A Few Crumbs Are Not Enough
“The people of Florida decided they wanted to spend some of their tax money to protect the remaining wild lands in Florida,” Jackalone said. “So it’s not a matter of should you do this […]
Blue Springs feted as state’s 175th park
The Gainesville Sun has published the following article which can be seen at this link. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back- […]
Editorial: Demand full funding for Florida Forever
* Nowhere do we see the need for better leadership more than when our elected leaders choose to ignore the wishes of the people regarding the environment. Our representatives seem to see those wishes as […]
North Florida Land Trust Puts 522 Acres in Conservation in Columbia Co.
Steve Patterson of the Jacksonville Times Union has written the following article describing a land purchase which will ensure conservation in Columbia County. Great news for Florida and for our county. Comments by […]
State Backs Land Buy For Central Florida trail.
More good news in the Gainesville Sun: our state is using funds again in the way the people voted. Especially fortuitous is the allocation for the 1,863 acres of land in St. Johns and […]
Second Blue Springs Workshop, Trenton
The second workshop allowing public input regarding the operational policies at the new Gilchrist Blue Springs state park took place at the Trenton library on Thursday. Compared to the High Springs meeting, this one […]
DEP Announces Opening of Florida’s 175th State Park — Gilchrist Blue Springs
OSFR applauds the state for this aquisition. Adding the 407 acres on the river will keep this parcel free from development and preserve it for posterity. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river […]
Bradley requests $100M a year for Florida Forever
Bradley’s press release can be seen at this link, and here is another view from A.G. Gancarski. Bradley requests $100M a year for Florida Forever By JIM TURNER The News Ser vice of […]
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