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 […]
Senator Bob Graham
The following was sent by Ryan Smart of the Florida Springs Council, who speaks for all of us. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, […]
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 […]
Riverfest 2024, More Great New Songs About the Santa Fe River.
Apologies from your historian for not posting on RiverFest, as he found himself in Argentina on the day of RiverFest. It is with difficulty I have found photos of the event, and thanks to Merrillee […]
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