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  Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Florida is situated mostly on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida.
Florida has the highest average precipitation of any state, in large part because afternoon thunderstorms are common in most of the state from late spring until early autumn.
Until the mid-twentieth century, Florida was the least populous Southern state; however, the local climate, tempered by the growing availability of air conditioning, made the state a haven, and migration from the Rust Belt and the Northeast sharply increased the population.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Florida   (4528 words)

  
 Suwannee River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The river rises in the Okefenokee Swamp, emerging at Fargo, Georgia.
As the river turns north-northwest near White Springs, Florida, it begins to border the Suwannee Valley and Suwannee County.
The Trail is a cooperative effort by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Suwannee River Water Management District and the cities, businesses and citizens of the eight-county region of the Suwannee River Basin.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Suwannee_River   (616 words)

  
 Catastrophic Florida hurricanes: 1961-present - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The state of Florida is frequently struck by hurricanes that are catastrophic.
Although Jacksonville area received the fewest hurricanes during the 1900's along the Florida coast, the region was struck repeatedly during the 1800's.
Frances, Florida’s second hurricane of the season, quickly became a major hurricane in the central tropical Atlantic and retained major hurricane status for 6.5 days, nearly a global record.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Catastrophic_Florida_Hurricanes:_1961-present   (1779 words)

  
 Florida - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Florida seceded from the Union on January 10, 1861 and was one of the founding members of the Confederate States of America (CSA, also known as the Confederacy).
Florida consists of the Panhandle extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico and the large Peninsula with the Atlantic Ocean as its eastern border and the Gulf of Mexico as its western border.
Florida's large and diverse Hispanic community consists particularly of Cubans in Miami and Tampa, Puerto Ricans in Tampa and Orlando, and Mexican migrant workers in inland West-Central and South Florida.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/f/l/o/Florida.html   (4047 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: St. Johns River
John's River) is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida, stretching 310 miles (500 km) from Indian River County to the Atlantic Ocean in Duval County.
The St. Johns river is one of many rivers that flow North (see [1]), and it is the longest river in the United States that flows north.
After the English acquisition of Florida from Spain in 1762, English explorer William Bartram was sent by King George III to explore the territory.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/St.-Johns-River   (2726 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of Florida rivers
This is a partial list of rivers in the U.S. state of Florida.
This list of rivers of the Americas includes all the major rivers of the Americas.
You also recive fishing reports for the Mosquito lagoon and St. Johns River by Capt Scott MacCalla, The Indian and Banana Rivers in Titusville and Cocoa beach by Capt. Doug Blanton, and The Indian River in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Sebastian and the Stick Marsh Farm 13 by Capt Terry Lamielle.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-Florida-rivers   (313 words)

  
 Florida Fast Facts and Trivia
Florida is not the southernmost state in the United States.
The Saint John's River is one of the few rivers that flows north instead of south.
Florida is the only state that has 2 rivers both with the same name.
www.50states.com /facts/florida.htm   (1317 words)

  
 Category:Lists of rivers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
List of rivers of the Americas by coastline
List of rivers in Central America and the Caribbean
List of United States Virgin Islands rivers and streams
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Lists_of_rivers   (76 words)

  
 Sun Herald - 04/23/04
The 161 lakes and rivers that were named in the suit are in the first of five groups of waterways the state will review under its new data analysis method.
But, the river and the harbor were also once rated as "impaired waters" and were later taken off the list, said Linda Young, regional director of the Clean Water Network.
The list was not improved, but the EPA did not enforce its conditions, according to the lawsuit.
www.sun-herald.com /NewsArchive2/042304/tp3ch14.htm?date=042304&story=tp3ch14.htm   (868 words)

  
 Florida's Freshwater Fishes
Florida has 3 million acres of freshwater lakes and 12,000 miles of streams and rivers.
A check list of Florida's freshwater fishes, organized by scientific names, is also on the site, along with their common names and a link photos of many of the fishes.
A fish photo-gallery is also available with underwater shots of many Florida fishes along with some interesting facts about some of the fish.
www.floridaconservation.org /fishing/Fishes   (382 words)

