Silver Springs State Park, Wekiwa Springs State Park, and Oklawaha River Aquatic Preserve hosted “Girl Scouts Love State Parks”. On the morning of September 13, 100 Girl Scouts of all ages arrived at Silver Springs State Park excited and curious. They rotated through several stations where they learned about the aquatic food web with live animals to touch, prescribed burning, and what lives in the different habitats within the state parks.

Oklawaha River Aquatic Preserve and FWC Freshwater Fisheries biologists partnered together to attempt an electrofishing event on the Silver River to remove invasive tilapia. FWC’s past attempts in spring systems earlier in the day were not successful because the tilapia were spooked before the electrofishing boat could even get close enough to deliver an effective electrical pulse.

If you're looking to step back in time, get away from the hustle and bustle, view wildlife in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in untouched Florida beauty, you've come to the right place. Oklawaha River Aquatic Preserve encompasses the crystal clear, spring-fed Silver River and a 20-mile stretch of the dark-water Oklawaha River. The aquatic preserve provides a window into the rich cultural history of Florida.