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Habitat Loss and Degradation
May 2026 SAVe Our River’s Grasses Expedition
From May 19–22, St. Johns Riverkeeper (SJRK) surveyed its 80-mile study reach in the lower St. Johns River, marking the beginning of the fourth year of the SAVe Our River’s Grasses Expedition. This long-term effort is focused on documenting the remaining submerged...
St. Johns River Science Consortium: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) St. Johns River Science Consortium On May 28, St. Johns Riverkeeper had the opportunity to participate in the St. Johns River Consortium focused on submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the lower St. Johns River. The...
State of the Watershed
St Johns RIVERKEEPER recently hosted a State of the Watershed event to inform and engage our river community. Lisa Rinaman, our St. Johns Riverkeeper, provided an important update on the St. Johns River: its current health, the challenges it faces, and the real...
Court Victory for Florida Wetlands Protection
Legal Victory – Federal government, not state, will remain in charge of wetlands permitting under the Clean Water Act The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled today that permits to build in wetlands should stay in the hands of federal...
Advancing SAV Restoration Through Collaboration
On Friday, February 27, SJRK teamed up with the GIS crew from Jacksonville University for a full day on the water visiting our submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) temporary enclosure sites. Using drone technology, we captured aerial images and video to measure grass...
St. Johns River vegetation still feeling effects of Hurricane Irma
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
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....
Good Bills to Watch: Florida Legislative Session
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...