Florida's Santa Fe River and Springs: An Environmental and Cultural History by Dr. Robert Knight is a tribute to North Florida's iconic river system. Full of color photos, this book documents the environmental and cultural history of the Santa Fe River and its springs, from outlining the river's pre-human condition to accepting the reality of the state of the river today. "It is our generation's responsibility to give the living river a better future than what the recent past has given us." 219 pages, spiral bound, full color.
Saving Florida's Springs: A Prescription for Springs Health is a manual for springs protection. Dr. Robert Knight describes the challenges facing our springs and offers clear, actionable solutions. Learn what you can do to Save Our Springs in under 100 pages. Includes incredible imagery by Florida nature photographer John Moran. Cover photo of Emerald Cut at Rock Springs Run by John Moran.
This Florida Springs Pocket Guide will tell you what you need to know about springs protection in Florida. From describing the function of the springs and aquifer, to outlining the pathways to protection, this springs guide has it all. The pocket-sized booklet includes maps from the Florida Springs Institute's Blue Water Audit project, which estimates and visualizes human impact on the Floridan Aquifer through easy to understand maps, broken down by Water Management District. Once you get this pocket guide in your hands, you'll understand it! With images…
This khaki colored ballcap will keep the sun out of your eyes while you are on the river, visiting the springs! One size fits all. Comes with adjustable strap.
Water Proof Dry Bag with FSI Logo (7 1/4”W x 11”H X 7”D). Has a clear backing with pocket for your phone. Includes auxiliary clip for securing your dry bag to watercraft. Perfect for that day on the river, visiting your favorite springs!
Wear this 100% cotton T-shirt when you want to let people know that you 💙 Florida Springs! Available in gender neutral sizes S, M, L, XL. Printed locally by Atlas Screen Printing and Embroidery, based in Gainesville Florida.
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…
Purchase ANY Waterlust gear through our custom link and they will donate 25% of your sale to the Florida Spring Institute! www.waterlust.com/floridaspringsinstitute The Florida Springs Institute’s Science Team was sampling for water quality in the springs this year, when we looked around to realize that we were all wearing Waterlust swimming gear! Waterlust is an incredible company that partners with science organizations like us to further the reach of science communication through their brand. Waterlust makes amazingly durable and comfortable gear, yet their primary mission is to promote science communication! Among others, Waterlust…
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…
