sjrwmd.com: Multimedia Materials: Videos

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then moving pictures must be worth many more. The videos listed on this page were developed to provide you with a first-hand look at various aspects of the work of the St. Johns River Water Management District.

These videos are copyrighted by the District and all federal copyright laws apply to their use. The videos may be viewed for educational purposes, but may not be broadcast or used in other ways without written permission of the District. For copyright information, send e-mail HERE.

Download and buffering times will vary depending on the type of Internet connection you have. Click on the icon that represents your choice of video player. If unable to view the videos online, you may visit our publications ordering page to request a free DVD.

Videos are listed in alphabetical order by title.
Click the Flash or Windows Media Player icon to play the selection.

Video Titles

An Overview of the St. Johns River Water Management District
Conservation Easements
Florida’s Aquifers: The Treasure Below
Frolicking Otters
Off the Map: Kayaking the Indian River Lagoon
Spring Waters Run Deep
This Old Pond
Water Pollution: The Dirty Details
Watersheds, Wetlands and Wildlife
What’s an Estuary? Now You Know
Wildlife and the District

An Overview of the St. Johns River Water Management District

Description: This video is an overview of the District’s areas of responsibilities, including the consumptive use and environmental resource permitting programs, water resource development program, outreach and education efforts, restoration of surface waters and land management.

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Release Date: 2002, updated 2007
Rating: Grade 9 to adult
Running Time: 7 minutes, 41 seconds

Flash Player (file size: 24.2 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 86.7 MB)

Conservation Easements

Description: Gives an overview of why the District and other public entities buy property, what is allowed on these properties and explains about the various responsibilities of the District and adjacent property owners along public easements.

Release Date: 2002
Rating: Grade 9 to adult
Running Time: 12 minutes, 22 seconds

Flash Player (file size: 47.0 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 145.9 MB)

Florida’s Aquifers: The Treasure Below

Description: Explains how Florida’s aquifer system formed.

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Release Date: 2001
Rating: All ages
Running Time: 5 minutes, 35 seconds

Flash Player (file size: 21.1 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 66.1 MB)

Frolicking Otters

Description: Playful and fun-loving, the North American river otter is the mascot of the St. Johns River Water Management District. The otter was once found from Alaska to Florida, but now is a rare treat to be seen playing along Florida’s waterways. See the otter’s antics in these scenes filmed at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. For additional information on otters, visit Raleigh’s Den.

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Release Date: 2007
Rating: All ages
Running Time: 1 minute, 1 second

Flash Player (file size: 5.3 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 12.6 MB)

Off the Map: Kayaking the Indian River Lagoon

Description: Leads viewers by kayak through the Indian River Lagoon, exploring the region’s natural splendor and how people are confronting the challenges it faces. Hosted by Travel Channel host Hunter Reno.

Release Date: 2004
Rating: Grade 9 to adult
Running Time: 22 minutes

Flash Player (file size: 83.9 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 262.2 MB)

Spring Waters Run Deep

Description: Produced by the District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to inform the public about the threats to Florida’s springs and how individuals can reduce their harmful impacts on these sources of water.

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Release Date: 2002
Rating: All ages
Running Time: 8 minutes, 41 seconds

Flash Player (file size: 33.2 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 103.7 MB)

This Old Pond

Description: Step-by-step instructions to help property owners maintain their stormwater systems.

Release Date: 1997
Rating: Adults
Running Time: 15 minutes

Flash Player (file size: 57.0 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 176.8 MB)

Water Pollution: The Dirty Details

Description: Explains about the kinds of water pollution and how the District and others are working to reduce the amount of pollutants going into our waterways. Gives tips for individuals to reduce their harmful impacts on surface waters.

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Release Date: 2001
Rating: All ages
Running Time: 8 minutes

Flash Player (file size: 29.2 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 91.4 MB)

Watersheds, Wetlands and Wildlife

Description: A scenic and informative look at how everyday activities impact our waterways.

Release Date: 1996
Rating: Grade 4-adult
Running Time: 15 minutes, 42 seconds

Flash Player (file size: 60.2 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 188.3 MB)

What’s an Estuary? Now You Know

Description: Produced by the Association of National Estuary Programs as a fun explanation of what estuaries are and why they are important.

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Release Date: 2003
Rating: All ages
Running Time: 7 minutes, 22 seconds

Flash Player (file size: 27.3 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 83.3 MB)

Wildlife and the District

Description: Catch a glimpse of some of the animals that you might see while visiting the District’s public lands and learn why they make their homes on these protected properties.

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Release Date: January 2008
Rating: All ages
Running Time: 1 minute, 3 seconds

Flash Player (file size: 6.7 MB) Windows Media Player (file size: 12.9 MB)

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