  
 National Rivers: Rivers of Alaska, Alabama whitewater, Arkansas paddling, Connecticut canoeing, Delaware kayaking, ...
Elsewhere in Florida, the ACA is challenging a permit for the Buckeye Florida pulp mill on the Fenholloway River.
Rivers cannot be closed or partially closed to appease adjacent landowners, or to appease people who want to dedicate the river to fishing only, or to make life easier for local law enforcement agencies.
But rivers that are navigable for title purposes are public land up to the ordinary high water mark, so that even when the river runs dry, people still have the right to walk along the bed of the river.
www.nationalrivers.org /states/fl-menu.htm   (1954 words)

  
 ipedia.com: St. Johns River Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The St. Johns River is Florida 's longest river, stretching 310 miles from Indian River County to the Atlantic Ocean in Duval County.
John's River) is Florida's longest river, stretching 310 miles (500 km) from Indian River County to the Atlantic Ocean in Duval County.
As the St. Johns River flows through the city of Jacksonville, Florida it is spanned by seven bridges, including the Dames Point Bridge, the Main Street Bridge, the Fuller Warren Bridge, the Acosta Bridge, the Matthews Bridge, the Hart Bridge, and the Buckman Bridge.
www.ipedia.com /st__johns_river.html   (709 words)

  
 Florida Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries   - 06/20/05
Florida is working with federal and local governments, water management districts, public and private utilities, industry, agriculture and environmental groups to establish TMDLs, which promote improved farming practices, increased wastewater and stormwater treatment and better land use planning to reduce pollution.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is in the third of a five-year program to identify the state’s impaired waterways and design plans for their restoration.
An impaired water is a river, lake or stream that, because of pollution levels, is not meeting water quality standards for its designated use, such as fishing, swimming, shellfish harvesting or as a source of drinking water.
www.dep.state.fl.us /secretary/news/2005/06/0620_01.htm   (1142 words)

  
 Colorado River tops 2004 list of endangered rivers
The river wanders 1,500 miles from the peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, snaking across Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California before flowing into the Gulf of Baja in Mexico, although in most years it is little more than a trickle when it reaches its delta.
The Big Sunflower River in Mississippi, which was the most endangered river last year because of an Army Corps of Engineers pumping and dredging project that the group said would destroy wetlands and stir up toxins in the river bed, was No. 2 on the group's list.
American Rivers, a Washington-based nonprofit conservation group, says the rivers on the list are not necessarily the ones with the worst chronic problems, but those they say are most in peril because of toxic chemicals, severe water shortages and other problems.
www.uswaternews.com /archives/arcquality/4colorive5.html   (443 words)

  
 Caloosahatchee named to endangered rivers list | BonitaNews.com
Rivers that make the endangered list stand on the cusp of ecological ruin or relief from past abuses.
In California, the Pajaro River, which was No. 1 on the endangered rivers list, also faces a struggle that involves the Army Corps.
While all the rivers listed have their own unique problems, the overriding theme of the report was the need for change at the top level of the Army Corps, so that dangerous or environmentally damaging projects don’t get authorized.
www.bonitanews.com /news/2006/apr/19/caloosahatchee_named_endangered_rivers_list/?local_news   (1035 words)

  
 Suwannee River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
At the time of the Spanish exploration of the area in the 1530s the river banks were inhabited by Tumucuan people who named it Suwani "Echo River".
The steamboat Madison operated on the river before the Civil War and the sulphur springs at White Springs became popular a health resort with 14 hotels in in the late 1800s.
This river is the subject of the Stephen Foster song "Way Down Upon the Suwannee (whose is reputed to have the chosen name for its sound never having visited in person).
www.freeglossary.com /Suwannee_River   (464 words)

  
 Florida Continues Restoration of Rivers, Lakes - 05/27/04
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is in the second of a five-year program to identify the state’s impaired waterways and design plans for their restoration.
Florida’s comprehensive methodology now ensures that the data used to make clean up decisions are scientifically verified, valid and current.
Florida is recognized as having one of the most comprehensive monitoring networks in the nation for identifying emerging water quality problems.
www.dep.state.fl.us /secretary/news/2004/may/0527a_lakes.htm   (1458 words)

  
 Waterkeeper Alliance
State health officials recently released an expanded list of Florida rivers and lakes containing fish with harmful levels of mercury.
It isn't surprising to hear that Florida's list, which also includes more saltwater fish than in previous years, is longer.
Although Florida health officials point out that fish is still an important part of a healthy diet, the public would be wise to learn more about the advisories.
www.waterkeeper.org /mainnews.aspx?newsid=4   (377 words)

  
 Florida Stateparks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Florida State Parks System encompasses approximately 150 parks, including everything from museums and cultivated gardens to whole island and immense wild areas.
The Florida state park system designates its acquisition into about a dozen categories: Florida state preserves, Florida state parks, Florida state historic sites, Florida state archeological sites, Florida state museums and others.
Florida State Parks are open from 8 a.m.
www.floridaparks.com /stprks/floridastateparks.htm   (233 words)

  
 Florida Division of Recreation and Parks
The Florida Park Service, managed under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, was a finalist in the National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal award in 1997, and won the Gold Medal in 1999.
Florida’s state park system is one of the largest in the country with 159 parks spanning more than 723,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach.
Florida's state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by this and future generations through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to...
www.dep.state.fl.us /parks   (586 words)

