“Out of the Mist: A Silver River Story” movie screening

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Post published:January 27, 2020
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Join us for a private screening of "Out of the Mist: A Silver River Story", by Emmy Award winning National Geographic filmmaker Mark Emery. This fantastic documentary will be shown at the historic Priest Theater in High Springs, located next to the Florida Springs Institute office. Naturalist and Ocala resident Mark Emery captures the heart of Silver Springs in this film, with incredible close-ups of wildlife and unforgettable interviews with four longtime glass bottom boat captains. You…

Below the Surface Fundraiser for Kings of the Springs

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Post published:January 27, 2020
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The Florida Springs Institute will be tabling at this fundraiser for Kings of the Springs. KOTS is a local nonprofit that "exists to inspire people to enjoy nature, to educate the public about environmental issues, and to get hands-on when protecting the environment." Raffle will start around 5:30!

Fla. gets a tiny paycheck as Nestle taps its springs

Post author:Haley Moody
Post published:January 27, 2020
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WATER POLICY Fla. gets a tiny paycheck as Nestlé taps its springs James Marshall, E&E News reporter Greenwire: Friday, January 24, 2020 Ginnie Springs is one of more than 1,000 springs that provide fresh water from the Floridan Aquifer. Nestlé Waters North America is seeking permission to source 1.15 million gallons a day from the spring near Gainesville, Fla. (WT-de) Mistoffeles/Wikimedia Commons The world's largest food company wants permission from Florida to take more than 1 million gallons…

Springs Academy

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Post published:January 20, 2020
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Join us on Tuesday, February 4th for the fifth lecture in our six part series, Springs Academy: The Geology and Hydrology of Florida Springs. Jim Gross, the Director of Florida Defenders of the Environment will be giving this lecture. Jim Gross is a professional geologist with over 40 years of experience in water resources. He is a native of California and earned his bachelor’s degree in geology at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Jim worked in…

SpringsFest 2020

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Post published:January 6, 2020
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Community festival to Promote, Protect & Preserve Florida Springs! Join us for a fun and educational event, first weekend in March at Silver Springs State Park. (Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm)