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Earthjustice sues on behalf of conservation groups to stop EPA rubber-stamping Florida wetlands destruction
EPA’s approval of developer-backed scheme to turn permitting over to state violates U.S. environmental laws Washington, D.C.  – Earthjustice filed suit today to stop an attempt by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow Florida to fast-track wetlands permits...
10-Day Paddling Challenge
My 10-Day Paddling Challenge 2021 From the Heart of the St. Johns River Basin Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake and Marion Counties Gabrielle Milch, Middle Basin Advocacy Coordinator After my first sunrise paddle of 2021 on Lake Wildcat (Lake County, Ocala National...
2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards
During every holiday season, we honor our partners, members, volunteers, or friends who’ve stood out and have made a positive difference for our River through our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards, which are broken up into three categories: Advocate of the...
The Dr. A. Quinton White Jr. For the River Award
At the 2020 Oyster Roast, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER announced the creation of the Dr. A. Quinton White, Jr. For the River Award and the first recipient of this special recognition. “After recently celebrating our 20th Anniversary, we decided it was time to honor and...
Drive-In Oyster Roast (In Pictures)
WHAT A NIGHT at our 19th Annual Oyster Roast – Drive-In Style! On November 20, 2020, we hosted a Drive-In Oyster Roast entertainment experience to celebrate our River and raise funds, while ensuring the safety of our River supporters. All from the comfort of...
Read the 2020 St. Johns River Report
The 13th annual Lower St. Johns Basin State of the River Report provides reasons to be optimistic, but also makes clear that much work remains to improve the health of our tributaries, reduce the impacts of sewage sludge, protect wetlands and address the increasing...
Creating Community around a Tiny Dock
St. Johns Riverkeeper is proud to be a partner of the Tiny Dock Concert Series! In a fun and safe way, we’re able to bring our River community together to foster awareness and appreciation for the health of the St. Johns, increase utilization of our Riverfront, and...
Vote for Clean Water
It is important to elect candidates who support efforts to protect and restore the St. Johns River.  More importantly, we need leaders who will make Florida waters a priority, leading the charge to address and resolve the problems that impact the health of the St....