Restoration Plan for the Rainbow Springs and River Draft June 2011

This Draft Restoration Plan was developed by the Rainbow
Springs Basin Working Group during the 2010-2011 time frame. (3.1MBytes)
Survey of Birds on the Lower Rainbow River This bulletin describes the evironment on the Rainbow River and presents a survey of birds during the spring of 2006 (The document is 3 MBytes- be patient)
The Significance of Lake Rousseau for Wading Birds This report details a survey of wading birds on Lake Rousseau in central Florida and difficulties encountered during nesting season.
Photos of 11 listed species that nest or use the lake. (4.2 MBytes)
Eagle, Osprey and Rookery Site Map of Lake Rousseau This an updated (3/12) Map of nest sites and rookeries of birds on Lake Rousseau a treasure for birders and kayakers. (3.5 MBytes)
Birding Lake Rousseau Presentation PowerPoint Presentation descibing breading birds and nesting sites on Lake Rousseau (19 MBytes)
Rainbow River Aquatic Vegetation (video) This 10 minute video shows an underwater view of the Rainbow Springs Headwaters and the plants and wildlife that live there. It also reviews the impact that recreational use of the river has on vegetation. (YouTube)
The Withlacoochee River Watershed Report Executive Summary A Study by the University Florida on the Withlacoochee River Basin. Executive Summary (1 MByte)
The Withlacoochee River Watershed Biophysical and Regulator Charactics A Study by the University Florida on the Withlacoochee River Basin. (12.6 MBytes)
When the Springs Run Dry An article by Henry Taksier review the water table reduciont in Florida
Planting LYour Yard for Birds and Butterflies (video) This 3 minute video shows how to plant a yard in central Florida using native Florida Friendly plants to attract birds and save water.
   
   
   
   
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