Skiles’ memorial service set for July 28
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:34:00
Published 7/25/2010 - High Springs HeraldMemorial services for High Springs’ Wes Skiles will be held at 6 p.m. this Wednesday, July 28 at Ginnie Springs, which will be opened to the public starting in the early afternoon that day. Hundreds, if not more than 1,000 people, are expected to attend.Skiles was particularly known locally for debuting his movie, "Water's Journey: The Hidden Rivers of |
National Geographic Photographer Wes Skiles Dies During Dive
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:18:00
Published 7/22/2010Wes Skiles, an acclaimed underwater photographer, explorer and filmmaker, died on a dive off the eastern coast of Florida Wednesday after finishing an assignment for National Geographic. The well-known freelance filmmaker, whose latest work is featured on the cover of the magazine's August issue, was 52.Source |
Save our libraries - Save State Aid
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:00:00
I know this info isn't about FL's springs but I could use some help.On March 10, 2010 appropriations committees in the Florida House and Senate adopted positions eliminating all funding for Florida’s State Aid to Public Libraries program.I am looking for Volunteers to protest at the Florida State Capitol Building, 400 South Monroe Street in Tallahassee on Tuesday March 16, 2010. If you are |
Nonprofit Divers4Heroes offers disabled veterans a chance to scuba dive
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:04:00
Published February 27, 2010 - St. Petersburg TimesThrough their nonprofit company, Divers4Heroes, the Lakeland couple for two years have offered free introductory diving lessons to any wounded veteran who wants to give the activity a try.Other than permission from their doctors, participants in Divers4Heroes need not bring anything with them to dive. Pool time, tanks and wet suits are provided. |
No Swimming In Blue Spring As Manatees Try To Stay Warm
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:53:00
Published February 28, 2010More cold weather in Central Florida has prompted a change at Blue Spring State Park.Swimming and snorkeling is banned during the winter, when dozens of manatees show up at the spring for the warmer water.Source |
Wakulla Spring Basin Working Group Meeting
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:47:00
The next quarterly meeting of the Wakulla Spring Basin Working Group will be April 29. During the afternoon, we will have a field trip in the Wakulla Spring Basin. Please mark your calendar.Jim Stevenson, coordinator556-3072 |
Group Meets to Resolve Water Wars
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:07:00
Published Feb 26, 2010The group called the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee- Flint Stakeholders Incorporated met along the forgotten coast Friday. Their goal is to put an end to the H2O battle by finding a way to share the water coming out of Lake Lanier.This is the second meeting of the Apalachicola- Chattahoochee- Flint Stakeholders Inc., which was formed last year. It's made up of more than 50 |
Flood warnings continue for Ochlockonee, St. Marks, Aucilla rivers
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:35:00
Published 2/7/2010 - Tallahassee DemocratFlood warnings remain in effect for the Ochlockonee River near Havana, affecting Leon and Gadsden counties; the Aucilla River at Lamont, affecting Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties; and the St. Marks River near Newport and Natural Bridge, affecting .Wakulla County.Source |
Stimulus funds to improve public access to Suwannee River Sill
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:30:00
Published 2/7/2010 - The Florida Times-Union...refuge officials are preparing to spend $1.5 million in federal stimulus money to breach the dam in three places and remove the two deteriorating water-control structures. The goal is to restore the natural hydrology and improve public access to the popular fishing and boating area on the west side of the refuge.Wilderness canoe trails will not be |
Rally for the Rivers - Feb 13th, 2010
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:20:00
Saturday, Feb. 13 join us on the banks of the St. Johns at Palatka’s Riverfront Park for a day of music with outstanding Florida folk musicians; Florida Storytelling Association; Florida Heritage Experience; conservation workshops, activities, and displays; free rides on the river with St. Johns Riverkeeper Neil Armingeon; great food from Blue Water Bay; and an evening fundraising dinner and |
Senate Select Committee on Florida’s Inland Waters Public Hearing - Feb 12th
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:15:00
February 12, 8:30-10:30AMQuality Inn Riverside201 N. First StreetPalatka, FL 32177386-328-3481Let legislators know that Florida Forever protects springs, springsheds and the quantity and quality of our state’s drinking water. That afternoon Rally workshop presenters include Wes Skiles and Dr. Bob Knight. You can be sure we will be talking about springs!Source |
Ichetucknee Springs Basin Working Group Meeting - Feb 9th, 2010
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:10:00
We will learn new information about the Ichetucknee and ways that we can enhance protection of this extraordinary spring system. See you Tuesday.Jim850 556-3072More Info |
SRWMD purchases conservation easement on Santa Fe River
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:08:00
Published 2/1/2010 Suwannee DemocratThe Suwannee River Water Management District has purchased a conservation easement on 443 acres of land on the Santa Fe River adjacent to O'Leno State Park in Columbia County....it will provide for springs and surface water protection and preserve the habitat of wading birds, waterfowl and other wildlife.Source |
