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Who We Are
The Institute is an independent, growing scientific research and educational facility in Jefferson County, Florida, contributing information to the fields of earth science, hydrography, natural history, cultural history, anthropology and more.
The Institute is an independent, growing scientific research and educational facility in Jefferson County, Florida, contributing information to the fields of earth science, hydrography, natural history, cultural history, anthropology and more.
Vision Statement
Our vision is the establishment of a world class scientific research institute that will be a significant contributor to the body of human knowledge in the areas of Earth Sciences and Natural History. ARI’s commitment is to use our facilities, projects, partnerships and incredible team of researchers and associates to explore the past and present to help envision the future. We are dedicated to training future generations of scientific researchers, instilling good stewardship and good practices to protect our historic treasures and ensure a bright tomorrow.
Our vision is the establishment of a world class scientific research institute that will be a significant contributor to the body of human knowledge in the areas of Earth Sciences and Natural History. ARI’s commitment is to use our facilities, projects, partnerships and incredible team of researchers and associates to explore the past and present to help envision the future. We are dedicated to training future generations of scientific researchers, instilling good stewardship and good practices to protect our historic treasures and ensure a bright tomorrow.
What We do
The Institute was established to attract and promote original research in the earth sciences and natural history of the Big Bend area of Florida and to act as a center for innovative thinking and activity about these disciplines.
News
The Institute is a pivotal leader in developing knowledge of science, history and culture. Here are Quick Links to recent additions and resources now available.
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ARI Events
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Now we have a better way to study them. LEARN more here . . .
FIRST FLORIDIAN SERIESOLD STORIES & NEW DISCOVERIES CONFERENCE
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The Wacissa Slave Canal
Come along with us on a historic tour of the Slave Canal. |
Prehistory at the ARI/Wakulla
Dig Site (AUDIO) |
A Walk through Time
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Diving for Mastodon clues
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New Video from WKPP partnered with ARI at Wakulla Springs
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Brothers swimming one day in 1994 in the lower Wacissa River in north Florida, found isolated Suwannee projectile points. The locus of their discovery is known today as the Ryan-Harley archaeological site. Learn more: Mammoth Trumpet Rya-Harley article |
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The ARI website was funded in part by a grant from The Perkins Charitable Foundation. |
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