Friends of Blue Spring State Park
HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND DONATE TO THE FRIENDS OF BLUE SPRING STATE PARK
The Friends of Blue Spring State Park is a Citizen Support Organization (CSO) dedicated to helping Blue Spring State Park. Your donation will help support the park with additional equipment, educational programs and other specific projects according to the needs of the park.
The Friends of Blue Spring State Park is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. No goods or services were given in exchange for this donation. The Friends of Blue Spring State Park does not share, sell, or publish donors’ names or addresses.
Your contribution helps ensure Blue Spring State Park remains a fun, interesting, educational, and beautiful place to visit!
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BLUE SPRING STATE PARK IS A VITALLY IMPORTANT WARM-WATER WINTER SANCTUARY FOR THE THREATENED FLORIDA MANATEE IN THE UPPER ST. JOHN'S RIVER.
A number of manatees are rescued from Blue Spring State Park each year as part of the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) for various causes such as boat strikes, entanglements, cold stress, or other issues. After successful rehabilitation, many manatees are re-released at Blue Spring State Park.
Manatee rescues and releases are of great interest to the public and always draw a crowd. The current old canoe beach is somewhat derelict in appearance, especially for one of the highest-density manatee winter refuges.
A well-designed staging area with interpretive displays would be ideal. The new area would provide an outreach opportunity for interpretation/education about rescues, manatees, and the partnerships that help keep them safe.
Make a tax-deductible donation today to support this beautiful park. You can also donate by sending a check, payable to the Friends of Blue Spring State Park to: The Friends of Blue Spring State Park at 2100 W French Ave., Orange City, FL 32763.