Threats to Our Springs
Over-pumping and fertilizers is how we go from pristine springs to slime-filled morass. We have had a wet spring so our river is running high but we can go months without rain, which does happen, […]
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Over-pumping and fertilizers is how we go from pristine springs to slime-filled morass. We have had a wet spring so our river is running high but we can go months without rain, which does happen, […]
The first thing you see is the beauty of these young adults wearing springs-like shirts on the edge of one of our most treasured springs: Ichetucknee Head Springs. These colorful shirts were fashioned during a […]
The following was sent by Ryan Smart of the Florida Springs Council, who speaks for all of us. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, […]
It just gets worse, the more we learn. We are behind the curve on reducing exposure, although some municipalities and states are taking action. Read the original article here at TheCoolDown. Thanks to OSFR board […]
OSFR has signed on to the following letter sent by the Florida Springs Council asking our governor to veto some really bad legislation. It is amazing that that our leaders continue to use, time and […]
Partially to blame for this is our corrupt Supreme Court, as outlined below. Their ruling limited the EPA’s protection of our rivers and aquifers.. Read the original article with many photos here at USA Today. […]
On a recent excursion to the Ichetucknee one could see a vast expanse of a white substance coating the areas where high waters had receded. Some have postulated that this white residue is run-off from […]
Finally we have federal regulations for some PFAs, although it will take years before all rules are in effect. Read the original article here at WFSU News. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – […]
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