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News Blog. Unfiltered list of all blog posts.

Op-Ed on The Weyerhaeuser/ Plum Creek property

October 30, 2022
The following OpEd will appear in the Gainesville Sun on Nov. 6. It is reprinted with permission from the editor. A land use change proposal that would allow for massive new development along close to 2000 acres on the rural edge of north...

October Newsletter

October 8, 2022
It has been more than a week that Hurricane Ian made landfall and the search continues for victims continues. The devastation is widespread, and relief efforts are going to be ongoing for some time. While we can breathe a little easier here it is...

Alachua County Commission Special Meeting - Hickory Sink

October 5, 2022
Alachua County Commissioners Stakeholder Workshop to assess the Special Area Study for proposed development on FCL Timber, Land & Cattle, LLLP Property (aka, Lee Property and Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem) In-depth planning process...

Sprawl Threatens North Central Florida

September 26, 2022
The SSJ group has been advocating for Smart Growth on several fronts this month, including this site north of Gainesville. The following article is by Tim Martin. Tim is a member of the SSJ group Executive Committee and former Conservation...

Penalize Rooftop Solar

December 1, 2021
If you agree with Senator Jennifer Bradley's proposed bill to devastate rooftop solar energy in Florida, then vote to re-elect her. If you want to protect solar energy from Senator Bradley, then take one minute to use our form to click-to-tweet your...

New Fossil Gas Energy Plant? No!

November 6, 2021
University of Florida plan for fossil gas energy plant ignores viable solutions to the climate crisis, and is a financial boondoogle likely to leave taxpayers with a stranded asset.

November Elections

October 19, 2021
If you are enthusiastic about our environment, serving as a leader, and making a difference in our local community, then please consider serving on our local SSJ Sierra Club Executive Committe.