OSFR Player in FWC Policy
Today the FWC met in Fort Lauderdale to pass judgement on several items, some being changes to the rules on the Santa Fe River. Policy Director Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson made the long trip and addressed the […]
Fish & Wildlife Commission Will Meet in Ft. Lauderdale, Sept. 2, 3 2015
On September 3, 2015 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will pass judgment in Fort Lauderdale on the items listed in the paragraph below, item 17 of the agenda. The meeting last two days, but […]
Many Questions – Few Answers
A large, mostly hostile but polite group crowded into a stifling hot Fort White Community Center on Thursday night to pose many questions to the FWC, only to receive few satisfactory answers. These mostly […]
Gainesville Sun Editorial on Santa Fe Speed Limits
Today, July 9, 2015 there appeared in the Gainesville Sun an editorial on speed limits on the Santa Fe River, appropriate since on this day there is a meeting called by the FWC in Fort […]
No-Wake Trigger Discussed Thursday in Fort White
The Gainesville Sun has printed an article depicting the controversy concerning loosening no-wake rules during flood stage on the Santa Fe River. The FWC proposes dividing the lower SF from the mouth to […]
Back to the Question of Polluters & Public Interest
The Gainesville Sun has published Jake Fuller’s message to taxpayers in the Sunday, June 28 2015 edition. This reference is to the recent article, posted by OSFR here, as it directly bears upon the […]
Final Phase of Nitrates Study Fast Approaching
In May the second and final testing of the wells for nitrates in the area immediately around Poe Springs will occur. Dr. Rick Copeland of Aquifer Watch recently sent out the letter of instructions to […]
FWC Proposes to Change River Regulations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is considering new regulations pertaining to vessel speed during flood events. The major issue will be the river level at which the “no wake” speeds will begin. Two recent […]
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