Special Presentations
(Note: some of these files are large and may take a few moments to view.  Downloading to your computer may quicken the process)

A Cave Database

Mr. Al Krause
Cave and Karst Resource

Mr. Krause presents his work on the development of a database on Florida caves, which currently contains location and descriptive information as well as maps and photos for more than 4000 caves in Florida.  
Cave Discharge Measurement

Mr. Pete Butt
Karst Environmental Services, Inc.

Mr. Butt discusses the design and implementation of Karst Environmental's discharge measurement apparatus that can be installed inside caves to accurately measure cross-conduit velocity profiles and thereby discharge from spring vents and individual tunnels within an underwater cave. 

Cave and Karst Education

Dr. Todd R. Kincaid
Hazlett-Kincaid, Inc.

Dr. Kincaid discusses the components of the Florida Geological Society's educational exhibit and video on Florida's karst ground water resources. The exhibit is comprised of a set of informative posters and a 25 minute video that will be made available for public use by the Florida Geological Survey. Contact Dr. Jon Arthur at the Survey for more information on how you can obtain a copy. 
Water's Journey
A Florida Springs Expedition

Mr. Wes Skiles
Karst Productions

Mr. Skiles presented his new high definition film "Water's Journey" on Florida Springs.  The film takes the viewers on a journey from the spring recharge basins, through underwater caves, up from the springs and to rivers downstream.  To learn more go to www.floridasprings.org/expedition/

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