Misdirected Algal Funds
The State of Florida has donated $3.2 million to Mote Marine Lab which we believe would be much better used to fight the sources of harmful algal blooms. The State, however, is reluctant to offend […]
Failure to Protect
OSFR has a long history of fighting not only small private water companies, huge corporations such as Nestle and BlueTriton, as well as agencies such as the DEP and the Forest Service. Even though […]
Corn, With John Oliver
Recent high corn prices have resulted in many acres of native pastures being plowed up for the first time in order to raise corn. Since corn is a water-intensive crop, new irrigation acres draw down […]
‘Water safe for drinking, fishing, harvesting, and recreational activities..’
“This is not just an environmental issue, it is also a public health issue,” Friends of the Everglades Executive Director Eve Samples said. “Even if you’re not directly on the water, you can be impacted […]
Water Worries, Part V: Solutions
The solutions mentioned below are minuscule compared to what is needed to bring our springs and rivers back to historic levels. Anyone who believes that the Department of Environmental Protection and the water management districts […]
Monday Meditation
Watching the river, I reconnect to all that is sacred. This scene, the sounds, and all the living things that live in and around these waters is priceless and worthy of our protection. Giving voice […]
Water Worries, Part IV
Bottled water may be convenient but it certainly has its environmental costs. OSFR has had a long fight with the Ginnie Springs water plant, formerly Nestle and now BlueTriton. This plant draws down the springs […]
Water Worries, Part III
Even tap water now is a threat to millions of US citizens, as the forever chemicals are present. Other dangers may be present also, such as unsafe amounts of sodium or chemicals. About […]
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