Florida Forever Needs Your Help
As the legislative session approaches in Tallahassee we are again reminded of the importance of large-scale land conservation to protect Florida’s water, wildlife, ecosystems, public well-being, and economy. At the same time as thousands of Floridians volunteer their time and energy to the Florida Water and Land Legacy Campaign to make sure that land conservation … Read more
Making Juicy Jim’s Florida Citrus Nectar
One of my favorite Florida pastimes is picking and squeezing oranges to give out to friends and family. This year I made orange juice from the fruit of the Pineapple Orange tree. For maximum sweetness, I always wait until the very last minute to pick these oranges. Last year they were ready at the end … Read more
Florida Conservation Coalition – Speak Up Wekiva is here!
Speak Up Wekiva is here! This Saturday, February 16th, join Senator Bob Graham and Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine from 10-4 at Wekiwa Springs State Park, located approximately 20 minutes north of Orlando, for Speak Up Wekiva. Environmental groups and individuals from across Florida will rally together to raise awareness about the need to restore the … Read more
Crystal River nuclear plant permanently shuttered
Duke Energy to retire idle Crystal River nuclear plant From: MiamiHerald.com By David Bracken Charlotte Observer Duke Energy announced Tuesday that it will close Progress Energy’s idled Crystal River nuclear reactor in Florida. The company is reviewing alternatives to replace the power produced by the plant, including possibly constructing a natural gas-fueled plant to meet … Read more
Guide To Florida’s 2012 Proposed Amendments
(Tampa Bay Online) Florida voters will go to the polls on Nov. 6, and be hit with a long, wordy list of proposed ballot amendments. Here is a guide to what the measures would change if enacted. And, there is no Amendment 7. That one was removed by the Legislature. 1. Health care This amendment … Read more
Watchdog: Florida’s utility regulators ‘most dysfunctional’ in the South
(Tampa Bay Times, September 26, 2012) The executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, a non-profit, nonpartisan energy watchdog group based in the Southeastern U.S., spoke out about Gov. Rick Scott’s recent reappointment of Public Service Commissioner Lisa Edgar today at a meeting with The Miami Herald editorial board. He had some harsh … Read more
Texas seeks to learn lessons from West Nile virus “disaster”
(Reuters – September 27, 2012) – When Dr. Robert Haley spotted a dead blue jay lying in his neighbor’s driveway early this summer he became suspicious. When he saw another blue jay dead in the birdbath at his Dallas home the next morning, he knew it was a bad omen of disease. What he could … Read more
PSA: Voter Registration Deadline
If you want to vote in the General Election and haven’t already registered, you better register soon. The deadline to register to vote in the November 6, 2012 General Election is October 9, 2012. Your Registration Date: For new applicants, your registration date is the date your completed application is postmarked or hand delivered to … Read more
Florida Conservation Coalition: A Day At Rainbow Springs State Park September 22
A message from the Florida Conservation Coalition: On Saturday, September 22nd, we invite you to join Florida Conservation Coalition Charter Organizations, Affiliates, and Members for a terrific day of speeches, guided nature activities, education, live music, and fun at Rainbow Springs State Park. Visit Rainbow Springs State Park for an incredible day of intimate tours and educational speeches by … Read more
We’re Back From Vacation!
We are back from taking some time off. It was a well deserved and relaxing vacation. We missed a lot while we were gone but we’re ready to get caught up with new content. While we were gone, the Republicans held their nominating convention in Tampa and the Democrats held theirs in Charlotte. With less … Read more
