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[jt04]

Looks like the lakes are turning green.

Green lakes in Florida are a sign of health. If they becomes too clear it means it is not doing well.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Green lakes in Florida are a sign of health. If they becomes too clear it means it is not doing well.

Just how many 'bad' clear lakes are there? And what makes them both bad and clear (other than in the case of some springs, which we all know none of lakes on property are)?

 

[jt04]

Just how many 'bad' clear lakes are there? And what makes them both bad and clear (other than in the case of some springs, which we all know none of lakes on property are)?

Bay Lake is spring fed. Clear water springs feed streams and rivers.

 

[Clamman73]

Thinking about you...

 

[MisterPenguin]

Bay Lake is spring fed. Clear water springs feed streams and rivers.

So, is Bay Lake clear?

 

[jt04]

So, is Bay Lake clear?

No it's a lake. In Florida. Mostly healthy. If it was a springhead it would be clear. And probably much smaller.

A lake can be spring fed but is still a lake.

 

[MisterPenguin]

No it's a lake. In Florida. Mostly healthy. If it was a springhead it would be clear. And probably much smaller.

A lake can be spring fed but is still a lake.

So, I ask you again:

Just how many 'bad' clear lakes are there? And what makes them both bad and clear (other than in the case of some springs, which we all know none of lakes on property are)?

This is based on you claiming clear lakes aren't do well. Where are the clear lakes you're talking about?

 

[jt04]

So, I ask you again:

Just how many 'bad' clear lakes are there? And what makes them both bad and clear (other than in the case of some springs, which we all know none of lakes on property are)?

This is based on you claiming clear lakes aren't do well. Where are the clear lakes you're talking about?

I've had many people comment to me and heard people comment that Florida lakes are dirty. In many parts of the country lakes are clear and that is what people are used to. It is an easy mistake but I like to "mythbust" it. Greenish brown water in Florida lakes is normal. Of course stagnant lakes are green too but that is a different condition. WS lagoon isn't getting stagnant.

I believe the fountains at Coronado and LBV are to help oxygenate the water and help avoid that situation. Just a guess.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

I've had many people comment to me and heard people comment that Florida lakes are dirty. In many parts of the country lakes are clear and that is what people are used to. It is an easy mistake but I like to "mythbust" it. Greenish brown water in Florida lakes is normal. Of course stagnant lakes are green too but that is a different condition. WS lagoon isn't getting stagnent.

I believe the fountains at Coronado and LBV are to help oxygenate the water and help avoid that situation. Just a guess.

I’ve never seen naturally clear water...usually when it’s blue or clear, it’s been treated. Alternatively, as you mentioned, fountains and pumps help agitate the water to prevent algae and other life from developing.

 

[JimW]

Thinking about you...
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Pardon my ignorance, but what's that?

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Pardon my ignorance, but what's that?

Lack of flowers, plants, etc.

 

[jt04]

I’ve never seen naturally clear water...usually when it’s blue or clear, it’s been treated. Alternatively, as you mentioned, fountains and pumps help agitate the water to prevent algae and other life from developing.

You have to check out a high volume Florida spring sometime. Should be on every bucket list. I recommend Blue Springs in the winter or Ichetucknee in the summer.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I've had many people comment to me and heard people comment that Florida lakes are dirty. In many parts of the country lakes are clear and that is what people are used to. It is an easy mistake but I like to "mythbust" it. Greenish brown water in Florida lakes is normal. Of course stagnant lakes are green too but that is a different condition. WS lagoon isn't getting stagnant.

I believe the fountains at Coronado and LBV are to help oxygenate the water and help avoid that situation. Just a guess.

So again, you don’t actually know and are just saying something.

 

[jt04]

So again, you don’t actually know and are just saying something.

Yes, I acknowledge I don't know everything or even 1%. When that is the case I say so. You're welcome to dispute anything with facts. I always like to learn new ones.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Horizons sign remants.

No ...just learned something today.

 

[marni1971]

Horizons sign remants.

No ****...just learned something today.

Nah. The sign was in another planter area further east.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Pardon my ignorance, but what's that?

Green island in front of Mission:Space. Either they're just replanting the hedges that were there or are putting in a sign for Space 220.

 

[Rob562]

Horizons sign remants.

Nah. The sign was in another planter area further east.

While not where the original sign was, the planter is generally a mirror image of the footprint of the original Horizons building. (The tail pointing toward Innoventions is a little narrower than the original building)

-Rob

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Wait... So that planter is not an actual remnant? Are you saying its a tribute? I'm confused. I always thought that was where the sign was.

Hey Bob why cant you just bring back Horizons to the park?

 

[trainplane3]

Wait... So that planter is not an actual remnant? Are you saying its a tribute? I'm confused. I always thought that was where the sign was.

It is but the sign was closer to the building:

The Horizons planter is called that because it's in the shape of the pavilion.