Suwannee - St. Johns Sierra Club

Bottle Battle Winner Announced

Michael Wright — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:15:24 +0000

For the last few months, the Suwannee-St. Johns Sierra Club has been collecting environmental projects created by high school and college -age affiliated groups to help spread the word about the detriments of plastic bottles to the environment. Specifically, SSJ commissioned students to help educate the public on the environmental, health, and economic issues . . . → Read More: Bottle Battle Winner Announced

May 2012 newsletter

Michael Wright — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:19:04 +0000

May 2012 newsletter in pdf format

Articles Water resources protection during the great recession Selling marsh front property to the yankees The future cost of water: more than fuel?

Suwannee St Johns Sierra Position–April 2012

Dave Wilson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:14:02 +0000

At the April 12, 2012 the Executive Committee of Suwannee St Johns Group of the Sierra Club unanimously passed the following resolution.

If a tax referendum is put on the ballot as a single referendum that supports both money for the city transportation and for county roads we should support that. If it’s . . . → Read More: Suwannee St Johns Sierra Position–April 2012

Silver River Paddle — April 21st

Dave Wilson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:41:19 +0000

When I suggested to Tom Morris that he lead a paddle on the Silver River, my reasons included: The River is beautiful, historic, and threatened by low flow rates and high nutrient loads. In addition, Tom together with his longtime friend and colleague, Pete Butt, has been doing studies on the river for the . . . → Read More: Silver River Paddle — April 21st

Micanopy – Flemington Bike Trip — April 14

Dave Wilson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:34:08 +0000

Kate Lee led a delightful 22 mile bike trip that looped from Micanopy south to Flemington and back. Since the peddle was along back roads and canopied by massive live oaks, the ride was not only safe but cool. Along the way we observed numerous large mammals including not only cows, horses, and goats, . . . → Read More: Micanopy – Flemington Bike Trip — April 14

Earth Week at the HIPP

Dave Wilson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:48:24 +0000

To check out what is happening at the HIPP for Earth Week, click on the link HIPP

Whitey Markle visits the Ocklawaha

Michael Wright — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:23:04 +0000

Songwriter and environmental advocate Whitey Markle visits the Ocklawaha, one of Florida’s most beautiful rivers. The music is his song, “The Poor Old Ocklawaha” performed by Whitey and his band, the Swamprooters.

Whitey is a member of the Executive Committee of the Suwannee-St.Johns group of the Sierra Club.

Watch the video on Youtube.

. . . → Read More: Whitey Markle visits the Ocklawaha

April 2012 newsletter

Michael Wright — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:56:38 +0000

April 2012 newsletter in pdf format

Articles: Fighting Slime Crime Whiskey is for drinkin’ Inner city outings: connecting children with nature Paynes Prairie bird walk

Hike to Hogtown Sink-May 5th

Dave Wilson — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:16:01 +0000

Tom Morris and Karie Garren will lead a moderate hike to Split Rock and Hogtown Sink on May 5th. Despite the fact that this jewel is proximal to I75 and Southwest 20 Avenue near Gainesville, few people have been there or even heard of it. Since the water will be low, the rocks will . . . → Read More: Hike to Hogtown Sink-May 5th

Orlando Sentinel op-ed March 25th

Dave Wilson — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:31:17 +0000

You can find Dave Wilson’s March 25th Orlando Sentinel op-ed here