On February 16, a federal judge sided with St. Johns RIVERKEEPER and our co-plaintiffs, stating that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) breached federal law by delegating the Clean Water Act wetland permitting...
The 2023 Lower St. Johns River Report (LSJRR) provides a stark reminder of the fragile health of our river and its tributaries, but also documents the powerful combination of responsible regulation, reasonable incentives, education, citizen advocacy and political will...
In observance of the upcoming National Estuaries Week (September 16-23), St. Johns RIVERKEEPER (SJRK) celebrates the St. Johns River Estuary. The Lower St. Johns River is a 100-mile estuary that runs from its confluence with the Ocklawaha River in Welaka until it...
In 2020, the Jacksonville City Council voted down a proposal to develop nearly 48 acres of rural land in the heart of the Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve due to flooding and safety concerns as well as potential adverse impacts to the St. Johns River and...
Communities up and down the St. Johns are unfortunately still struggling to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The devastating storm poured as much as 20 inches of rain in the upper and middle basins of the St. Johns nearly two weeks ago, flooding hundreds...
September 17-24, 2022 is National Estuaries Week, an opportunity for us to shine a light on the importance of America’s estuaries by showcasing the value they provide to our communities. The St. Johns River estuary is the section of the river where freshwater mixes...
Resilience is defined as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.” In the context of climate change, resilience refers to the ability of a community or ecosystem to withstand and bounce back from a disturbance, such as a natural disaster. One of the most...
We continue to make progress, but work remains to Free the Ocklawaha River. While we are disappointed the Florida Legislature failed to take action to reunite Silver Springs, the Ocklawaha and St. Johns Rivers during the recent legislative session, our collective...
The 14th annual State of the River Report for the Lower St. Johns River Basin provides significant reason for concern, while also providing a few glimpses of hope that some river health indicators may be improving. Funded by the Jacksonville Environmental Protection...
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...12