Springs Facts

Florida is home to more first and second-magnitude springs than any other state in the nation. Our communities rely on healthy springs for fresh drinking water, diverse ecosystems and exciting recreational opportunities that attract visitors from all over the world. Discover more about these precious natural resources and how Florida protects them:

Educator Resources

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has developed classroom materials to help teachers educate students on the science and importance of Florida’s springs and how students can help protect them. The department also invites educators to take their class on a field trip to a Florida spring or request that a springs expert come speak with their class.

 

My Home My Springs

My Home My Springs

Florida's springs hold a special place in our hearts and are the backdrop for countless precious memories, woven forever into the fabric of what it means to be Floridian. Springs take us back to a time before the hustle and bustle of everyday life, before schedules, before deadlines. They hold the key to some of our most treasured experiences, past, present and future.