Notice to ALL Cave Divers: Jim Stevenson, former Head of the Florida Springs Initiative, of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has asked for our help. This Spring Report Form can be filled out and submitted WHENEVER you observe occurrences you believe to be out of the ordinary. As examples, a die off of crayfish, an overabundance of crayfish, differing water temperatures, hydrogen sulfide where it has never been before, etc. If you witness such unusual occurrences, please take notes! Please provide the time, location (as exact as possible, so someone else can find it), depth, duration (did it last several days?), any samples collected, possible causes, and most importantly a contact name, phone number, address, and e-mail address. This is all spelled out on the form. Your participation will help to better understand the natural dynamics of cave ecosystems and the impact we have on them. A fuller understanding will be invaluable as we face
critical shortages in the water supply throughout the
state and increased demands are placed on the north Florida
aquifer system. Our efforts as a community to responsibly
participate in cave preservation will help to insure continued
access to our favorite dive sites.
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here to print and fax the form. * Click here to
print and mail the form. The form can be printed
out and mailed to Mr. Stevenson as listed on the bottom
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