Lake Jackson has gone *mostly* dry. Why and how often does it do this, and what happens to the fish? We have answers.
Floridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and More
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Aucilla/ Wacissa WatershedFloridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and More
Hiking the Aucilla Sinks | Geology of the Floridan Aquifer Uncovered
We visit the mysterious Aucilla Sinks with geologist Harley Means. Here, we can get a glimpse into the karst geology that provides Florida’s abundant water.
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Floridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and MoreSwamps and other WetlandsWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Climate, Coral Snakes, and Striped Newts in the Munson Sandhills
We explore what the striped newt has to tell us about drought and groundwater in Tallahassee, and meet some of the amazing animals found in its wetlands.
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Floridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and MoreWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Cave Creature Discovered | Mysteries of the Floridan Aquifer
Beneath scenic Merritt’s Mill Pond in Jackson County, Florida, researchers from Florida A&M University discover a new species of cave crustacean.
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Floridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and MoreLakesSwamps and other WetlandsThe Red Hills of Florida & Georgia
Are Sinkholes Making Lakes at Fred George Basin Greenway?
At Fred George Basin Greenway, geologist Harley Means takes us to two sinkholes that may one day become one of the Red Hills’ sinkhole lakes.
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Floridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and MoreLakesThe Red Hills of Florida & Georgia
Lake Miccosukee Sinkhole Hike: Floridan Aquifer Exposed!
We see waterfalls and come face to face with the geologic forces that created Lake Miccosukee. Geologist Harley Means talks Red Hills sinkhole lakes.
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EcoAdventuresFloridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and MoreRaising Kids with NatureSwamps and other WetlandsWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Adopting an Ephemeral Wetland | Kids’ Adventures in Citizen Science
Kids play in muck, meet frogs and newts, and bond with ephemeral wetlands in the Apalachicola National Forest as parents collect data on wetland wildlife.
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Floridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and MoreLongleaf Pine & Fire EcologySwamps and other WetlandsWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Striped Newts and Ornate Chorus Frogs in the Munson Sandhills
We revisit an effort to return striped newts to the Apalachicola National Forest. While there, we find some other cute wetland critters.
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Floridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and MoreLakes
Lake Report 2016: Leon County’s Cleanest and Dirtiest Lakes
How clean are Leon County lakes? Are some more polluted than others? Are their fish safe to eat? The WFSU Ecology Blog takes an updated look.
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Floridan Aquifer: Springs, Sinks, and MoreLongleaf Pine & Fire EcologyRaising Kids with NatureSwamps and other WetlandsWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Bringing the Striped Newt Back to the Munson Sandhills
To bring the striped newt back to the Apalachicola National Forest, the Coastal Plains Institute is working with partners, volunteers, and local children.