State May Swing Questionable Land Swap
Obviously there is more to this story than has been disclosed. One thing we know, is we can’t trust our state to protect its waters, rivers or wildlife management areas. Read the original story here […]
EPA Addresses Certain PFAs
The current administration has directed the EPA to address some PFAs, but not others. Read the original article here in the New York Times. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A […]
Help Needed to Stop Chemours and Twin Pines
Chemours and Twin Pines Minerals are both companies which put money over ethics and the environment. They have been cutting corners and ignoring mining regulations for many years, and have received rare fines and admonishments […]
Tips to Minimize Amount of Plastics Going Into Your Body
We continue to get bad news about the plastics going into our bodies. This article contains some common sense tips to minimize that. Read the original article with many photos here at USA Today. […]
Budget Cuts to the Environment
The environment is the last to receive funding but the first to receive budget cuts. “Trump’s budget – bought and paid for by his fossil fuel megadonors – would be an unmitigated disaster for […]
Sinking Cities (And Dying Springs)
One of the main causes of the slow death of Florida’s springs and rivers is over-pumping of ground water. This reduces the flow of water, which allows for growth of toxic algae, among other things. […]
DEP Failure
The following is not a recent article but it is very pertinent to our current situation. Our FDEP has failed us and shows no signs of acting in good faith. Comments by OSFR historian Jim […]
FSC Legislative Recap
For a recap of the ever-changing Tallahassee scene, Florida Springs Council will provide one next Tuesday, May 13. See below. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once […]
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