So Piney Point is back in the news. HRK gets a token fine while DEP, also accountable, gets nothing. “The court’s ruling exposes the reckless gamble Florida regulators took by letting this toxic waste facility […]
This covert proposal has now been withdrawn, but serves to show how sneaky corporations can be to hide their intentions from the public. Read the original article here at WINK News. Comments by OSFR historian […]
A recent reported fish kill brought me out to explore Lake Sampson, a tributary of the Santa Fe River. Lake Sampson is joined by canals from Lakes Rowell and Crosby. The fish kill was observed […]
Motivated by lawsuits, our DEP has opted to reluctantly support some new policies which will help our environment. This is another cleanup job left to us taxpayers while the phosphate industry merrily goes its way […]
The latest on the use of phosphogypsum in our roadways is that Mosaic is waiting on the EPA for approval of this risky procedure. Scientists such as Dr. Xianming Shi of Washington State say […]
Partially to blame for this is our corrupt Supreme Court, as outlined below. Their ruling limited the EPA’s protection of our rivers and aquifers.. Read the original article with many photos here at USA Today. […]
Many are aware of a proposed Titanium mine threatening to operate on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp. Recently the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has stepped in to assert the water rights of the […]
The Center for Biological Diversity has sent out the following press release. Toxic phosphate mining residue has been a problem for over 100 years in Florida. The industry has been unable to find a solution […]
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