Special Edition of Florida Water News
Hello, Water resources professionals are at the forefront of a changing social and economic climate, and their ideas and expertise are needed now more than ever. That is the focus of our Earth Day […]
SB 274 Defeated
SB 274 Senator Charlie Dean, who says he has more springs in his district than any other in the state, has not supported this bill which would regulate nitrogen releases. Continue reading for the article by […]
City of Groveland, FL Opposes Water Withdrawal
Following is a letter from the City of Groveland written to Elaine Renick showing appreciation for support in opposing Niagra Bottling Co.’s request to withdraw 176 million gallons of water annually from the Florida aquifer. […]
Manatees Rescued from Bell Springs
On April 14, I received a call from Fanning Springs State Park. I was told that for the last several days local residents have been calling the park and other state agencies to report that […]
Blue Springs Water Permit Revoked
Yesterday, the Suwannee River Water Management Board unanimously (8 members present, one seat needs still needs an appointment by Gov. Crist) revoked Blue Springs Properties bottling water CUP (Consumptive Use Permit of 500,000 gallons daily). OSFR praises […]
Blue Springs Bottling Permit Revoked
Our Santa Fe River Inc. (OSFR) was a leading force in the revocation Blue Springs bottle water permit. Read the Final Order here: Blue Springs Final Order
Will Nitrates Undo Weeki Wachee Springs Restoration?
April 12, 2009 Andres Andres plants eelgrass along the shoreline at the headwaters of the Weeki Wachee River on Thursday as part of a $645,000 restoration of the basin’s […]
Protecting Our Springs: SB 274 and Article by Dr. Robert Knight
Anyone willing to get involved and write Senators about SB 274 to protect springs, please do so now. The next meeting is in Health Regulations Committee on Wed. @ 3 pm. Springs protection is not just about protecting fish […]
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