A guest columnist from the Ocean Conservancy writes that a Sentinel editorial advocating federal action to add manatees to the endangered-species list is only one small step in the larger effort to save the sea creature.
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The decline of Floridaâs natural springs is obvious to see, through both the eye test and scientific data showing that many springs have experienced decreasing flows and increasing pollution.
Yet the deck is stacked against those seeking to stop, or even slow down, the groundwater withdrawals and nutrient pollution causing the problem.
In two recent cases, the efforts of groups advocating for springs were rejected by administrative law judges. The decisions give state regulators another excuse to do the bare minimum under laws intended to protect springs and the groundwater providing their flow as well as the stateâs drinking water supply.
Septic Upgrade and Sewer Connection Incentive Program for Wakulla homeowners
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and last updated 2021-02-25 20:51:06-05
WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) â Wakulla County has a new Septic Upgrade and Sewer Connection Incentive Program for local homeowners.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded the County over $577,500.00 in grant funds for a Septic Upgrade Program and $385,000 for a Sewer Connection Program.
Applications will be available on March 8, 2021, and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pursuant to the Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act (Chapter 373, Part VIII, F.S.) and Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), the County is undergoing a feasibility study to determine a solution to reduce nutrients to the spring shed areas. In addition, the Upper Wakulla River and Wakulla Springs BMAP contain two Primary Focus Areas (PFA).