OSFR Annual Membership Meeting, 2019
Annual Membership Meeting, 2019, held on May 22. And we had lots of people there, friends of the river all. As usual, we had some great finger food that everyone enjoyed. A few new faces […]
John S. Quarterman: Solar power would bring more jobs than toll roads
* In matters related to the environment, this year’s Legislative session has served the politicians’ interests and not the people of Florida. A common sense menu is outlined below by Suwannee RiverKeeper John Quarterman, whose […]
Guest Column: Legislature dropped the ball on toxic green algae
We urge DeSantis to make sure the task force addresses the needs of all of Florida’s waters — including the St. Johns — and focuses on stopping pollution at its source. These are the […]
Aquifer Watch Testing in its Fifth Year–
Barbara and Jim Hatchitt make their visit to test our well for nitrates, today May 18, 2019. Both are volunteers, and Barbara is employed by the Saint Johns River Water Management District. Dr. Rick […]
Parknership Award Celebration May 16, 2019
Once again it is time to celebrate the wonderful Parknership program for young students at the middle and high schools at Fort White. This is the 5th year that OSFR has supported this program and […]
All Quiet in Bradford County
We are looking for word from Onsite Environmental Consulting to Bradford Co. with news of their impending report. First promised by the end of September 2018, then Oct., we are still waiting. It appears […]
Drama for the Toll Roads
A group of about 75 people gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville yesterday, May 15, to draw attention to the unplanned and unwise Legislative bill 7068 to construct several new toll roads in […]
SRWMD Board Hears Words of Truth
The Suwannee River Water Management District aboard members heard words of truth and wisdom today, May 4, 2019 at the Live Oak monthly board meeting. No battles were won, but perhaps seeds were planted. The […]
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