Riverfest Reminder, and call for Help

February 14, 2016 SOLUTIONS, Education, Events (Education), Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums), Volunteering

This is a gentle reminder about our wonderful RIVERFEST, about to happen. But……… we need more SONG ENTRIES. Don’t wait, enter now! We need more VOLUNTEERS to help. We have a ton of great things […]

$222.5 Million Denied

February 12, 2016 Environmental Threats, State Government Threats, Land Purchases Leave a Comment

The Tampa Bay Times has published an article on Feb. 10, 2016, by journalist Mary Ellen Klas, about Sen. Thad Altman whose efforts to restore $222.5 million to the Florida Forever Program came to naught. […]

Reminder for “Water Voices” Feb. 29 2016

February 10, 2016 Events (Education) Leave a Comment

Water Pipes — Toys of Our Water Managers

February 9, 2016 Conservation, Water Quantity Threats - Water Transfers (under WMDs), State Government Threats, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

Nathan Crabbe has an editorial in the Gainesville Sun Feb. 8, 2016 about those who continue to erode our resources. This is HB 1075 and companion bill SB 1290. Among other bad things, the most […]

Conversations with Noah Valenstein, E.D., SRWMD in Columbia County 2016-02-04

February 8, 2016 Water Quantity Threats - Water Transfers (under WMDs), State Government Solutions, Water Quality Threats, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Water Quantity (Threats) Leave a Comment

John Quarterman, president of Willacoochee, Withlacoochee, Alapaha and Little River System Coalition (WWALS) comments on the Columbia Co. Board of County Commission meeting which he attended last week, along with OSFR and John Jopling, president […]

SRWMD Valenstein Visits Columbia Co. BOCC

February 6, 2016 Aquifer Recharge, Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums), Volunteering 1 Comment

Tues. Feb. 4 at the board of commissioners in Lake City, the executive director of Suwannee River Water Management District Noah Valenstein appeared and spoke briefly. Newly appointed after Ann Shortelle was moved to the […]

PADDLE PARTICIPANTS–HERE IS A MAP FOR TOMORROW!

February 5, 2016 Education, Ecology, Events (Education) Leave a Comment

For those who will enjoy our paddle tomorrow, here is a link to a map you can print out for your convenience. Thanks to Suwannee River Water Management for this courtesy. See you there! […]

Two New Directors Added to OSFR Board

February 2, 2016 Advocacy, Events (Advocacy), Volunteering 2 Comments

At the January regular meeting of the Our Santa Fe River Board of Directors, two new board members were voted in, Terry Phelan of Fort White, well known for her charity work with Madness & […]

Richard Devereaux on Tipping Points Too Risky to Ignore: ““Walk the Walk” or just “Talk the Talk”? Organic materials comprise about 24% of municipal solid waste in the U.S.A.…” Dec 3, 12:58
Phlip Buskirk on Protecting the Polluters: “If a policy consistently places economy above ecology, our water and Earth will be ruined as Deveopers become billionaires.” Nov 20, 11:11
James Brown on The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart: “Recommended reads: Thomas, Jordan “When It All Burns”. Stewart, Omer, “Forgotten Fires: Native Americans and the Transient Wilderness” Nov 19, 08:09
Mary Hampton on The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart: “Regarding Sierra Club’s shift of moving toward social justice, I agree with the statement that Our Santa Fe River organization…” Nov 18, 09:51
Kristin Rubin on Aftermath Of Ginnie Springs Killings: “It is a sad statement when even one commissioner’s opinion for lax safety requirements be withheld to ensure the safety…” Nov 7, 06:57

Riverfest Reminder, and call for Help

$222.5 Million Denied

Reminder for “Water Voices” Feb. 29 2016

Water Pipes — Toys of Our Water Managers

Conversations with Noah Valenstein, E.D., SRWMD in Columbia County 2016-02-04

SRWMD Valenstein Visits Columbia Co. BOCC

PADDLE PARTICIPANTS–HERE IS A MAP FOR TOMORROW!

Two New Directors Added to OSFR Board

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