The vision of St. Johns Riverkeeper is to ensure a clean and healthy river for current and future generations.

Upcoming Events

Nature Stroll at Moccasin Slough Park

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Nature Stroll at Moccasin Slough Park with Clay County Parks & Recreation | Saturday, May 2 from 9-10 a.m. at Moccasin Slough Park Explore Moccasin Slough Park on a guided […]

Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides | Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m. - Noon | Blue Cypress Park (4012 University Blvd N) As a part of Jax Parks […]

State of the River Cruise on the St. Johns River Taxi

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

State of the River Cruise on the St. Johns River Taxi | Wednesday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. | Doubletree Hotel Dock (1201 Riverplace Blvd., 32207) Join us for the […]

Early Morning Bird Walk at Camp Chowenwaw Park

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Early Morning Bird Walk with Clay County Parks and Recreation | Thursday, May 7 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Camp Chowenwaw Park Enjoy the sounds of nature at Camp Chowenwaw Park […]

POSH Module Build – Living Shoreline for Riverview Park

Saturday, May 9, 2026

POSH Module Build - Living Shoreline for Riverview Park | Saturday, May 9 Help us build Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat (POSH) Modules - 30-pound balls of recycled oyster shells and […]

McCoys Creek Cleanup

Sunday, May 17, 2026

McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. - Noon at 168 S. Myrtle Ave Join us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all […]

Wetlands Exploration at Camp Chowenwaw Park

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Wetlands Exploration with Clay County Parks and Recreation | Saturday, May 23 from 9-10 a.m. | Camp Chowenwaw Park Join us in partnership with Clay County Parks and Recreation for […]

Paddle the Ocklawaha

Friday, May 29, 2026

Paddle the Ocklawaha with Adventure Outpost | Friday, May 29 or Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Ocklawaha River (Palatka) Join us for a 3.5 hour […]

Life Lab: SAVe Our River Grasses: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Life Lab: SAVe Our River Grasses: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation | Tuesday, June 2 from 6-7 p.m. at the Mandarin Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library Join St. Johns Riverkeeper to […]

Nature Stroll at Moccasin Slough Park

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Nature Stroll at Moccasin Slough Park with Clay County Parks & Recreation | Saturday, June 6 from 9-10 a.m. at Moccasin Slough Park Explore Moccasin Slough Park on a guided […]

Paddle the Ocklawaha

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Paddle the Ocklawaha with Adventure Outpost | Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Ocklawaha River (Palatka) Join us for a 3.5 hour paddling tour of the […]

McCoys Creek Cleanup

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

McCoys Creek Cleanup | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Northbank Riverwalk (221 Riverside Ave) Join us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of […]

Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides | Sunday, July 5 from 10 a.m. - Noon | Blue Cypress Park (4012 University Blvd N) As a part of Jax Parks […]

McCoys Creek Cleanup

Sunday, July 19, 2026

McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. - Noon. at Northbank Riverwalk (221 Riverside Ave) Join us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, […]

McCoys Creek Cleanup

Sunday, August 16, 2026

McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. - Noon. at Powers Park Join us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our […]

Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides | Sunday, September 6 from 10 a.m. - Noon | Blue Cypress Park (4012 University Blvd N) As a part of Jax Parks […]

McCoys Creek Cleanup

Saturday, September 19, 2026

McCoys Creek Cleanup | Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9-11 a.m. at Hollybrook Park Join us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are […]

McCoys Creek Cleanup

Sunday, October 18, 2026

McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. - Noon at 2842 Edison Ave Join us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of […]

Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides | Sunday, November 1 from 10 a.m. - Noon | Blue Cypress Park (4012 University Blvd N) As a part of Jax Parks […]

McCoys Creek Cleanup

Sunday, November 15, 2026

McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 10 a.m. - Noon at 168 S. Myrtle Ave Join us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all […]

Recent Blog Posts

Activate the St. Johns River

From March 18 to April 2, 2017, paddling trips, eco-tours, and other opportunities to experience and explore the St. Johns River and its tributaries will be available throughout the river’s watershed. Join one of the scheduled events or plan your own outing with...

Petition Filed to Challenge Sleepy Creek Lands Permit

ALERT: The adminstrative hearing to challenge this permit takes place April 10 - 13 at the SJRWMD headquarters (4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177).   JANUARY 9, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PETITION FILED TO CHALLENGE SLEEPY CREEK LANDS PERMIT PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION...

Sleepy Creek Lands Back For More

Save Silver! Sleepy Creek Lands (formerly known as Adena Springs Ranch) and its the Canadian billionaire owner, Frank Stronach, continue to seek consumptive use permits (CUPs) from the St. Johns River Water Management District for a massive 3-phase cattle operation...

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