The sad situation in Florida today is that we do not have enough responsible leaders to protect our springs, rivers and aquifer. This includes our governor, DEP, water district managers, legislators and judges, most of whom side with water users and polluters.
We see little hope for change any time soon, and that is why the Rights of Nature may be our only recourse. Please support this by going to fl5.org and requesting the petitions. Also, please consider donating to the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights.
Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum.
jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org
– A river is like a life: once taken,
it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum
Dear Friends,
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, December 7th, 7PM Eastern for an online event – The First Rights of Nature Case Goes to Tribal Court-The Case for Manoomin (Wild Rice).
The Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights (CDER), Honor the Earth, the Native Organizers Alliance, and Menīkānaehkem are pleased to present this “deep dive” workshop on the White Earth case to enforce the rights of manoomin (wild rice), Manoomin v. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Register today!
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