More PFAs Settlements
One of the most hazardous groups of chemicals to pollute our drinking water has been the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS — often referred to as “forever chemicals.” Our EPA has been very […]
DeSantis Is Flippant
DeSantis’ remarks below illustrate his close-mindedness. Read the original article here at Florida Phoenix. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be […]
Polluters and the EPA
If this sounds familiar it is because we already have this problem with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that is fueled by politics and is often useless in doing any protection. Except for the […]
Land Acquisition
Land acquisition is one of the few things the state does that protects the environment. It usually does not offend polluters. The Gainesville Sun does not provide a link to this article. Comments by OSFR […]
Another Potential Water Threat
Although not found yet in the Santa Fe River, (to my knowledge) this is yet another potential toxic contaminant, exacerbated by human activity. Excess nutrients are listed as probable causes. The DEP and its water […]
Good News From Trail Ridge
OSFR has spent a lot of time and driven many miles opposing this risky mining operation by a company unprepared for safe mining operations. This land purchase is a victory for the Wildlife Refuge, but […]
Water Transfer Ready
The water levels of the lakes in the region did not drop because of “neglect, abuse and mismanagement. ” They dropped because JAE of Jacksonville pumped too much water from the aquifer. OSFR has […]
Sewage Spills Getting Worse All Over Florida
This is a growing problem, exacerbated by continued new septic tanks and new development. As stated, much of the spillage is caused by ancient infrastructure, but also too much is caused by human error. […]
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