Bills Filed to Remove Rodman Dam
Good news here, that our Legislature is working on approving funds to remove the dam. As you may remember, they approved funds last session but our governor vetoed the bills without giving any reason. Years […]
US Freezes Five Big Offshore Wind Projects, Shares Dive
This whimsical, cavalier decision by Washington will have many negative results, but seems to be the norm today. “The Trump administration will look for any excuse to continue its assault on clean energy — and […]
Biden Adds Drilling Protections
Hopefully, these protections can remain under the new US administration. Read the original article here at NPR. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it […]
National Springs Heritage Area
Hopefully a federal designation would help protect the areas around the springs from those who would continue to destroy our unique water resources. Threats are presented by irrigators, water bottlers, septic tanks, some farm practices, […]
New Science On Florida Environmental Threats
Although Florida’s leadership avoids offending key polluters and deliberately fails to target the sources, having good science cannot but help in the long run. Read the complete article with photos and videos here in […]
Koch Industries May Pose New Risk of Plastic Pollution And The Environment
Solving threats to the environment will surely become more difficult with billionaire backing of industry by the Koch Industries. Read the original article here in The New York Times. Comments by OSFR historian […]
Flood Zone Maps Being Rezoned Again
Changing flood zones is a hot topic for many people because money and perceived loss of independence are involved. Read the original article here at WCJB News. Citizen input sometimes makes a difference when policies […]
EPA Begins Babysteps With PFAs, a Long, Long Road to Travel
The EPA is finally beginning to act on the serious issue of these chemicals. As expressed below in the article, if these are only six of the fourteen thousand, it is a very slow beginning. […]
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