Dead fish in lakes Sampson and Rowell
A recent reported fish kill brought me out to explore Lake Sampson, a tributary of the Santa Fe River. Lake Sampson is joined by canals from Lakes Rowell and Crosby. The fish kill was observed […]
Tributaries
Lake Santa Fe, Little Lake Santa Fe, Lake Alto, Lake Sampson, Sampson Creek, New River, Olustee Creek, Ichetucknee plus all the various springs flow into the Santa Fe which flows into the Suwannee. To know […]
Exploring the Santa Fe River
This year we are exploring the Santa Fe River with planned excursions throughout the year. We began in the above the river sink, exploring the Santa Fe from Bible Camp Road to the confluence with […]
Monday Meditation
Two weeks after the storm high of 34′ 05″ on Aug. 9 2024, the water level has dropped to 27’12”. The river above Poe is simply fascinating, specked with mid-river shoals, swallets and springs. I […]
Nothing In Florida Is Safe From Developers
The threat of development is ever-present. Money is perhaps the most powerful motivator and it doesn’t go away. Read the complete article by our favorite writer Craig Pittman here in Florida Phoenix. Comments by […]
A joyous moment: to paddle among river people.
Join Our Santa Fe River paddlers as we glide over shallows, poke around swallets and spin through rises. We will poke into Poe for a swim , Lilly to reminisce , Jonathan for a quick […]
Message From SouthWings
Over the years SouthWings has contributed a great deal to protecting the environment. OSFR has had a close relationship with them. Your writer participated in two flights over Mosaic mining areas, two over Sabal […]
Monday Meditation
Watch our river rise and and fall cleansing, and clearing out any debris. Below I have listed a few opportunities to get involved with our river and it’s people. 1- Tues. August 20 at 6:30 p.m. – The Florida Springs Council livestream on […]
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