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Renew Jax: Committing to Renewable Energy
Written by Jimmy Orth, Executive Director JEA, the largest community owned utility in Florida, is in the process of creating an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that will guide the way it generates and delivers electricity for the next 10 to 15 years. The plan is...
Blue-Green Algae Task Force (BGATF) Update
Governor Ron DeSantis created the Blue-Green Algae Task Force (BGATF) in January of 2019 to “ensure that objective and sound science informs Florida’s environmental decision-making process” and identify restoration projections and regulatory changes that are needed to...
Summer Fun for Families: Ravine Gardens and Salt Springs
A Hike, a Swim, and a Paddle: Ravine Gardens and Salt Springs Written by Ashleigh Boice, Education Director Even though they’re in different counties, Ravine Gardens State Park and Salt Springs Recreation Area are only about 30 minutes away from each other. Because of...
Biosolids and PFAS Contamination
Written by Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper For more than four years, we have sounded the alarm regarding the environmental and human health risks of the land disposal of sewage sludge (aka biosolids) and the inequity of the state-sanctioned export of South...
Summer Fun for Families: Silver Springs State Park
One of the most beautiful places to visit during the summer is Silver Springs State Park, home of the iconic first-magnitude spring and the “World Famous Glass Bottom Boats.” Silver Springs, a group of at least 30 spring vents, forms the headwaters of the Silver...
Summer Fun for Families: Hontoon Island State Park
By Jamie De Nisco, St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Specialist This summer, get a chance to discover Florida State Parks for free with the Real Florida Reader Day pass. To check out your free day pass, visit your local library and use your library card to redeem it....
We Need Climate Action Now
With the onset of hurricane season, we are reminded of the need to not only prepare for the next potential storm but also for the climatic changes that continue to intensify the threats facing our waterways and our communities. The time is now to have your hurricane...
Summer Fun for Families: Mud Springs
By Ashleigh Boice, St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Director The St. Johns River abounds with opportunities for fun and adventure for kids. There are 310 miles of possibilities with springs, museums, hikes, boat trips, and everything in between. One of my favorite...