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Blue springs florida map. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The florida springs institute does not condone trespassing on private property to visit springs included in this map. Nothing is better on a hot florida day than floating down blue springs in 72 degree crystal clear water. Blue spring state park literally overflows with diversity.
Odum florida springs institute for educational purposes only. The water fee if you go in the winter months you may be lucky and see manatees in the springs. In 1970 two years before blue spring state park was established researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. If you go in the winter months you may be lucky and see manatees in the springs.
Blue spring central state park florida. Stroll along the 0 4 mile boardwalk that follows the flowing blue spring run through a shady hardwood hammock. Tucked within 2 643 acres are 21 natural communities including 2 lagoons a north flowing river and a first magnitude spring. Take a dip in the headwater area as it is a hotspot for swimmers with its alluring waters and shallow bowl around the spring vent.
By 2005 after years of park improvements and manatee protection efforts wintering manatee numbers exceeded 200 and by 2018 that number skyrocketed to a record 485. A dream setting for both nature lovers and photographers alike this beautiful park is also a great family friendly destination with its extensive list of on site facilities. In the winter watch manatees swim rest and play in the warm 72 degree. Please confirm that a spring is open to the public or obtain owner s permission before attempting to visit it.
Volusia blue spring basin the florida springs and aquifer protection act chapter 373 part viii florida statutes f s provides for the protection and restoration of outstanding florida springs ofs which comprise 24 first magnitude springs 6 additional named springs and their associated spring runs. This map was created by the howard t. The florida department of environmental protection dep assessed water quality in each ofs and determined that 24 of the 30 ofs are impaired for the nitrate form of nitrogen.