Dr. Bob Knight

Dr. Bob Knight is an author and environmental scientist with more than 38 years of professional experience in Florida, including detailed ecological studies at more than 20 large springs. He is former adjunct professor at the University of Florida and is the founder and director of the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute. Bob is currently active on research and restoration efforts at many of Florida’s major springs. Detailed restoration plans have been prepared for these springs, and he is actively working with similar efforts by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection and the relevant water management districts. Bob is also active with a number of springs advocacy groups around North Florida that help to educate local governmental officials about groundwater supply and springs protection.