CFWI Plan Gets Approval in Palatka
Today the SJRWMD governing board met in Palatka to discuss approval of the 2015 Central Florida Water Initiative Regional Water Supply plan. This plan was generated to ensure a future water supply for industry […]
Tell SJRWMD Board to Vote NO on Tues. Nov. 10
On Tuesday Nov. 3, Lisa Rinaman, the St Johns Riverkeeper, sent out the following important notice: DISTRICT BOARD TO VOTE ON WATER SUPPLY PLANS On Tuesday, November 10, the St. Johns River Water Management District […]
Ron Cunningham Examines Our Excesses and their Price
Ron Cunningham, one of the protectors of our environment, explains to us, Nov. 1, 2015, in the Gainesville Sun how “Our Excesses are Destroying the Environment.” He presents several interesting comments about our water. Read the […]
“The Consequences of Aquifer Pumping” Panel at UF Tues. Nov. 17, 6 pm
Among the most important issues facing Florida today is the threatened condition of state waters and waterways. Polluted rivers, diminished lakes, and disappearing springs place our quality of life and economic vitality at risk. […]
Call For OSFR Members to Assist With the Smithsonian Museum on Mainstreet
Kristina Young, Program Director of the Smithsonian Institute Museum on Main Street, High Springs Water/Ways 2016 has requested help from many sources to assist in this valuable program for our community, so we are hopeful […]
Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forum in High Springs – Waste Water and Nitrogen Reduction
The Santa Fe Springs protection Forum, sponsored by the Alachua County Dept. of Environmental Protection and organized and executed with perfect precision by Water Conservation Coordinator Stacie Greco, held the quarterly meeting today in downtown High […]
Sen. Dean’s Water Bills Similar to Last Year’s, Environmentalists Not Optimistic
Chris Curry of the Gainesville Sun has written an article in today’s edition entitled “Water, spring bills mirror bills from last session.” Here he compares the new bills (PCB SAC 16-01 and SB 552) to those […]
What Happens in Alachua Co. DOES NOT Stay in Alachua Co.
Alachua County regulations regarding irrigation have now been revised to allow a distinction between unincorporated parts of the county and cities and municipalities. There has been considerable disagreement among the various groups, and the revisions […]
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