People for Protecting Peace River

03/04/2025

Come Out! See antique hit and miss tractors, pioneer folks displaying their wares, all kinds of crafts, vendors, food and music. There won't be a dull moment! Oh, and come see us at the 3PR table. See you there!

10/20/2024

The company said water quality problems will be “modest.”

10/09/2023

Impact of Phosphate Strip Mining To Be Discussed In a joint meeting with Peace Myakka Waterkeeper (PMWK), People For Protecting Peace River (3PR) will hold its annual membership meeting at noon on Sat. Oct. 21, at Morgan Park, 1100 W. Hickory St., in Arcadia. The event is free and open to the public. Seeking “to educate the public and fight for the extraordinary natural and agricultural lands and waterways of interior Florida,” 3PR will discuss the potential impact of strip mining for phosphate and fertilizer production to our land and water resources. PMWK will present an update on the current condition of the Peace River Watershed that encompasses Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, and Polk counties. “Part of an international coalition of Waterkeepers serving to protect and preserve the quality and ecological integrity of the world's water,” PMWK uses “water testing and analysis, education, outreach, advocacy, and litigation to hold polluters responsible and protect our right to clean water.” There will be food as long as it lasts. For information, check online at protectpeaceriver.org or pmwk.org. Below: People for Protecting Peace River gathered on their float that participated in the Independence Day Parade in Arcadia.

04/21/2023

Hello Lovers of SW Florida!

Tomorrow is the Earth Day Celebration at the Congregational Church in Punta Gorda. This is a family day, outdoors and with a large tent for sun sensitive folks. The soul food truck will be here again and was a big hit last year.

Thanks to all the U.C.C. members for their work to make this celebration so much fun.

03/20/2023

❌BAD BILL ALERT❌

Use the link to send the governor this message.

https://www.flgov.com/email-the-governor/

You can copy and paste the following into the comment box with your name at the bottom, or send your own message.

Dear Governor DeSantis,
Florida HB 1191 and its companion SB 1258 would authorize a test study on the feasibility of FDOT using the toxic waste, phosphogypsum, as road building material in the state of Florida. Phosphogypsum is the end waste of phosphate mining and synthetic fertilizer production. Phosphogypsum has radiation levels that are unacceptably high for public exposure, and is prohibited for most uses by EPA.
Furthermore, the bill requires this study to be completed by Jan. 1, 2024; far too rushed a time frame when considering public health.
Using this material under our roads would spread this dangerous pollutant around the state even as we have had unprecedented rain events like Ian that have washed out our roads.
The phosphate industry wants to continue to produce phosphogypsum waste. What good is spreading this contaminant around the state, especially if you are simply creating more on the other end?
Please oppose this senseless bill.
Your constituent,

For the latest news and statements from the Governor, please visit flgov.com or follow the Governor on Twitter .

03/15/2023

STOP HAZARDOUS WASTES IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION!

TO TAKE ACTION:
Please send this message (or tailor it however you would like) with your name at the bottom.

You can directly send the messages through this link: https://www.flgov.com/email-the-governor/

“Dear Governor DeSantis,
HB 1191 and its companion SB 1258 would authorize a study on the feasibility of FDOT using the toxic waste, phosphogypsum, as road building material in the state of Florida.
Phosphogypsum is the end waste of phosphate mining and synthetic fertilizer production. Phosphogypsum has radiation levels that are unacceptably high for public exposure according to the EPA.
Furthermore, the bill requires this study to be completed by Jan. 1, 2024; far too rushed a time frame when considering public health.
Using this material under our roads would spread this dangerous pollutant around the state even as we have had unprecedented rain events like Ian that have washed out our roads.
The phosphate industry wants to continue to produce phosphogypsum waste. What good is spreading this contaminant around to everyone, especially if you are simply creating more on the other end?
Please oppose this senseless bill. Your constituent,”

03/10/2023

❌BAD BILL ALERT!❌
HAZARDOUS WASTES IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Two bills (HB 1191 & SB 1258) have recently been introduced in the 2023 Florida legislative session that would authorize the Florida Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of using phosphogypsum in road construction and no longer classify phosphogypsum as a solid waste in some instances.

Phosphogypsum is the radioactive waste product left over from the production of fertilizer, and Florida has a lot of phosphogypsum.

TO TAKE ACTION:
Please copy and paste the following into the comment box with your name at the bottom, or send your own message.

You can directly send the messages through this link:
https://www.flgov.com/email-the-governor/

Dear Governor DeSantis,
HB 1191 and its companion SB 1258 would authorize a test study on the feasibility of FDOT using the toxic waste, phosphogypsum, as road building material in the state of Florida. Phosphogypsum is the end waste of phosphate mining and synthetic fertilizer production. Phosphogypsum has radiation levels that are unacceptably high for public exposure, and any use is currently prohibited by the EPA.
Furthermore, the bill requires this study to be completed by Jan. 1, 2024; far too rushed a time frame when considering public health.
Using this material under our roads would spread this dangerous pollutant around the state even as we have had unprecedented rain events like Ian that have washed out our roads.
The phosphate industry wants to continue to produce phosphogypsum waste. What good is spreading this contaminant around the state, especially if you are simply creating more on the other end?
Please oppose this senseless bill.
Your constituent,

For the latest news and statements from the Governor, please visit flgov.com or follow the Governor on Twitter .

03/08/2023

! STOP THE ATTEMPT TO SPREAD TOXIC, RADIOACTIVE WASTE ON OUR FLORIDA ROADS !

Use the link to send the governor the following message.

https://www.flgov.com/email-the-governor/

You can copy and paste the following into the comment box with your name at the bottom, or send your own message.

Dear Governor DeSantis,
HB 1191 and its companion SB 1258 would authorize a test study on the feasibility of FDOT using the toxic waste, phosphogypsum, as road building material in the state of Florida. Phosphogypsum is the end waste of phosphate mining and synthetic fertilizer production. Phosphogypsum has radiation levels that are unacceptably high for public exposure, and any use is currently prohibited by the EPA.
Furthermore, the bill requires this study to be completed by Jan. 1, 2024; far too rushed a time frame when considering public health.
Using this material under our roads would spread this dangerous pollutant around the state even as we have had unprecedented rain events like Ian that have washed out our roads.
The phosphate industry wants to continue to produce phosphogypsum waste. What good is spreading this contaminant around the state, especially if you are simply creating more on the other end?
Please oppose this senseless bill.
Your constituent,

For the latest news and statements from the Governor, please visit flgov.com or follow the Governor on Twitter .

03/08/2023

19th Annual Pioneer Day!

3PR will once again participate in the annual Pioneer Day in DeSoto County!
Please come out & support the Historical Society of DeSoto County, who in turn support 3PR!

March 25, 2023
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at the Turner Agri-Civic Center

02/14/2023

Meet the Cattle Ranchers Working to Preserve Southwest Florida’s Wild Side

Horse Creek Ranch Conservation Easement: Protecting the Peace River Watershed Aug 23, 2022 | Conservation ArticlesIn a shining example of agency partnership, the state of Florida and the Southwest Water Management District have come together to conserve the 16, 316-acre Horse Creek Ranch that spans....

01/24/2023

Good news from Bradford County that HPS II has withdrawn the application to mine in the county. The following is the news from the FaceBook page of the

01/14/2023