"Our springs have been referred to as 'liquid bowls of light.' When you visit Rainbow Springs you never leave unchanged."
-Jeff Sowards, Aquatic Preserve Manager
The Oklawaha and Silver rivers offer us a unique glimpse into our past that must be protected for future generations to cherish." - Jeff Sowards, Aquatic Preserve Manager
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