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White sandy beaches may take the spotlight, but Florida is home to 1,000 freshwater springs, the highest density in the world. The springs are amazing at the surface, but grab your mask and jump in - another watery world awaits.
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5% of sales will be donated to The Alachua Conservation Trust, a non-profit regional land trust created to address the need of protecting critical natural lands from development and degradation in North Central Florida.
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Florida evokes daydreams of white sandy beaches and palm trees – but perhaps the most magnificent water in Florida lies just out of sight. In the Sunshine State, water fills the limestone cavities of the Floridan aquifer beneath our feet. This is the source of drinking water for 92% of Floridians. But this water is not always hidden - where it finds its way to the surface, it forms marvelous freshwater springs, which support not only human life in Florida but also incredibly diverse and unique aquatic ecosystems. In fact, Florida is home to the highest density of freshwater springs in the world – more than 1,000 of them dot the karst landscape of the sunny peninsula.
Unfortunately, increasing development and growing pressures on water resources are having negative impacts on Florida’s springs. Over the past 15 or 20 years, Florida’s burgeoning population has had a plethora of consequences for the springs, namely decreases in flow due to over-pumping and a transition from native underwater grasses to nasty algae. Nitrate levels in the springs have skyrocketed and ecosystem dynamics have changed as food webs are altered.
Thankfully there are many passionate citizens and non-profit organizations that advocate for our springs, work to protect them, and raise awareness about their unique beauty as well as their decline. One of these groups is the Alachua Conservation Trust, a non-profit regional land trust created to address the need of protecting critical natural lands from development and degradation in North Central Florida. 10% of profits from our springs prints go their Young Leaders for Wild Florida program. YLWF supports participants to become Florida's next generation of environmental leaders through educational outdoor adventures, workshops with leaders in our community exploring environmental issues and career paths, and student-led advocacy projects.
"Thanks to the support of Waterlust and its customers, ACT's Young Leaders for Wild Florida Program continues to successfully provide youth education on freshwater springs protection and land protection to Florida's future generations of leaders. Partnering with Waterlust on these efforts is both rewarding and critical to conserving Florida's precious natural resources."
Tom Kay, Executive Director
the Alachua Conservation Trust
After being disappointed with my first purchase and the fit of the leggings, Waterlust went above and beyond to make it work. Fabulous customer service from this company.
I was excited to receive my first pair of Waterlust leggings. Unfortunately, the gusset seam is sewn unevenly and there is a bit of empty fabric that hangs down unattractively. These were discontinued and ineligible for an exchange. My email wasn’t responded to. I guess I will wear them as pajamas. Will not reorder from Waterlust.
Hi Stephanie,
I am sorry to hear that you did not receive our emails! We responded to both inquiry emails you sent us regarding the fit of your leggings. Sometimes our emails can get lost in spam folders, sadly. We would still love a chance to make this right! If you would like, you can email me directly at camilla@waterlust.com so that we can resolve this issue and get you in gear that you feel comfortable and confident in!
Best,
Camilla and the Waterlust Team
Absolutely love it. My second pair of leggings and I'm definitely getting more.
Much thicker than I expected, but that's not a bad thing! Colors are incredible - very bright and beautiful. Deep pockets are great for holding a large phone while walking; deep enough to keep it secure even when running.
Haven't had to really wear them yet; bought them for winter disc golf/hiking. Tried them on when they arrived and seem to fit comfortably without cutting in too hard in the waist area. Very long. I am 5'3" about 125 lbs and the medium is perfect.
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