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Remembering Katie Moncrief: The Heart and Soul of the Wekiva River

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As the sun sets over the Wekiva, it’s impossible not to feel the presence of a remarkable soul who once made these waters a large part of her life’s work. Katie Moncrief, who passed away at the age of 98, was more than just a name in the annals of Central Florida water advocacy and […]

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Manatee Awareness at the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System

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It’s well into November, so we know what’s on everybody’s mind: it’s Manatee Awareness Month! And what perfect timing – as temperatures cool around the state, manatees will be leaving coastal waters in search of thermal refuges with a water temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. And where can that kind of consistent water […]

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Wekiva CMP Update

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10/19/2022-Thank you to everyone who participated! We received great feedback! The time for public input has closed, but we appreciate your interest. Questions or comments? Please contact us via the Contact page on our site. The Wekiva River System Management Committee (MC) is performing anupdate to the 2012 Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP). The management planwas […]

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Wekivathlon!

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This fun, self-paced, six-month-long adventure encourages you to get out and explore the Wekiva Basin. For each adventure completed, you will earn a corresponding sticker to mark your achievements. In addition, every two stickers you receive earns you one raffle ticket! The raffle will be held monthly with the chance to win an environmentally-related prize! 

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Request For Proposals- CMP Update

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Request for Proposal, Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System River Management Plan Update

 The Wekiva Wild & Scenic Management Committee is seeking a qualified consultant to update the 2012 Wekiva Wild & Scenic River System Comprehensive Management Plan.

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Manatees in the Wekiva River

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Documenting manatee sightings is important and provides important data for researchers as they are trying to further understand how manatees are using the Wekiva River. Save the Manatee Club has an online form where citizens can easily report sightings and upload photos or videos. In the summer of 2019 and 2020 several manatees were sighted in the Wekiva River that proved to be known individuals from Blue Spring! Among them were ‘Mata Hari’ and her calf, who made it all the way up to the Wekiva head spring, ‘Peyton’ and her calf who visited Wekiva Island, ‘Marge’ who may have given birth to her calf in a resident’s canal, and ‘Jocie’ with her small calf.

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Spring Cleaning at the Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve Office

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Spring cleaning work day at the Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve office. We love our volunteers!

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2020 Dragonfly Mercury Project

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2020 presented new challenges on how to collect the required 10-15 dragonfly nymphs from each of the four designated sites within the Wekiva Basin. This was the 2nd year for samples to be submitted for analysis from the Wekiva Wild & Scenic River System.

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20th Anniversary Art Contest Winners

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These are the winners of the 20th Anniversary Art Contest

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Wilson’s Landing Park

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Wilson’s Landing Park is located in northwest Seminole County…

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