Florida's Springs: Strategies for Protection & Restoration

Geologists estimate that there are nearly 600 springs in the state of Florida, representing whatmay be the largest concentration of freshwater springs on Earth. Archaeological evidenceindicates that humans have been attracted to Florida's life-giving springs for thousands of years.Florida springs continue to draw awed and grateful visitors today - our twelve state parks that arenamed for springs attracted over two million visitors in 1999. Private spring attractions and parksare a multi-million dollar tourist industry.

Publisher - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Subjects - Water, Spring; Florida Springs

Collection: Section 2: Water Quality (2013)

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Citation: DEP. 2000. Florida's Springs: Strategies for Protection & Restoration. Tallahassee (FL): Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 62 pp www.dep.state.fl.us/springs/reports/files/SpringsTaskForceReport.pdf