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Florida's Once-Pristine Springs Threatened by Pollution, Development and Climate Change
Florida's over 1,000 freshwater springs face threats from agricultural runoff, development, and climate change, with 90% polluted and state funding efforts stalling amid political challenges.
- Florida's freshwater springs face threats from agricultural pollution, rapid development, and climate change, according to Ryan Smart, executive director of the Florida Springs Council.
- Runoff from fertilizers and pesticides in rural Florida contributes to the pollution problem.
- Algae blooms, fueled by fertilizer runoff, suffocate springs and disrupt the underwater ecosystem, as Smart explained.
- Jones emphasized that the aquifer cannot provide an endless water supply as housing developments increase.
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Florida's once-pristine springs threatened by pollution, development
Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs serve as beaches for large swaths of central and northwestern Florida far from the ocean, with teenagers backflipping from docks and snorkelers peering into the crystalline depths.But these treasures are under threat from agricultural pollution, rap
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Florida's once-pristine springs threatened by pollution, development and climate change
Florida boasts at least 1,000 freshwater springs, more than any other U.S. state. They are all under threats from agricultural pollution, stress from rapid development and from climate change that is altering rainfall patterns and causing sea level rise.
Seen from the air, a fresh water source in Florida is a little bit of a liquid paradise, attracting humans and wildlife to enjoy its water fresh. With at least 1,000 of them – more than any other state – Springs serve as beaches for large bands of central and northwestern Florida [...]
Florida's once-pristine springs are under growing threat
Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs serve as beaches for large swaths of central and northwestern Florida far from the ocean, with teenagers backflipping from docks and snorkelers peering into the crystalline depths. But these treasures are under threat from agricultural pollution, r…
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