The Water Channel
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Protecting Florida's Groundwater Supply
Florida's aquifer - the source of drinking water and water flowing from its springs - is vulverable to overuse, pollution and drought. Protecting the aquifer is one of DEP's highest priorities. Learn about efforts in the Tampa Bay region to diversify water resources.
Florida-Friendly Interactive Yard
Multimedia Animation
Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping Techniques
Fertilizers and pesticides used on residential and commercial landscapes are harming Florida's waterways. Find out how you can reduce your impact in your front and back yards.
Ochlockonee - St. Marks Watershed
The Ochlockonee and St. Marks watersheds cover approximately 3,600 square miles of south Georgia and north Florida. The Ochlockonee River originates in Georgia, receiving flow from numerous tributaries before it reaches Ochlockonee Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. About 1,080 miles of the watershed's 2,416 square miles lies within Florida.
The St. Marks watershed drains 1,204 square miles in Florida into Apalachee Bay, on the Gulf of Mexico. The biggest tributary to the St. Marks River, the Wakulla River, is fed by water from Wakulla Springs, one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world.
Both watersheds are located in one of the more pristine areas of Florida, with a much lower population density and fewer stresses on the environment than in other parts of the state.
Follow the links below to learn more about each watershed.
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