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Scott, Thomas; Arthur, J.K.; Rupert, Frank R.; Upchurch, Sam B.

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“…Springs are a unique natural resource in Florida and they are scattered throughout the central and northwest parts of the state. The Florida Geological Survey spring inventory lists over 700 springs (Scott et al, 2004). Of those, 33 are first magnitude springs, comprising 33% of the total number of first magnitude springs in the U.S. 1 These springs are the result of Florida's karst terrain, a terrain dominated by carbonaterich limestone and rock that is soluble in water as well as a subsurface that readily dissolves with rainfall and the acidic load it picks up as it passes through soils, resulting in caves, sinkholes, and springs that provide ready access to an underlying aquifer.…”

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Using revealed and stated preference data to estimate the scope and access benefits associated with cave diving

Morgan

Huth

2011

Resource and Energy Economics

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Using revealed and stated preference data to estimate the scope and access benefits associated with cave diving

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2011

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“…Karst landscapes provide significant venues for ecotourism (e.g., Bundschuh et al, 2007), and the protected areas within karst can be important for promoting recreational and tourism opportunities (Scott et al, 2004). Few studies have examined this topic in detail, with most past studies specifically related to tourist-cave development and conservation (Lobo and Moretti, 2009;Cigna and Burri, 2000) and not ecotourism within the karst environment as a whole; a particularly striking example of the latter case is presented here.…”

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Ecotourism in the State Forest Karst of Puerto Rico

Hall¹,

Day²

2014

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Ecotourism and nature-based tourism in karst landscapes are often focused on protected areas and are significant both economically and because of potential impacts. Karst covers nearly a third of the highly urbanized island of Puerto Rico, especially adjacent to the north coast and in the southwest. Much of the island's natureoriented tourism is focused on the karst, because it is the least-fragmented remaining habitat. The authors conducted a literature review and collected data during field research in 2009. The results indicate that the five state (or commonwealth) forests located within the karst of Puerto Rico are a primary focus of ecotourism because they are readily accessible and represent an important resource for low-impact recreation and education. The forests are used by residents and visitors, and they provide opportunities for appreciation and enjoyment of the karst landscape. Ecotourism activities focused on the state forests include hiking, bird-watching, and learning about nature. Without the state forests, levels of ecotourism within the karst would be considerably constrained. So, although they are limited in numbers and extent, they provide a critical recreational and economic resource in the karst landscape.

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“…More than 1,000 recorded artesian springs in Florida discharge more than 9 billion gallons per day from the Upper Floridan aquifer. (37) The exceptionally clear spring flow is a unique recreational resource enjoyed by millions of people for generations. Sites such as Weeki Wachee Springs, Wakulla Springs, Ichetucknee Springs, Rainbow Springs, and Silver Springs continue to be popular vacation destinations.…”

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The quality of our Nation's waters: water quality in the Upper Floridan aquifer and overlying surficial aquifers, southeastern United States, 1993-2010

Berndt¹,

Katz²,

Kingsbury³

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Using revealed and stated preference data to estimate the scope and access benefits associated with cave diving

Using revealed and stated preference data to estimate the scope and access benefits associated with cave diving

Ecotourism in the State Forest Karst of Puerto Rico

The quality of our Nation's waters: water quality in the Upper Floridan aquifer and overlying surficial aquifers, southeastern United States, 1993-2010

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