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The Springs of Florida:

  • Springs of Florida: This 2-page Fact Sheet, written by R.M. Spechler and D.M. Schiffer, was published by the USGS in 1995. It provides general information about Florida springs, their characteristics, discharge, and water quality.

  • Florida Springs Interdisciplinary Science Study: This 4 page Fact Sheet, written by Brian G. Katz and others, was published in 2003. It describes an integrated USGS science effort that is building on the knowledge of Federal, State, and local partners to address serious human health and ecological concerns regarding Florida's spring waters.

  • Florida's Springs - Aquatic Treasures!: This colorful tri-fold pamphlet, prepared in 2003, highlights some of the current USGS science research which is underway to address spring water quality and ecology issues in Florida's springs. With numerous photos and minimal text, it is suitable for anyone with an interest in springs. It is available from the Tallahassee office upon request.

  • Florida Spring Classification System and Spring Glossary: Florida Geological Survey Special Publication no. 52, 2003, in Adobe PDF format; a product of the Florida Springs Initiative

  • Springs Fever: A Field and Recreational Guide to 500+ Florida Springs: Full-page descriptions of over 400 Florida springs, and additional information for nearly 200 more, including over 1,200 photographs. (This report is online only.)

  • Florida's Springs: 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 the aquifer.

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