Environmental Threats – Development

5 Big Threats to Rivers

October 7, 2022 Environmental Threats - Climate Change, Environmental Threats - Development, State Government Threats, Environmental Threats - Erosion Leave a Comment

Well, fortunately, we do not yet have a dam on the Santa Fe River, nor even the Suwannee. We do, however, have the other four threats outlined below. Both these rivers are located in […]

U.S. Supreme Court Mulls Federal Water Rules, Wetlands Designations in Idaho Case

October 6, 2022 Federal Government Threats, Environmental Threats - Development Leave a Comment

Our flawed and biased Supreme Court is due to rule soon on an environmental topic which will affect us all eventually. This is an interpretation of the definition of the Clean Water Act. Multiple recent […]

Wetlands Are Indispensable

October 4, 2022 Environmental Threats - Development, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

Many wetlands in Florida were drained years ago before scientists realized the crucial role they play in our ground water. Knowing what we do today, we must protect our wetlands with determination. We are particularly […]

New Road Through This Florida State Forest Is an Idea Going the Wrong Way

September 24, 2022 Environmental Threats - Development, State Government Threats Leave a Comment

Another of our state agencies, the Florida Department of Transportation wants to destroy rural Florida. Nothing in Florida is not for sale. Read the original article with photos here at Florida Phoenix. Comments by OSFR […]

Alachua County Needs an Environmental Champion to Stop Destructive Development

September 23, 2022 Environmental Threats - Development, State Government Threats, County Government Threats, Local Government Threats Leave a Comment

The usual greed coming from developers and the weaknesses of our too-often spineless leaders are now exacerbated by the soon-to-arrive influx of coastal residents displaced by rising seas. Development has always been a Florida problem […]

When It Comes to Florida Developers and Water Board Chair, Grease Is the Word

September 16, 2022 State Government Threats, Environmental Threats - Development Leave a Comment

By now it seems obvious that John Miklos as head of the Board of Directors protecting the waters of the St. Johns River Water Management District is more than analogous to Rick Scott winning […]

Turning Florida’s Rural Lands Into Urban Sprawl Is a Tragedy Worthy of Shakespeare

September 12, 2022 Environmental Threats - Development, County Government Threats 2 Comments

Writer Craig Pittman says below in this article: “Pay attention to this sad tale.” That is the understatement of the year. It is a sick tale that makes me upchuck. It is the nauseating story […]

Development Slowed Down By Nature

August 21, 2022 Environmental Threats - Development Leave a Comment

Perhaps there is irony in the fact that Mother Nature is giving trouble to those who would rip up her earthen mantle to make money. The Lake City Reporter does […]

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