EARTH DAY Celebration at the Hampton CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE

May 4, 2021 Advocacy Leave a Comment

This event was organized by OSFR board member Kristin Rubin. Our thanks to all our great volunteers w Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – […]

Help stop Nestle/One Rock Capital — Reciprocate Our Colorado Support

May 3, 2021 State Government Threats Leave a Comment

Help stop Nestle/One Rock Capital, Tuesday May 4. Note the time for us in Florida for Eastern Time is 3 pm. As a matter of note, when we requested letters sent to SRWMD to […]

Alachua Conservation Trust’s Surface to Springs Project Awarded $7.1 Million by USDA

May 3, 2021 Conservation, Land Purchases, Ecology Leave a Comment

Our congratulations to Alachua Conservation Trust for the good work they do and the good news below. Jim Tatum Alachua Conservation Trust’s Surface to Springs Project Awarded $7.1 Million by USDA Lower Santa […]

Making sense of conflicting environmental messages

May 2, 2021 Miscellaneous, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Water Quality Threats 1 Comment

It is pretty obvious in the article below that Dr. Knight did not reach a happy conclusion regarding the conflicting messages. The sad and ironic truth that comes through is that our state is not […]

BOYCOTT GINNIE SPRINGS —

May 1, 2021 State Government Threats, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

Great new FaceBook page is out –BOYCOTT GINNIE SPRINGS !! We support this group wholeheartedly and congratulate them. Since Ginnie Springs ownership coincides with Seven Springs Water Company which extracts millions of gallons […]

Stop poisoning Florida’s waterways

May 1, 2021 Environmental Threats, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, State Government Threats, Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats Leave a Comment

Again, it’s a money issue. The FWC has stated that mechanical harvesting is used less for weed control because it is more expensive than chemicals. Our thanks to Andy Marlette and the Pensacola […]

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Local developer sued for allegedly violating the ‘rights’ of water. It may have a major impact on Florida development.

April 30, 2021 State Government Threats, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

A landmark lawsuit is under way in Orange County, as explained below. The trend lately has been that Tallahassee is trying to assume control of the state, pre-empting local rule by counties […]

Florida leaders run true to course–

April 30, 2021 Environmental Threats - Climate Change, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

Treat the symptoms but not the cause. Where have we seen this before? Why, just about everywhere our useless leaders have tried to do something about our springs, rivers and aquifer. Tried but not really, […]

Richard Devereaux on Tipping Points Too Risky to Ignore: ““Walk the Walk” or just “Talk the Talk”? Organic materials comprise about 24% of municipal solid waste in the U.S.A.…” Dec 3, 12:58
Phlip Buskirk on Protecting the Polluters: “If a policy consistently places economy above ecology, our water and Earth will be ruined as Deveopers become billionaires.” Nov 20, 11:11
James Brown on The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart: “Recommended reads: Thomas, Jordan “When It All Burns”. Stewart, Omer, “Forgotten Fires: Native Americans and the Transient Wilderness” Nov 19, 08:09
Mary Hampton on The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart: “Regarding Sierra Club’s shift of moving toward social justice, I agree with the statement that Our Santa Fe River organization…” Nov 18, 09:51
Kristin Rubin on Aftermath Of Ginnie Springs Killings: “It is a sad statement when even one commissioner’s opinion for lax safety requirements be withheld to ensure the safety…” Nov 7, 06:57

EARTH DAY Celebration at the Hampton CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE

Help stop Nestle/One Rock Capital — Reciprocate Our Colorado Support

Alachua Conservation Trust’s Surface to Springs Project Awarded $7.1 Million by USDA

Making sense of conflicting environmental messages

BOYCOTT GINNIE SPRINGS —

Stop poisoning Florida’s waterways

Local developer sued for allegedly violating the ‘rights’ of water. It may have a major impact on Florida development.

Florida leaders run true to course–

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