The River of Discords

March 11, 2021 Environmental Threats, Advocacy, THREATS, State Government Threats, Miscellaneous, Publications (letters, opinion pieces) Leave a Comment

Thanks to John Moran for permission to use his photos below as we re-post this article about Merrillee and the Santa Fe River. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is […]

Bizarre Conclusions In BMAPS Ruling —

February 27, 2021 THREATS, Environmental Threats, State Government Threats, Water Quality Threats, Water Quantity (Threats) 1 Comment

This legal action is strange for multiple reasons, one being the unexplained length of time for the ruling, another being the conclusions of the judge, whose logic borders on the bizarre. Read the entire article […]

We Have a Winner!

February 25, 2021 SOLUTIONS, Events (Advocacy), Volunteering 1 Comment

We are happy to announce the lucky winner of the brand new and beautiful Yellowfin VIBE kayak is George Linzmayer of St. Cloud, Florida. Born in Gainesville, George is a true lover of our North […]

Virtual Press Conference & In-Person Rally Tuesday February 23, 2021

February 19, 2021 Action Alerts!, State Government Threats Leave a Comment

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Oppose Seven Springs/Nestle Water Use Permit Virtual Press Conference and In-Person Rally Virtual Press Conference WHAT: Virtual press conference to discuss the Seven Springs/Nestle water use permit and outline next steps […]

County Land Use Regulation Changes Are Underway

March 24, 2016 Events (Advocacy), County Government Solutions, Events (Education), Volunteering Leave a Comment

The long-awaited meeting requested by OSFR with the county to discuss change for the land use regulations finally took place on Tues. March 22 at the Fort White library. A large group attended and among […]

SRWMD Valenstein Visits Columbia Co. BOCC

February 6, 2016 Aquifer Recharge, Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums), Volunteering 1 Comment

Tues. Feb. 4 at the board of commissioners in Lake City, the executive director of Suwannee River Water Management District Noah Valenstein appeared and spoke briefly. Newly appointed after Ann Shortelle was moved to the […]

OSFR Is Official Intervenor In Proceeding of FERC Docket No. CP15-17-000 Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC)

December 20, 2014 Environmental Threats, Environmental Threats - Pipelines Leave a Comment

Today, December 20, 2014, Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson, president of Our Santa Fe River, Inc,. generated the following e-mail, describing a legal action which reserves the right of OSFR to participate in legal hearings, file briefs on legal […]

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Kristin Rubin on Aftermath Of Ginnie Springs Killings: “It is a sad statement when even one commissioner’s opinion for lax safety requirements be withheld to ensure the safety…” Nov 7, 06:57

The River of Discords

Bizarre Conclusions In BMAPS Ruling —

We Have a Winner!

Virtual Press Conference & In-Person Rally Tuesday February 23, 2021

County Land Use Regulation Changes Are Underway

SRWMD Valenstein Visits Columbia Co. BOCC

OSFR Is Official Intervenor In Proceeding of FERC Docket No. CP15-17-000 Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC)

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