Weeki Wachee

The move by Hernando County Commissioners could open the door for expanded kayaking, hiking and recreational opportunities at the preserve, located in Hernando Beach.

The rules will prohibit boaters from mooring or beaching their vessels in a roughly six-mile stretch from Weeki Wachee State Park to the popular Rogers Park boat ramp.

One resident said boaters heading to the Weeki Wachee River "have no experience on the water and no formal training."

For the next year, divers will be below the crystal-clear surface of the Weeki Wachee River, vacuuming up sediment that is threatening to make the waterway impassable.

On Thursday, state environmental officials will vote on new restrictions for people mooring boats in the Weeki Wachee River. But many people in the area think that's not enough to prevent its sand banks from eroding.

Here's how to apply to become a mermaid at Weeki Wachee, which is celebrating 75 years of mermaid shows.

The park will unveil 28 new mermaid statues, inspired by mermaids who have performed there.

It includes several projects across the Tampa Bay region.

Hernando County hopes the designation will curtail the degradation of the natural resource.

Kayaks make up 90% of vessel traffic throughout Weeki Wachee, and 80% of visitors surveyed said that they dock their kayaks on either side of the 7.5 mile corridor.

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