River Cleanup
Last Thursday several people, among them OSFR members, chose a short section of the Santa Fe to pick up trash. In only about 100 yards, several large trash bags were filled with mostly beer cans and […]
Dr. Shortelle Officially at SJRWMD
May 21, 2015 Board selects Shortelle as new executive director The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board on May 21, 2015, unanimously selected Dr. Ann Shortelle of Gainesville as the agency’s new executive […]
Charles Chestnut IV Speaks Out on Water
Alachua County Commission Chair Charles Chestnut IV speaks the truth on water: “It is Alachua County’s responsibility to protect our springs and water supply.” This is not simple lip-service, Mr. Chestnut & Commissioners walk […]
This is Amazing –People One, Money Zero
Here is a state agency which has refused to issue a permit to a moneyed group, after listening to the people, to the tune of three thousand comments. This is refreshing. This needs to be sent […]
Sabal Trail Sues–May 28, Moultrie
The Sabal Trail pipeline people are suing a landowner and the Willacoochee Withlacoochee Alapaha Little River System Watershed Coalition is asking for solidarity May 28, at 9:30 am in the Colquitt County Courthouse. These are […]
Harsh Words, Perhaps Not Harsh Enough.
Dr. Robert Knight & OSFR Member Colleen Whitehouse “The problems … are… within the overall system of government that thrives on money spent by special interests that profit from governmental decisions.” “It has become clear […]
Politics Before Protection
Nathan Crabbe of the Gainesville Sun has written an editorial Tuesday which shines some light on the dark and shadowy actions of Governor Scott, who continues to pursue his mission of rampant destruction of the water […]
Happy News for the Rivers -Instant (Almost) Advocacy Gratification
A few weeks ago the Fish and Wildlife Commission held two meetings for the purpose of public input regarding relaxation of speed limits for river boaters during flood stage. One meeting targeted the Suwannee River and the other […]
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