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Dark Clouds Form Over Ginnie Springs

July 12, 2021 State Government Threats 3 Comments

…was in effect, the bottling plant changed hands several times. In December of 2018, it was purchased by Nestle Waters North America (NWNA.) In March of 2021, Nestle sold to…

Floridians Need to Understand Work of Water Management Districts-

June 23, 2021 State Government Threats, Water Quality Threats, Water Quantity (Threats) Leave a Comment

…water management, they don’t want us to know what they are doing with our money. Even recently, Seven Springs Water Co. got a renewal on their contract to pump water…

Proliferation of Pumping Permits Produces Preposterous Pipeline Proposal

June 17, 2021 THREATS, Environmental Threats, Conservation, Water Quantity Threats - Minimum Flows & Levels (MFLs) (set by DEP), State Government Threats, Environmental Threats - Development, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Water Quality Threats, Water Quality Threats - Fertilizers, Water Quantity (Threats) 3 Comments

…984,000 gallons a day out of the aquifer and sell it to Nestlé to bottle. Except for ponying up for the cost of the permit, neither Seven Springs nor Nestlé…

Dying Santa Fe Being Bled to Death By Water District and Ginnie Springs Pumps

June 16, 2021 State Government Threats 1 Comment

…plant gets water from Seven Springs Water Co., formed by family members of Ginnie Springs Outdoors. The bottler pays Seven Springs for water, but neither the bottler nor Seven Springs…

More idiocy at SRWMD

June 10, 2021 Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

…as a factor of “public interest” while unanimously approving a pumping permit for Seven Springs Water Company. The same District whose board of directors has members who have no idea…

Another Reason to Avoid Bottled Water

May 30, 2021 State Government Threats Leave a Comment

No, not Nestle/BlueTriton or others, but proof that bottled water may not be as good or safe as tap water. This water was taken from the municipal system and then…

Memorial Day Weekend Kayaktivism 2021 on the Santa Fe River, Florida

May 27, 2021 Advocacy, State Government Threats Leave a Comment

…Wells) brenda.wells@gmail.com 352-281-4255 The Florida Springs Institute (Haley Moody) hmoody@floridaspringsinstitute.com 205-299-2061 Target: Seven Springs Water Company and the connection to Ginnie Springs Campground, Nestle/BlueTriton Brands (Nestle Water North America and…

KAYAKTIVISM Sat. May 29, 11am-2pm On The River By Ginnie Springs Campground

May 19, 2021 Advocacy, State Government Threats Leave a Comment

…river frontage (starting at the tube launch until the tube take-out signs). Target: Seven Springs Water Company and the connection to Ginnie Springs Campground, Nestle/BlueTriton Brands (Nestle Water North America…

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