What is causing Florida’s algae crisis?
Very high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus are washing into the water from agricultural lands, leaky septic systems and fertilizer runoff. Ok, there it is. This is what causes our algae troubles. How […]
Wakulla Springs cleanup plan on hold, DEP swamped by BMAP protests
The original article appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back- Wakulla Springs cleanup plan on hold, DEP […]
Bob Knight: Our quality of life is supported by springs
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, […]
The Long, Toxic Summer Is Here
The St. Johns River now has toxic algae, as seen in the following news item “Toxic Algae Invades St Johns River,” from Jacksonville Channel 4. We recall the mess in the Santa Fe during the […]
80 Per Cent & Just Beginning To Pay The Price
We wonder if the cost of our pollution will be more than the millions the lobbyists paid to our politicians? Indeed it will, and it is just beginning. Who will pay? Not Mr. […]
Divided commission rejects closer setback for waterfront homes
Photo by Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson The Citrus County Chronicle has published the following report on the county commissioners’ meeting on June 12, 2018. Among our observations is that it is quite refreshing to see a […]
Springs protection act brings new septic rules, increased cost
The Ocala Star Banner has published the following article of interest to all Floridians who want clean water. Excess nitrogen compounds along with decades of over-pumping are the known two main causes of our […]
A Visit With Charles Shinn of Florida Farm Bureau Federation
Special guest at the OSFR board meeting on March 27 was Mr. Charles Shinn III, Director of Government and Community Affairs of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Mr. Shinn comes from a many-generation Florida family of […]
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