Development is taking a toll on Florida's precious springs

The state has been slow to adopt rules to protect Florida's endangered springs. While a boom in residential construction has increased the amount of groundwater being taken from the aquifers.

Jan 17, 2025 - 11:47
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Development is taking a toll on Florida's precious springs
Jay Exum and Mike Cliburn, board members of the Friends of the Wekiva River, examine the fresh water of the spring on Dec. 11, at Rock Springs in Apopka, Fla.

The state has been slow to adopt rules to protect Florida's endangered springs. While a boom in residential construction has increased the amount of groundwater being taken from the aquifers.

(Image credit: Zack Wittman for NPR)

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