Donation of Land Adds Protection to Santa Fe River
During these times when water bottling factories and phosphate mines threaten our river, and when our own DEP is allowing the slow death our our springs and rivers, it is refreshing to see steps […]
Clean megaprojects divide surprise group: environmentalists–
When I first heard about a new solar farm only a few miles from my home, I was excited and happy. But later when the project was discussed publicly at a townhouse, I was surprised […]
Alachua Conservation Trust’s Surface to Springs Project Awarded $7.1 Million by USDA
Our congratulations to Alachua Conservation Trust for the good work they do and the good news below. Jim Tatum Alachua Conservation Trust’s Surface to Springs Project Awarded $7.1 Million by USDA Lower Santa […]
Plan board approves solar project near Archer
This controversial proposal is one step closer to finalization. Environmentalists, who almost always support solar as clean energy, are divided on this issue. This weighs the issue of environmental justice vs. the possibility of […]
Solar farm will be a good neighbor
The proposed solar farm at a local site has drawn criticism from some environmentalists who view it as falling short of environmental justice. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like […]
Florida’s First Conservation Easement Protecting Grassland of Special Environmental Significance Recorded in Columbia County
OSFR is grateful to Alachua Conservation Trust for this important contribution to conserving our Santa Fe River watershed which in turn protects our river and aquifer. This is especially significant in these difficult […]
Alachua Conservation Trust Launches Inaugural Florida Wild for All Diversity Scholarship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2020 Alachua Conservation Trust Heather Obara, Community Outreach Coordinator 352-373-1078 act.heather@gmail.com Alachua Conservation Trust Launches Inaugural Florida Wild for All Diversity Scholarship Gainesville, Florida – As part of Alachua […]
Alachua Conservation Trust Partners With Suwannee River Partnership to Host Cleanups at Santa Fe Springs
Thanks to Heather Obara of the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) for sharing this press release. We appreciate the important work that the ACT does to help the Santa Fe River. Comments by OSFR historian Jim […]
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