Fish ID Springs Outing with Dr. Steve Walsh

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Post published:September 18, 2024
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Our Fish ID outing with Dr. Steve Walsh on the Rainbow River was absolutely wonderful! With an eager group of snorkelers, Dr. Walsh guided us in identifying various fish species, including mosquito fish, bluegill, largemouth bass, and silversides on the Rainbow River. To sharpen our small fish identification skills, we viewed them up close in clear containers brought by Dr. Walsh. He also prepared waterproof identification guides to support attendees in their future fish identification pursuits. We…

A Personal Tribute to the Legacy of Howard T. Odum

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Post published:August 30, 2024
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By: Robert Lee Knight, Ph.D. In several ways, Dr. Howard T. Odum was the most influential mentor in my professional and personal life. Referred to as Tom by his friends and family, HT by many of his colleagues, and Dr. Odum by most of his students, Howard Tom Odum was truly one of the greatest thinkers and doers of applied theoretical science in the world. I can hardly believe that I had the good fortune to study…

FSI Welcomes Emanuela Torres-Marquis to the Team!

Post author:Haley Moody
Post published:June 27, 2024
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By: Emanuela Marquis-Torres, June 2024. I am excited to join the Florida Springs Institute team and community as their SpringsWatch Coordinator, continuing to connect people through science and outreach to our springs. Organizations like the Florida Springs Institute play a crucial role in springs education and awareness, and I am eager to contribute. I was very lucky to grow up in Gainesville near hundreds of springs and surrounded by beautiful places. I visited a few state and…

Statement from the Director

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Post published:April 3, 2024
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By Emily Taylor, PhD As I step into the role of Executive Director at the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute, I am deeply aware of the profound responsibility that accompanies this honor. Guided by our mission to understand and disseminate knowledge about Florida's precious artesian springs, we stand at a pivotal moment. The work ahead builds upon a rich legacy of scientific inquiry, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. Our past efforts have illuminated the intricate beauty…

Manatee Springs State Park

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Post published:February 27, 2024
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January 13th , 2024 On this outing, we were joined by Alachua County Senior Environmental Specialist, Lindsey Pavao for a dive deep into one of Florida’s most beloved species, the Manatee. We walked the boardwalk that overlooks the spring to observe the manatees as they find solstice in the warm water. We were able to see a few manatees despite the recent rains, and partial closure of the boardwalk. Lindsey discussed a wide variety of topics such…