Environmental Bills Look Strong
Although not out of the woods yet, these bills have survived preliminary tests and are looking good to pass into law. OSFR has traditionally spent much time and resources opposing fracking and oil drilling, so […]
Threat to Florida’s Wetlands
More discussion on the up-coming decision as to which agency will issue permits regarding wetlands. If Florida is allowed to take over this issue from the EPA, it will be a boon for developers and […]
More Threats to Wetlands.
In the original interpretation of this rule, the fact that in Florida many wetlands are inter-connected underground through karst tunnels, was ignored. This is described in this sentence: “The Sackett decision also clarified that […]
More On Development Threat From Craig Pittman
Development is the most destructive industry. It is a constant and never-ending danger. Read the original article here in Florida Phoenix. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: […]
Worst New Bills
The industry most destructive to the environment is development, and this year’s legislative session in Tallahassee has more than its share of bills designed to help line their pockets and harm the environment. VoteWater follows […]
Dire News for the Planet’s Health
“Administrator Zeldin clearly lied when he told us that he would respect the science and listen to the experts.” The planet will suffer during the current administration in Washington. Money rules for now. Read the […]
Saltwater Threatens Our Aquifer Because of Poor Management
This article deals with the problem in South Florida, but saltwater encroachment is a real threat to the Santa Fe River basin because the water districts refuse to curtail over-pumping from the […]
More Pumping For the Aquifer
Georgia leadership exhibited common sense during the drought years and curtailed its pumping from the aquifer. Florida continued its over-pumping to this day and its DEP claims to want to restore its springs, rivers and […]
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