by riverkeeper | Dec 20, 2014 | Nutrients
Pictured Left to Right: Jimmy Orth, Peter Welch, Roger Linville and Beth WelchSt. Johns RIVERKEEPER® 2014 Volunteers of the Year Peter and Beth Welch Since they began volunteering with St. Johns Riverkeeper in 2012, Peter and Beth Welch have demonstrated a... by riverkeeper | Nov 1, 2014 | Nutrients
Image courtesy of the SJRWMDWith the return of Eastern Standard Time on November 2 comes a change in the irrigation rules. During the winter months when lawns and plants don't need much water, watering is only allowed one day a week. If your address ends in an odd... by Jimmy Orth | Oct 8, 2014 | Nutrients
Ever since the Miami Deep Dredge of Biscayne Bay began in June, evidence has been mounting of the significant environmental damage that is taking place. Silt has spread across the Bay, burying coral reefs under a suffocating layer of sediment and bacteria. According... by Jimmy Orth | Sep 19, 2014 | Nutrients
We have set a goal to increase our membership by 20% by the end of 2014. As a result, we need your help to grow our team and reach our goal. You, our members, are important messengers and our best ambassadors. Your friends, family, and co-workers respect your opinions... by Jimmy Orth | Sep 18, 2014 | Nutrients
What do the economic considerations of the proposed dredging have to do with protecting the St. Johns River? Everything. If the prospect of jobs and speculative economic benefits are going to be used to justify the extensive environmental damage that will likely... by Jimmy Orth | Sep 16, 2014 | Nutrients
Silver Springs Photo Credit: Bill Belleville LATEST NEWS Click here for a factsheet. Administrative Hearing Recommended Order 4.29.15 Press Release Response to Recommended Order by Petitioners SJRWMD Press Release – Governing Board Approves Permits On July... by Jimmy Orth | Sep 4, 2014 | Nutrients
Video at August 28 public hearing of manure runoff from Sleepy Creek Lands property.On Friday, August 29, the administrative hearing for Sleepy Creek Lands (aka Adena Springs Ranch) wrapped up after five exhausting and contentious days of technical, legal and public... by Jimmy Orth | Aug 26, 2014 | Nutrients
credit: Margaret TolbertThe Administrative Hearing to challenge the Sleepy Creek Lands (formerly known as Adena Springs Ranch) permits kicked off on Monday in Palatka. At the request of our attorneys, the judge has granted YOU the opportunity to be heard! This is your... by Jimmy Orth | Jul 18, 2014 | Nutrients
credit: SJRWMDPress Release – July 17, 2014 On Tuesday, July 15, 2014, the St. Johns River Water Management (SJRWMD) staff recommended denial of a consumptive use permit (CUP) modification request by Sleepy Creek Lands (formerly known as Adena Springs Ranch) to... by Jimmy Orth | Jun 5, 2014 | Nutrients
St. Johns Riverkeeper and Sierra Club Florida recently filed a petition for an administrative hearing to challenge the permits sought by Sleepy Creek Lands (formerly Adena Springs Ranch). The two organizations are collaborating with concerned citizens, Karen Ahlers... 