Video: Project Paradise’s film ‘The Water State’ explores the battle over bottling Florida’s springs
The film profiles the story of a controversial permit that allows nearly 1 million gallons of water per day to ...
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Tallahassee looking to create a constitutional right to fish – in dirty water
The Legislature is looking to restrict the rights of citizens from having any impact upon the quality of Florida waters ...
Mermaid Michi: Water districts are ‘failing miserably’ as Florida’s springs deteriorate
By Oscar Corral, producer of “The Fellowship of the Springs” Thomas Greenhalgh risked his job and career in 2019 when ...
State provides money to protect springs, but the state’s septic tank problems are far from resolved
By the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board There was good news last week for people who fear Florida is turning into a sewer. ...
The $150 million the state plans to spend to protect Florida’s springs isn’t nearly enough
By Ryan Smart, Florida Springs Council Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a “ceremony” last week at Weeki Wachee Springs State ...
Legislators acknowledge climate threat and pass ‘Clean Waterways Act,’ but the bill is another weak response to the growing danger
In Florida we have a habit of cheering half measures and Johnny-come-lately actions from our public leaders. To wit: The ...
Stop letting Florida agriculture dictate clean-water policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to make water quality a priority. He started well. At his urging, the Legislature last ...
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