University of South Florida geography professor Christopher Meindl spent a decade researching Florida springs. He just debuted first book Florida Springs: From Geography to Politics and Restoration.

Ichetucknee Springs headwaters. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News (Apr. 2023). By Jim Saunders ©2025 The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — A springs advocacy group is challenging newly proposed state ...

In some parts of Florida, springs have stopped flowing or become choked by algae because of low flows and pollution caused by development. To head off more damage, Fla. Gov. Rick Scott signed a ...

A springs-advocacy group is challenging newly proposed state rules, saying they will not adequately prevent water withdrawals that could harm what are designated as “Outstanding Florida Springs.” ...