Current Problems
Current Problems is a volunteer organization with a mission of preserving and protecting the water resources of North Florida. Adopt A River is one of their most popular programs in which volunteers actively remove trash from our waterways during clean up events. You can also adopt a portion of your favorite waterway with Adopt A River. Restore A Shore is a program in which you can get assistance in planting a vegetative buffer along a waterway.
Shoreline vegetation is important because it filters out pollutants and provides a place for our animal friends.(Check out some fact sheets on buffers and waterways on our surface waters page!)
Current Problems' newest program is Plant A Pond. Through this program you can adopt a stormwater pond (like the one pictured below) for the purpose of planting, controlling exotic plants, and removing litter.
Contact:
Fritzi S. Olson
Current Problems, Inc.
PO Box 357098
Gainesville, FL 32635
Phone: 352-264-6827
aar@currentproblems.org
Click HERE to learn more about Current Problems' great programs!
Water Programs for Schools!
Alachua County Environmental Protection Water Programs
ACEPD is offering two new interactive programs based on state standards for teaching 2nd graders the importance of our water resources. In the fall of 2011 staff will visit a limited number of classrooms to perform 
Rainwater Journey- Protecting Water Quality. Students will learn about the water cycle and will demonstrate how they can protect water quality. In the spring of 2012 staff will demonstrate the importance of conserving water and will teach ways kids can save water during Save Our Springs!- Conserving Precious Water Resources.
Click
HERE to see a flyer on the programs. To schedule a presentation contact Stacie at 352-264-6829 or sgreco@alachuacounty.us
The Great Water Odyssey Program
St. Johns River Water Management District's The Great Water Odyssey Program is designed for 3rd through 5th grade classrooms and uses games and interactive exercises to teach students about water.
Water’s Journey; The Hidden Rivers of Florida Curriculum Guide
The producers of “Water’s Journey; The Hidden Rivers of Florida” video, Karst Productions, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection created a curriculum guide to use the video in a classroom to help increase awareness of responsible human action and conservation of our valuable water resources. The curriculum includes support specifically for 6th-8th grade educators.