Woodville Karst Plain Project
Links readers to reports and picture galleries provided by the Woodville Karst Plain Project team members. This adventurous group researches the 288,000-acre stretch of land primarily from the inside out; through an extensive underground cave and spring system. Review reports on topics including cave exploration, history, equipment, procedures, science and more.
http://www.hazlett-kincaid.com/FGS/
This site shows the research being conducted by Todd Kincaid Ph.D. of Hazlett-Kincaid in cooperation with Florida Geological Survey, Northwest Florida Water Management District, Florida State University and Wakulla Springs State Park.
Wakulla Springs Rainfall data
http://www.nwfwmd.state.fl.us/hydrology/realtime/652.htm
A rainfall station is located near the boat dock at Wakulla Springs and provides accurate (1/100 inch) and current rainfall data. This data will be valuable when compared with other data such as flow, conductivity, temperature, water levels, etc that is currently being collected.
Global Underwater Explorers
Journey to the End of the Line
Woodville Karst Plain Project divers Jarrod Jablonski and George Irvine establish (yet another) world record for deep cave exploration by connecting and extending the end of their old end-of-line by way of the newly discovered Wakulla P-Tunnel.
Reports About Wakulla Springs/Woodville Karst Plain
Hydrology of Wakulla Springs Cave System
A report detailing the Wakulla Springs intricate cave system. Discussed are topics including the spring’s multiple flow patterns, a detailed map of the cave system, historical data concerning sea level fluctuations, and site location and descriptions of various fossils discovered within the conduits.
Florida’s Springs Report
The Florida Springs Task Force created this document to educate the general public and to recommend strategies for the protection and restoration of Florida’s springs. Members discussed the environmental, social, and economic interests that exist in all of Florida’s spring basins.
Florida Springs Initiative
FY2001-2002 Final Report
The statewide Florida Springs Initiative is charged with assessing and protecting Florida's springs. During the first year of the initiative (FY01-02), the Northwest Florida Water Management District provided various data collection and interpretation activities associated with first-magnitude springs. Springs investigated included the St. Marks Rise, Wakulla Springs, Spring Creek Group, Jackson Blue Spring and Gainer Springs Group. This report provides the details of work completed under FDEP Contract GW223 during the contract period (December 2001 through June 2002).
Nitrate Loading As An Indicator of Nonpoint Source Pollution In the Lower St. Marks-Wakulla Rivers Watershed
This report documents efforts to describe the input, movement and fate of nitrogen in ground and surface waters in the lower St. Marks/Wakulla river basins. The investigation primarily describes conditions found in the Woodville karst plain region of southern Leon and Wakulla counties. Nitrogen loads to the landscape from various sources are estimated and incorporated into a nutrient budget for the study area. Insights into ground water/surface water interactions on the karst plain are also given. Note: This document is 32.57 megabytes in size and will be difficult to view with a dial-up Internet connection.
Spechler, R.M., and Schiffer, D.M., 1995, Springs in Florida: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet FS-151-95, 2 p.
This fact sheet reveals how springs are formed, the source of spring water, and characteristics of springs in Florida. It also shows discharge and water quality data that were collected from twenty-seven first magnitude springs.
Bureau of Laboratories State Park Ecosummaries
These reader-friendly reports provided by the Department of Environmental Protection are general assessments of various Florida springs. Readers are provided with maps, water chemistry results, biological and habitat assessment results, and a basic conclusion on the overall "health" of each spring system.
Florida Geological Survey Bulletin 31
This is the 1977 Florida’s springs bulletin written by the FGS. Springs are listed by county, and descriptions include pictures, GPS coordinates, driving directions, physical attributes and water chemistry.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/springs_of_fl/aaj7320/wakulla.html
Report on the hydrogeology of the Woodville Karst Plain
This report reveals details about the Woodville Karst Plain’s underground cave and spring system. Discussed are topics including stratigraphy and lithology, regional and local hydrology, conduit system descriptions, and structural settings.
Understanding Aquatic Invasive Weeds
A student workbook with information and activities relating to a number of aquatic invasive plants found in Florida. Hydrilla is a nuisance non-native plant that is in Wakulla Springs. Students are encouraged to learn more about hydrilla before visiting the park.
Report on Crawfish and the Herbicide, Aquathol
"An Investigation of the Potential for Acute Toxicity to the Crawfish (Procambarus peninsulanus) Caused by the Application of the Herbicide, Aquathol, at Wakulla Springs State Park"
