Water Quality Threats

PFAs a Major Threat to Health

March 22, 2024 Water Quality Threats - Chemicals Leave a Comment

Technology is definitely out-pacing our quality of life and health, as we are finding out in hindsight. Our slow-moving EPA is trying to catch up while several states are moving faster by creating their […]

Titanium Wastewater Spill

March 7, 2024 Environmental Threats, THREATS, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats, Environmental Threats - Mining, Other Environmental Threats, Water Quality Threats - Wastewater Leave a Comment

Many are aware of a proposed Titanium mine threatening to operate on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp. Recently the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has stepped in to assert the water rights of the […]

Action Alert: Zoning Change Application for High Density Development on the Ichetucknee Trace on March 5th.

March 4, 2024 THREATS, Environmental Threats, Environmental Threats - Erosion, Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats, Other Water Quantity Threats Leave a Comment

High density land use developments are often the death knell of the health of our robust Springs’ Heartland. A townhouse development project over the Ichetucknee Trace threatens to disturb the underground flow of water that is […]

Coca Cola Biggest Plastic Polluter In 2023, Followed By Nestle

February 21, 2024 Water Quality Threats - Plastics, Other Environmental Threats 1 Comment

Plastic continues to be a dangerous threat to our planet and to our health. Here in Florida our decision makers in Tallahassee are inexplicably working to protect single-use plastics. The Story of Stuff, one […]

Rain and Recharge

February 18, 2024 Aquifer Recharge, Environmental Threats - Development, SOLUTIONS, Land Purchases, Ecology, Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats, Water Quantity (Solutions) Leave a Comment

I generally like to post a short video clip on Mondays to start the week with an inspirational reminder of the beauty and joys of our Santa Fe River. After a month of grey days […]

ACTION ALERT –PLEASE DO TODAY

February 13, 2024 Action Alerts!, State Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Plastics, Other Environmental Threats Leave a Comment

The following is from the Florida Springs Council. Please help today to stop this stupid, harmful and nonsensical bill. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, […]

Good News From Tallahassee

February 9, 2024 Environmental Threats - Development, Water Quality Threats - Plastics 1 Comment

Thanks to all who helped here, we have some good news. Thanks to OSFR board member Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson and member Hilda Gilcrist for attending this committee meeting. The following was sent out by the Florida […]

PFAS in US Tapwater Interactive Dashboard

February 5, 2024 Water Quality Threats - Chemicals Leave a Comment

The two links included below show the distribution of PFAs in tapwater in the US. The map in the first is interactive for your specific area and the map in the second link is a […]

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