Gainesville Sun Jeers HPS II Mine
In the “Cheers and Jeers” section of the Gainesville Sun, Feb. 10, 2018 the “jeers” category includes the HPS II mine proposal. All citizens of Florida who care about the Santa Fe River should protest […]
Company files suit against Union County in mining battle
The Gainesville Sun has an article dealing with the proposed phosphate mine in Union and Bradford Counties. According to what is written below, HPS II seems to believe that their property rights extend to putting […]
Public Questions PCS at Public Hearings in Jasper
Thanks to John Quarterman and Deanna and Chris Mericle for attending this meeting and asking these questions. My guess is that PCS (excuse me, Nutrien) is not used to the public asking questions about their […]
OSFR Quoted In Opposition to Mine.
The phosphate industry in Florida has a long history of accidents, environmental destruction and bankruptcy, leaving behind millions in liabilities that taxpayers have had to clean up, according to Jim Tatum of Fort […]
Union County Extends Moratorium For One Year
Union County commissioners spoke loudly and clearly tonight, Jan. 16, 2018, and what they said is that they do not want a phosphate mine in their county. They unanimously voted to extend the […]
Union looks at extending mining moratorium
The Gainesville Sun has the following article today, Jan. 16, 2018, about the vote today in Union Co. to extend the current moratorium on accepting mine permit applications. Please come to this meeting and […]
Tues. Jan. 16, 2018—–Important Meeting in Union County
This is the final vote on the moratorium extension and will take place at 15 NE 1st Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054 | (386) 496-4241). This is the regular meeting place of the board of […]
Two Speakers Against The Mine
Once again the Bradford County commissioners listened patiently to Kate Ellison and your historian tell them why the proposed HPS mine would not be good for Bradford County. With no prior consultation, it […]
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