The fact that St Johns Water Management District recently issued a permit to Jacksonville Electric Authority to withdraw millions more gallons of water each day from our aquifer, despite our threatened springs and rivers, is not a secret any longer. While we are all concerned about our springs, rivers and drinking water, there is one more reason to support Florida’s Leaders Organized for Water (FLOW) and The Ichetucknee Partnership (TIP). As water levels in the aquifer dwindle, the frequency of sinkholes in our area will increase. This is what happened when Hillsborough County withdrew too much water from the aquifer. Neighboring Pasco County is now plagued by sinkholes. Sinkhole coverage alone in Pasco County can cost thousands of dollars per year in addition to regular homeowner coverage. Support the cause by Liking these two important Facebook pages.
