A Win For Water

November 10, 2023 Our Videos, Education, Miscellaneous, Events (Education), Films & Videos, Presentations (speaking, PowerPoint, forums) Leave a Comment

In a situation gone from good to much worse, the waters of Tampa Bay had been restored to nearly 1950s cleanliness but have lately suffered continued pollution hits due in part to Pinellas County’s frequent […]

A Good Man Is Leaving

January 11, 2023 Conservation, Advocacy, Ecology, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

We are sorry to see John Cassani leave his post as Calusa Waterkeeper, but we appreciate all his work during his tenure. The state’s waterkeepers are a hardworking dedicated group who has no easy job. […]

Florida Water Conservation Month and Waterkeepers Florida 2019-04-02

April 8, 2019 Conservation, Advocacy, SOLUTIONS, Events (Advocacy), State Government Solutions, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs) Leave a Comment

The following is taken from the WWALS website and can be found here. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back- Florida Water Conservation […]

Waterkeepers Florida signs Resolution Against Phosphate Mines in Florida 2018-12-19

January 2, 2019 THREATS, Environmental Threats, Events (Education), Environmental Threats - Mining, Publications (letters, opinion pieces) 2 Comments

Thanks to John Quarterman and Waterkeepers Florida for this latest Resolution against the Phosphate mine threat in Bradford and Union counties. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like a life: once taken, […]

Florida Waterkeepers Request Protection For Florida Waters

August 2, 2018 Conservation, Advocacy, SOLUTIONS, Events (Advocacy), State Government Solutions, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Water Quality Threats 1 Comment

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the state water authorities have failed miserably to protect our water resources from depletion and pollution. This failure started many years ago, and despite much work and money […]

Alana Hendrickson on Petition: Don’t let Nestlé pump Ginnie Springs: “Springs are needed” Jul 14, 11:10
Joanne Tremblay on Santa Fe Spring: “Its true, so many people love to recreate in the river and springs. People are crowding out our natural areas…” Jun 30, 16:24
Joanne Tremblay on JOIN US! OSFR Monthly Board Meeting – PUBLIC WELCOME!: “Yes, that is correct, please join us.” Jun 30, 16:20
Lindsey on Santa Fe Spring: “It hasn’t been crowded with people until there is access granted then it won’t be peaceful anymore 😥” Jun 29, 12:25
DP on JOIN US! OSFR Monthly Board Meeting – PUBLIC WELCOME!: “I would like to confirm your next OSFR meeting on Jul 24 2024, 6-7pm at 2070 SW County Rd 138,…” Jun 27, 15:31