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Report a Violation
If you see a suspected violation, help the river by reporting it to the appropriate agency. Contact us if you need assistance. We’re here to help!
Contact Soraya Aidinejad, Advocacy Specialist at (904) 256-7036 or report@sjrk.org.
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| Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection | (904) 256-1700 |
| Will transfer to appropriate department. | Florida DEP |
Algal Bloom
To report an algae bloom in the river or a stream. Please send us pictures and GPS coordinates, if possible.
| Gabbie Milch, Middle Basin Coordinator | (407) 607-2965 |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection | (855) 305-3903 |
| Online Form |
Hazardous Material Spill / Marine Spill
Oil, gas, sewage, paint, any toxic substance, or any substance running into a stream, wetland or river.
| National Response Center | (800) 424-880 |
| When in doubt, call | |
|---|---|
| State Watch Office | (800) 320-0519 |
| FDEP Emergency Response | FDEP Emergency Response |
| Coast Guard National Response Center | (800) 424-8802 |
| Duval County Environmental Quality Division | (904) 255-7100 |
Wetland Violation
Any fill material such as dirt, broken concrete dumped into a marsh or swamp.
| Florida DEP (single family homes) | (904) 256-1700, option 1 |
| St. Johns River Water Management District (large subdivision/ industry) | (904) 730-6270 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Enforcement | (904) 232-3697 |
Illegal Discharge
Any discharge, such as water or sewage, allowed to flow from a pipe or drain directly into a wetland, river or stream.
| Jacksonville's Care Center in Duval County (Get case #) | (904) 630-2489 |
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection | (904) 256-1700, option 1 |
| Duval County Dept. of Health (for sewage only) | (904) 253-1280 |
Manatee Hotline
To report a dead or injured manatee or other marine mammal, Always call (888) 404-3922 so immediate assistance can be dispatched.
| State Manatee Hotline & Law Enforcement Dispatch | (888) 404-3922 |
| Call this number always! Cellular ( in specific areas ) | *FWC |
| Manatee Hotline (Jacksonville University) | (904) 256-7575 |
| Helps document manatee occurences | Manatee Study at JU |
Fish Kill
Dead marine organism such as fish or shrimp floating on top of the water or collected along the shore.
| FMRI Fish Kill Hotline (M-F 8-5 pm) | (800) 636-0511 |
| Public Wildlife Alert Hotline (available 24/7) | (888) 404-3922 |
| FWC Fish Kill Hotline |
Construction Site Runoff
Soil from a construction site running into a stream, wetlands or the river, regardless of barriers such silt fences or hay bales.
| Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division | (904) 255-7100 |
| St. Johns River Water Management District (outside Duval County) | (904) 730-6270 |
Solid Waste
Illegal dumping of trash or construction debris into a stream or river. Note: Agencies will not remove random trash and debris that is in the river or washes up on shore, unless it presents a navigation hazard or is a toxic substance.
| Jacksonville's Care Center (Get case #) | (904) 630-2489 |
| Seminole County Stormwater Division | (407) 665-2424 |
| Marion County Code Enforcement | (352) 671-8900 |
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection | (904) 256-1700 |
Illicit Connection
Pipes to waterways from sources such as swimming pools, gray water, or gutter drain connections.
| Jacksonville's Care Center in Duval County | (904) 630-2489 |
| (Get issue case #) | Care Center Online |
Abandoned Vessel
To report an abandoned or derelict vessel.
| Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Marine Unit (Duval County only) JSO Marine Unit | (904) 630-8960 |
| Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | (850) 488-6068 |
| U.S. Coast Guard (for navigational hazards only) | (904) 714-7500, option 1 |
Damaged/Missing Buoys
To report a damaged or missing buoy.
| Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission | 1-866-405-BUOY (2869) |