It’s All The Same Water
Ron Cunningham reports on water sources from Cynthia Barnett, and we learn some interesting facts. Read the original article here in the Gainesville Sun. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like […]
John L. Hoblick: A shared conservation ethic
John Hoblick has written a thoughtful article in the Gainesville Sun about water use in Florida. Indeed, farmers and ranchers may have a different perspective on our water problems than environmentalists, but we do share […]
Poe Springs on the way to being ‘spiffed up’
Here is an article in the Gainesville sun regarding the repairs at Poe Springs. County authorities are looking for a “soft opening” on May 17, anticipating somewhat the Memorial Day full opening. Check out the […]
DEP Political Commercial
Today, April 20, 2018, the Gainesville Sun has published a letter by OSFR President Mike Roth which was written in response to a DEP press release touting the environmental qualities of Florida’s governor. Since our […]
Robert Knight: Putting a price on clean water
As we have often said in this newsletter, we all know how to fix our water problems but the will do to so is not there. OSFR advisor Dr. Knight describes one way below, […]
Drilling Ban Headed To November Ballot
Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch has prevailed in a difficult environment and successfully placed the ban-drilling amendment on the November ballot. Offshore drilling in Florida has been a political football lately, kicked back and forth by those in […]
Robert Knight: Reducing your aquifer footprint is essential
Despite record funding, our springs and drinking water supply are becoming more depleted and polluted every year. Reducing your personal aquifer footprint is essential. But without government action, the springs and aquifer cannot be […]
Robert Knight: Are springs in Florida’s future?
Bob Knight has written some serious thoughts. Go here to see the entire article in the Gainesville Sun. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot […]
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