by riverkeeper | Mar 2, 2018 | Nutrients
Bonnie Sinatro, winner of the 2018 River Friendly Yard Award in JacksonvilleAnnually, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, Florida Native Plant Society's local chapters, and other native plant experts recognize individuals or businesses that have implemented River Friendly... by riverkeeper | Dec 20, 2017 | Nutrients
Scott Sowell of Darnell Cookman Middle/High School named as 2017 Educator of the YearSt. Johns RIVERKEEPER® 2017 Educator of the Year Scott Sowell, Ph.D Each year, a school, group of students, program or teacher stands out through our work in schools. This year,... by riverkeeper | Dec 5, 2017 | Nutrients
Hurricane Irma caused flood impacts along the St. Johns River in September 2017On December 4, 2017, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction to postpone the first phase of the impending St. Johns River harbor deepening project until significant... by riverkeeper | Mar 29, 2017 | Nutrients
Jimmy Orth Executive Director for St. Johns Riverkeeper (left) and Cate Hurlbut President of Florida Native Plant Society (right) with Bonnie Sinatro at her River Friendly homeWith toxic algae blooms occurring throughout our state, it is more important than ever to... by riverkeeper | Mar 27, 2017 | Nutrients
The St. Johns Riverkeeper headquarters are in Jacksonville, but the issues impacting the river are not so concentrated. Since we are continuing to expand our voice and efforts further into the watershed, we decided to host our annual meeting online this year, so that... by riverkeeper | Dec 14, 2016 | Nutrients
Volunteer of the Year, Robert Field with Community Engagement Coordinator, Justina DaceySt. Johns RIVERKEEPER® 2016 Volunteer of the Year Robert Field A “Rising Tide” member since 2013, Robert Field join the Rising Tides Steering Committee in 2016 in... by riverkeeper | Nov 28, 2016 | Nutrients
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday#GivingTuesday is about more than donations. This holiday season, consider giving a gift with meaning by helping to sustain the work that we do at St. Johns Riverkeeper. Whether you give the gift of membership to a loved one... by riverkeeper | Dec 16, 2015 | Nutrients
2015 Advocate, Matt Keene pictured with St. Johns Riverkeeper Outreach Director, Shannon BlankinshipSt. Johns RIVERKEEPER® 2015 Advocate Matt Keene As an explorer, filmmaker, and journalist, Keene is able to tell first-hand stories of environmental, social justice... 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... 