12th Annual RiverFest Song Contest this Sunday, March 24th beginning at 1pm at Rum 138, 2070 Southwest County Road 138, Fort White, Florida. […]
Spring Hop Paddle Saturday, March 23rd.
Lars from ACT’s ‘Springs of the Lower Santa Fe with Lars Andersen’