Brisk Dip Day for 2025
Cool weather did not keep springs lovers from the annual celebration at Ichetucknee Springs park. They came out in full force to enjoy the beautiful sunny, cool day at the springs. Thanks to OSFR member […]
Giving the River a Voice : the Legislative delegation
This week we have several opportunities to speak out for the health of our springs, river, and aquifer. Monday, January 6 at 9 a.m. in Tallahassee, there is a public hearing concerning the ‘Springs Harm […]
Obstacles to Right to Clean Water
Nothing is easy. Read the original article here in the Florida Phoenix. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back © Jim […]
Ichy Nippy Dip Day 2025, On Jan. 4, 9am to 1pm
The following was taken from Face Book. New for this year is the fund-raiser auction. Celebrate the Springs and enjoy fellowship with other springs lovers. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river […]
Montana Supreme Court Gets It Right
As almost anyone with common sense would guess, Montana judges hold the environment more important than some do in Florida, and here we have a rare win. A win for everyone. Read the original article […]
Cave Divers and Mill Creek Sink
Our speleological community is strong in our area, drawn to our amazing karst features. They explore these dark and tight cave areas, sometimes going several miles underground, mapping the water trails. These explorers see firsthand […]
Monday Meditation
Hear the rush as the river races to the Suwannee and Gulf in a singular rush to the sea. Release your worries into the flowing stream, let it wash away your worries. Allow the splash […]
Protesters Gather Outside Florida Agency to Fight Oil Drilling Near Apalachicola River
Drilling advocates say there would be “minimal environmental threat,” to drilling for oil near the Apalachicola River. We say balderdash! Just take a look at what happens to the environment where they do fracking and […]
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