I have a feeling that I have been to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary before, but if I have I don't remember it. Even though it was a bit of a wet day, I was happy to have the opportunity to get out and observe nature. I think the rain was actually beneficial, keeping the air cool and allowing us to see the need for the water in the different areas we walked.
Though Florida seems to get a lot of water, we have our dry seasons too. It is important that we take care of the water that we receive, and make sure it has the ability to flow through our ecosystems naturally. The earth was created to replenish itself. The marsh and swamps provide a place that the water can collect, settle, and be filtered.
Florida drivers all know what it is like when rain falls hard and just runs off the road. It is important that the water not only comes, but also has a place to go. The watersheds that Florida holds are valuable in providing a place for water to be stored.
All of the various plans and animals are crucial to the area as well. We had the opportunity to see such a variety of things while we were there. From anhingas and egrets, to air plans, resurrection ferns (as well as many others) to even an alligator. The biodiversity is amazing.
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