A River Runs Through You
Much of North Florida’s underground geology is composed of limestone karst, with many divergent waterways and caves in which the Floridan aquifer moves, slowly in some places and fast in others. Gravity generally pulls […]
Springs Heartland Is Wellspring for Writers’ Creativity
Proof of the universal attraction of North Florida’s springs is the fact that they appear over the centuries in the writings of so many authors. Today they are appreciated by residents and visitors but […]
The Great Florida Riverway: Three Rivers, 50 Springs and One Solution
The State of Florida is not taking care of its iconic springs which are esteemed by outsiders much more than the people who run our state. Florida, along with other sponsors, recently participated in a […]
As Manatees Continue to Die, Water Polluters Must Pay
Making our environmental protection agencies favor the environment over polluters and industry is a difficult task. Because of state self hype, many citizens think they are doing a good job, but the truth is they […]
‘Breakthrough’ Study Finds Microplastics in Human Blood
There are already many good reasons to stop bottled water, but this one is enough by itself. Read the original article with photos here in EchoWatch. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A […]
What Brand of Nausea Pills Does Craig Pittman Take?
After years of hearing the exact same thing that Craig Pittman writes here, it becomes sickening. How does Craig manage to sustain his sense of humor? What nausea pills does he take? This brings […]
Report: Kirkpatrick Dam labeled ‘high hazard’
Authorities who are taking no action to get rid of this dam are looking worse and worse as time goes on. Doing nothing will not work forever and sooner or later they must act. Waiting […]
Groundwater: Our Most Valuable Hidden Resource
Our groundwater in Florida provides most of our drinking water and irrigation. Our potable groundwater is a floating lens underground which is fragile and threatened by politicians who decide they can risk polluting it by […]
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