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An Oscar For The Cove – One Man’s Quest To Save Japan’s Dolphins

Dolphins of the world are silent no more due to one man’s efforts to bring awareness and ultimately end the tragic annual dolphin killing tradition in Japan. The 2009 documentary The Cove chronicles dolphin activist Ric O’Barry and his tireless quest to unveil the billion dollar dolphin trade and captivity industry that he fears he [...]

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Paddle Florida: Withlacoochee in March

Paddle Florida 2010: New Rivers, New Adventures!

March 18-25, 2010 Madison Blue Springs State Park on the Withlacoochee River
Come join the the adventure as we launch our Spring Paddle Florida event. The first day’s 12-mile stretch finishes at Suwannee River State Park on the Suwannee River. Go here for March 2010 river maps and other details.
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Tilikum, Killer Whale, Kills Dawn Brancheau, Trainer, During SeaWorld Show

Why do we try to keep intelligent creatures in captivity for profit? Now and then they object….
A SeaWorld killer whale snatched a trainer from a poolside platform Wednesday in its jaws and thrashed the woman around underwater, killing her in front of a horrified audience. It marked the third time the animal had been involved [...]

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HomeGrown Organics: “Ocala Organic Produce Pick up”

HomeGrown Organics invited you to “Organic Produce Pick up” on Monday, March 8 at 1:30pm.

Event: Organic Produce Pick up
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Monday, March 8 at 1:30pm
End Time: Monday, March 8 at 4:30pm
Where: Penn Floor 1201 sw 17th st , Ocala

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=326973093093&mid=1f090b5G31700386G42d8596G7

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Incentives/Policies for Florida: Renewables & Efficiency

Florida Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
via DSIRE: Incentives/Policies by State: Florida: Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency.

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Dolphins May Warn of Health Risks in Humans

Scientists report that dolphins suffer from diseases similar to those found in humans, and the mammals’ experiences could shed light on the effects that contaminated water and seafood have on people.
Researchers from the Marine Animal Disease Lab at the University of Florida have found at least new 50 viruses in dolphins, most of which [...]

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Proposed EPA rules on water draw fire

So businesses are complaining that the US EPA wants them to stop polluting Florida water. The time has come for businesses to stop jeopardizing our natural resources, health and safety in the name of their industrial profits. Water is a finite resource, and most of it has already been contaminated – our drinking water is [...]

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River Class at Blue Spring Park with Herb and Magda Hiller

EVENT CANCELLED

Wednesday March 10: Magda Hiller Performs
River Classroom

River Classroom – 5:30pm
Blue Spring State Park
Orange City Florida 32763
USA 386/467-8223
Acclaimed equally for its serious content, for its lively camaraderie, and for its exceptional setting and meals, the St. Johns River Classroom returns in spring 2010 to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City.

Dates for [...]

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RALLY FOR THE RIVERS

The Putnam County Environmental Council invites you to come show your love for Florida’s rivers, lakes, and springs at the 4th RALLY FOR THE RIVERS Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 12-14, 2010.

Friday, Feb. 12 will be devoted to a workshop designed to bring citizens up to date on water policy, science, and plans for diverting water [...]

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Conservation Trust for Florida Meeting

Dear  Members and Friends of the Conservation Trust for Florida:

You are cordially invited to the Annual meeting of CTF on Saturday, Jan. 30th at  3 PM at Dr. Raymond Webber’s Cedar Lakes Ranch and Nature Preserve near Williston.  Dr. Webber will take us on a tour of his garden and of Devil’s Den. Dr. Webber is a 1/3 owner of Devil’s Den – [...]

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