A panel of artists, writers, and scientists will meet to consider the aesthetics—and the threats—to our Florida springs on Earth Day, April 22 at 7 p.m. The event, which is open to the public will be at The Randy Batista Studio and Gallery in Gainesville, Fla.
Most members of the panel have contributed to a new book by artist Margaret Ross Tolbert entitled "AQUIFERious". The book uses the narrative and imagery of Tolbert to tell the stories of 12 North Florida Springs, and the aquifer that feeds them. "AQUIFERious" also includes photographs, artistic maps from inside the aquifer, essays and scientific articles from ten contributors. With its collective voices, the book recounts a world of fine art, extreme cave diving, history, literature, and science.
The panel will be moderated by ecologist Carol Lippincott, Ph.D. In addition to dialogue between the panelists, it will also answer questions from the audience. The panel includes Bill Belleville, writer and documentary filmmaker, Stefan Craciun, photographer for the Sirena Narrative, Eric Hutcheson, springs cave cartographer, Robert Knight, PhD, consulting environmental scientist and owner of Wetlands solutions, Tom Morris, biologist and extreme cave diver, and Margaret Ross Tolbert, artist.
The launch of "AQUIFERious" dovetails with the opening of INTO THE AQUIFER, an exhibit now on display at The Randy Batista Studio and Gallery, 21 SE 2nd place, Gainesville, FL 32601. For more information, call 352-375-1911 or visit our AQUIFERious page on Facebook.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Alachua County Codes – Fertilizer and Irrigation
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (ACEPD) has launched a new website to provide information on two recently adopted Codes by the County: the fertilizer application and the landscape irrigation codes.
The Fertilizer Standards and Management Practices Code provides standards for the timing of fertilizer application, training and licensing requirements, fertilizer application rates and fertilizer-free zones. The new County website contains information on the code requirements, links to upcoming training and a list of business that have completed the required training. Click here for more information about the Fertilizer Standards and Management Practices Code.
The Irrigation Conservation Standards and Management Practices Code adopts the existing requirements of the St. John and Suwannee River Water Management Districts. Currently, landscape irrigation is allowed twice a week with no irrigation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Click here for more information about the Irrigation Conservation Standards and Management Practices Code.
For more information, contact Gus Olmos, ACEPD Environmental Program Supervisor at 352-264-6806 or Gus@alachuacounty.us.
The Fertilizer Standards and Management Practices Code provides standards for the timing of fertilizer application, training and licensing requirements, fertilizer application rates and fertilizer-free zones. The new County website contains information on the code requirements, links to upcoming training and a list of business that have completed the required training. Click here for more information about the Fertilizer Standards and Management Practices Code.
The Irrigation Conservation Standards and Management Practices Code adopts the existing requirements of the St. John and Suwannee River Water Management Districts. Currently, landscape irrigation is allowed twice a week with no irrigation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Click here for more information about the Irrigation Conservation Standards and Management Practices Code.
For more information, contact Gus Olmos, ACEPD Environmental Program Supervisor at 352-264-6806 or Gus@alachuacounty.us.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Great Suwannee River Clean Up
The Great Suwannee River Clean will be conducted later this year, (Aug - Oct) and they need help from local organizations to sponsor and conduct a clean up on a section of the river. Please help get the word out to any local civic organizations, scout groups, etc. that might be interested in helping in this important effort.
Anyone interested in getting involved should contact Fritzi Olson with Current Problems at aar@currentproblems.org
Anyone interested in getting involved should contact Fritzi Olson with Current Problems at aar@currentproblems.org
Monday, April 5, 2010
Santa Fe River Basin BMAP Technical Meeting
Topic: BMAP development process
April 13, 2010 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Ft. White Community Center
17579 State Route 47
Ft. White, Florida 32038
BMAP agenda and meeting notes
April 13, 2010 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Ft. White Community Center
17579 State Route 47
Ft. White, Florida 32038
BMAP agenda and meeting notes
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Springs in the Heartland of Florida
League of Women Voters of Alachua County/Gainesville invite you to:
SPRINGS IN THE HEARTLAND OF FLORIDA
A Forum on Springs Protection and Water Quality
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Millhopper Branch Library Meeting Room
3145 N. W. 43rd St., Gainesville
Guest Speakers
- Former Rep. David Flagg, Vice Chair of the Governing Board, Suwannee River Water Management District, will deliver an overview of Water Management Districts and their Governing Boards
- Carlos Herd, Senior Hydrogeologist, Suwannee River Water Management District, will talk about springs protection and minimum flows and levels of our rivers and ground water
Link to presentation from event
Also....a special showing of “The Springs: Heartland”, a short film by Karst Productions
Free and open to the public! Light refreshments served
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed, active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a member. For more info call Chris at 352-375-6960 or see www.lwv-alachua.org
SPRINGS IN THE HEARTLAND OF FLORIDA
A Forum on Springs Protection and Water Quality
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Millhopper Branch Library Meeting Room
3145 N. W. 43rd St., Gainesville
Guest Speakers
- Former Rep. David Flagg, Vice Chair of the Governing Board, Suwannee River Water Management District, will deliver an overview of Water Management Districts and their Governing Boards
- Carlos Herd, Senior Hydrogeologist, Suwannee River Water Management District, will talk about springs protection and minimum flows and levels of our rivers and ground water
Link to presentation from event
Also....a special showing of “The Springs: Heartland”, a short film by Karst Productions
Free and open to the public! Light refreshments served
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed, active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a member. For more info call Chris at 352-375-6960 or see www.lwv-alachua.org
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