Diane Oganesova
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For our term project, Kristin and I chose to visit Weeki Wachee. This was my first time ever going to the spring, after hearing so many great things about it.
In 2008, Weeki Wachee was bought by the state of Florida. Due to Florida purchasing the property, we were able to preserve such a beautiful spring. If it would not have been purchased, the spring would currently be replaced as a construction site.
Weeki Wachee is a small town located in Hernando County with a population of 12. It is greatly known for their mermaid shows. Celebrities traveled world-wide to Florida just to see the performances! Who would've known!
It is a fresh water ecosystem. 117 million gallons of 98.7% fresh water is pumped through the aquifer, daily at 74 degrees year-round. Weeki Wachee is self-sufficient, meaning it is able to support itself without humans. With too much environmental stress caused by humans, freshwater ecosystems tend to break down, food webs become distorted, and plant/animal species may disappear.
The water originates from the green swamp. The green swamp starts in Ocala and goes all the way towards Lakeland. Development is also a large threat to Weeki Wachee.
I had an amazing experience going to Weeki Wachee. It was absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to plan my next trip there!
Mermaid show
Mermaid Statue
Pretty Flowers
Views from the boat tour
Kristin and I
Buccaneer Bay
Picture during the mermaid show
Taro
Photo before the boat tour
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