W.O.W – Giving Thanks
When you sit down at the dinner table on Thanksgiving day, don’t just be thankful for family, food, and shelter from the cold. Be thankful for the...
W.O.W. – A Tribute to Josh Hensley
If you have ever had the pleasure to visit Crystal River and have stopped over at Hunter Springs for a view of our charming City Park than you may have seen a very significant icon strolling around.
W.O.W: Restoration Attracts Aquatic Life
Residents have been chatting up a storm about how beautiful the water looks with all of the eelgrass that has spread from the pilot phase out towards the wide body of the River. What is even better is that many guides in the water like myself and others have been reporting more and more
W.O.W: Unwanted Plant Overgrowth
If you are concerned about the turmoil that these plants may be causing your prime waterfront location, then you’ll need some help eradicating them. Multiple sources provide residents help with this type of battle, or you could consider DIY solutions.
Scallop Shells VS Canals
The negative impacts that come from improper disposal of scallop shells include suffocation of vegetation, damage to habitat, and hazards to humans walking and swimming in springs (you think legos are bad?). All of these effects can lead to a drastic change in water quality, clarity, spring ecosystem, and recreational activities (seriously, they hurt our tender toes).
Prop Penance
Many forget there is a prop penance to pay if we don’t protect the natural growing eelgrass in the waterways. Crystal River includes one of two areas that are among the largest eelgrass beds in the continental North America. We must all be aware of the infliction we can cause to our underwater habitat.
Manatee Calves & Eel Grass
As an In-Water Guide for Crystal River Watersports, one of the most common questions I get is “why do those manatees stay?”. The answer is simple.