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Monthly Archives: March 2012

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“Watercolor” maps

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Tom

Is a software application that generates “watercolor” maps of Florida close enough to the purpose of this site to merit a post? Sure. Water is often a dominant feature of any map of Florida. The app is a little flaky … Continue reading →

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Join the Florida Wildlife Corridor team at Volusia Blue Spring State Park

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Tom

Last August, before the Florida Wildlife Corridor expedition began, I wrote a brief post about the planned 1,000 mile journey up the spine of Florida. They are now far along on the Corridor and will spend Day 73 at Volusia … Continue reading →

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Bottled water and tooth decay

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Tom

Another reason to reduce or eliminate your use of bottled water in Florida: evidence that bottled water may  contribute to higher rates of tooth decay. A report at MSNBC points to current concerns of the American Dental Association and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water quality | 3 Replies

“Who Pollutes? Who Pays?”

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Tom

That is the descriptive title given by the Everglades Foundation to a study they commissioned with a cumbersome full title: “Enterprise Assessment for the Reduction of Nutrient Pollution in South Florida Waters.” The well-regarded RTI International firm produced a 107-page … Continue reading →

Posted in SFWMD, Uncategorized, Water quality | 1 Reply

After the next disaster?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Tom

Politicians, especially with term limits, have short memories. Even Florida’s history of weather disasters can be forgotten (be off the radar?). Maybe support for effective water management will strengthen only after the next catastrophic drought or hurricane. At least, that … Continue reading →

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