Environmental Activists Murdered

July 29, 2018 Environmental Threats Leave a Comment

Brazil or the Philippines are not good places to be if you are an environmental advocate. Those in the U.S. are meeting more and more violent resistance, but murders are not common. The numbers recorded […]

Next Step For Mosaic In DeSoto

July 27, 2018 Environmental Threats, THREATS, County Government Solutions, Environmental Threats - Mining Leave a Comment

What is the next step after Mosaic’s sudden and unexpected defeat in their bid to re-zone in DeSoto County? Some think they will appeal the decision, but also they could repeat what they did in […]

Idle-speed, no-wake restrictions activated on Santa Fe River’s Zone 5.

July 26, 2018 THREATS, State Government Solutions, Environmental Threats - Erosion Leave a Comment

Thanks to Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson for sending this bulletin. July 26, 2018 Suggested Tweet: Idle-speed, no-wake restrictions activated on Santa Fe River’s Zone 5. @MyFWC: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/2017dd3 #boating #Florida Idle-speed, no-wake restrictions activated on Santa Fe […]

GOLIATH TAKES A HIT

July 25, 2018 Environmental Threats, THREATS, Local Government Solutions, Environmental Threats - Mining 19 Comments

Commisioner Langford, who was David today, threw the stone so hard that Goliath landed on his backside, surprised, bruised and totally dazed. Before he could regain his feet, Commissioner Schaefer whacked him again, […]

Are the fish in Florida’s polluted waters safe to eat?

July 23, 2018 Water Quality Threats 2 Comments

With all the reports of toxic green algae in Florida’s waterways, there has been an article written giving warnings for consuming fish from these polluted waters. The Naples Daily News describes warnings for dining on […]

Follow the rules in dealing with mining application

July 21, 2018 Environmental Threats, THREATS, County Government Solutions, County Government Threats, Environmental Threats - Mining 1 Comment

The following opinion piece is by Kate Ellison and appeared in the Bradford County Telegraph on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Kate has been a consistent and faithful hard worker in opposing the Bradford and […]

Bob Knight: Our quality of life is supported by springs

July 19, 2018 Water Quality Threats, Environmental Threats, Water Quantity Threats - Minimum Flows & Levels (MFLs) (set by DEP), THREATS, Environmental Threats - Development, State Government Threats, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Water Quality Threats - Fertilizers, Water Quantity (Threats) Leave a Comment

In his article in the Gainesville Sun, OSFR advisor Dr. Robert Knight describes the importance of springs in our economy and our life. The very visible failures of our water managers are apparent in South Florida, […]

John Moran says “Look in the mirror, Florida.”

July 17, 2018 Water Quality Threats, State Government Threats Leave a Comment

OSFR advisor John Moran gives his thoughts on the latest manifestation of our water leaders’ failures in our state. Yes, we must target the source of the problem, and it is not the Army Corps […]

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Phlip Buskirk on Protecting the Polluters: “If a policy consistently places economy above ecology, our water and Earth will be ruined as Deveopers become billionaires.” Nov 20, 11:11
James Brown on The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart: “Recommended reads: Thomas, Jordan “When It All Burns”. Stewart, Omer, “Forgotten Fires: Native Americans and the Transient Wilderness” Nov 19, 08:09
Mary Hampton on The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart: “Regarding Sierra Club’s shift of moving toward social justice, I agree with the statement that Our Santa Fe River organization…” Nov 18, 09:51
Kristin Rubin on Aftermath Of Ginnie Springs Killings: “It is a sad statement when even one commissioner’s opinion for lax safety requirements be withheld to ensure the safety…” Nov 7, 06:57

Environmental Activists Murdered

Next Step For Mosaic In DeSoto

Idle-speed, no-wake restrictions activated on Santa Fe River’s Zone 5.

GOLIATH TAKES A HIT

Are the fish in Florida’s polluted waters safe to eat?

Follow the rules in dealing with mining application

Bob Knight: Our quality of life is supported by springs

John Moran says “Look in the mirror, Florida.”

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