Press Release From SRWMD
The following press release has been issued by the Suwannee River Water Management District. These projects look good and it appears to be money well spent. This is happening because the projects are no threat […]
Environmental Bills Look Strong
Although not out of the woods yet, these bills have survived preliminary tests and are looking good to pass into law. OSFR has traditionally spent much time and resources opposing fracking and oil drilling, so […]
Threat to Florida’s Wetlands
More discussion on the up-coming decision as to which agency will issue permits regarding wetlands. If Florida is allowed to take over this issue from the EPA, it will be a boon for developers and […]
Fundraising
This year there are multiple opportunities to support Our Santa Fe River. Beginning this Saturday March 29th from 9 to 5 we will be offering an incredible yard sale at Sweet Meat Butcher Shop at […]
Plastics and Our Health
The water bottling plant on the Santa Fe River very near the headquarters of OSFR cranks out millions of plastic water bottles that go everywhere, the river, the land and into our bodies. Read the […]
Columbia Spring
Columbia Spring is a 1st magnitude spring in Columbia County and visible looking downstream from the High Springs Boat Ramp off of SR 441. On private property, it is possible to experience this springs’ fast […]
More Threats to Wetlands.
In the original interpretation of this rule, the fact that in Florida many wetlands are inter-connected underground through karst tunnels, was ignored. This is described in this sentence: “The Sackett decision also clarified that […]
More On Development Threat From Craig Pittman
Development is the most destructive industry. It is a constant and never-ending danger. Read the original article here in Florida Phoenix. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: […]
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