More Algae
So, who is going to explain to these kids that they can’t have their fishing event because the state leaders who are supposed to take care of our water choose not to do their jobs? […]
The Costs of Not Stopping Algae
Although this article speaks mostly of the southern end of the state, the cost of allowing green algae to flourish applies to all of us. In the north part of Florida, the overwhelming source […]
Dancing Around the Issue
Ten million that would better be spent on the sources of algal blooms–excess fertilizer and nutrients. This is politically motivated to pretend to address the issue but carefully designed to not offend the polluters. Read […]
Report Says Better Management Needed for Florida’s Wastewater
Septic tanks are a major point source of nutrient pollution for our groundwater. The State of Florida should fund more septic-to-sewer projects and less on frivolous Band-Aids. Read the original article here in the Center […]
Not So Good News About Reclaimed Water
Desperate for more water, authorities resort too often to reclaimed water when they should reduce pumping permits. Read the original article here in WFSU News. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river […]
Treating Symptoms Instead of Causes
The problem here is once again we are treating the symptom and not the cause, which is excessive nutrients from fertilizer and septics. In addition, they put unspecified chemicals into the water which perhaps […]
New BMAP Challenge
That the BMAPS as our DEP have written them have no hope of success is disputed by no one. The DEP is fully aware and has admitted that they will fail. This stonewalling by […]
DEP Will Explain How It Identifies Nutrient Sources For BMAPs
Thanks to Betty Johnson for the link to this DEP meeting. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum […]
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