Save The Date
On June 1, the Florida Legislature will convene for a special session in Tallahassee to pass the state budget and decide how to spend Amendment 1 funds. Help us send them back to Tallahassee with […]
Amendment 1 Allocation Still In the Works
A story in the Gainesville Sun today that can be seen at this link, tells us that Amendment 1 funding allocations will be considered in the special legislative session soon to begin: Money for bike, […]
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 […]
Toward a Definition of Public Interest
What is terrifying in this judgement is the disregard for the state’s resources when confronted with an issue related to money making. This is Florida’s story that has been written and re-written with no changes in […]
Judge’s Ruling Threatens Silver Springs
Sierra Club Florida News shared a link to the following article: Judge’s Ruling Threatens Silver Springs CONTACTS: Karen Ahlers (352) 546-3560 Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper (904) 509-3260 or Lisa@stjohnsriverkeeper.org Linda Bremer, Sierra Club (904) […]
“Silenced Springs: Moving from Tragedy to Hope”
On May 02, 2015 at 11:22AM, Tom at Watery Foundation published the following article: Bob Knight, President of the Florida Springs Institute and long-time springs champion, has published a book on his favorite topic. What would you […]
Water Policy Commitment Device
On April 29, 2015 at 06:56PM, Tom at Watery Foundation published the following article: Richard V. Reeves at the Brookings Institution argues for more consideration of “policy commitment devices.” This kind of governmental structure can “commit […]
Green Lawns Gone
“Here in Florida, we’re still focused on further tapping our water resources to facilitate development. Instead, we need to embrace water conservation and projects that recharge the aquifer.” These wise words are from Gainesville Sun […]
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