Alachua County EPD

The Future of Landscaping

February 4, 2023 Conservation, Environmental Threats - Development, Ecology, Local Government Solutions Leave a Comment

OSFR board member Joanne Tremblay has sent the following information about the important water-saving issue of landscaping. Water usage in North Florida is in a crisis yet unrealized by many, including those […]

Chris Bird: living with climate change in North Central Florida

January 22, 2020 Environmental Threats - Climate Change, Education 1 Comment

Chris Bird brings a practical, logical pro-active approach to the increasing problem of climate change. As usual, Alachua County remains in the forefront in progressive thinking and as a model for other counties. Our […]

Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forum

August 26, 2018 Miscellaneous, Conservation, Advocacy, Ecology, SOLUTIONS, Education, County Government Solutions, Events (Education), Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

Bob Knight and Stacie Greco prepare for a presentation Stacie Greco’s Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forum was the highlight of Thursday, August 23 at the High Springs Museum. Stacie hails from the Alachua […]

Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forum & Friends of Rum Island Park

July 28, 2018 Conservation, Education, Ecology, Events (Education), Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

Stacie Greco’s fora are always informative and entertaining, but we have an added interest this time because Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson will give a presentation on the newly-formed group Friends of Rum Island Park. This park, just […]

Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forum July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017 Conservation, Ecology, Events (Education), Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems are now what we call the common septic tank. Which as we know are a problem in Florida because they put heavy loads of nutrients in our groundwater, rivers […]

Alachua County EPD At The Forefront

April 17, 2017 Conservation, Education, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Events (Education) Leave a Comment

Thanks go to OSFR board member Cindy Noel for sending the following information which is pertinent to all residents of Alachua County. Alachua County is to be commended for its pro-environment actions, and also the […]

Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forum – Interesting and Educational

October 27, 2016 Conservation, Ecology, Events (Education), Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

The quarterly, always-good Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forum took place on Oct. 27, 2016 in the High Springs Museum, with a field trip to High Springs Orchard and Bakery. This was Agriculture Day with […]

Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forum in High Springs – Waste Water and Nitrogen Reduction

October 27, 2015 Environmental Threats, Conservation, Advocacy, SOLUTIONS, Education, Ecology, County Government Solutions, Miscellaneous, Events (Education), Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

The Santa Fe Springs protection Forum, sponsored by the Alachua County Dept. of Environmental Protection and organized and executed with perfect precision by Water Conservation Coordinator Stacie Greco, held the quarterly meeting today in downtown High […]

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