Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce Hydrilla What Have We Done About Hydrilla? Removing hydrilla is extraordinarily difficult
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Unique Wildlife in Crystal River
Crystal River is known for its unique wildlife and picturesque sawgrass prairies. Some wildlife, like manatee, can be safely
Read MoreCormorants vs. Anhingas On Crystal River
Whenever I paddle with someone visiting Crystal River, they’re bound to have questions about wildlife and the river itself.
Read MoreWhat Causes Ocean Tides?
Whether you’re a fisherman, a boater, or just someone who likes to be on the water, the tides will affect when and where you can
Read MoreEco-Friendly Garden: Stay Native
Springing into an eco-friendly garden The Spring season brings with it many joys. One of which, in many cases, is the eagerness
Read MoreWhy has Crystal River Become Saltier?
There’s one main reason Crystal River has become saltier: saltwater intrusion. If saltwater intrusion is what’s happening, the
Read MoreRiverbed Scars
Riverbed Scars Over the summer my brother and I paddled around Kings Bay, visiting different springs like Hunters’ Spring and
Read MoreGrowing and Planting Eelgrass
The ability to transform an algae-based aquatic ecosystem into a plant-based system is the key to making Crystal River crystal
Read MoreScalloping in Crystal River
During the summer, tourists flood to Crystal River to spend their days scalloping in the Gulf of Mexico. There are many different
Read MoreSeasonal Changes Produce Healthier Eelgrass Beds
If you have swam, boated, or paddled around Crystal River, you have probably seen an unusual amount of eelgrass blades floating
Read MoreWhy are Springs Blue?
Springs Springs… Not the season, but those bright blue bodies of water we all flock to on a hot summer day. Crystal River is
Read MoreHow You Can Help!
The smallest actions make a BIG difference Helping to make a difference doesn’t have to mean dedicating your life to an
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