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{{Short description|State park in Florida, United States}} |
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'''Madison Blue |
'''Madison Blue Spring State Park''' is a [[Florida State Parks|Florida State Park]], located approximately ten miles east of [[Madison, Florida|Madison]] on the west bank of the [[Withlacoochee River (Suwannee River)|Withlacoochee River]]. It contains one of the [[List of major springs in Florida|state's 33 first magnitude springs]]. This title entails that the spring is discharging at least 2,800 liters of water per second. |
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==History== |
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The park was established after a private owner sold 38 acres at the spring in 2000. Prior to the property being sold Madison Blue Spring was utilized as a fresh water source for local inhabitants. This crystal-clear spring is about 25 feet deep, 82 feet wide, and includes a 150-foot spring run that pours into the Withlacoochee River. This rolling water stems from a 25 feet deep cavern. Florida State parks explains how this stream of water impacts 23.7% of flow of the Withlacoochee River, into the opposite direction. This then results in a swept river bottom along with the formation of a large arc of clear water. |
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Along the Withlacoochee River one can find distinct examples of karst topography, which includes Suwannee Limestone, of the Oligocene age. Subsequently, [[Nestlé]] bought 2 adjoining acres, and a preexisting, but unused, bottling permit. After contentious hearings, the state authorized Nestlé to move forward, and tax incentives were approved for Nestlé's construction of a bottling plant. The plant opened in 2004. Water from this operation is used for Nestlé's [[Deer Park Spring Water|Deer Park]] and [[Zephyrhills (water)|Zephyrhills]] [[bottled water]] brands.<ref>Ivan Penn, [https://web.archive.org/web/20100430182412/http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/water/the-profits-on-water-are-huge-but-the-raw-material-is-free/418793 "The profits on water are huge, but the raw material is free"], ''[[Tampa Bay Times]]'', March 15, 2008.</ref> Not only is Madison Blue Springs State a prime source for bottle planting but it also provides many recreational resources for individuals. These of which include birding, fishing, paddling, picking, diving, swimming, and tubing. |
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==Features== |
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Madison Blue Spring is known for its cool waters and underwater caves. The waters remain at a constant temperature of {{convert|72|F|C}} year-round. Madison Blue Springs underwater cave systems are internationally known, meaning they attract a variety of divers nationwide. According to Florida State Parks, exploration of over 26,000 feet of underground passages has occurred. Within the spring, one can easily spot catfish, freshwater turtles, and sunfish. Yet, this is not the only marine life, below the surface within the intricate cave systems, three rather unique species of crustaceans exist and thrive. As reported by Florida State Parks, these include Hobb's cave amphipod, the pallid cave crayfish, and the swimming little cave isopod. |
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==Gallery== |
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File:Madison Blue Springs SP sign01.jpg|Sign |
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File:Madison Blue Springs SP ranger station01.jpg|Ranger station |
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File:Madison Blue Springs SP spring01.jpg|Spring |
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Latest revision as of 20:22, 11 July 2024
| Madison Blue Spring State Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Main swimming hole | |
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| Location | Madison County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Madison, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°28′54.17″N 83°14′40.69″W / 30.4817139°N 83.2446361°W |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Madison Blue Spring State Park is a Florida State Park, located approximately ten miles east of Madison on the west bank of the Withlacoochee River. It contains one of the state's 33 first magnitude springs. This title entails that the spring is discharging at least 2,800 liters of water per second.
History
[edit]The park was established after a private owner sold 38 acres at the spring in 2000. Prior to the property being sold Madison Blue Spring was utilized as a fresh water source for local inhabitants. This crystal-clear spring is about 25 feet deep, 82 feet wide, and includes a 150-foot spring run that pours into the Withlacoochee River. This rolling water stems from a 25 feet deep cavern. Florida State parks explains how this stream of water impacts 23.7% of flow of the Withlacoochee River, into the opposite direction. This then results in a swept river bottom along with the formation of a large arc of clear water.
Along the Withlacoochee River one can find distinct examples of karst topography, which includes Suwannee Limestone, of the Oligocene age. Subsequently, Nestlé bought 2 adjoining acres, and a preexisting, but unused, bottling permit. After contentious hearings, the state authorized Nestlé to move forward, and tax incentives were approved for Nestlé's construction of a bottling plant. The plant opened in 2004. Water from this operation is used for Nestlé's Deer Park and Zephyrhills bottled water brands.[1] Not only is Madison Blue Springs State a prime source for bottle planting but it also provides many recreational resources for individuals. These of which include birding, fishing, paddling, picking, diving, swimming, and tubing.
Features
[edit]Madison Blue Spring is known for its cool waters and underwater caves. The waters remain at a constant temperature of 72 °F (22 °C) year-round. Madison Blue Springs underwater cave systems are internationally known, meaning they attract a variety of divers nationwide. According to Florida State Parks, exploration of over 26,000 feet of underground passages has occurred. Within the spring, one can easily spot catfish, freshwater turtles, and sunfish. Yet, this is not the only marine life, below the surface within the intricate cave systems, three rather unique species of crustaceans exist and thrive. As reported by Florida State Parks, these include Hobb's cave amphipod, the pallid cave crayfish, and the swimming little cave isopod.
Gallery
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Ranger station -
Spring
References
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- ^ Ivan Penn, "The profits on water are huge, but the raw material is free", Tampa Bay Times, March 15, 2008.
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