World Water day focuses attention on the importance of fresh water and the need for sustainable management. For 2011, the theme is “Water and Urbanization.” Although we in Florida have important water concerns, they are much different from those of … Continue reading
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Harry McClintock‘s famous song is about a traveler from the Big Rock Candy Mountain who promised many things, including a crystal fountain, lemonade springs, a lake of stew, “and whiskey too.” Floridians want to believe in the Big Rock Candy … Continue reading
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, water users in Florida “withdrew” about 6.87 billion gallons a day of water in 2005 (the most recent year with full reporting). That is the amount of water shown by cross-hatching in the USGS … Continue reading
My new book about Florida water will be out in May 2011 and can be placed on preorder at Amazon: Florida’s Water: A Fragile Resource in a Vulnerable State. … Continue reading