Although the article emphasizes lead in the water, the bill also includes the green algae which plague the Santa Fe River. Algae proliferate due to excess nitrates from fertilizer and septic tanks, exacerbated by reduced […]
Although by far the largest polluter of the Santa Fe River is agriculture, septic tanks do contribute. DeSantis’ useless Blue-Green Algae Task Force, in our opinion, was created to promote the false impression that our […]
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 […]
Although there are many ways our tap water can become contaminated, water in the USA is usually much safer than in many countries. Read the complete article here in USA Today. Comments by OSFR historian […]
“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 […]
We are slowly poisoning our planet to make it unlivable for humans. Until we begin to put our health before money and corporations, that trend will not be reversed. Read the latest on PFAs here […]
Do not allow pets near water where algae are visible. Do not consume shellfish from areas where visible algal blooms are present. Fish caught in waters with algal blooms are safe to eat, according […]
For many years this lake received wastewater effluent from nearby Winter Haven. Efforts were made to clean it up, but apparently it is still overloaded with nutrients. Given the fact that Florida has more polluted […]
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