Florida Springs: A Reading List

Featuring an analysis of solutions to freshwater problems today, the underwater photography of Bruce Mozert, and the life story of explorer and activist Wes Skiles, these books take readers on a journey across Florida to learn about the state’s beautiful natural springs. Find out why Florida’s springs are so beloved, what threatens the springs, and how we can protect them in the future.

Cover of 'Florida Springs' by Christopher F. Meindl

Florida Springs

From Geography to Politics and Restoration

Christopher F. Meindl

Cover of 'Drying Up' by John M. Dunn

Drying Up

The Fresh Water Crisis in Florida

John M. Dunn

Cover of 'Florida’s Healing Waters' by Rick Kilby

Florida's Healing Waters

Gilded Age Mineral Springs, Seaside Resorts, and Health Spas

Rick Kilby

Cover of 'Drawn to the Deep' by Julie Hauserman

Drawn to the Deep

The Remarkable Underwater Explorations of Wes Skiles

Julie Hauserman

Cover of 'Water from Stone' by Jason O

Water from Stone

Archaeology and Conservation at Florida's Springs

Jason O'Donoughue

Cover of 'Remembering Florida Springs' by Tim Hollis

Remembering Florida Springs

Tim Hollis

Cover of 'Silver Springs' by Gary Monroe

Silver Springs

The Underwater Photography of Bruce Mozert

Gary Monroe

Cover of 'Remembering Paradise Park' by Lu Vickers and Cynthia Wilson-Graham

Remembering Paradise Park

Tourism and Segregation at Silver Springs

Lu Vickers, Cynthia Wilson-Graham

Cover of 'Finding the Fountain of Youth' by Rick Kilby

Finding the Fountain of Youth

Ponce de Leon and Florida's Magical Waters

Rick Kilby

Cover of 'Weeki Wachee Mermaids' by Lu Vickers and Bonnie Georgiadis

Weeki Wachee Mermaids

Thirty Years of Underwater Photography

Lu Vickers, Bonnie Georgiadis

Cover of 'Ichetucknee' by Steven Earl

Ichetucknee

Sacred Waters

Steven Earl