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The Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute is a Florida nonprofit corporation.

The Florida Springs Institute was founded in May 2010 to accelerate the restoration and protection of Florida’s springs under the auspices of Florida’s Eden. However, in December of 2012, the Florida Springs Institute incorporated as a nonprofit on its own, and is now a completely independent institution.

The Florida Springs Institute is directed by Dr. Robert L. Knight who carried out landmark ecological research at Silver Springs, Florida, under the direction of Dr. Odum in 1979-1980 and follow-up studies in 2004-2006 and 2009-2010. The work of the Florida Springs Institute is funded entirely through grants and private donations (donate through paypal at the bottom of this page).

Sierra Club Numeric Nutrient Critera Rally, April 15, 2013.

Listen to NPR's Weekend Edition and hear talk of Silver Springs, The FSI, and the threats facing Florida springs
Lawmakers must seize chance to save springs from the Orlando Sentinel
Read this piece by an anonymous advocate to learn more about our water issues and what is causing them 10 Florida Water Sins: Issues That Prevent Solutions to Our Water Problems
This piece from the Tampa Bay Times Lousy water, lousy press for Florida really hits the nail on the head
This poll (below) from The Gainesville Sun shows readers' interest in springs in Florida as an important natural resource

Please consider donating to help further our cause!

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Read Lu Merrit's wonderful piece in the Gainesville Sun about our Springs Conservation Summit here We agree: threats to our aquifer are real
Manatees and Crystal River are mentioned here in National Geographic Magazine
Newly completed Ichetucknee Springs and River Restoration Action Plan can be seen in whole here.
Read A North Florida Water War written by Dr. Knight here
Look here to see the completed Santa Fe River & Springs Restoration Action Plan
Click here to see Ron Cunningham's Do Lawmakers Know or Care That our Springs are Dying?

Membership Opens for the FSI!

Your membership fee will be used to help further the efforts of springs research and education that the Florida Springs Institute was founded to advance.

As a member, you will also receive a quarterly newsletter and periodic electronic updates about our shared springs resources.

Discounted attendance fees will also be offered to members for Florida Springs Institute hosted events, workshops & receptions.

Show your involvement and get a Florida Springs Institute “I support our SPRINGS” sticker when you sign up today!

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