Manatee Springs

[bpcfire1]

I just called Manatee to ask about diving and the ranger said there is a 75% chance they will be closed to all diving by the weekend. He said the system is becoming unsafe to allow divers in.

[bpcfire1]

The ranger actually called me back (ie, had camping reserv), and they are fully closed to all diving until further notice.

[FW]

The ranger actually called me back (ie, had camping reserv), and they are fully closed to all diving until further notice.

Drat!

[FW]

I just looked at the river levels. Manatee has already crested, so hopefully it won't be closed very long.

[bpcfire1]

He said to check back daily but it would be at least Monday from what he knew. I asked as to why and he said he couldnt speculate other then unsafe conditions. It maybe the fact of the conditions that James stated in the other Manatee thread.

[rddvet]

I just got a report from Ginnie that the conditions at Devil's are getting worse and worse and that no one should plan to dive it this Sunday. Repeat...Don't dive it this Sunday. I will go and give you a report on Monday. But until that time avoid Ginnie.











I'm kidding of course. I suspect I will be seeing many of you there this weekend if I go. It will be like a mini social

[bpcfire1]

Yea, ppl need to head NORTH to the Mill Pond and avoid Ginnie as stated. Not only is the water brown, I hear the cave monster has moved in. Im afraid he will be hungry agian starting Sat night.

[Jim Wyatt]

We have been diving Ginnie all week. Just got out of the water at 3:30 today. Its fine and not expected to change.

[jeandiver]

We have been diving Ginnie all week. Just got out of the water at 3:30 today. Its fine and not expected to change.

Thanks for the update Jim (SMILE)
Guages forcast the level on the Santa Fe to drop 4 feet between today and Sunday/Monday.
I guess they REALLY want it for themselves...

Jean

P.S. The Manatee website says closed to swimming due to brown-out. (starts singing in the rain)

[JCGoodwin]

Manatee is still open to diving though is it not?
Rain down there, snow and ice up here!
I would think that Ginnie has a few divers there now days.
Spring breakers will only make it more active.

JCG