Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample at Big Buck Camp

Wekiva Wild & Scenic River System

Join us to venture out to Big Buck Campsite in Wekiwa Springs State Park, on Rock Springs Run to dip-net for dragonfly nymphs!

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Mercury is a toxic pollutant that can harm human health and wildlife health. Mercury often enters parks as air pollution from distant, human-caused sources, like coal-burning power plants. Dragonfly larvae are excellent indicators of mercury risk because they can live for years underwater eating insects and even small fish. Once it is deposited, mercury can build up inside the larvae and give scientists insight into the health of the waters in which they live. Using parks as classrooms, this study provides data for natural resource managers to protect human and wildlife health.We will be hiking or taking the tram from the Youth Camp at Wekiwa Springs State Park to Big Buck Campsite on Rock Springs Run. Meet at the Youth Camp at 9 am to begin our trek to the campsite. Please bring sun protection (hats, sunglasses, long sleeves and pants, sunblock), plenty of fresh water to drink, snacks and/or lunch, hiking shoes, and wear clothes that can get wet. We may be hiking to the campsite, so please be prepared with appropriate footwear. For dip-netting, you will want river shoes or water shoes. Quick drying clothing is recommended to allow you to walk into the water to dip net, but also be protected from sun and bugs. Bring a towel or a change of clothes for the ride home.

Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample at Big Buck Camp

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