Water Quantity (Threats)

Robert Knight: Putting a price on clean water

April 19, 2018 Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Conservation, Water Quality Threats 1 Comment

As we have often said in this newsletter, we all know how to fix our water problems but the will do to so is not there. OSFR advisor Dr. Knight describes one way below, […]

Robert Knight: Reducing your aquifer footprint is essential

March 24, 2018 Water Quality Threats, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs) 2 Comments

Despite record funding, our springs and drinking water supply are becoming more depleted and polluted every year. Reducing your personal aquifer footprint is essential. But without government action, the springs and aquifer cannot be […]

Preserving our past at Florida’s springs

March 11, 2018 Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Conservation Leave a Comment

Renowned Florida author Rick Kilby has an op-ed in the Gainsville Sun, March 11, 2018. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back- […]

Our Last Chance To Ban Fracking This Year

March 7, 2018 Miscellaneous, THREATS, Federal Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, Environmental Threats, State Government Threats, Other Water Quantity Threats, Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels Leave a Comment

ReThink Energy has sent out the following information. Please read and react, as this is the final window for this year to stop fracking. MAKE THE CALLS. GET THIS DONE! THANK YOU. Comments by […]

Robert Knight: Are springs in Florida’s future?

February 25, 2018 Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Environmental Threats - Climate Change, Water Quality Threats Leave a Comment

Bob Knight has written some serious thoughts. Go here to see the entire article in the Gainesville Sun. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot […]

It Comes Down to the Next Two Days

February 19, 2018 Environmental Threats, THREATS, Federal Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, State Government Threats, Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels, Other Water Quantity Threats Leave a Comment

Doug Miller of Floridians Against Fracking has sent the following urgent message. We have a short time to get his done. Please help.’ We have just heard back from the Senate, and our […]

Please Call Bradley Before 5 pm Today, Friday Feb. 16 2018

February 15, 2018 THREATS, Federal Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, Environmental Threats, State Government Threats, Environmental Threats - Fossil Fuels, Other Water Quantity Threats 1 Comment

Critical news from Floridians Against Fracking. Based on an analysis of previous agenda releases, we feel that the next agenda of the Senate Appropriations Committee–the FINAL committee for our Senate bill–will likely be released […]

Keep The Momentum Going

Floridians Against Fracking Coalition has sent the following notice. We have come farther than ever before with the ban-fracking bills this year, but sorely need your help to keep the momentum going. Please make the […]

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