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Ensuring the restoration, preservation, and protection of the Ichetucknee River and Springs Knight, president of the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute.

ert L. The meeting was facilitated by Jacqui Sulek, chapter conservation manager of Florida Audubon. Following that meeting, we decided to form The Ichetucknee Alliance because of our concerns about serious threats to the health of the river system and our desire to provide an advocate voice for the river and springs. We are a registered nonprofit corporation with the State of Florida and a tax-exempt public charity federally recognized under the Internal Revenue Code with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

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

Introduction: The Underground Highway

01/13/2026

Public Meeting to protect Mill Creek Sink TODAY, 6pm. Public comment welcomed. Please be present if you’re able to make it!

12/11/2025

Linda Wilkinski presents tomorrow in Dunnellon 💦 Please consider attending 🫶

03/14/2025

03/06/2025

It's not worth it!

03/05/2025

A RARE SIGHT 🤩🤩🤩

→ You rarely see a shot like this of The Ichetucknee River!! 🌿✨ HOW STUNNING ✨🌿 This river runs for six miles and contributes close to 233 million gallons of spring water to the Santa Fe River!!

→ This INCREDIBLE shot was taken during the “Big Ich” turtle research survey ran by 🐢

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE ⚠️ This drone image was taken with PROPER PERMITS.

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📘 Florida Springs Passport | Volume 1

11/16/2024

Please join us this Monday!

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On February 9, 2013, a group of 25 concerned local citizens from Columbia County and nearby areas met at the Fort White Library to hear presentations about declining water quality and quantity in the Ichetucknee River and its associated springs (collectively referred to as the Ichetucknee River System). Speakers were Jim Stevenson, retired chief biologist with the Florida Park Service, and Dr. Robert L. Knight, president of the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute. The meeting was facilitated by Jacqui Sulek, chapter conservation manager of Florida Audubon. Following that meeting, we decided to form The Ichetucknee Alliance because of our concerns about serious threats to the health of the river system and our desire to provide an advocate voice for the river and springs.

The goal of the Ichetucknee Alliance is to ensure the restoration, preservation, and protection for future generations of the ecosystems along the full 5.5 mile length of the Ichetucknee River, including all its associated springs.

The Ichetucknee Alliance recognizes that the groundwater supply of the Ichetucknee River basin is finite and vulnerable to overuse and pollution due to human activity. Therefore, it is also the goal of the Ichetucknee Alliance to ensure the security of the Floridan Aquifer System, the primary source of water that nourishes the Ichetucknee River and provides drinking water for thousands of people throughout North Florida.