Columbia County certainly seems to have its challenges when it comes to leadership. Rather than worry about lost jobs, the county should be grateful that we are saving millions of gallons of potable […]
There was a time in Florida when the governor cared for the environment and used that office to help preserve it. But that was a long time ago. The following is from the Bob Graham Center […]
Environmentalists and local governments will be looking for Valenstein, an Alachua County native, to demonstrate his commitment to protecting wetlands and his agenda for preparing Florida to confront the impacts of climate change. Actually […]
In a country unable even to operate an workable postal service, we now see this same country is attempting to extract oil from the ocean bottom not far from the Florida coast. History has shown […]
Thanks to the Columbia County commissioners who overturned the ill advice of the Columbia County Board of Adjustment and denied a permit to build an RV park on an aquifer high recharge area which was […]
The Department of Environmental Protection did not make Valenstein available for an interview. Despite repeated requests made by email and in phone conversations over the past two weeks, it also did not answer […]
Little by little the State of Florida is increasing its independence by power grabs such as this. A quick look at the recent history of the state’s protection of its waters and natural resources reveals […]
With no disparagement meant toward the new appointee Mr. Thompson, we note that Gov. DeSantis continues to shirk his responsibility to provide a balanced governing board for water management districts. In spite of […]
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