Bring a fishing pole and enjoy the backyard. Tour old Florida and sight see at the look out tower, Simply stay in the neighborhood and kayak or ride bikes to the neighborhood swimming hole which is fed by a salt spring.
Smart TV in main living room with Netflix.So much to do in Weeki Wachee….Rogers Park, Pine Island, Weeki Wachee State Park, NJoy Distillery, Mary's Fish Camp. Enjoy a night fire under the bright stars. Don't forget to bring your boat, we have a dock. 6 kayak's are located on the property, 5 adults and 1 youth up to 130lbs.
2 sets of sliding glass doors open up to a large deck with seating and a gas grill. Plenty of space to gather around the kitchen island. It has a large kitchen with stainless steal appliances and granite counter tops. Listing of Springs in St.This listing is a remolded manufactured home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Johns Riverkeeper and MOSHĪnatomy of a Spring – St. Communicate your concerns and elect pro-springs candidates. Stay informed by following the issues that affect our springs and waterways and get involved. Click here for a septic tank maintenance brochure. Pump your tank every 3-5 years and have it inspected every 3 years. Keep clippings, leaves, fertilizers and chemicals from entering storm drains. Plant native plants and use fertilizer and chemicals sparingly, if at all.Īllow only rain down the drain.
Install low-flow fixtures, fix leaks, and water lawns and plants only when needed.Ĭreate a River Friendly Yard. They are also the “canary in the coalmine” for our waterways, providing a warning sign that the whole system may be in trouble.
Springs are a “window” into our aquifer, allowing us to see the impacts we are having on its health. Numerous springs have experienced dramatic declines in flow and increases in nitrate pollution, as a result of groundwater over-pumping, fertilizers, animal waste, and poorly treated sewage. Unfortunately, many of our springs are suffering the same fate as Silver Springs. Nearly 92% of the fish biomass has disappeared, the flow has dramatically declined by over 50%, nitrate-nitrogen concentrations are more than 25 times higher than historic levels, and algae covers a significant portion of the spring and river bottoms. Despite its historical, economic, and ecological importance, the health of Silver Springs has declined significantly over the last several decades. Silver Springs, one of the largest and most famous springs in the world, is the source of 50% of the flow of the Ocklawaha River, the largest tributary of the St. Johns River Water Management District website offers a complete listing and description of the springs, including discharge and water quality data. Some of largest and most important include Wekiwa Springs, Blue Spring, Alexander Springs, Silver Glen Springs, and Silver Springs. These springs are critical to the health and hydrology of the St. Johns River watershed, providing approximately 30% of the river’s flow. Over 100 springs are located within the St. Springs provide critical habitat for wildlife and fish, the base flow for many rivers and streams, and signficant recreational and economic benefits for Florida’s residents and visitors. Click here to learn more about Florida's springs and here to learn more about the anatomy of a spring. The source of water for our springs is the Floridan Aquifer, a vast underground formation of limestone that also supplies about 92% of the drinking water in our state. Florida has nearly 1,000 freshwater springs, the largest concentration on Earth.