Ichetucknee Springs

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Ichetucknee Springs is a renowned crystal-clear freshwater spring system in northern Florida, popular for tubing, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing within Ichetucknee Springs State Park.


Statements (46)
Predicate Object
instanceOf freshwater spring
natural feature
spring system
climateRegion humid subtropical climate
conservationStatus protected area
country United States
ecosystemType spring-fed river ecosystem
flowsInto Ichetucknee River
habitatFor aquatic plants
fish
manatees
turtles
wading birds
hasAccessPoint north entrance of Ichetucknee Springs State Park
south entrance of Ichetucknee Springs State Park
hasDesignation National Natural Landmark
hasFeature multiple spring heads
spring run
knownFor abundant wildlife
clear water
recreational tubing
locatedIn Columbia County, Florida NERFINISHED
Florida
locatedInRegion North Florida NERFINISHED
managementAgency Florida Department of Environmental Protection
near Fort White, Florida
partOf Floridan Aquifer springs system
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
protectedBy Ichetucknee Springs State Park
recreationActivity canoeing
kayaking
scuba diving
snorkeling
swimming
tubing
wildlife viewing
regulation no disposable containers in river
seasonal limits on tubing and boating
threat groundwater overuse
nutrient pollution from surrounding watershed
tourismAttractionType ecotourism destination
outdoor recreation area
waterClarity crystal-clear
waterSource Floridan Aquifer
waterTemperature approximately 72 degrees Fahrenheit year-round
waterType freshwater

Referenced by (6)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Columbia County, Florida
hasSpring
Columbia County, Florida ("Ichetucknee River")
hasWaterBody
Lake City, Florida ("Ichetucknee Springs State Park")
locatedNear
Live Oak, Florida ("Ichetucknee Springs State Park")
locatedNearNaturalFeature
Ichetucknee Springs ("Ichetucknee Springs State Park")
partOf
Ichetucknee Springs ("Ichetucknee Springs State Park")
protectedBy

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