Recently, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) issued a Health Alert due to the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins, or cyanotoxins, in the St. Johns River. The FDOH issued the alert based on a water sample taken from the St. Johns River near Mandarin Point...
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Construction Runoff Damages Wetlands and Creek
Recently, a contractor was caught in the act discharging muddy water into adjacent wetlands protected by a conservation easement and Pottsburg Creek thanks to the watchful eye of Grove Park residents. Neighbors feared for several weeks that the dirt excavation...
Summer on the St. Johns
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore our beautiful St. Johns River! We asked the Riverkeeper staff to share with you their favorite places to visit, either by land or water, this summer on our watershed. We encourage everyone to get outdoors and find...
Coal Ash Spill Pollution Problem Extends Beyond Barge
CONCERNS RAISED OVER TOXIC COAL ASH SPILL Pollution Problem Extends Beyond Barge JACKSONVILLE, FL – St. Johns RIVERKEEPER and the Surfrider Foundation’s First Coast Chapter have serious concerns about the potential environmental harm caused by coal ash from a stranded...
Jumbo Shrimp Create Specialty Tag to Support the River
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp professional baseball team has released a new specialty license plate, with proceeds from the sales going to St. Johns Riverkeeper. In order for production of the plates to begin, 3,000 customers must purchase a pre-sale voucher. Order...
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 Year,...
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 their...