Rising Tides

Rising Tides is the young professionals group (for those aged 21-39) for St. Johns Riverkeeper. We aspire to:

  • Mission: Bring together Jacksonville-area young professionals to create a space for community, education, and advocacy with the goal of being good stewards of the St. Johns River.
  • Vision: Create a group of young professionals who further the goals of St. Johns Riverkeeper, and a community geared toward bettering our environment and each other.
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We achieve this through bimonthly cleanups at Blue Cypress Park, educational and advocacy-focused events, and social activities.

Our shared identity as the next generation of river stewards gives us a sense of community and ownership of the issues which will affect us as well as those who come after us.

Check out our upcoming events below, and fill out the Rising Tides Interest Form to learn more and hear from us about how to get involved.

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Rising Tides Steering Committee

Steering Committee Members

Chair: Aidan Lurtz
Vice Chair: Ben Whitman
Secretary: Sarah Grimsley
Treasurer: Cody Blevins
Historian: Marisha Letki
General Members: Seth Wingate, Jacob Holly, Brazos Barber

Each year, leadership committee members are elected to their positions. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role, stay tuned for more information on next year’s election.

To be on the Rising Tides Steering Committee we ask that you be a young professional between the ages of 21-39 and a current member of St. Johns Riverkeeper. Become an official member of St. Johns Riverkeeper and Rising Tides today!

Contact dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org if you are interested in becoming a committee member or learning more about Rising Tides.