2012 Legislature

Septic tanks bill will hurt Wakulla Springs, Tallahassee official says

1 Comment / 2012 Legislature, Pollution /

BY BRUCE RITCHIE There’s new opposition to bills that would repeal a state septic tank inspection requirement: A Tallahassee official told senators this week that the bill could make it more difficult to restore Wakulla Springs. The Legislature in 2010 adopted a statewide septic tank inspection requirement that supporters said would protect springs and groundwater. […]

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Florida environmentalists say there are more bills to work on

2012 Legislature, Advocacy, Conservation, Water /

By Bruce Ritchie Floridaenvironments.com After scoring victories last week, environmental group lobbyists at the Florida Capitol say there is plenty more work to do during the 2012 legislative session. Environmental groups dropped their opposition on Tuesday to HB 503 dealing with environmental permitting and HB 639 dealing with reclaimed water after they were amended to

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