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 […]
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 […]
Sewage Spills Getting Worse All Over Florida
This is a growing problem, exacerbated by continued new septic tanks and new development. As stated, much of the spillage is caused by ancient infrastructure, but also too much is caused by human error. […]
Accountability Has Begun With PFAs
This legal settlement may hasten the awareness and demise of PFAs, as well as the regulation, which has been slow to come from our government. Local governments and municipalities have been swifter in controlling these […]
Devils Ear, Eye, and Little Devil Springs
Devils Ear and Eye reside at the end of Little Devil Spring Run. All three are within Ginnie Springs Outdoors, LLC. Devil’s Eye and Ear are connected through underground channels with July Spring across the […]
Article Misses Main Point
Articles like these are extremely frustrating because they leave out the most important information: the preventable causes which our state chooses to ignore. Instead, they spend millions on treating symptoms. Not to say that […]
DEP Failure
The following is not a recent article but it is very pertinent to our current situation. Our FDEP has failed us and shows no signs of acting in good faith. Comments by OSFR historian Jim […]
Update On Valdosta Pollution
For a very comprehensive review of the recent status of the Suwannee River basin, of which the Santa Fe River is a part, read the following article by John Quarterman, Suwannee RiverKeeper. OSFR has a […]
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