By JENNIFER JENSEN
jjensen@thewakullanews.net

After not allowing the public to dive at Wakulla Springs for the last 26 years, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is considering changing that policy.

DEP held a meeting on Jan. 19 to receive public comment on a request to allow recreational cave diving at the springs, which is the main feature at Wakulla Springs State Park and a registered natural national landmark.

Currently, only research and technical diving are allowed at the springs.