Mar 19, 2026 | Bacteria, Nutrients, Our River, PFAS, Pollutants, Sewage Sludge, Upper Basin/Headwaters
The Florida Legislature delivered a huge win for the St. Johns this year, with the most significant sewage sludge (aka biosolids) reform package in nearly 20 years. To protect farm and ranch families from land/crop/cattle contamination, the Department of Agriculture’s...
Feb 6, 2026 | Community, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Nutrients, Ocklawaha River, Our River, PFAS, Pollutants, Sewage Sludge, Tributaries
Here are some “good bills” we’re tracking & advocating for in Tallahassee this Florida Legislative Session. These bills made their way through legislative committees this week and will continue through the legislative session: SB 546/HB 441...
Dec 17, 2025 | Nutrients, PFAS, Pollutants, Sewage Sludge
A recent Waterkeeper Alliance monitoring project confirmed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent in U.S. waterways. PFAS, or “Forever Chemicals,” are linked to a variety of health effects including cancer, liver and kidney disease, and harm to...
