Environmental Threats – Development

Developer Wins, Mangroves lose.

January 19, 2024 Environmental Threats - Development, State Government Threats 1 Comment

Two things stand out when we read this article: first, we agree with Commissioner Charlie Salem and we commend the public’s vigilance in reporting mangrove destruction, and also, we would like to know why […]

Priorities For 2024

January 7, 2024 Environmental Threats, Environmental Threats - Climate Change, Environmental Threats - Development, Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels Leave a Comment

These were written for Southwest Florida, but many apply to the entire state. Our thanks go to Manasota-88 for their work for the environment. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river […]

COP28 Comes To End

December 17, 2023 Environmental Threats - Climate Change, Environmental Threats - Development, Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels Leave a Comment

The end of the summit brought varied results but generally was not cause for celebration. Fossil fuel advocates dominated as well as water user industries such as dairy and meat producers. Small advances were made […]

DEP asks judge to stop construction in embattled Citrus County development

December 8, 2023 Environmental Threats - Development Leave a Comment

It sounds as if a ” temporary injunction” is not the answer here, a permanent stoppage is needed. We are pleased to see the DEP actively working on this problem. Read the original article […]

3,600? Try 20,000

December 7, 2023 Environmental Threats - Development, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs) Leave a Comment

What good is a nature preserve when there is money to be made? What good a million gallons of water in the Santa Fe River that will just go down to the Gulf every day […]

Manatee County Is Challenged For Its Irresponsible Actions

November 19, 2023 Environmental Threats - Development, Water Quality Threats - Deep Injection Wells, County Government Threats, Other Environmental Threats Leave a Comment

Few Florida Counties seem to be less caring of their environment than Manatee County. In the past they allowed the phosphate industry to rip up their land and leave a huge pile of radioactive waste […]

New York Sues Pepsico in Effort to Hold It Responsible for Litter That Winds up in Rivers

November 18, 2023 Environmental Threats - Development, State Government Threats, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs) Leave a Comment

Efforts in New York parallel those in Florida against BlueTriton, formerly Nestle, which produces huge quantities of single-use plastic bottles which pollute our environment and even our bodies. The Ginnie Springs water bottling plant […]

Millions of Rural Americans Rely on Private Wells. Few Regularly Test Their Water

November 8, 2023 Environmental Threats - Development, Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels, Environmental Threats - Mining Leave a Comment

We are not aware that Florida is among the many states which assist rural residents with well issues. What Florida does have are useless Basin Management Action Plans that do not even approach the solutions […]

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
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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