2026

St. Johns River vegetation still feeling effects of Hurricane Irma

Mar 5, 2026 | Climate Change, Dredging, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Our River, River Voices, SAVs

The following is an article by Dr. A. Quinton White, originally published in the Florida Times Union. — One of the key components for sustaining life in the St. Johns River is the submerged aquatic vegetation, or SAV, commonly called “eel grass.” The name...

Nature-based Solutions: Improving Water Quality One Oyster at a Time

Mar 2, 2026 | Community, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Our River, Oysters, Resilient Ribault, River Friendly, Tributaries

St. Johns Riverkeeper’s vision for the future is simple, but powerful: A thriving St. Johns River Watershed that sustains healthy ecosystems for future generations. We are committed to utilizing nature-based solutions to help make this vision a reality. In the St....

Support Better Biosolids Legislation

Feb 19, 2026 | Action Alert, Nutrients, Our River, Pollutants, Sewage Sludge, Upper Basin/Headwaters

For nearly two decades, more than 70,000 tons of sewage sludge (aka Class B biosolids) on average has been annually permitted to be disposed of within the Upper Basin of the St. Johns River. Sewage sludge has been harming our river for long enough. It’s time to fix...

Urgent Call to Action: Support Ocklawaha River Restoration

Feb 18, 2026 | Action Alert, Ocklawaha River, Our River, Tributaries

The Northeast Florida Rivers, Springs, and Community Investment Act (SB 1066) has sailed through every House and Senate committee with strong, bipartisan support. Next week, it will be heard on the Senate floor. Now is the critical moment for citizens to speak up....

Good Bills to Watch: Florida Legislative Session

Feb 6, 2026 | Community, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Nutrients, Ocklawaha River, Our River, PFAS, Pollutants, Sewage Sludge, Tributaries

Here are some “good bills” we’re tracking & advocating for in Tallahassee this Florida Legislative Session. These bills made their way through legislative committees this week and will continue through the legislative session: SB 546/HB 441...

Bills Filed to Restore the Ocklawaha

Jan 8, 2026 | Ocklawaha River, Our River, Public Access, Tributaries

We have good news to share from the Reunite the Rivers Coalition and The Great Florida Riverway Trust: For the first time, Ocklawaha River Restoration Bills have been filed ahead of the 2026 legislative session! SB 1066 / HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River...

2025 St. Johns Riverkeeper Recap

Jan 8, 2026 | 25 Years, Community, Education, Resilient Ribault, SAVs

As we close the door on our milestone 25th anniversary year and look toward the next 25 years, we are grateful for your support. Thank you for standing by us as we fight for clean water and a healthy river. Thank you for supporting us as we educate the next generation...