As drawdown reveals drowned forest, Kirkpatrick Dam debate continues after session ends
Advocates say restoring the river would revive lost springs and reshape the region’s ecological future.
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Charting a new political path to protect Florida’s springs
The Florida Springs Institute is seeking a National Heritage Area designation for the state’s 1,000-plus springs.
The robots are coming for Florida’s water
Large data centers can suck millions of gallons of water per day, posing risks for Florida's drinking water supply.
Seedlings of hope sprout for Ocklawaha River restoration
It is well past time to breach the Rodman Reservoir dam and restore the natural flow of the Ocklawaha.
Florida’s state parks are for sea cows, not beef cows
HB 1421 and SB 1658 would require grazable public conservation lands in Florida to be made available for cattle grazing.
I grew up in Old Florida. We can’t fast-track its disappearance
The 'Blue Ribbon Projects' bill would make it easier to turn thousands of acres of rural Florida into sprawling development.
Protect Florida’s environment from single-use plastics
Senate Bill 240 and House Bill 575 would strengthen and unify Florida’s plastic regulations.
Does Florida have too many dairy cows in the wrong places?
The Florida Springs Institute studied how dairies contribute to pollution in north Florida groundwater and springs.
Saving the islands that protect paradise
Save Crystal River has been working to protect the barrier islands that keep the area's famous springs clear and healthy
Protect Florida springs through septic-to-sewer conversions
Thanks to recent updates in Florida law, homeowners can use Residential PACE financing to fund these conversions.