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The Public Speaks to FWC

February 20, 2019 Environmental Threats, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, State Government Threats, Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

A nearly full house gathered on the top floor of the Alachua Public Library to voice their concerns and advice to the Fish and Wildlife Commission during the public input session, one of several […]

Fish & Wildlife Commission Meeting Thurs. Feb 21.

February 18, 2019 Water Quality Threats, Environmental Threats, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, State Government Threats, Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

Date: Feb 21, 2019 Time: 8:30 am Location: Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Boulevard Gainesville, Fl 32606 Come to the meeting and let the Commissioners know that you do not want herbicides sprayed […]

Temporary Halt to Aquatic Spraying- Public Input Required

January 28, 2019 Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, Environmental Threats, State Government Threats, Water Quality Threats, Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

We need your input to tell FWC we want a permanent ban on herbicides in our waterways. Times and locations of public meetings will be announced shortly. It is very important to keep these […]

The Perfect Gift: A Gift Certificate to Springtime Santa Fe River Events

December 12, 2018 Conservation, Advocacy, Education, Ecology, Events (Advocacy), Events (Education), Volunteering Leave a Comment

The most thoughtful present to give is a gift certificate for upcoming outdoor activities on and near the Santa Fe River. There is something for everyone to enjoy at these special events, called RiverFest […]

A Hike On The Wild Side

March 27, 2018 Advocacy, Conservation, Education, Ecology, Events (Advocacy), Events (Education), Volunteering Leave a Comment

The following is by OSFR board member Kristin Rubin, who participated in the recent hike along the Santa Fe River, led by botanist Dr. Colette Jacono. This is the second hike led by Dr. Jacono […]

Fantastic Cruise Blues Paddle

March 18, 2018 Conservation, Advocacy, Ecology, Events (Advocacy), Education, Events (Education), Volunteering Leave a Comment

A perfect day for the Blues Cruise, enjoyed by about 20 participants, who launched from the Hwy 27 bridge and floated down to the Lazy Turtle Lodge just below Lily Springs. There the lucky […]

SONG WRITERS NOTE!! Deadline for River Songs Extended to March 10!

March 2, 2018 Conservation, Advocacy, Education, Ecology, Events (Advocacy), Events (Education), Miscellaneous, Volunteering Leave a Comment

Some things need time, so we have extended our song entry deadline to March 10. Songwriters are encouraged to submit original song submissions about the Santa Fe River for entry to the 8th Annual OSFR […]

Only a Few Days Left! Deadline for Original River Songs is March 1!

February 23, 2018 Advocacy, Conservation, Education, Ecology, Events (Advocacy), Miscellaneous, Events (Education), Volunteering Leave a Comment

Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Songwriters are encouraged to submit original song submissions about the Santa Fe River for entry to the 8th Annual OSFR Songwriters Contest, to be held Sunday, March 25. The deadline to submit […]

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