Creating Habitats to Save the Manatees
We are not experts on manatee habitat, but it seems to us that the main problem is caused by water pollution which is caused by humans. In the history of the manatee in Florida they […]
Drive for Five Challenge to Save Our Water
Chuck O’Neal, Chairman of FL5.org Political Committee (info@FL5.org) has distributed the following message. This may be our only chance to fix Florida’s waters which our agencies are allowing to die. Please send this to five friends […]
Catastrophic’ California Oil Spill Kills Fish, Damages Wetlands
As our readers know, where there are mines there are accidents and where there are pipelines there are spills. Read the original article with all photographs here at Reuters. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. […]
Speak out on need to restore Ocklawaha
It is nonsensical to continue with this folly, there is no good reason not to breach the dam. The Gainesville Sun has provided a link to this article. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org […]
Halloween Costume Party Fundraiser at RUM 138. THE GOOD VOODOO Sat. Oct.30, 2021
On Saturday, Oct 30th from 7 to 10 pm Attention Ghouls and Goblins, get ready to shake your groove thing with The Good Voodoo, Saturday October 30th. Costume Party and Spooktacula. Prizes for best […]
Environmental Groups Sue Manatee County Over Piney Point Deep Injection Well
It needs to be said again: this easy-way-out solution is no different than dumping garbage into the creek to get it out of sight. Scientists do NOT KNOW what becomes of this toxic process water. […]
Rural DeSoto County Is Targeted For Florida’s Next Phosphate Mine. Residents Fear The Worst
Mosaic spokesperson Jackie Barron says: “But we are also good steward of the environment and bring with us environmental leadership and expertise that few others have.” If you call ripping up the soil to […]
Opponents Vow To Fight After DeSantis, Cabinet Reverse Judge’s Decision To Block Highway Across Everglades
A dangerous precedent indeed, and further proof that our incompetent state leaders care nothing for the wetlands and environment in Florida. If they will flout common sense and zoning law here they can and will […]
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