Green Algae in the News
F0r years scientists have known how to prevent algae outbreaks in our waters: reduce nitrogen from excess fertilizers and from septic tanks and sewage. Since our state refuses to stop or reduce these sources due […]
Good Intentions, Little Hope
Although by far the largest polluter of the Santa Fe River is agriculture, septic tanks do contribute. DeSantis’ useless Blue-Green Algae Task Force, in our opinion, was created to promote the false impression that our […]
FDEP: A Definition of Greenwashing
The Florida DEP just sent out a chest-thumping press release extolling its recent achievements. Yes, the DEP sometimes does good work, such as critical land purchases. But no, the DEP does not do good work […]
Advocates Challenge Law That Would Affect Springs
Notice in the article it says that the case has been assigned to Judge E. Gary Early. He was the judge who ruled for the destruction of Silver Springs, giving total nonsense for his reasons. […]
Underhanded Tactics of FDEP
We already knew state agencies play dirty. We have mentioned several times the childish tactics of the Florida Department of Transportation during their hard push to make new toll roads in Florida. Likewise the state […]
More Over-pumping Woes Allowed By State of Florida
Read the original article here in the Invading Sea. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum Saltwater intrusion […]
Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson, OSFR In Water Article
Co-author Sachi feeling incipient spring in the Santa Fe River. Thanks to Merrillee for the photo and timely poetry: “Dipping her finger into one of the tiniest of freshwater springs of the Santa Fe River […]
Radioactive Roads Reality
Those who would profit at the expense of common sense and the environment never cease in their attempts. Our leadership in this state is in the pits. Read the original article here in the […]
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