More Info On COP 28
We have posted multiple times on the current climate summit, but we feel this is merited because we are at a more dangerous than ever point regarding catastrophic climate issues. Consequently, the...
View Article3,600? Try 20,000
What good is a nature preserve when there is money to be made? What good a million gallons of water in the Santa Fe River that will just go down to the Gulf every day […] Read more . . . 3,600? Try...
View ArticleDEP asks judge to stop construction in embattled Citrus County development
It sounds as if a ” temporary injunction” is not the answer here, a permanent stoppage is needed. We are pleased to see the DEP actively working on this problem. Read the original article […] Read...
View Article“Restoration” Doesn’t Happen In Florida
“‘Restore’ return (someone or something) to a former condition, place, or position.” This doesn’t happen in Florida. Not to rivers, not to springs, not to land destroyed by phosphate mining. Florida...
View ArticleFSC Update On Seven Springs Legal Challenge – The “Nestle” Case
Thanks to Ryan Smart of the Florida Springs Council for the update on the pumping permit at Ginnie Springs. This fiasco stands as the height of injustice, bias and malfeasance of the governing boards...
View ArticleLetter from Alachua County Regarding Regional Water Supply Plan
Stacie Greco from the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department has graciously given us permission to post this letter which she read to the Suwannee River Water Management District Board of...
View ArticleWorld’s Biggest Polluters, Including USA, Drag Feet On Reducing Fossil Fuels
Money prevails and the fossil fuel lobby is strong. Read the complete article with photos here in the New York Times.Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is...
View ArticleDeep-sea Mining To Start In Norway
This new endeavor has many unknowns and remains a risk to the environment. We hope this does not become prevalent. It may be just one more way to destroy our planet. Read the complete article […]...
View ArticleAnother Serious Power Grab Attempt To Take Away Our Rights
If you have had environmental concerns for Florida for any length of time you will agree that the people who make the decisions which decide the fate of our environment usually side with industry....
View ArticleThe Sooner The Better, Attacking a Statewide Problem
How effective this process will be remains to be seen, but Tampa has a high contamination of PFAs in its water, so we are hopeful it will help. We also need to see more […] Read more . . . The...
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