Development Slowed Down By Nature
Perhaps there is irony in the fact that Mother Nature is giving trouble to those who would rip up her earthen mantle to make money. The Lake City Reporter does […]
Turnpike Extension Opponents Ask Marion County for No Build
A large turnout of turnpike extension opponents turned out on a beautiful August morning in Ocala. Sierra Club organizer Michael McGrath led a press release with several speakers representing different local areas potentially affected […]
Marion County Needs to Act on Tuesday Aug 16, Ocala
The Sierra Club organizer Cris Costello has sent out the following news item. We need to keep after municipalities to declare against any turnpike extension. The DOT recently said they have dropped plans for an […]
Sierra Club Press Release on Northern Turnpike Extension Beware!
The following press release is from the Sierra Club and clearly notes the warning not to trust the State of Florida. State agencies are not always straightforward with the public and have engaged in coverups […]
Are We Loving Our Springs to Death?
The value of our springs cannot be overestimated and that is reason we must give future generations a voice by preserving them now. Rick Kilby explains this in his excellent tribute to the springs […]
Enthusiastic Opposition to Northern Turnpike Extension in Sumter County
An animated press conference in the sweltering heat of a parking lot was followed by many enthusiastic speakers opposing the Turnpike Extension inside at the Sumter County commissioners meeting. No vote was taken but at […]
Officials: Starvation Threat Not Over for Florida Manatees
The solution to this problem is known to our water decision-makers: fewer nutrients entering our waters. Most nutrients come from too much fertilizer, both urban and agricultural, and from too septic tanks. Some money is […]
Stop This Unnecessary Toll Road
For immediate release July 22, 2022 Contact: Levi Solomon, levisolomon@aol.com, 352-406-6628 Allison Baltzersen, abaltzersen@gmail.com, 305-393-7806 Michael McGrath, michael.mcgrath@sierraclub.org, 386-341-4708 **MEDIAADVISORY** NO BUILD COMMUNITY TO SUMTER COUNTY: “Here we come” WHAT: “No Build” activists will […]
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