By Whitey Markle Elusive Water Policy, Elusive Politicians In the last few months, I’ve had a chance to see the state water policy managers in action. We’ve been pressing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to assure the implementation of our water law via the Basin Management Action Plan […]
By Kathryn Taubert Solar: Unlimited Energy for the Sunshine State, SSJ’s latest entry into free educational programs is off to a rousing welcome by citizens interested in understanding the importance of renewal energy sources to the health of our economy, environment, and indeed, the entire planet. Presentations of this 30 […]
By Whitey Markle AMENDMENT 1 “SMART” (DUMB) SOLAR………….VOTE NO ON NOVEMBER 8. See VoteNoOn1.org. Floridians for Solar Choice, Inc. has a wonderful website that explains clearly the circumstances and implications of the “smart” solar amendment (A-1) that will be the first ballot initiative voters will see on November 8th. The […]
By Maryvonne Devensky Several issues are at hand this month and we invite you to participate in these as much as possible. 1. Sabal trail – Pipelines issue. First, Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against FERC. Please see the press release issued a few days ago. Action on Southeast […]
By Maryvonne Devensky Hello to everyone, As we survive these hot and humid summer months, several serious issues are also boiling right in front of us. So here is what we need to focus on and I am urging you to get informed and educate yourself even more on these […]
By Whitey Markle STATE PARKS MANAGEMENT If you are concerned about the management of your state parks, especially after the last legislative session, you can scrutinize the plans online. Bear in mind: Each park has its own plan which is compiled by a relatively democratic process involving parks management personnel […]
As the opposition to this unneeded pipeline project in Florida was growing (70 people attended an Informational workshop in Gainesville on August 6 – organized by Gulf Restoration Network), permits to allow the construction of the pipeline were given last week to Sabal Trail LLC. In response, Gulf Restoration Network, […]
Tri-County Working Group By Jon Brainard August 16 on a rainy and hot Florida afternoon, our group set off from Dunnellon, Homosassa Springs and Ocala to visit Green Key Village in Lady Lake. Green Key Village, near the huge and infamous The Villages “city”, this new green community (subdivision) in […]
By Kyle Giest Whitey Markle and the Swamprooters treated guests to folk music as they walked into the Stand By Our Plan Rally and Picnic held at Marshall Irby’s farm on Sunday, May 22. Friends chatted as they waited in line for burgers and Wahoo, provided by The Real Meal, […]
By Whitey Markle NITRATES IN THE WATER (repeated Warning) Dr. Bob Knight, director of the High Springs-based branch of the Florida Springs Institute is again pressing for government action regarding the nitrate pollution problem in our springs and groundwater. He reiterated his conclusions on this matter to the Alachua […]
