Mill Creek Sink and the Santa Fe River

August 13, 2024 Environmental Threats - Development, Miscellaneous, THREATS, Water Quantity (Threats), Water Quantity Threats - Minimum Flows & Levels (MFLs) (set by DEP) Leave a Comment

A 500 home development is threatening the Santa Fe River. Poised to break ground on top of Mill Creek Sink, a phenomenal geologic and hydrological system located near the intersection of I-75 and 441 in […]

“…the EPA Is Underestimating the Scale of Methane Emissions From the Oil and Gas Sector by as Much as 76 Percent….”

August 13, 2024 Environmental Threats - Climate Change, Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels Leave a Comment

MethaneSAT has been in development for more than six years and cost roughly $88 million. It is about the size of an oven. Courtesy of Environmental Defense Fund Now that the oft-denied science predictions of […]

Tara Forest West Development NOT on agenda for the August 12 meeting in Alachua

August 10, 2024 Environmental Threats - Development Leave a Comment

The following was sent out by OSFR president Joanne Tremblay. “The agenda for Monday’s City of Alachua meeting does not have the final plat hearing for the Tara Forest West development. The next meeting for […]

Methane Emissions Worldwide Rising at Fastest Pace in Decades, Study Finds

August 8, 2024 Environmental Threats - Climate Change, Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels Leave a Comment

Money, of course, is the reason the world is remiss on its pledges to reduce greenhouse gasses and is falling farther and farther behind. Proof of the problem is the influx of stronger storms […]

Humans Can’t Outdo Mother Nature

August 5, 2024 Environmental Threats - Development Leave a Comment

This bit of research produced interesting but not surprising results. It is difficult to improve on natural phenomena and when we humans try, we often look foolish after spending huge amounts of […]

Pollution From Lawn Equipment

August 2, 2024 Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels Leave a Comment

Gas-powered lawn equipment transitioned to electric will be a major step in urban pollution control. Leaf blowers are an unnecessary menace that simply moves debris from one area to another while sending minute air-born polluting […]

We Already Knew Fracking Causes Earthquakes

August 1, 2024 Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels Leave a Comment

There are many negative aspects to fracking and this one has been in the news many times before. All the more reason to hasten our changeover to sustainable energy. Read the complete article here in […]

Final Meeting Date to Stop Development in Alachua: August 12, 6 pm Alachua City Hall

July 31, 2024 Environmental Threats - Development Leave a Comment

There is absolutely no need for this proposed development which puts our fragile aquifer at risk. The area of the development is one of unconfined aquifer very close to the earth surface and with […]

Joanne Tremblay on FL- DEP : is 20 years considered immediate action?: “Does your mother or friends have pictures you can share?” Aug 7, 10:50
Sara Nussel on FL- DEP : is 20 years considered immediate action?: “Thank you for your work. My mother used to love going to Worthington Springs. Some of my relatives lived in…” Aug 7, 08:56
Gerald Pate on Glossing Over Negative Impacts: “My property is located downstream from the bridge at 3667 Jims Ct, 32043. I am concerned that the health of…” Aug 6, 13:22
Roberta T. on The Great Water Grab: Wall Street is buying up the world’s water: “Small Fish dehydrate From Thrist, Due Too A lack Of Access To Water Rights. Big Fish Bloating And Successfully Floating…” Aug 4, 02:20
Emi Lenes on Potentially Damaging Development Threatens Aquifer: “Please protect our springs and Aquifer!! We love our beautiful town and don’t need this development ruining our nature!” Aug 2, 15:44