Underground Storage Tanks
Leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) are a major cause of groundwater pollution, and one of the more serious. This is because most of these tanks contain gasoline and diesel fuel, which contain benzene, one of […]
Rules Aimed At Long-Contaminated Groundwater Drive California Farmers and Residents to Court
Read the original article here at Fox 59 News in Indianapolis. This may be Florida’s future. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot […]
Government Way Too Slow to Act
The US Government has been inexcusably and incredibly slow to act, harboring the knowledge surrounding these chemicals for over forty years without acting. While the Pentagon was aware of the potential health hazards of PFAS […]
Our Dairy and Poultry Production Is Unsustainable
We do not have enough groundwater to grow animal feed to supply all the cheese and chicken wings we eat. Just as the water managers in Florida do not manage our water for future […]
New Catalyst Completely Breaks Down Durable Plastic Pollution in Minutes
A very optimistic concept and we sincerely hope it works out with no downside. Thanks to Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson for this link. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a […]
Happy Holidays
Happy Holiday wishes 2023 from all of us at OSFR to to all of you who love the Santa Fe River. May your upcoming river journeys overflow with joy from the springs that give life […]
DEP Secretary Toots His Trumpet
The quote below reveals the failure that is the DEP. If they believe that the BMAPs are going to restore water quality, there is no hope for restoration. We have oft pointed out that years […]
Iche Nippy Dip Day January 6, 2024
That time of year again to make the journey to the headspring of the Ichetucknee River to may homage to the springs and participate in the yearly celebration. Those who work to save the springs […]
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