North Florida, South Florida vie to be most-polluted region

Post author:flspringsinst
Post published:April 28, 2023
Post category:Bob Knight Education Health Op-ed Publications Springs Science
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By Dr. Robert Knight. Published in the Florida Specifier April/May 2023. Given the Environmental disaster that has continued to engulf the estuaries and beaches on both sides of the state, South Florida's guacamole-filled coastal waters are receiving the state and national press they deserve. But thanks to on-going releases of nutrient-laden water from sugar plantations, ranches, and other intensive agricultural operations; toxic floating algae, starving manatees, and rafts of dead fish continue to slime the once-blue waters,…

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FSI Outreach Intern meets Gilchrist Blue Springs

Post author:Haley Moody
Post published:September 21, 2020
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Gilchrist Blue Springs: An Underwater Forest By Ailee Odom, FSI Outreach Intern As a Florida native with a love for water resources, the chance to visit a new spring is something I will never pass up. After being invited to join the FSI team on their trip to Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park in High Springs, I was ecstatic! This was my first time visiting a spring in the Alachua area since starting school…

Re-evaluation of Minimum Flows and Levels for the Santa Fe and Ichetucknee

Post author:Haley Moody
Post published:February 3, 2020
Post category:Bob Knight Drinking Water Education Publications Springs Science
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It is not in the public’s best interest to dry up or pollute any of Florida’s artesian springs. Healthy springs support a vast and abundant assemblage of charismatic and endangered wildlife, nourish our many rivers and lakes during droughts, and are the sought-after playground for tens of millions of visitors each year. Springs are essential for our local ecology and economy. Governmental agencies responsible for protecting Florida’s environmental prosperity would be reckless and irresponsible to allow priceless…

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

Post author:Haley Moody
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

Post author:Haley Moody
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!