We are slowly poisoning our planet to make it unlivable for humans. Until we begin to put our health before money and corporations, that trend will not be reversed. Read the latest on PFAs here […]
Do not allow pets near water where algae are visible. Do not consume shellfish from areas where visible algal blooms are present. Fish caught in waters with algal blooms are safe to eat, according […]
For many years this lake received wastewater effluent from nearby Winter Haven. Efforts were made to clean it up, but apparently it is still overloaded with nutrients. Given the fact that Florida has more polluted […]
So, who is going to explain to these kids that they can’t have their fishing event because the state leaders who are supposed to take care of our water choose not to do their jobs? […]
Although this article speaks mostly of the southern end of the state, the cost of allowing green algae to flourish applies to all of us. In the north part of Florida, the overwhelming source […]
Ten million that would better be spent on the sources of algal blooms–excess fertilizer and nutrients. This is politically motivated to pretend to address the issue but carefully designed to not offend the polluters. Read […]
Septic tanks are a major point source of nutrient pollution for our groundwater. The State of Florida should fund more septic-to-sewer projects and less on frivolous Band-Aids. Read the original article here in the Center […]
Desperate for more water, authorities resort too often to reclaimed water when they should reduce pumping permits. Read the original article here in WFSU News. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river […]
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