This is probably the first film that exposes not only the failings but what is worse, the coverups of our state agencies whose scientists and spokespersons cheat and lie in their findings in order to draw more water from our springs and rivers to serve industry.
About 200 interested people enjoyed the viewing of “The Fellowship of the Springs” Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The film premiered at OSFR headquarters at Rum 138 in May 2021. It has been shown about 150 times worldwide.
A panel composed of Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson of OSFR, Dr. Robert Knight of Florida Springs Institute and Michelle Colson A.K.A “Michi the Mermaid” took questions. These three were advocates in the film which showed the hard work of caring individuals trying to save the springs, as well as the state agencies which are killing them.
This is by far the best film explaining the plight of our rivers and springs in Florida and the failure of our water managers. See our review at this link.
Here is an excerpt from our review:
Since it is fact that our state agencies are failing in their missions, it is not surprising that many of those responsible who recognize their failure refused to be interviewed by Corral. Among those are former Gov. Rick Scott, Gov. Ron DeSantis, DEP head Noah Valenstein, Suwannee River Water Management Board Chairwoman Virginia Johns, and Southwest Florida Water Management District scientist Ron Basso. In two cases underlings were sent out to face the questions; Tom Frick for the DEP and Katelyn Potter for the Suwannee River Water Management District. They were unable to answer Corral’s questions truthfully without looking bad, so they gave pathetic statements which did not condemn their bosses but did not come even close to answering the questions.
Everyone in the State of Florida should see this film so they will realize that the current state policies are not sustainable and that if continued we will have no drinking water. Sooner or later if Florida is to be inhabited the Piper must be paid. Agriculture must change radically but not be eliminated, otherwise Florida will become one long strip mall.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all who helped make this film.
