Exploring the Source: a Mothers Day Paddle
The Upper Santa Fe River, above O’Leno, begins as overflow from rainwater fed Lake Santa Fe and Little Lake Santa Fe. We will be hosting a Mothers Day Paddle into Lake Santa Fe with Melrose […]
Threats to Our Springs
Over-pumping and fertilizers is how we go from pristine springs to slime-filled morass. We have had a wet spring so our river is running high but we can go months without rain, which does happen, […]
Our future, our water
The first thing you see is the beauty of these young adults wearing springs-like shirts on the edge of one of our most treasured springs: Ichetucknee Head Springs. These colorful shirts were fashioned during a […]
What is the snow-like substance coating the Ichetucknee River’s edge? The Periphyton
On a recent excursion to the Ichetucknee one could see a vast expanse of a white substance coating the areas where high waters had receded. Some have postulated that this white residue is run-off from […]
Superfood or super-scrubber? This tiny plant has super powers and its time the world recognize its amazing abilities.
Duckweed is a tiny plant, the size of a pinhead, that grows prolifically this time of year. It coats the water surface and anything it touches. It adheres to skin, hair, boats and can be […]
Cypress Bathing
A beautiful stand of cypress can take our breath away, leaving one feeling in awe of their majesty and beauty. Their ability to thrive while surrounded by water astounds. This patch of cypress appear to […]
Water Hyacinth Removal: Give the River a Hand
Volunteer to be a part of the ‘Give the River a Hand’ team. Our goal is to eliminate or greatly reduce herbicide use on the Santa Fe River. Our Santa Fe River volunteer organization have been […]
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