In a sublime collaboration between Florida's expert spring scientist, Dr. Robert Knight, and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Marian Rizzo, the essence of one of the most iconic places in Florida is revealed through beautiful imagery and personal stories that will simply not be forgotten. "The Liquid Heart of Florida has the chance to turn the corner from more than 50 years of regulatory neglect and decline, to a future of recovery and protection. Silver Springs can serve as an allegory for all of Florida's natural wonders. Either it can…
In a sublime collaboration between Florida's expert spring scientist, Dr. Robert Knight, and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Marian Rizzo, the essence of one of the most iconic places in Florida is revealed through beautiful imagery and personal stories that will simply not be forgotten. "The Liquid Heart of Florida has the chance to turn the corner from more than 50 years of regulatory neglect and decline, to a future of recovery and protection. Silver Springs can serve as an allegory for all of Florida's natural wonders. Either it can…
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This collection of opinion pieces, originally published in The Gainesville Sun, charts 12 years (2008 – 2020) of springs advocacy writing from Florida Springs Institute director, Dr. Robert L. Knight. An Environmental Scientist with more than 40 years documenting and protecting the health of Florida’s springs, Bob has published more than 80 opinion pieces in the Gainesville Sun and other Florida print sources. This book is a landmark for Dr. Knight, as well as everyone else who has been a voice for the springs. These essays highlight our…
