The challenge said the history of the 2016 law “lays bare the Legislature’s intent to create new, more protective standards for water withdrawals impacting Outstanding Florida Springs.” ...

TALLAHASSEE — A springs advocacy group is challenging newly proposed state rules, saying they will not adequately prevent water withdrawals that could harm what are designated as “Outstanding Florida ...

The challenge said the history of the 2016 law “lays bare the Legislature’s intent to create new, more protective standards for water withdrawals impacting Outstanding Florida Springs.” ...