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- […]
Company files suit against Union County in mining battle
The Gainesville Sun has an article dealing with the proposed phosphate mine in Union and Bradford Counties. According to what is written below, HPS II seems to believe that their property rights extend to putting […]
New Gauges Put to Work, Thanks to Suwannee River Water Management District
The Suwannee River Water Management District has sent out a notice of high water on the upper Santa Fe River. We are now using the additional gauges added after Irma, and we commend […]
The Struggle Continues on Amendment 1
Florida legislators have largely been successful in their struggle to second-guess and thwart the will of the people who voted in 2014 to allocate a substantial amount of money each year toward protecting the […]
Victory For The Wetlands And Aquifer!
After six hours of waiting and listening to public comments, the wise leaders of Alachua County voted four to one to an amendment to the county’s Water Quality Code. The amendment was proposed because of […]
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 […]
OSFR Quoted In Opposition to Mine.
The phosphate industry in Florida has a long history of accidents, environmental destruction and bankruptcy, leaving behind millions in liabilities that taxpayers have had to clean up, according to Jim Tatum of Fort […]
After Irma, officials to keep closer eye on Santa Fe River
The notice about the water district meeting in High Springs on Thursday, Jan. 18, 20018 was run in the Gainesville Sun, written by Cindy Swirko. (sorry, they did not make a link available) Comments by […]
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