This May Be Where Florida Is Headed
Our water decision-makers give no thought to the future* when they continue to give out unlimited pumping permits, but the road down which they are headed can only end with situations such as described below. […]
Strategy Worked to Save Chesapeake Bay, so Give Floridians Right to Clean Water | Opinion
Strategy Worked to Save Chesapeake Bay, so Give Floridians Right to Clean Water | Opinion
Is Florida’s Water ‘Dirtier’ Under Desantis? Here’s What the Data Show
The answer of course is yes. Every year the springs and rivers flow less and become more polluted under Florida’s policy of protecting industry at the expense of the environment. Even DOAH judges have been […]
Amazing OSFR Fellowship Event for FSC
The following was written by OSFR ex president Kristin Rubin, with edits by Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson and President Terry Phelan. The fundraiser and potluck dinner was conceived and executed by Kristin Rubin with help from FSC […]
The “Master of Greenwash” Ron the Con
Our rivers and springs flow less, the water is more polluted this year than last year. More and more withdrawals are permitted. No spring nor river has been restored, they are not even […]
Of Utmost Importance
Simple facts: a large majority of Florida’s citizens want our springs, rivers and aquifer protected, but when they vote in legislation to do this, their elected representatives do not follow the law. Way too many […]
Court Case Highlights Strengths of Clean Water Amendment
Read the complete article with photos here at News-Press. 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 OPINION […]
A Good Man Is Leaving
We are sorry to see John Cassani leave his post as Calusa Waterkeeper, but we appreciate all his work during his tenure. The state’s waterkeepers are a hardworking dedicated group who has no easy job. […]
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