Tributaries

Nature-based Solutions: Improving Water Quality One Oyster at a Time

Mar 2, 2026 | Community, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Our River, Oysters, Resilient Ribault, River Friendly, Tributaries

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....

Urgent Call to Action: Support Ocklawaha River Restoration

Feb 18, 2026 | Action Alert, Ocklawaha River, Our River, Tributaries

The Northeast Florida Rivers, Springs, and Community Investment Act (SB 1066) has sailed through every House and Senate committee with strong, bipartisan support. Next week, it will be heard on the Senate floor. Now is the critical moment for citizens to speak up....

Good Bills to Watch: Florida Legislative Session

Feb 6, 2026 | Community, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Nutrients, Ocklawaha River, Our River, PFAS, Pollutants, Sewage Sludge, Tributaries

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...

Bills Filed to Restore the Ocklawaha

Jan 8, 2026 | Ocklawaha River, Our River, Public Access, Tributaries

We have good news to share from the Reunite the Rivers Coalition and The Great Florida Riverway Trust: For the first time, Ocklawaha River Restoration Bills have been filed ahead of the 2026 legislative session! SB 1066 / HB 981: Tributaries of St. Johns River...

2025 St. Johns Riverkeeper Recap

Jan 8, 2026 | 25 Years, Community, Education, Resilient Ribault, SAVs

As we close the door on our milestone 25th anniversary year and look toward the next 25 years, we are grateful for your support. Thank you for standing by us as we fight for clean water and a healthy river. Thank you for supporting us as we educate the next generation...

Investing in River Communities: Resilient Ribault Update

Dec 16, 2025 | 25 Years, Community, Oysters, Public Access, Resilience, Resilient Ribault, Tributaries

Launched in 2023 in partnership with LISC Jacksonville, the Resilient Ribault initiative continues to address the challenges facing the waterways and communities in the Ribault River and Moncrief Creek watersheds. We work with community partners to provide equitable...

This Week in the 904 Interview with the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Lisa Rinaman

Dec 15, 2025 | Algae, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Ocklawaha River, Public Access, Resilience, SAVs, Tributaries, Water Withdrawals

What is the state of the St. Johns River? What are the current threats to the river? Why is submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) important? How do we improve SAV growth in the St. Johns? How many springs feed the St. Johns? How will breaching the Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam...

State of the River: WJCT Interview

Dec 9, 2025 | Algae, Bacteria, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Nutrients, Ocklawaha River, Our River, Pollutants, Public Access, Resilient Ribault, SAVs, Sewage Sludge, Tributaries

The St. Johns Riverkeeper, Lisa Rinaman, joins adjunct professor for the Department of Biology and Marine Science at Jacksonville University, Dr. Gerry Pinto, for an interview with WJCT’s Anne Schindler focusing on the 2026 Lower St. Johns River Report (view the...

It’s About Dam Time

Oct 17, 2025 | Action Alert, Community, Events, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Ocklawaha River, Tributaries

St. Johns Riverkeeper is proud to be a founding member of the Reunite the Rivers Coalition, which represents thousands of members from across Florida. Our collective mission is to restore a free-flowing Ocklawaha River, reconnect the Silver and St. Johns Rivers, and...

Resilient Ribault: Environmental Quality Assessment Underway

Jul 11, 2025 | Bacteria, Nutrients, Pollutants, Resilient Ribault, Tributaries

Resilient Ribault St. Johns Riverkeeper is intentionally focusing time and resources into the Ribault River, Trout River, and Moncrief Creek watersheds as part of the Resilient Ribault project in an effort to improve water quality, community health and neighborhood...