State of Florida Fines Developers
WOW!! This is such a rare piece of news that we cannot help but push it along. The DEP has actually fined some developers for wrongdoing. Emboldened, perhaps, by mother-figure DEP, the Northwest Florida Water […]
Declaration of Dissent
The EPA is being gutted and some employees are pushing back. What are the chances their complaint will be heeded? Read the original article here at EchoWatch. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – […]
Budget Cuts Hit Environment
The following is from the Florida Springs Council Newsletter. Not only did our governor choose to leave Rodman Dam intact, he severely slighted environmental funding as explained below. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. […]
The Funds Were There: Close But No Cigar
Not surprising, but disappointing. We expected little from the governor in the way of river restoration and got nothing. Read the original article here in Florida Politics. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org […]
More PFAs Settlements
One of the most hazardous groups of chemicals to pollute our drinking water has been the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS — often referred to as “forever chemicals.” Our EPA has been very […]
DeSantis Is Flippant
DeSantis’ remarks below illustrate his close-mindedness. Read the original article here at Florida Phoenix. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be […]
Polluters and the EPA
If this sounds familiar it is because we already have this problem with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that is fueled by politics and is often useless in doing any protection. Except for the […]
Another Potential Water Threat
Although not found yet in the Santa Fe River, (to my knowledge) this is yet another potential toxic contaminant, exacerbated by human activity. Excess nutrients are listed as probable causes. The DEP and its water […]
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