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 […]
What Are Our County’s Wetlands Worth?
* In an ideal world, the water management districts would take charge. But in our world Gov. Rick Scott’s appointment of anti-regulation zealots to their boards renders them useless. Dave Denslow discusses in the Gainesville […]
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 […]
Reclaiming Florida’s Future – a Good Measure of Success
Lots of hard work by ReThink Energy and the Floridians Against Fracking Coalition, supported by many groups across the state, resulted in a day of activity and success in our state’s capitol on a cold […]
Bring on Your Songs! The Songwriting Contest Starts Today!
Songwriters can share their musical skills and help raise money for a good cause—the Santa Fe River, springs and aquifer—by participating in the 8th annual Songwriting Contest, being held March 25, 2018. The winner will […]
RiverFest 2018 is Coming!
Springtime Santa Fe River Events Provide Opportunities To Explore, Learn and Play RiverFest 2018 is on it’s way with something for everyone to enjoy at more than a dozen community events to be held […]
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