Shades of Green
Our first Shades of Green program was launched in response to our 2023-24 strategic plan which included prioritizing Aquifer Friendly Landscaping. Our Santa Fe River wants to empower individuals to make a difference at helping […]
Rum Island Spring
This month Our Santa Fe River is kicking off our inaugural Spring of the Month with Rum Island Spring. This image of Rum Island spring was taken in 2012 . The spring boil is accentuated […]
Alachua Conservation Trust Events
Alachua Conservation Trust has effected protection of many acres of fragile and threatened lands bordering the Santa Fe River. They are doing much of the work that the State of Florida should be doing but […]
Ichetucknee Update
Two volunteers with Our Santa Fe River are monitoring the manatees, Longnose Gar and water lettuce in the Ichetucknee State Park as part of a larger study which they will share with us over time. […]
Help Extend Critical Habitat for Manatees
Defenders of Wildlife wants our help to expand the proposed critical habitat for manatees. The current habitat designation has not been reevaluated since first established fifty years ago. Land use has changed greatly and habitat […]
Longnose Gar, Water Lettuce and the Ichetucknee
December through March, during the new and full moons, Gar congregate for their winter spawning on the Ichetucknee. They get pretty frisky, sometimes exploding through the floating vegetation. Kenneth Sulak, Ph.D. , a research fish […]
The most abundant plant on the Ichetucknee spring run is invisible until dry : the periphyton
As the river level drops, one sees a vast expanse of a white substance coating the areas where high waters had receded. Some have suggested that this white residue is run-off from limestone road surfacing. […]
Brisk Dip Day for 2025
Cool weather did not keep springs lovers from the annual celebration at Ichetucknee Springs park. They came out in full force to enjoy the beautiful sunny, cool day at the springs. Thanks to OSFR member […]
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