The Water Channel

Image of The main spring at Silver Springs, which forms the headwaters of the Silver River, a major tributary of the Ocklawaha River.

The main spring at Silver Springs, which forms the headwaters of the Silver River, a major tributary of the Ocklawaha River. © Harley Means, FGS

Welcome to the Water Channel, a source for informative videos and multimedia to learn about Florida's water resources and how we can work to protect them.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection supports educational programming to inspire residents and visitors to learn more about protecting and conserving our water resources. Explore the videos below to learn about threats to our water resources and efforts undertaken to restore water quality in our rivers, lakes, streams and estuaries. Also, check out the animations and interactives to understand how you can help protect water resources.

Video & Slideshows

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	Stories of Water Protection and Restoration Learn how DEP and others are working to protect and restore rivers, lakes and streams throughout Florida. Florida's Water Story Protecting Florida's Water Supply Restoring the Health of Florida's Waters Funding Protects an Environmental Treasure Protecting and Restoring Wetlands Stemming the Flow of Stormwater Pollution Reclaiming Water: Reusing a Precious Resource Restoring the Pieces of the Peace River Mapping the Road to Watershed Restoration
	Florida-Friendly Landscaping Videos New land use policies and consumer demand are driving changes in landscape design and maintenance in residential and commercial developments. View multimedia stories about those who have gone Florida-friendly. Wild Rose's Florida-friendly Lawn Care Low-impact Development in High Springs Sustainability in Sarasota County
	Water's Journey Film Series Water's Journey is an educational television series and web documentary project about the journey of water in Florida. Protecting Florida's Springs Water's Journey: The River Returns Water's Journey: Everglades
	Water's Journey Everglades - Animations View short animations from the Water's Journey series to learn more about issues impacting the Everglades. The Changing Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas Kissimmee River Basin Restoration Lake Okeechobee and Phosphorous

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Animations & Interactive Features

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	Florida-Friendly Landscaping - Interactive Yard Learn about low-impact landscaping techniques that minimize lawn size and fertilizer use and conserve water by using native and drought tolerant and pest resistant plants. Learn more...
	Journey of Water Learn about the water cycle and how water moves through the aquifer providing us with drinking water and supporting Florida's magnificent springs. Learn more...
	Wakulla Springs Interactive Take a tour of Wakulla Springs in this in-depth interactive feature. Site includes audio-slideshows, an interactive springshed and an interactive cave dive. Learn more...
	River-friendly Farm Animation In this River-friendly Farm interactive, learn about water conservation and proper fertilization practices that can help protect our rivers, lakes and streams. Learn more...
	Pointless Personal Pollution: Pet Wastes H2O4U and P3 Puppy are the heroes of this animated video that teaches people of all ages about protecting rivers, lakes and streams by cleaning up pet wastes. Produced by the Stormwater Management Academy. Learn more...
	Raleigh's Den: Learn about the River Raleigh's Den is a fun animation with activities to learn about river ecology and river protection. Great for kids and fun for adults as well. Produced by St. Johns River Water Management District. Learn more...
	Pointless Personal Pollution: Erosion H2O4U and P3 Puppy are the heroes of this animated video about protecting rivers, lakes and streams by stopping erosion of sand and soil. Produced by the Stormwater Management Academy. Learn more...
	Home Water Use Animation & Survey Explore this animated house and learn about water use inside and outside of the home. Includes a survey to help understand your own water use. Produced by St. Johns River Water Management District. Learn more...