The following was written by OSFR president Joanne Tremblay. Not only are our major springs threatened by over-pumping and excess nutrients allowed by our state agencies, now over-use by water lovers is becoming a problem. […]
The following was sent by the Florida Right to Clean and Healthy Water initiative. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back […]
On the surface this may appear to be a good thing, but we get nervous when local authorities get control of fragile lands affecting our water resources. This because too often these people become greedy […]
The following article is taken from the latest edition of the “Monitor”, newsletter from the excellent grassroots environmental organization Florida Defenders of the Environment, Inc. (P.O. Box 357086 Gainesville, Florida 32635 floridadefenders www.fladefenders.org Phone: (352)-231-9436). […]
Already a win for taking place, we are watching with interest and hoping for a positive outcome. Read the complete article here at the Associated Press. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A […]
We are happy to see that the budget includes this new marine science center, where hopefully un-compromised science can be pursued. Read the complete article here at WUSF. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org […]
OSFR is happy to see money well-spent on converting septic tanks to sewers. Statewide, septics contribute approximate 12% of nitrate pollution while agriculture contributes over 70 percent. In Citrus County in the Homosassa/Chassahowitzka basin it […]
Governor DeSantis has failed to keep Florida free, healthy, and thriving. This legislative session only furthers that failure. He has chosen to serve his own ambitions with political stunts rather than actually governing…. Thanks […]
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