A Cause is Born
Lyngbya removal during “One Rake at a Time” event
Wildlife in Kings Bay is coming back because of the Kings Bay Restoration Project efforts.
Community members help to educate the public by showcasing eelgrass tanks in dive shops.
What began as a rotary initiative to clean our waterways eventually evolved into a large scale non-profit group Save Crystal River.
Educational efforts, events, and outreach to local community groups championed by Save Crystal River, have brought tremendous awareness to Lyngbya. However, only removing the Lyngbya will not solve the full answer of improving water quality in Kings Bay. In January 2015, Save Crystal River took large glass containers of the Lyngbya to the Florida Legislature. These members requested funds to start the Kings Bay Restoration Project. The project would be a three part system: Remove the muck, Replant with eelgrass, and Maintain the restoration site.
Thankfully, the Florida Legislature agreed that Lyngbya filled springs was an issue to be solved. By June 2015, the Kings Bay Restoration Project was initially funded for $1.6 million in appropriation from the Florida Legislature. This will be the 4th year that we have been funded to continue the Kings Bay Restoration Project. The entire community of Crystal River, FL would like to thank the many people who have put effort into restoring Kings Bay.
Come down and see the differences in restored and unrestored areas yourself! We would love to have you visit.
Want to learn more about the future of the Kings Bay Restoration Project? We have a 5 Year Goal to be done by July 2nd 2023, the 100th anniversary of Crystal River, FL. Check out our news story.
A Regrowth
Our Supporters
“Back home I cannot thank the volunteers of Save Crystal River enough. With the buy in from our community and continued support, we were able to secure funding needed for the Kings Bay Pilot Restoration Project”