The solution of course is to stop nutrients from entering the water which allow algae to flourish, killing of the manatees’ grass. These come from fertilizer, both urban and agricultural, septic tanks (most are […]
Clean rivers, deep woods, biodiversity, the slow and wise rhythms of nature are a form of wealth that’s not ours to spend. It needs to be preserved for future generations of Floridians. Words of wisdom […]
Sometimes when people want to show their ingenuity/intelligence they simply show their foolishness, and this is the case with using “linear facility” for road. But the humor provided by this bit of governmentese nonsense is […]
Here is your chance to help the Santa Fe River and our springs and aquifer! OSFR is looking for a few volunteers to help with the following: WE NEED YOUR HELP tabling at the […]
Jason Gulley got it right when he says Florida’s springs are at the center of a slow-motion environmental tragedy. For causes he lists “…a combination of development, population growth, climate change, over-pumping of […]
The Florida Legislature is so controlled by lobbyists that we see this concept of nature’s rights as our principle hope for the future of our springs, rivers and aquifer. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. […]
Representative Anna Eskamani, popular keynote speaker at the banquet, addresses the audience. The springs summits are back after Covid. Previous summits held in Ocala were always educational and fun. Crystal River continued this high […]
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