Local Governments Must Act When Tallahassee Won’t
Since it is obvious that the State of Florida is not able nor willing to fix the algae/red tide problem, local governments must step in and do what they can. Money dictates the extent that […]
The Future of Landscaping
OSFR board member Joanne Tremblay has sent the following information about the important water-saving issue of landscaping. Water usage in North Florida is in a crisis yet unrealized by many, including those […]
It Took Awhile to Find, But Here’s Some Good News For the Environment
Florida has a history of its citizens supporting environmental issues, while the State of Florida, the DEP and the five water management districts as well as its legislators have an abominable record of killing […]
New Gainesville Wetlands Park Slated to Open in 2026
Alachua County continues to provide leadership and foresight in conservation and planning for the future. We commend the City of Gainesville for the purchase of the land. The Gainesville Sun does not provide a […]
High Springs Solar Facility Moves Forward
We are always happy to see more solar coming, in spite of the inevitable problems such as corporations wanting to take ownership of the sun, as OSFR board member Bill Basta writes, who sent […]
Alachua Hits Milestone in Protecting Drinking Water, Celebrates Natural Stormwater Management System
Happy news for our aquifer and water supply in North Florida. We are glad to see a worthwhile project come to fruition. And since this project does not directly threaten any agricultural endeavor or […]
Every Little Bit Helps But We Must Think Much Bigger and Much Faster
Lawn fertilizer restrictions are great and kudos to Ace Hardware for taking fertilizer off the shelves during the summer months. Now we need agricultural fertilizer restrictions, but that is a more difficult issue. But restrictions […]
Inverness City Council Votes to Draft a NO BUILD Resolution
Hats off to the Inverness City Council who unanimously voted to draft a resolution for a NO BUILD option on the proposed Northern Turnpike Extension. Some municipalities were too timid and unsure of their power […]
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