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The Santa Fe River is fed by four tributaries, or freshwater streams that feed into a larger stream or river, located in New River, Olustee Creek, Cow Creek and the Ichetucknee River. The river also extends through seven counties in North Florida and is home to over 36 springs. (Photo courtesy of Hilary Skowronski/Florida Springs Institute) Home/Environment/Plan To Restore Springs In The Santa Fe River Shows A Promising But Challenging Year Ahead
Plan To Restore Springs In The Santa Fe River Shows A Promising But Challenging Year Ahead
By Valerie Izquierdo
March 8, 2021
The Florida Springs Institute recently revealed the results of its three-year project along with a new blueprint that seeks to restore the springs surrounding the Santa Fe River. These were the results.
Trucks are expected to begin delivering sand on Friday, March 5.
In a Village Connect message earlier this week, officials warned residents and visitors to use caution if visiting the beach. Renourishment work will take place Monday-,Friday from sunup to sundown. The beaches will be accessible on weekends, but residents and visitors are asked to be cautious as beach conditions may vary.
Stay tuned for weekly updates regarding the re-nourishment project.
Key Biscayne’s beaches have needed repair since Hurricane Irma hit in 2017, as well as the impact of natural erosion due to rising sea levels. Using funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management grants, the village will fund 23,000 cubic yards of sand for the project. The project also entails rebuilding the dunes, replanting native plants and removing exotic plants.
The Florida transportation department has formally told the Friends of the Wekiva River that the I-4 construction project was not the cause of the disastrous clogging of the Little Wekiva River.