Citizens Vehemently Oppose Unresponsive Commissioners
This is not just the story of Wakulla, it is the story of Florida where its citizens have to do the work of their elected representatives and the work of their so-called protective agencies. […]
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 […]
More Environmental Shenanigans By Agencies–Our EPA
We have posted about the greenwashing practiced by Mosaic, Nestle and our DEP and water districts, but here we see it continues at the very top with the EPA. Read the original article here […]
Many Unseen Threats to Our Water Supply
The Orlando Sentinel editorial board has written an excellent article describing the unseen poisons in our water. We are now paying the price for our culture’s conveniences and technology made possible by chemicals, some […]
Developers Never Rest Nor Are They Ever Satisfied
While Bradenton County’s commissioners’ ponderings are not housed in the Santa Fe River basin, the problem of developers chipping away at building regulations is one that affects and poses risks to us […]
Toxic Algae Increases and Florida Is Losing the Battle
Although our governor has appointed a task force to combat toxic algae, he usually ignores their recommendations. We actually don’t need a task force because the causes for the algae are well known– excess nutrients […]
Huge Fundraising Gala at WWALS, September 22, 2023
OSFR’s sister organization, WWALS, will have a fundraising gala, their first-ever WWALS River Revue, with many attractions. These include their song contest, a sit-down catered banquet, a silent auction, kayak raffle and well-known guest speakers. […]
Allocations for Springs — Most, but Not All, Are Ineffective, Wasteful, and Ignore the largest Sources of Springs Pollution.
Following the policy of the State of Florida, the polluters and water abusers are carefully protected when our governor throws money at our water problems. Agriculture the Golden Boy is carefully spared: A little […]
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