Mike Roth

“Safety” the theme Saturday on the lower Santa Fe River

May 31, 2020 State Government Threats, Miscellaneous, Environmental Threats - Erosion 20 Comments

Report and comments by Mike Roth Yesterday a portion of Zone 8 of the Lower Santa Fe River finally had a day of no-wake boating traffic, and all it took were injuries that were very […]

New model sets stage for more water withdrawals

March 12, 2020 Miscellaneous 1 Comment

– when they went to a new model, additional water availability was sure to result. Mike Roth says this from experience– we recall when the St. Johns River Water Management District staff recommended no […]

Michael Roth: A better use for spring water

January 7, 2020 Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs) 2 Comments

Using common logic, Mike Roth points out the many flaws in Risa Wray’s weak attempt at justifying even more withdrawals for personal profit from the imperiled Santa Fe River, when what it needs […]

Action Alert – High Springs City Commissioners Will Address Nestle Issue

January 3, 2020 Action Alerts!, Miscellaneous, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs) 20 Comments

Calling all High Springs residents opposing the water grab at Ginnie Springs by Seven Springs Water Company – we want you to give a voice to the river and springs we call home. On Thursday […]

Michael Roth “Confront source of problems” letter in Gainesville Sun

July 28, 2019 Conservation, Water Quality Threats, Water Quality Threats - Fertilizers 1 Comment

The following letter in the Gainesville Sun, July 28, 2019, by OSFR President Mike Roth references a TV interview in which Rep. Chuck Clemons makes his revealing statements (see “OSFR President Mike Roth speraks abou8t […]

RiverFest 2019 – A Thankful Retrospective

May 7, 2019 Advocacy, Conservation, Education, Ecology, Events (Advocacy), Events (Education), Miscellaneous, Volunteering Leave a Comment

By Michael Roth President, Our Santa Fe River, Inc. The ninth annual Santa Fe River Songwriting Contest and the associated OSFR RiverFest festival is now in the history books, and from the word on […]

Rollin’ On The River – a day of family fun (and some education to boot!)

April 14, 2019 Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

Mary Hampton on Endangered Rivers In 2024: “I am pleased that the national reporter, Dinah Voyles Pulver, focuses on the environment, climate, and wild weather. In this…” Apr 19, 15:37
Terry on Thank you to all of our supporters: “Thanks for sharing the beauty of the river.” Mar 11, 12:56
Nunya Bidness on Coca Cola Biggest Plastic Polluter In 2023, Followed By Nestle: “Plastic bottles don’t throw themselves out car windows. Even if we package in aluminum they still get tossed. In my…” Feb 22, 10:33
Mary Hampton on Great News For Florida Wetlands: “A very dear friend of mine sent me a note last night to inform me about this recent ruling that…” Feb 20, 16:54
Mike Roth on Good News From Tallahassee: “Kudos! Job well done by all!” Feb 10, 08:22