Florida's Springs: Protecting Nature's Gems



	Discover Florida’s Springs Rising up from deep within the aquifer, cool clear water flows from hundreds of springs that dot the Florida landscape. Florida springs are natural wonders to treasure. Experience the magic of Florida springs and learn about threats to their future and how to protect nature's gems.

	Experience Nature's Gems Relive a springs web expedition or explore Wakulla Spring, one of the largest freshwater springs in the world and a crown jewel in the Florida spring system. Life of a Spring Meet the animals that depend on clean healthy spring ecosystems. Explore an interactive springshed to learn how springs are created.		Threats and Solutions Learn about the threats to the quality and quantity of water in the aquifer and Florida springs. Discover ways to minimize your impact on springs. Dive In! Learn about all the things you can do when visiting or exploring a spring.



	Join a team of online explorers following the journey of water from sky to ground, through the aquifer and up from the springs. Learn what researchers are discovering about Florida’s springs and the health of our aquifer.

	A team of journalists, filmmakers and researchers document how water travels through the aquifer, springs and downriver to the Gulf of Mexico. While exploring the springs in Florida they also identify sources of pollution and reasons for concern. Experience this fascinating online expedition and learn about Florida's incredible springs.
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