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Wekiva River
Wekiva River, Florida

The Wekiva River is a National treasure. This river boasts beautiful vistas and unique ecosystems.

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Enjoying the River

Help us protect this amazing river so we can all enjoy the river for many more years to come!

Open Space
Navtive Plants

The Wekiva Basin is filled with gorgeous flora and fauna.

Orchids
Otter frolicking

Join us for one of our monthly field trips!

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Welcome Note

Since 1982 the Friends of the Wekiva River have worked to protect, preserve, and restore the natural functions and beauty of the Wekiva River system. As a result of our leadership and the cooperation of our river partners, the Wekiva is designated a Florida Outstanding Water, a Florida Canoe Trail, a Florida Wild and Scenic River, and a National Wild and Scenic River with over 70,000 acres of state-protected lands in the basin. Despite this ample recognition, the Wekiva River and its fragile ecosystem face numerous threats.

These include the fragmentation and loss of habitat, declines in spring flow, degradation in water quality, and wildlife mortality on the roads. read more ________________________________________________________________________________________

2013: Focusing on Springs and Rivers

LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT: 
We looked at the gains of “Speak Up Wekiva,” as having added momentum to FOWR’s energies.  This year’s legislative session has called on all those energies, plus some!  In probably the most anti-environmental session of late, bills have sought to undo environmental protections of 30+ years.  Threatened have been wetlands and coastal areas, the water management districts and DEP’s authority to oversee permits for water withdrawals, local agencies authority to regulate fertilizer, and more.  FOWR members and our colleagues in other organizations, associated with the Florida Conservation Coalition, have written letters, made phone calls and testified before committees. 

READ MORE... CLICK HERE.

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Many thanks to all the volunteers who help clean up trash and take out exotics from the rivers. The IDEAS group from UCF spearheaded Act Up Wekiva, moving forward with the Speak Up Wekiva campaign and had an energetic bunch cleaning up the Little Wekiva. The Lake County Water Authority sponsored a clean up day on Blackwater Creek. See our volunteer page for upcoming events where you can help.

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Events & Programs

Next Board Meeting:
June 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM
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The Friends of Wekiva River have been working closely with the Rotary Club of Seminole County South to form the Wekiva River Promise. The project is to educate on the effects of nitrates and promote personal stewardship to ensure the enjoyment of the River for years to come!
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