  
 Florida Music Rock Soul Dance Music History Reference Encyclopedia Recording Artists Radio Guide 1955-1985
Kurt Curtis, a native of Florida, was born and raised in St.Petersburg.
Also included is a list of Florida’s "Top 200 Greatest Rock, Pop and Soul Classics", "Top 40 Greatest Dance Classics", "Top 30 Greatest Rockabilly Classics", ranked in the order of their grandeur.
If at one time you were a Florida recording artist/band that cut a Rock, Soul, or Dance music record on a major or nationally distributed record label between l955-1985, you’ll be found in the pages of this magnificent "Who’s Who of Florida Rock, Soul and Dance Music".
www.kingoftheoldies.com /bio.html   (956 words)

  
 VISIT FLORIDA | Visit The Best Florida Beaches
If you were to walk one mile of Florida beach every day, it would take you longer than two-and-a-half years to get around the whole state.
The Cape Florida lighthouse was built in 1825 as part of a network of guiding beams.
In Northwest Florida, there are two parts to paradise: sunny, tropical beaches with emerald green waters and shady, tree-lined rivers teeming with wildlife.
www.visitflorida.com /experience/beaches   (1212 words)

  
 Rivers of Life: Resources - List of Links
Using the river as a classroom to focus on aquatic biology.
MRRC members are scientists, river managers, teachers, students, and individuals from private business and the general public who want to encourage both pure and applied research on the water and land resources of the Mississippi River and its watershed.
Mississippi River Parkway Commission The Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) is a multi-state organization which works collectively to preserve, promote, and enhance the scenic, historic, and recreational resources of the Mississippi River, to foster economic growth in the corridor, and to develop the national, scenic and historic parkway known as the Great River Road.
cgee.hamline.edu /rivers/Resources/web/Links.html   (3349 words)

  
 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
The Department announces the availability of DRAFT lists of impaired waters for three of the Group 5 Basins: Perdido, Upper East Coast, and Indian River Lagoon (lists for the remaining Group 5 Basins will be available by July 27).
The draft lists will be presented at public meetings scheduled for each basin.
Florida’s rivers, streams and lakes are spectacularly beautiful.
www.dep.state.fl.us /water/tmdl   (349 words)

  
 Florida Outdoors Recreation Information for Florida Visitors and Tourists
Turn south on St. John's River Road and follow for about 3-4 miles to the trail head/parking area.
East on SR 44A, go 4.5 miles to Lake Norris Road, go north 2.5 miles to entrance on the west side of the road.
After crossing Wekiva River bridge look for the entrance gate on the left (south).
www.florida-outdoors.com /equine.htm   (1773 words)

  
 Florida cattle ranch tours
And cowboys lived in Florida before they lived in the American West.
From the 1800s, these folks "hunted" scrub cattle for the market and were named crackers because of the crack of their whips, with which they could brush a fly off a cow without touching the cow.
"Florida cracker" is now also used to describe the style of simple houses that early Florida settlers lived in.
www.ecofloridamag.com /askeditor_florida_cattle_ranch_tours.htm   (336 words)

  
 Listings Florida: Development Agencies - Complete List
Florida is the 4th largest and among the fastest growing states with real advantages for businesses and professionals involved in technology and global commerce.
Bradenton, Florida EDC located in South Tampa Bay (Manatee County) can help with relocations and give demographic, labor force, and quality of life information.
Graced by scenic horse farms and friendly neighborhoods, Ocala/Marion County is considered to be one of the crown jewels of Central Florida.
listingsflorida.com /Biz2Biz/Development/complete.asp   (769 words)

  
 Charts/maps for paddling southwestern Florida's rivers
Some marine stores carry charts that include rivers; you can call ahead or go in and browse the selection.
NauticalCharts.com offers charts for Florida's southern coasts and includes some Florida river maps, although these are the lower end of rivers where they meet the ocean.
A good resource for Florida river maps is the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails' list of Florida state canoe trails.
www.ecofloridamag.com /askeditor_kayak.htm   (159 words)

  
 Florida Campgrounds Florida State Parks , Florida RV Parks, Florida Beaches, Florida State Parks Reservations, Florida ...
Camping, hiking, biking, tubing, beaches, canoeing, horseback riding, and events at music parks such as Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida on the Suwannee River are just some of the activities available in Florida campgrounds and rv parks.
Florida’s diversity of Ecotourism, History, Heritage, and fine eating can not possible be packed into one week.
To truly experience the real Florida requires a canoe or kayak trip down one of the picturesque spring fed rivers.
www.floridaparks.com   (370 words)

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