Northeast Florida's Outdoor Journal
Florida state Sen. Darren Soto (D-Orlando) had harsh words for the Governor’s office and the water management district after Tuesday’s 8-0 ruling by the Governing Board to approve modifications to the water permit sought by Sleepy Creek Lands in Marion … Continued
Palatka, FL – A long and costly battle over water use came to an end today when the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District voted unanimously to approve a permit modification for a large … Continued
Jacksonville, FL – A resolution to ban seismic airgun testing in coastal waters off Northeast Florida failed to pass in Jacksonville’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. The vote was 9 – 9 in what was the last … Continued
Jacksonville, FL — Academics, environmentalists, business and government were all represented at a town hall meeting held March 9 at the University of North Florida. Each had the chance to present their view on the proposed dredging of Jacksonville’s port … Continued
Palatka, FL — Breaking News: Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Davis agrees to “start over” in talks that have been going on for months, but this time to include Putnam County, where officials are claiming they weren’t informed about … Continued
It rained buckets in Ft. McCoy, Florida last July; more than five inches by mid-month. When the skies finally cleared, 67-year-old Joyce Tyson went for a walk down the road to her daughter Audra’s horse ranch. That’s when she saw … Continued
Tallahassee, FL — Two bi-partisan bills moving through the current legislative session could impact the health of the St. Johns River. Senate Bill 1576 and House Bill 1313 would protect some of the state’s crucial springs, provide funding for septic … Continued
Green slime was dripping down their legs when they came out of the water that day. Lisa Rinaman and her two young boys were wading and bait fishing in Julington Creek on a beautiful spring day. Algae had apparently gotten … Continued
Environmentalists, scientists, politicians, ranchers, and citizens square off over a water withdrawal permit for a 25,000 acre ranch just 5 miles north of an ice-age natural landmark, Silver Springs. A once-pristine spring in Ocala, Florida is at the center of … Continued
Marineland, FL — Just in time for Halloween, experts warn that invasive plants are taking over Florida. They are reportedly spreading through the state like a zombie apocalypse, sucking up resources, melding with the natives, and killing off any plant … Continued
