Water

Support measures to reduce pollution in order to protect surface water, groundwater, and drinking water, and set up a process to evaluate inter-basin water transfers.

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2023.

Event Date:

02/14/2023 - 7:00pm

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting with Phillip Benson, Hydrologist Bureau of Water Resource Information St John’s River Management District discussing "Managing Florida’s Biggest Waterbody, the Florida Aquifer".

Review & Updating on Port of Coos Bay Position

Submitted by Coos County in January 2023.

Event Date:

01/21/2023 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Event location:

recording of meetings

People signing petitions at display table with blue table cloth

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2023.

Event Date:

02/12/2023 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

Event location:

Depot Park

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

Submitted by The Bay Area in January 2023.

Event Date:

01/18/2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Sustainable Groundwater Management in California: The Challenges Ahead

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2023.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Happy New Year to each of you! I hope you enjoyed a joyous holiday season with those you love.
We’ve entered 2023 and exited The Year of the Huge Elections. As such, your hard-working Board has already pivoted our attention to important local issues and preparing voters for the 2024 elections. This month the Board will have an in-person (yipppeee!) planning session.

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2023.

Event Date:

01/21/2023 - 1:30pm

Event location:

Florida Springs Institute

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civi

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2023.

Event Date:

01/06/2023 - 6:00pm

Event location:

Civic Media Center

LWV of Alachua County will have a table at the Maya van Rossum presentation on Friday, Jan 6th, at 6 pm at the Civic Media Center, 433 South Main St. Contact Janice if you are interested in volunteering.

Submitted by Alachua County in December 2022.

Event Date:

01/06/2023 - 6:00pm

Event location:

Civic Media Center

On Friday, Jan 6th, at 6 pm at the Civic Media Center, 433 South Main St, you have an opportunity to hear Maya van Rossum's message about the pivotal power of a state constitutional Green Amendment and how it could effectively help solve Florida's environmental and economic water crisis.

Submitted by Alachua County in December 2022.

Blog Post

Dear Members,

Want to add some cheer to the holiday season? Scroll down and read the impact our league has had on our community during the election season. You’ll see by the numbers that our community depends on us for information so they can become informed voters. From comments when I’m out and about, I can tell you that our league is held in the highest regard. Thank you for your part in this uplifting effort.

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2022.

Blog Post

Dear Members,

Remember in Mary Poppins when the wind changes and things blow about and then, magically (because that is what the story is all about) she arrives on an umbrella at the doorstep of the Banks’ home? Well, the wind seems to be shifting with COVID, so let’s have some fun...

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Oak Hammock Committee Meeting

Review & Updating on Port of Coos Bay Position

Volunteer Opportunity: Petitioning RTCW @ VegFest Gainesville

Sustainable Groundwater Management in California: The Challenges Ahead

President's Message, January 2023

Volunteer Opportunity: Petitioning RTCW @ Florida Springs Institute Open House

Volunteer Opportunity: How a Green Amendment Could Solve Florida's Water Crisis

How a Green Amendment Could Solve Florida's Water Crisis

President's Message, December 2022

President's Message, September 2022

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