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
Monday, April 5, 2010
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
Friday, March 5, 2010
Santa Fe River BMAP Meeting
Topic: Agricultural BMPs
March 16, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 12:30-1:00.
Ft. White Community Center
17579 State Route 47
Ft. White, Florida 32038
BMAP agendas and meeting notes
March 16, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 12:30-1:00.
Ft. White Community Center
17579 State Route 47
Ft. White, Florida 32038
BMAP agendas and meeting notes
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Santa Fe River BMAP meeting
Topic: Silviculture in the Basin
Feb. 18, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.
Fort White Community Center
In addition to FDEP’s Terry Hansen, Robin Holland of DACS will be presenting information on Silviculture BMPs and we will discuss how this will be incorporated into the BMAP. Everyone is invited.
BMAP agendas and meeting notes
Feb. 18, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.
Fort White Community Center
In addition to FDEP’s Terry Hansen, Robin Holland of DACS will be presenting information on Silviculture BMPs and we will discuss how this will be incorporated into the BMAP. Everyone is invited.
BMAP agendas and meeting notes
Monday, February 1, 2010
3rd Annual Springs Celebration - March 27, 2010
STATE PARK TO HOST CHILI COOK-OFF AND SPRINGS CELEBRATION
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Chili Cook-off 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Springs Celebration 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, Florida
(Located on US Hwy. 441, six miles north of High Springs)
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s O’Leno State Park will host the celebration of springs and a chili cook-off on Saturday, March 27, 2010.
The Friends of O’Leno will sponsor the third annual O’Leno Ole’ Chili Cook-Off while the St. Johns River Water Management District, Alachua County Environmental Protection Department, Santa Fe Springs Working Group and Current Problems Inc. will sponsor a Springs Celebration with displays and activities designed to teach the importance of Florida’s springs.
The registration fee for the cook-off is $20.00, with all proceeds benefitting to the Friends of O’Leno, a nonprofit agency for park improvement projects. For more information or for advanced registration, call Harriet Walsh at (386) 454-4806 or email friendsofoleno@windstream.net.
Chile and other refreshments will be available for purchase while enjoying the live music, interactive water education activities and children’s crafts at the Springs Celebration. To learn more about this event and the importance of our springs visit www.santaferiversprings.com.
This event is free with regular park admission. To learn more about the park, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/oleno .
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Chili Cook-off 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Springs Celebration 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, Florida
(Located on US Hwy. 441, six miles north of High Springs)
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s O’Leno State Park will host the celebration of springs and a chili cook-off on Saturday, March 27, 2010.
The Friends of O’Leno will sponsor the third annual O’Leno Ole’ Chili Cook-Off while the St. Johns River Water Management District, Alachua County Environmental Protection Department, Santa Fe Springs Working Group and Current Problems Inc. will sponsor a Springs Celebration with displays and activities designed to teach the importance of Florida’s springs.
The registration fee for the cook-off is $20.00, with all proceeds benefitting to the Friends of O’Leno, a nonprofit agency for park improvement projects. For more information or for advanced registration, call Harriet Walsh at (386) 454-4806 or email friendsofoleno@windstream.net.
Chile and other refreshments will be available for purchase while enjoying the live music, interactive water education activities and children’s crafts at the Springs Celebration. To learn more about this event and the importance of our springs visit www.santaferiversprings.com.
This event is free with regular park admission. To learn more about the park, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/oleno .
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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.
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.
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