Recent studies show that reduced flow upsets the delicate ecosystem of the spring and all elements become out of balance. This allows algae to proliferate because of excessive nutrients. This article below shows once […]
This is a large group that means business and gets things done. In one day they pulled out four thousand pounds of trash working out of Rum Island park. See image below. Would that there […]
Such a good idea! Dr. Knight makes many good points in this article. Our fast-disappearing water treasures need recognition and protection and this would surely help. We eagerly await the study from Florida Springs Institute. […]
Besides doing sensitive land acquisitions, Alachua Conservation Trust is helping ensure future stewards of our environment with this important youth program. OSFR also participates in a similar program with Parknership at Fort White schools. See […]
For many years the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department has been a role model for other counties and we salute their wisdom and foresight. Given that our shameless state has decided to forego the manatees’ […]
A fitting tribute to Dr. Robert Knight’s mentor who did so much for Florida’s springs. Knight is following in his footsteps, although Odum’s journey was through acquisition of knowledge while Knight’s is through a morass […]
Alachua County continues to provide leadership and foresight in conservation and planning for the future. We commend the City of Gainesville for the purchase of the land. The Gainesville Sun does not provide a […]
We love it when we can say something good about the DEP. Land purchase for conservation is probably the best thing the DEP does for our planet. For the 2021-2022 proposed statewide water quality […]
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