Lily Springs
Lily Springs is a second magnitude spring with a twisty spring run that is about 100′ long, and 10′ wide. It is on private property therefore accessible only by water. Posted on the trees along […]
Updated BMAPS: can we dial back the green?
BMAPS or Basin Management Action Plan is the Florida DEP’s response to the 2017 legislative requirement to reduce nitrates in our waters. High nitrate levels are harmful to our health, wildlife, fish, and livestock. High […]
Alligator Rise and Siphon
Alligator Rise is a Second Magnitude Spring in the Poe Springshed with a 15′ deep vent producing a prominent boil visible from the Columbia County boat ramp off of C.R. 27. If you happen to […]
Longnose Gar -2025 Ichetucknee
Between December and March, during the full on new moons, the Longnose Gar migrate up into our rivers to mate . Preferring the clear waters of the Ichetucknee, the gar gather to spawn within the […]
Poe Springs
Poe Springs, an Alachua County park, is a Second Magnitude spring with an 18′ deep vent which is great for swimming. The spring run is 75′ long, emptying into the Santa Fe River. The spring […]
Fundraising 2025
Thank you for coming out and supporting Our Santa Fe River at the Yard Sale fundraiser in March . It was great to meet everyone who came and share our common concerns about preserving the […]
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 […]
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