Ichetucknee Alliance

10/11/2026

🚨Call to action! Need for public attendance and comments. Oct 13th in Live Oak. Your voice matters!

09/08/2026

🚨Call for citizen advocacy at today’s meeting! Please attend if you’re able to 🩵💦💧🐟

09/03/2026

Are you just beginning your Springs Advocacy journey? Take a moment to check out our Intro to FSC blog posts, so you have the knowledge, resources and tools you need to get involved when the springs need your voice 🩵 Learn more about the Florida Springs Council's mission, the major threats our springs face, and how advocates have successfully shown up in their local communities as Springs Protectors 💪

🔗 Read our intro to springs advocacy here: https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/single-post/thank-you-for-joining-the-florida-springs-council

As long as there are those who would exploit our springs for profit, there are even more people who love the springs enough to always be around to protect them 🤝 Thank you for joining this community of springs protectors! Be sure you're signed up as an FSC Informed Advocate to get springs action alerts by email and text 🗣️ We need advocates like you to show up & take action for our springs!

09/03/2026

03/23/2026

The High Springs Historical Society is announcing our next presentation of our speaker series.
Lars Andersen grew up exploring Paynes Prairie and has a lifetime of leading tours on foot and with kayaks, exploring and teaching about our wonderful nature in the North Central Florida area.
Come and join us.

01/24/2026

01/21/2026

Deep gratitude to all of those who shared their concerns about the Tara April development - that would have threatened both the Mill Sink cave system and drinking water supply for our region. Your presence made a difference 🙌

Last night the Alachua Planning and Zoning Board voted to deny a special exemption permit for Tara April. The evidence presented by affected parties and over 50 concerned citizens was overwhelming. The Board ruled that the development was inconsistent with Alachua best interest.
Thank you to everyone who showed up and sent their comments. A special thank you to Our Alachua Water and the Speleological Society.

01/20/2026

This photo shows just how low the water levels are at Little River Springs right now. Areas that are typically submerged are fully exposed, revealing limestone shelves, spring vents, and sections of the riverbed that are rarely visible.

Low water levels like this are influenced by rainfall patterns and groundwater recharge in the Floridan aquifer, which feeds Florida’s spring systems. When recharge is limited, spring discharge slows and the landscape changes quickly.

It’s not the usual view of Little River Springs, but it offers an important perspective on how dynamic these systems are and how closely they’re tied to long-term water conditions and conservation.

A quiet but striking reminder of how much Florida’s springs depend on what’s happening beyond the surface.

01/19/2026

Calling all citizens concerned about Alachua’s water quality to appear at the next public meeting for the Tara April development tomorrow, January 20th at 6:00pm.

Location:
Alachua City Hall
15100 NW 142nd Terrace
Alachua, FL 32615

01/17/2026

Here’s a solid overview of the issues facing Alachua’s water supply in the face of impending development. Thank you, Hans Havlik for compiling so much research all in one place.

https://substack.com/inbox/post/184789405?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwZnRzaAPXjFBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEexnF1h_s3M3vrIqY98iF_ZzOdESOHO_J4AjTslyZx94Av08FAqfehtBLmO6k_aem_R99Ul4vrTG8s6Qow2KFv3g&triedRedirect=trueie

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