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The “Nestle” Case: December 7 Update on our Seven Springs Legal Challenge

The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) filed the recommended order for our "Nestle" case, recommending the SRWMD approve the permit.

Here's the Sign You've Been Looking For...

Download our blank sign image and add your own message to express how you feel about the over-pumping and polluting of Florida's Springs.

Saturday, March 16 - Ichetucknee Springs 5K Trail Run

Ichetucknee Springs 5K Trail Run organized by Sommer Sports, benefitting the Florida Springs Council

Saturday, April 6 - Silver Springs Half Marathon & 5K

Silver Springs Half Marathon and 5K Trail Run organized by Sommer Sports, benefitting the Florida Springs Council

Strong Fertilizer Ordinances in Florida

A list of counties in Florida with strong fertilizer ordinances including a rainy season ban

Sunday, Nov. 5, Trinity, FL - Starkey Market Springs Day

Join the Florida Springs Council at Starkey Market Nov. 5 from 12 - 3 p.m. Starkey Market is offering one free beer with a donation of...

Saturday, Nov 4, Safety Harbor- Crooked Thumb "Sip for the Springs"

The Florida Springs Council and Crooked Thumb Brewery in Safety Harbor are teaming up to protect our Florida springs. Purchase a Florida...

Fri Oct 27, King's Landing/Apopka 3:00

Even if you don't have tickets you can swing by between 3:00 and 5:00 to chat or pick up Florida Springs Council tee shirts, pint...

Sun Oct 22, Silver Springs: SPRINGS Witches Paddle

Brew up some magic this October 22nd at Silver Springs State Park! Join the Florida Springs Council for the inaugural Florida Springs...

Letter to DEP from the Florida Springs Council re: Rule to prevent permits that would harm springs

September 15, 2023 Shawn Hamilton, Secretary Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard M.S. 49...

99% of Water Use Permits Approved - Notes from The Water State Film

A Breakdown of Water Use Permitting, Water Management Districts, the "Nestle" Permit and more in Florida (Source - The Water State Film)

Sat Sept 30, St Pete - Eckerd College: The Water State Documentary 6pm. Free & open to the public

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd College offers curious adults life-enriching lectures, and experiences. Olli is...

How DEP Ignores the Law to Help Nestle and Other Water Users

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection fails to follow the law and adopt rules to protect Outstanding Florida Springs.