The Poe Springshed
The Poe Springshed includes Poe, Lily, and Pickard Springs. Springsheds are defined by the land contours that direct the surface waters to the lowest point. In this case, all waters flow towards Poe and its […]
Fundraising
This year there are multiple opportunities to support Our Santa Fe River. Beginning this Saturday March 29th from 9 to 5 we will be offering an incredible yard sale at Sweet Meat Butcher Shop at […]
Columbia Spring
Columbia Spring is a 1st magnitude spring in Columbia County and visible looking downstream from the High Springs Boat Ramp off of SR 441. On private property, it is possible to experience this springs’ fast […]
Water Conservation and our Aquifer
We can reduce our impact on the aquifer with simple acts like eliminating leaky faucets, switching to showers instead of baths, and washing full loads rather than partial loads of cloths or dishes. There are […]
Hornsby Spring
Hornsby Spring is a 2nd magnitude spring on private property in Alachua County and is the namesake of the Hornsby Spring Basin. Designated an Outstanding Florida Spring, OFS, by Florida Statute, Hornsby Spring is currently impaired […]
Impact of Ocean Heating on Florida Springs
Dr. Arnoldo Valle-Levinson is a Professor in the Civil and Coastal Engineering Department at the University of Florida and Chief Editor of Continental Shelf Research, and Associate Editor of Estuaries and Coasts, and Journal of […]
Turtles and Bears, oh my!
“Look at all those turtles” One of the most appealing features of the Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers is the abundance of wildlife. Turtles stacked on a log, frolicking otters, nosey gar, jumping mullet, tank-like […]
Treehouse Spring
Accessible by boat, Treehouse Spring is a 1st magnitude spring contributing to the newly emerged river. This 32′ deep resurgent spring is fed by two boils: the first connects to the Santa Fe River Rise […]
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