LOTIC Foundation
A tea-colored blackwater river curving past white sandbars and pine forest at dawn

Laurel Hill, Florida

Keep the water moving. Keep the community growing.

LOTIC Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the rivers, creeks, and springs of Northwest Florida and supporting the people who live alongside them.

About us

Rooted in a place shaped by moving water.

The word lotic describes flowing water. Like a river, a healthy community never stands still. It carries ideas, opportunity, and care from one neighbor to the next.

Based in Laurel Hill, LOTIC Foundation, Inc. works hands-on with residents, schools, and local partners to restore waterways, share knowledge, and make our corner of Florida a better place to live.

Volunteers in waders collecting litter along a sandy creek bank

What we do

Programs that start at the water’s edge.

Every program connects people to the places they share, and to each other.

  • Volunteers cleaning up a creek bank

    Waterway Care

    Creek and riverbank cleanups, habitat restoration, and simple water-quality monitoring that keep local streams flowing clean.

  • Students examining water samples at the edge of a stream

    Youth Field Learning

    Outdoor lessons that put students at the water’s edge to explore science, ecology, and the natural history of their home.

  • Neighbors gathered around a table under oak trees

    Community Support

    Gatherings, partnerships, and resources that help Laurel Hill families and neighbors thrive together.

Get involved

Every stream is fed by many small sources. So is our work.

Contact

Let's talk.

Questions, ideas, or ready to help? Reach out and a member of our team will get back to you.

Sending opens your email app with your message addressed to info@loticfoundation.org.