A Water Spring In Florida #1
by Ron Koeberer
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A Water Spring In Florida #1
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Ron Koeberer
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Photograph - Photograph
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Rainbow Springs State Park. The spring formation is the fourth-largest in Florida, and produces over 490 million gallons of crystal-clear water daily. Rainbow Springs forms the headwaters of the Rainbow River, which empties into the Withlacoochee River. It was known as Blue Springs until the 1930s, when the site was developed as a tourist attraction. To compete with the glass bottom boats of nearby Silver Springs, submarine tours were given of the springs. The tourist attraction was forced to close in the 1970s. The entire Rainbow River was designated as a Registered Natural Landmark in 1972, an Aquatic Preserve in 1986, and an "Outstanding Florida Waterway" in 1987. The land around the headwaters of the springs remained privately owned until 1990, when the State of Florida acquired the springs and saved them from development.
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March 14th, 2018
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