A recent Waterkeeper Alliance monitoring project confirmed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent in U.S. waterways. PFAS, or “Forever Chemicals,” are linked to a variety of health effects including cancer, liver and kidney disease, and harm to...
Launched in 2023 in partnership with LISC Jacksonville, the Resilient Ribault initiative continues to address the challenges facing the waterways and communities in the Ribault River and Moncrief Creek watersheds. We work with community partners to provide equitable...
What is the state of the St. Johns River? What are the current threats to the river? Why is submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) important? How do we improve SAV growth in the St. Johns? How many springs feed the St. Johns? How will breaching the Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam...
Each year in December, St. Johns Riverkeeper (SJRK) distributes our annual Service Awards. These supporters have gone above-and-beyond this year to contribute to cleanups, scientific research, after-school education programs, and more. Join us in celebrating these...
The St. Johns Riverkeeper, Lisa Rinaman, joins adjunct professor for the Department of Biology and Marine Science at Jacksonville University, Dr. Gerry Pinto, for an interview with WJCT's Anne Schindler focusing on the 2026 Lower St. Johns River Report (view the...
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is the foundation of our river’s health – providing biofiltration, fish habitat, erosion control, oxygenation of the water column, carbon sequestration and storage, and more. Alarmingly, SAV is struggling throughout the St. Johns...
As we close out the year, we are excited to share an opportunity that will shape the future of our river for decades to come. Thanks to the generosity of Flying Fiber Farm, all gifts made to St. Johns RIVERKEEPER through December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar,...
On Friday, November 7, 2025, Lisa Rinaman and Soraya Aidinejad presented the results of three years of data collection during our SAVe Our River's Grasses Expedition to state and federal agencies and other organizations working to protect our river’s struggling...
By now you’ve probably heard the buzz about St. Johns RIVERKEEPER’s annual Oyster Roast – but what is the Oyster Roast? St. Johns RIVERKEEPER held our first Oyster Roast fundraiser in 2002, and we’ve been hosting this event annually to celebrate our work to protect...
Looking to grow in your environmental science career and work for an organization making a real difference in our local community? St. Johns Riverkeeper is seeking a Headwaters Watershed Specialist! The person in this role will be focused on the area of the St. Johns...