Underwater photograph of Manatee.
 

Water’s Journey

A Florida Springs Web Expedition

To appreciate the unique qualities of Florida's springs, we need to understand the story of water. It's the amazing journey of water over hundreds of thousands of years from sky to the ground and through the aquifer that has helped shape the magnificent springs in Florida.

To document the journey of water, we teamed up with Wes Skiles, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, cave diver and life-long springs advocate during the filming of "Water's Journey: The Hidden Rivers of Florida."

Take the online expedition and probe the depths of the aquifer and follow water's downstream journey to the springs and beyond to experience the magic of nature's gems.

Meet the Expedition Team

Meet the people behind the Florida Springs online expedition.

Questions for the Team

Send us your question now about Florida's springs or read some of the answers to questions that others have asked.


 
Expedition Dispatches
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Dispatch 1: Special Report

Water's Journey Begins in the Heart of Karst Country
Water's Journey Begins in the Heart of Karst Country The team learns about the source of springs and the importance of protecting springsheds. Go >

 
Dispatch 2  

Dispatch 2: Field Report

Exploring Wakulla Spring: One Small Step for Inner Space
Students join the expedition as the team explores one of the largest spring caves in the world. Go >

 
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Dispatch 3: Special Report

Connecting the Aquifer with Life Above Ground
Our journey through the aquifer takes the dive team under gas lines, highways, farm fields, and the salad bar of a local restaurant. Go >

 
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Dispatch 4: Field Report

Stepping Back in Time on the Ichetucknee River
The expedition team travels down the Ichetucknee River, a spring protection success story. Go >

 
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Dispatch 5: Special Report

Understanding Sinkholes: Seeing the Water Beyond the Springs
Understanding Sinkholes: Seeing the Water Beyond the Springs The expedition team learns about the importance of protecting sinkholes in order to protect the aquifer. Go >

 
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Dispatch 6: Field Report

Suwannee River Estuary: The End of Water’s Journey
The expedition team explores the Suwannee River to document the downstream influence of clean spring water. Go >

 


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