Community

Riverkeeper Resolutions

Jan 7, 2022 | Community, Our River, River Voices

St. Johns Riverkeeper has big things in store for 2022, and we can’t wait to share them with you. We hope to help you get outside more to explore the St. Johns and its watershed, and Get Your Feet Wet! Our staff members have each made their own personal “resolutions”...

Up Close and Personal: Tour the Ocklawaha

Dec 16, 2021 | Community, Explore the River, Middle Basin, Ocklawaha River, Our River, Tributaries

You may be aware that the The Ocklawaha River is the largest tributary of the St. Johns River, and that the health of both Rivers is affected when one is impacted. If you have followed our advocacy efforts, you’ve likely been a part of the discussion regarding the...

Survey Results Demonstrate Strong Support for Ocklawaha River Restoration

Nov 11, 2021 | Community, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Middle Basin, Ocklawaha River, Our River, Tributaries

Survey results are in: the recent survey conducted by St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) received overwhelming support for breaching the Kirkpatrick Dam (aka Rodman Dam) and restoring the Ocklawaha River. A professional data analyst was enlisted to...

Urgent Action Alert for the Ocklawaha

Sep 23, 2021 | Community, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Ocklawaha River, Our River, Public Access, River Friendly, River Voices, Tributaries, Wetland Impacts

a make or break action to reunite the rivers. We are at a critical juncture for the Ocklawaha River. St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) wants to hear your thoughts about the fate of the Rodman/ Kirkpatrick Dam. Now is the time we must take action to...

Citizens Call for Action After Toxic Coal Ash Spill

Aug 25, 2021 | Community, Our River, Pollutants

St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, the Northeast Florida Sierra Club and Surfrider Foundation’s First Coast Chapter have serious concerns about the potential risks posed to our beaches, the St. Johns River, and our residents from toxic coal ash that is being transported through...

Summer on the St. Johns

Jul 15, 2021 | Community

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...

Jumbo Shrimp Create Specialty Tag to Support the River

May 24, 2021 | Community

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...