Sewage sludge, the waste by-product from treating our wastewater, continues to undermine the health of the St. Johns River at its very source. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permits the cheap disposal of sewage sludge (aka biosolids) on...
We are partnering with Floating Sea Aquatics' FSA RECS on a 3D Sensory Art contest - the theme, of course, is our St. Johns River! Artists of all ages and skill levels are welcomed to create a 3D art piece related to our magnificent river, and submit your work before...
Updated Call to Action Link 4/14/25 Plastic debris can choke and entangle wildlife as well as leach harmful chemicals into our water. Despite the overwhelming volume of plastic pollution in natural areas, the state of Florida has taken power away from local...
Join Waterkeepers Florida's Call to Protect Florida State Parks Last summer, thousands of Floridians rallied together to oppose a ridiculous proposal to build hotels, golf courses, and pickleball courts in State Parks across Florida. In response to that outcry,...
St. Johns RIVERKEEPER (SJRK) is monitoring the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)'s investigation of several fish kills in the St. Johns River. FWC states that the fish kills of predominantly tilapia (an invasive species) are most likely linked...
Resilient Ribault is an initiative launched by St. Johns Riverkeeper and LISC Jacksonville to address the challenges facing the waterways and communities in the Ribault River and Moncrief Creek watersheds - two tributaries of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, FL....
Throughout the 1990’s, newspaper headlines like "Study shows river loaded with toxins," "Report says quality of St. Johns worsening," and “Effluent is pushing St. Johns into decline” were common. State agencies and environmental regulations were not keeping up with...
Looking to grow in your career and work for an organization making a real difference in our local community? St. Johns Riverkeeper is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist! The person in this role will be responsible for organizing and managing outreach events,...
As we enter our 25th anniversary year, we are grateful for your support and our joint accomplishments over the past quarter century – for the river – to ensure a healthy river ecosystem for generations to come. Today, we reflect on 2024 and our annual progress and...
Taking a Local Approach to River Restoration In 2023, St. Johns Riverkeeper launched Resilient Ribault in partnership with LISC Jacksonville. One of the drivers of this initiative is to proactively, strategically and continually work in a specific geographic location...