Water's Journey

Water’s Journey: The Hidden Rivers of Florida

The award-winning PBS series, follows a team of explorers as they trace the dynamic journey of water through caves, springs, rivers,wetland estuaries and coral reefs. Along the way they learn about the challenges and problems that face our waterways and what is being done to protect them.

To preview "Water's Journey" or order your copy of the film, click here.

Springs Heartland

5 minute video produced in 2007 for the Suwannee River Water Management District by Karst Productions

Field Trip, November 16, 2009 7:45 am - 6:00 pm

Karst Hydrogeology of the Western Santa Fe River Basin

This field trip will visit several hydrologic features in or near the Santa Fe River Basin including: Devil's Millhopper State Geological Park, O'leno State Park, and several of the river's largest springs and siphons. Discussions will focus on how these features and underwater caves are formed and their significance to sustainable management of groundwater in the region.

Course Fees: $40/person includes
- color field trip guide with maps
- transportation & admission fees
- canoe rental
- box lunch, snacks, and drinks


November 16, 2009 - 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Gainesville Hilton Hotel & Conference Center
1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida

Registration and information form.

Santa Fe BMAP Public Meeting - Nov. 17, 2009

Kick off of the Santa Fe River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP)

November 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Ft. White Community Center, 17579 State Route 47, Ft. White, Florida

This is a public meeting to discuss issues related to the Kick off of the Santa Fe River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). All persons are invited to this public meeting.

Please send additional questions to Terry.Hansen@dep.state.fl.us (850) 245-8561

Robert Knight: Going with the flow?

Going with the flow?
by Robert Knight

published in the Gainesville Sun, October 18, 2009

Sinkholes appear in High Springs

The day the earth opened: Giant sinkholes appear in High Springs
By Rachael Anne Ryals
Herald Staff Writer

Published in High Springs Herald, October 12, 2009

Springs Working Group Meeting - Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The Santa Fe Springs Working Group held its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Poe Springs Lodge from 9:30 - 3:00pm.

Agenda

Meeting Notes

Presentations
- Hydrologic conditions on lower Santa Fe River - Megan Wetherington, SRWMD
- Mercury Sampling in the Santa Fe River - Ted Lange, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Ginnie Springs Area Groundwater Resource Model - Todd Kincaid, H2H Associates, LLC
- Periphyton in Springs - Alicia Wilson, Florida Department of Environmental Protection