Protect Wakulla Springs!
- by: Wakulla Watershed Coalition
- recipient: Chairman Bob Rackleff, Leon County Commission
A major development threatens the health of Wakulla Springs and will be coming soon before the Leon County Board of County Commissioners. This development, called the "Chason Woods Conservation Subdivision," will put 300-500 new homes on small lots within four miles directly north of Wakulla Springs along the Wakulla/Leon County line. The 700-acre property is nearly two-thirds environmentally sensitive with wetlands and karst features such as sinkholes that likely are directly connected to the groundwater that emerges at Wakulla Springs. Placing urban-style development on top of sensitive land so close to Wakulla Springs can only lead to further degradation of water quality emerging from this natural wonder. Meanwhile, there is great interest in preserving this land and efforts are underway to convince the State of Florida to acquire this land.
We the undersigned ask you to help protect Wakulla Springs by voting against the "Chason Woods Conservation Subdivision." Instead, we urge you to do all you can to help preserve this environmentally sensitive land through the state lands acquisition program.
As you know, Wakulla Springs is the region's local gem. Not only is this one of the premier eoc-tourism spots and most popular places to visit in the region, it is also an economic driving force. The place is close to our hearts for many reasons: the beauty, the ambience, the history, the natural setting, the cool waters, the wildlife, the character, the sense of preserving "real Florida."
The wonders of Wakulla Springs date back thousands and thousands of years. This is one of the largest and deepest springs and one of the most extensive underwater cave systems in the entire world. It is likely the most scientifically studied spring in the world where expert divers come from all corners to provide us her secrets. Divers venture miles into the cave system and consider this akin to an underwater Grand Canyon.
Unfortunately, the health of the waters flowing out at Wakulla Spring has been in decline for quite some time. As the population in the region has grown, so has the pollution at the Spring. While much is yet to be learned, scientists have determined several of the causes: too much nutrients. Nutrient pollution is a consequence of growth and development within the springshed. We now know we have to plan growth better through mitigating against and preventing known causes of pollution. More importantly, we know that large urban-like communities so close to the Spring sitting on environmentally sensitive land can only lead to further degradation.
Truly, we should do all we can to help preserve and protect this awesome wonder. And great efforts and strides have been made! Both Leon and Wakulla County have spring protection zones designed to protect this gem. These Commissions have teamed up with the City of Tallahassee to sign an agreement to work together to protect the Spring. Countless meetings, workshops, forums, and conferences have been held to learn, educate, and develop ways to better protect it. Don't let these good efforts slip down the sinkhole!
Please vote against the Chason Woods development and help preserve the sensitive land in the name of Wakulla Springs Protection!
Thank You!
Sign PetitionSign PetitionAs you know, Wakulla Springs is the region's local gem. Not only is this one of the premier eoc-tourism spots and most popular places to visit in the region, it is also an economic driving force. The place is close to our hearts for many reasons: the beauty, the ambience, the history, the natural setting, the cool waters, the wildlife, the character, the sense of preserving "real Florida."
The wonders of Wakulla Springs date back thousands and thousands of years. This is one of the largest and deepest springs and one of the most extensive underwater cave systems in the entire world. It is likely the most scientifically studied spring in the world where expert divers come from all corners to provide us her secrets. Divers venture miles into the cave system and consider this akin to an underwater Grand Canyon.
Unfortunately, the health of the waters flowing out at Wakulla Spring has been in decline for quite some time. As the population in the region has grown, so has the pollution at the Spring. While much is yet to be learned, scientists have determined several of the causes: too much nutrients. Nutrient pollution is a consequence of growth and development within the springshed. We now know we have to plan growth better through mitigating against and preventing known causes of pollution. More importantly, we know that large urban-like communities so close to the Spring sitting on environmentally sensitive land can only lead to further degradation.
Truly, we should do all we can to help preserve and protect this awesome wonder. And great efforts and strides have been made! Both Leon and Wakulla County have spring protection zones designed to protect this gem. These Commissions have teamed up with the City of Tallahassee to sign an agreement to work together to protect the Spring. Countless meetings, workshops, forums, and conferences have been held to learn, educate, and develop ways to better protect it. Don't let these good efforts slip down the sinkhole!
Please vote against the Chason Woods development and help preserve the sensitive land in the name of Wakulla Springs Protection!
Thank You!
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