Florida's waterways: Journalist takes stock of Bay County
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:05:00
Published 1/31/2010Florida's usage generally exceeds rainfall rate and the demographic is uniquely taxing on the water table for many reasons: 1) Usage increase spikes in the summer months as lawns and golf courses are watered in the hot Florida sun; 2) Retirement community residents -- who comprise 23 percent of Florida's population -- traditionally use more water than more junior dominant |
Florida Springs Rally - Feb 16th, 2010
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:53:00
This is our opportunity to demonstrate that the people of Florida want our springs protected. Springs advocates from across north and central Florida will donate their entire day to travel to the Capitol for the Rally. At a minimum, those of us living in Leon and Wakulla Counties should be able to show our support by attending during our lunch hour. Please inform your friends and |
Wild things: 10 amazing places to show kids exotic animals
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:48:00
Posted 10/25/09 - Miami Herald Manatees. You don't have to leave Florida to see exotic animals -- and they're not all in theme parks. About 500 of the state's 3,900 manatee population live at Crystal River National Marine Wildlife Refuge, 60 miles north of Tampa, where kids of all ages can snorkel with the friendly 800-pounders. Though the endangered creatures are protected against hunting and |
Marion roadways recognized as National Scenic Byways
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:48:00
Published October 19, 2009 - Ocala.comMembers of the Corridor Management Entity already have plans in place for a wide array of regional improvements and are only waiting for funds to become available.The projects include designing a trailhead near Juniper Springs, expanding the Ocklawaha Visitors Center on CR 315, creating a bike trail from Silver Springs to the Ocklawaha River, building |
Federal Water Rules Could Hurt Fla.
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:25:00
Published October 16, 2009 - TheLedger.com This crisis stems from a lawsuit filed by the group EarthJustice, which is demanding stringent new one-size-fits-all standards governing the level of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphate in all Florida waterways. Driven by litigation rather than sound science, these regulations could be imposed as early as October 2010 - disrupting Florida's existing |
Should Groveland, Lake Co. Pay Niagara’s Legal Fees?
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:23:00
Published October 16, 2009 Taxpayers in the city and Lake County could be forced to shell out even more money in the fight with a water bottling company.Niagara Bottling said their legal fees and costs are between $2 million and $4 million, and the company said Groveland and Lake County should have to cover their expense.Source |
Manatee refuge puts river flow project on hold
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:14:00
Published October 16, 2009 - Tampa Bay OnlineOne of the spots where manatees are known to congregate is Sulphur Springs Park, where temperate water from an underground artesian spring flows into the river.Tampa also relies on the spring, but for a different reason. The city has, for decades, pumped water from the spring to the Rowlett Park dam to supplement the millions of gallons a day it takes |
Experts address future of water supply
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:08:00
Published October 16, 2009 Part of seeing that no harm comes to water resources in determining minimum flows and levels for rivers and lakes. Still said a 2007 study looking at minimum flows and levels found there was not enough water in the Suwannee River Basin to accommodate future demands.The districts must complete water supply assessments every five years by law. They must project how many |
Fewer Injuries from Jumping Fish
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:06:00
Published Oct 16, 2009 - WctvThe potentially dangerous sturgeon fish are migrating out of the area, and Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say this has been an unusually quiet season.Officials say that's a big difference from 2006 and 2007 when several injuries were reported from the jumping fish along the Suwannee River.Source |
Paddling the Suwannee River
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:03:00
Published Oct 16, 2009 - WctvPaddle Florida is taking its Fall Suwannee River Excursion.Over the next week, 55 people will canoe, kayak and boat their way down 123 miles of the Suwannee River.Source |
Manatees head home to Florida
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:30:00
Published October 15, 2009 -An aerial survey of Florida manatees earlier this year counted 3,800 animals, the highest number since 1991. But manatee deaths - often caused by collisions with boats - also are rising.In Florida, the manatees will spend at least several months at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo learning to survive in the wild. That will include adjusting to a diet of aquatic plants. Dates for |
Local photographer to present images of Ichetucknee Springs from his new book
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:21:00
Published 10/15/2009 - High Springs HeraldLocal photographer and artist Steven Earl will be presenting images of and reflections on the Ichetucknee Springs and river he has recently compiled into a book titled "Ichetucknee: Sacred Waters."The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Fort White Community Center.Source |
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