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 […]
Advocates: Huge gap in springs cleanup plan
We have already expressed our disgust with this issue in a recent post: “Editorial: Springs Plan Not Working.” Once more, the Tallahassee Democrat is writing about it. Every newspaper in Florida should write about it, […]
Editorial: Springs plan not working
The Ocala Star Banner has printed an excellent editorial about the Basin Management Action Plans which is of the kind that makes our blood boil. As it should any Florida taxpayer and citizen who has […]
War On The Peace: Water Wars Heating Up
Florida’s long-standing policy of giving away limitless amounts of water to whomever asks may be in for changes. Future usage plans show shortcomings based on our present withdrawal rate, developers are knocking at the door, […]
Bob Knight: Unseen forces are slowly destroying springs
photo by the Sun The Gainesville Sun has published the following opinion piece by Dr. Bob Knight, who is advisor to OSFR. Bob Knight: Unseen forces are slowly destroying springs By Bob Knight / Special […]
Controversial Black Creek water project progressing
South Prong Black Creek. Photo St Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman This plan to transfer water from Black Creek to other locations has already been discussed on our posts. See “Robbing Peter to Pay Paul,” Our […]
People Say “No” to SWFWMD
People are telling the water management districts that they don’t want huge permits given out which may cause water scarcity. The Florida leadership mindset is that our water supply is unlimited, and that their […]
Wells and even springs face a brackish future
Sun Photo One more issue where our water managers are failing the people of Florida. This something we will be hearing more about. This is nothing new, but those who plan our water future want […]
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