Venicelogo In: EPA Grants Permit for Ocean Era Aquaculture Demonstration Project off of Sarasota County | Our Santa Fe River, Inc. (OSFR) | Protecting the Santa Fe River

EPA Grants Permit for Ocean Era Aquaculture Demonstration Project off of Sarasota County

Sadly we see here another example of local officials,  the City of Venice, who either do not inform themselves of the environmental dangers o simply don’t care about future generations. That the City simply requests […]

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red tide NASA In: Red Tide Shows up at Low Levels in the Indian River Lagoon, Causing Concern for Manatees | Our Santa Fe River, Inc. (OSFR) | Protecting the Santa Fe River

Red Tide Shows up at Low Levels in the Indian River Lagoon, Causing Concern for Manatees

Missing from this article are the causes of red tide, historically present but now known to be exacerbated by human presence and pollutants.  Although pollution costs Florida astronomical sums each year, our state chooses to […]

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Lake O algae free pic In: Biden Signs South Florida Algae Bloom Bill Forcing Federal Response. How Will It Help? | Our Santa Fe River, Inc. (OSFR) | Protecting the Santa Fe River

Biden Signs South Florida Algae Bloom Bill Forcing Federal Response. How Will It Help?

Contrary to what Rick “I like my fish dead” Scott famously said, Florida can absolutely NOT take care of our own water.  And neither can Gov. DeSantis.  And in spite of making much noise, Mr. […]

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manateesfreeNOAH In: Manatee Monitoring Needs Volunteers | Our Santa Fe River, Inc. (OSFR) | Protecting the Santa Fe River

Manatee Monitoring Needs Volunteers

  Stacie Greco has sent out the following information from the  Springs Forum held last week: Alachua County Environmental Protection Department is looking for volunteers to help monitor the manatee population this winter! Volunteers will […]

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ketchupFI In: Toxic PFAs, the “Everywhere Chemicals,” Are in Organic Pasta Sauce and Ketchup, Drugs, Pesticides, and Foodware | Our Santa Fe River, Inc. (OSFR) | Protecting the Santa Fe River

Toxic PFAs, the “Everywhere Chemicals,” Are in Organic Pasta Sauce and Ketchup, Drugs, Pesticides, and Foodware

    Education and awareness  needed here.  Water and everywhere.  Some of these companies will stop if they know we know. And care. Thanks to Sierra Club. Read the original article here from Sierra Club. […]

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