Florida Springs Sticker Shock and BMAPS: DEP's Water Quality Fiasco

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss an article by the legendary Craig Pittman about the price hikes to some of the springs' entry fees in Ocala National Forest.  The second segment brings a detailed discussion of DEP's near-complete abandonment of its responsibility to ensure water quality around the state and the coalition of groups attempting to hold them accountable.Weekly Action Items - Attend the Florida Springs Council's Springs 101: Policy & Players Webinar Host a local environmental event with Ryan & RyanSend us an email - Talk about what’s to come with podcast [email protected] notes:Private Company Controls Access to Public Land at Florida National Park2025 Florida Basin Management Action Plans (Water Quality Restoration Plans)Despite Threats, Orange County to Keep Rural BoundaryEmail us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at:  [email protected] a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipText ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative SessionRyan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/