Blog Archive
2024
St. Johns River Flooding Alerts – Take Action
There are currently flood advisories for the St. Johns River watershed warning of potentially significant inland flooding due to impending Hurricane Milton. Nearly every county in the St. Johns River watershed is at risk of potential moderate to severe rainfall. Check...
Help Our Neighbors Affected by Hurricane Helene
The last few days have been agonizing, as we see more and more images and videos of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. To make it easier to know how you can help, we have complied information about some of the reputable organizations providing aid and...
Hurricane Preparedness in the St. Johns Watershed
With Hurricane Helene threatening to affect the St. Johns River watershed, we want to share some hurricane season reminders as we work to keep our families and our river safe. The NOAA predicted above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year during...
August Expedition Summary: SAVe Our River’s Grasses
In August, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER (SJRK) returned to the river for its second field visit of the 2024 SAVe Our River’s Grasses Expedition seeking answers and solutions to help the struggling SAV of the St. Johns. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is the...
Are the Grasses of the St. Johns Returning? August SAV Expedition Coming Soon
St. Johns Riverkeeper is Patrolling the River and Searching for Solutions to the Loss of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation In May 2023, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER (SJRK) launched the SAVe Our River’s Grasses Expedition to monitor and map the current condition of the submerged...
Explore the St. Johns this Summer
Back to School is approaching quickly for students and educators throughout the St. Johns River watershed! Our team has pulled together some of their favorite places to explore along the river and her tributaries this time of year to help give you ideas to fill your...
Advocacy in Action: Resilient Ribault
Over the past year, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER and LISC Jacksonville have joined forces to launch Resilient Ribault, an initiative to address the challenges facing the waterways and communities in the Ribault River area. This area of the St. Johns River watershed is highly...
Shark Awareness Day
July 14 is Shark Awareness Day! Are there sharks in the St. Johns River? Sometimes! Bull sharks are typically found offshore of Jacksonville, but have been known to wander into the river at times. Learn more about the science behind these saltwater-dwellers creeping...