We are a group of citizens concerned about the environmental impact of the Tara Development, 1,000+ residences and business property planned next to Mill Creek Sink.

Mill Creek Sink is a direct connection to the aquifer through an underwater cave system - feeding wells, springs, and the Santa Fe River. This is off US HWY 441 next to I-75.

Pollution from roads, buildings, and yards threaten drinking water, wildlife, and springs.

Dye trace studies proved there is a hydrologic connection from Mill Creek Sink to a residential well (2 miles away) and Hornsby Spring (9 miles away), a designated Outstanding Florida Spring on the Santa Fe River.

Follow the story of Mill Creek Sink in the PRESS section.

The orange line indicates a mapped cave under Tara Phoenicia.

Take Action: Click Here to Send a Pre-Written Email to the City of Alachua and their Commissioners.

Read more from InDEPTH Magazine: Help Save Mill Creek Sink!

Here’s what you can do:

1. Email the City of Alachua and Commission about your concern and opposition about the Tara developments.

2. Follow Our Alachua Water on Facebook and/or Instagram.

3. Post about Mill Creek Sink on your social media accounts and tag Our Alachua Water.

4. Request a yard sign from Our Alachua Water to post on your property.

5. Have a viewing party of A Waters Journey with friends! Encourage talk about the importance of our aquifer, how Mill Creek Sink is in danger, and what someone can do to protect our water. (Just refer to this list!)

6. Any questions or ideas? Please reach out!

Upcoming Events

City of Alachua Commission Meetings:
All meetings are on Mondays at 6pm
Alachua City Hall
James A. Lewis Commission Chambers
15100 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Fl 32615

November 24, 2025
December 8, 2025

PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
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JANUARY 13, 2026 at 6PM