Florida Springs Council

The Florida Springs Council (FSC) was formed to advocate on the behalf of the springs of Florida. In the beginning, to affect the legislative process, there were eight founding groups who put their resources together to work as one voice for all the springs. The list below are original FSC member organizations. The first eight are the founding members. To become a member contact the Florida Springs Institute here.

Howard T. Odum, Florida Springs Institute
The Florida Springs Institute is named after the late Dr. Howard T. Odum, the Father of Springs Ecology, who first called the world's attention to the majesty and mystery of these unique and complex ecosystems. Our founder, Dr. Robert L. Knight, studied under the direction of Dr. Odum and has conducted follow-up studies of the ecology of 18 major springs in Florida. Visit Howard T. Odum, Florida Springs Institute

Silver Springs Alliance
The Silver Springs Alliance recognizes that the groundwater supply of Marion County is finite and vulnerable to overuse and pollution due to human activity. Therefore, it is the goal of the Silver Springs Alliance to ensure the sustainability (quantity and quality) of the Floridan Aquifer System, the primary source of water that nourishes Silver Springs.

To accomplish these goals the Silver Springs Alliance will advocate for actions that provide for the long-term maintenance of a healthy Silver Springs, Silver River, and contributing area of the Floridan aquifer (collectively termed the Silver River System). Visit Silver Springs Alliance

Ichetucknee Alliance
The goal of the Ichetucknee Alliance is to ensure the restoration, preservation, and protection for future generations of the ecosystems along the full 5.5 mile length of the Ichetucknee River, including all its associated springs.

The Ichetucknee Alliance recognizes that the groundwater supply of the Ichetucknee River basin is finite and vulnerable to overuse and pollution due to human activity. Therefore, it is also the goal of the Ichetucknee Alliance to ensure the security of the Floridan Aquifer System, the primary source of water that nourishes the Ichetucknee River and provides drinking water for thousands of people throughout North Florida. Visit Ichetucknee Alliance

Our Santa Fe River, Inc
Our Santa Fe River, Inc is composed of concerned citizens working to protect the waters and lands supporting the aquifer, springs and rivers within the watershed of the Santa Fe River by promoting public awareness pertaining to the ecology, quality, and quantity of the waters and lands immediately adjacent to and supporting the Santa Fe River, including its springs and underlying aquifer. Visit Our Santa Fe River, Inc

Save The Manatee
Save the Manatee Club is an award-winning national nonprofit 501(c)(3) and membership-based organization established in 1981 by renowned singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, and former U.S. Senator, Bob Graham, when he was governor of Florida. Visit Save The Manatee

Withlacoichee Aquatic Restoration, Inc
W.A.R., Inc. (d/b/a Withlacoochee Aquatic Restoration). was organized in 1984 in response to threats to the quality of life of residents along the lower Withlacoochee River because of unrestrained, deep limerock mining operations in the coastal zone. W.A.R., Inc. actions during this period were instrumental in formulating stipulated agreements that limited the conduct and scope of mining operations. Visit Withlacoichee Aquatic Restoration, Inc

North Florida Land Trust, Inc
North Florida Land Trust is a long-standing champion of environmental protection. They are a local, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization funded largely by private and corporate contributions

They work closely with private landowners and other public agencies at all levels of government, not-for-profit partners, and foundations. The organization is a member of the Alliance of Florida Land Trusts and subscribes to the Standards and Practices of its national affiliate Land Trust Alliance. Visit North Florida Land Trust, Inc

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
To further the education of the members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, botany, floral design, landscape design, environmental awareness through the conservation of natural resources, civic beautification, nature studies, and to instill in our youth the love of gardening and the respect and protection of the environment. Visit Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

Florida Wildlife Federation
The Florida Wildlife Federation is a private, statewide, non-profit citizens' conservation education organization composed of thousands of concerned Floridians and other citizens from all walks of life who have a common interest in preserving, managing, and improving Florida's fish, wildlife, soil, water, and plant life. As the State Affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, FWF has been improving Florida's wildlife since 1936. Visit Florida Wildlife Federation

Homosassa River Alliance
Citizens concerned about the abuse and overuse of their coastal rivers and wetlands, which is why this group was organized. As a feeder to the Homosassa and then to the Gulf, the Halls River is definitely on our radar. We were successful in ending a proposed zoning change on the northwest side of the Halls River bridge via lawsuits. Visit Homosassa River Alliance

Paddle Florida
Paddle Florida, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation organized to support canoeing and kayaking in Florida. Events in each of Florida's five water management districts expose paddlers to Florida's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage while promoting water conservation, wildlife preservation, springs restoration and waterways protection. Paddle Florida also seeks to promote Florida as an international destination for nature-based tourism. Visit Paddle Florida

Rainbow River Conservation
Protect and preserve the water quality, the natural beauty, the riverbed, and the flood plains of the Rainbow River. Pursue this mission through Education, Conservation, Stewardship and Advocacy. Visit Rainbow River Conservation

Volusia Blue Spring Alliance
To enhance protection and restoration of the quantity and quality of water flowing to Blue Spring from its springshed, and of fish and wildlife habitats in the spring and spring run. This is accomplished through regional and local partnerships for outreach, education, research, and leadership on behalf of Blue Spring. Visit Volusia Blue Spring Alliance

WWALS Watershed Coalition
WWALS is an advocacy organization working for watershed conservation of the Willacoochee, Withlacoochee, Alapaha, and Little River Systems watershed in south Georgia and north Florida through awareness, environmental monitoring, and citizen advocacy. Visit WWALS Watershed Coalition