Through the years no one individual has worked harder nor achieved more to protect the Santa Fe River, the springs and aquifer of North Florida than Dr. Robert Knight. He has done this with his books, lectures and scientific papers.
Bob has confronted the State scientists with their cheating and flawed work, done to hide facts in order for the biased water management districts to find more water and damage the rivers more to help water users and abusers. I have seen him do this publicly at water management meetings, MFL meetings, DEP meetings and also in private meetings with water district scientists.
Most of the water conservation advocates may be passionate but are not scientists and cannot point out bad science, a fact that DEP and WMD staff know and take advantage of. Bob spots it in a heartbeat and throws it in their face and they have no answers.
Bob has done the work which the State should have done, and his good work will continue with his creation, the Florida Springs Institute which is thriving.
We can’t thank Bob enough for all his contributions. He has been an OSFR advisor for many years and is always ready to generously share his knowledge and experience.
And we enthusiastically welcome Dr. Emily Taylor to FSI and our community!
The following is a notice sent out by the Florida Springs Institute. The event is free but donations are appreciated.
Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum.
jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org
– A river is like a life: once taken,
it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum
Join us to celebrate the growth of the Florida Springs Institute!
We have a lot to celebrate. We are commemorating the incredible career of our retiring executive director, Dr. Robert Knight. We are also welcoming our NEW executive director, Dr. Emily Taylor!
This event is also in honor of FSI’s one year anniversary at our new home on High Springs Main Street. Come toast to the new year with us!
18645 High Springs Main Street
High Springs, Fl 32643
Saturday, January 20th
4:00 – 8:00 pm
We will have food, drinks, live music, art, and more.
FSI CELEBRATION EVENT
4:00 pm – Music begins
5:00 pm – Food is served
6:00 pm – Program begins
7:00 pm – Party continues
8:00 pm – Event ends
You can learn more about the event and invite your friends by sharing this link:
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/events/fsi-celebration-2024
We are so grateful for your support over the years and for your love of Florida’s springs. We have come so far as an organization and want to share our joy with you. Come honor the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute and its founder with us on this special day.
