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Florida's Springs: Protecting Nature's Gems
URL: http://www.floridasprings.org/

Description:
Information about Florida's springs including how springs are formed, spring life forms, recreational uses, and protection of these "natural wonders." Features a presentation of "how water travels through the aquifer, springs and downriver to the Gulf of Mexico. . . . [A]lso identifie[s] sources of pollution and reasons for concern." The site also includes activities for students and teachers grades 1-12, a map for locating springs, a glossary, and related links and resources.

Publisher:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Groundwater
Springs -- Florida
Water-supply -- Florida

LII Database Information:
Record 12486 created by Susan Rosenblatt on 01/17/2003
Last modification on 01/26/2003
Published: 01/17/2003  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/12486