Even though the State of Florida is mandated by law to restore our springs, it refuses to do so. Thanks to the Florida Springs Council for this great explanation of what our non-leaders in Florida […]
Come on out to Lake Butler at the Union County Extension Office on Monday, October 28 at 2 PM to discuss the implementation of the Basin Management Plan with stakeholders. The Union County – UF/IFAS […]
“We have to change the way we use land in Florida — find a way to de-intensify in Florida.”Ryan Smart “Studying these problems ad nauseam will not change the fact that we are not properly […]
As we understand it, Valdosta was not only lax in preventing sewage spills but was also remiss in monitoring contamination downstream. Thanks to John Quarterman and Merrillee Malwitz Jipson, finally the city began to inform […]
Recent high corn prices have resulted in many acres of native pastures being plowed up for the first time in order to raise corn. Since corn is a water-intensive crop, new irrigation acres draw down […]
The solutions mentioned below are minuscule compared to what is needed to bring our springs and rivers back to historic levels. Anyone who believes that the Department of Environmental Protection and the water management districts […]
Bottled water may be convenient but it certainly has its environmental costs. OSFR has had a long fight with the Ginnie Springs water plant, formerly Nestle and now BlueTriton. This plant draws down the springs […]
Even tap water now is a threat to millions of US citizens, as the forever chemicals are present. Other dangers may be present also, such as unsafe amounts of sodium or chemicals. About […]
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