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Aquarena Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project is scheduled to begin October, 2011
All Diving for Science Volunteer diving and classes will be restricted from Spring Lake during the projects removal of the old Sky ride, 2-Submarine theatres and other underwater structures remaining from the Aquarena Springs Theme park.
The last day for volunteer diving and open water diving is September 18. This is because the Habitat Restoration Project is scheduled to begin shortly after that date. The Army Corps of Engineers will be working on the project. They will fence off the area and no volunteer or open water diving will be allowed during construction. We do not have an exact day for the completion of the project. However, we're expecting the project to be completed late spring or early next summer.
 Habitat Conservation of the San Marcos SpringsDiving at Aquarena, for any reason, is complicated by the delicate nature of the environment. Declared a "Critical Habitat" in 1980, Spring Lake is home to eight federally listed species and is governed by the rules and regulations of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. In addition, Spring Lake is registered as an Archaeological site governed by the rules of the state of Texas Antiquities Law. Consequently there is no recreational diving in Spring Lake. Diving for Science at AquarenaThe Diving for Science authorization course was developed to protect and preserve the unique and special aquatic environment. Scientific Diver Authorization CourseWeekly - Two days: Saturday & SundayThis two day course focuses on The Edwards Aquifer, the Habitat, Endangered Species, Archaeology, State & Federal Regulations governing Spring Lake and advanced diving techniques to ensure protection of this critical habitat. |
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