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Unit Name: Peacock Springs State Park<br />

Acres: 759.87 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

This park has two major springs, a spring run and six sinkholes. This park features one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

longest underwater cave systems in the continental United States. Only divers who have pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

their scuba certification are allowed to explore the underwater caverns. A nature trail leads visitors<br />

on a path tracing the twisting tunnels <strong>of</strong> the caves far below their feet.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Exotic plant mapping <strong>complete</strong>d.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• New recreational skills program created.<br />

• New <strong>Florida</strong> Aquifer program created and presented to schools.<br />

• New interpretive trail constructed with kiosks (CSO project).<br />

Other<br />

• Volunteer program reestablished.<br />

• CSO reorganized with increase in membership.<br />

258<br />

2002

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