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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 us at (904) 256-7591 or report@sjrk.org.
Scroll to see more information on specific issues, and the appropriate local and state agencies to report them to.
Be a Part of Our WATCH Team
Help us protect the St. Johns River watershed by reporting environmental issues or concerns in your area. Your observations play a vital role in identifying pollution sources, supporting timely responses, and ensuring a healthier, more sustainable watershed.
Who to Contact
Good source for all issues
| Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Northeast District | (904) 256-1700 |
| FDEP Northeast District Citizen Concern Form | |
| Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Central District | (407) 897-4100 |
| DEP_CD@FloridaDEP.gov | |
| St. Johns Riverkeeper, Reporting Hotline | report@sjrk.org |
| Online Form |
The FDEP Northeast District serves Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor and Union counties. The FDEP Central District serves Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties.
Algal Bloom
To report an algae bloom in the river or a stream. Please send us pictures and GPS coordinates/an address, if possible.
| St. Johns Riverkeeper, Reporting Hotline | report@sjrk.org |
| Online Form | |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection | (855) 305-3903 |
| Online Form | |
| Florida Department of Health (FDOH) (Report Illnesses Only) | 1-800-222-1222 |
| Florida Fish & Wildlife Commision (FWC) (Wildlife Impacts Only) | (888) 404-3922 |
| FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline | |
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) 424-8802 |
| When in doubt, call | |
|---|---|
| State Watch Office | (800) 320-0519 |
| FDEP Emergency Response - Jacksonville (for NE Florida Concern) | 904-256-1700 |
| FDEP Emergency Response - Orlando (for Central Florida Concern) | 407-897-4100 |
| U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) | (703) 313-5900 |
| USCG (Jacksonville Command Center) | (904) 714-7557 |
| City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division | (904) 630-2489 |
| MyJax Online Form |
Wetland Violation
Any fill material such as dirt, broken concrete dumped into a marsh or swamp.
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Northeast District (Report here for single family homes) | (904) 256-1700 |
| FDEP Northeast District Citizen Concern Form | |
| Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Central District (Single family homes) | (407) 897-4100 |
| DEP_CD@FloridaDEP.gov | |
| St. Johns River Water Managment District (SJRWMD) - Palatka (Report here for large subdivisions/ industry) | (386) 329‑4500 |
| SJRWMD - Jacksonville | (904) 730‑6270 |
| SJRWMD - Apopka | (407) 659-4800 |
| compliancesupport@sjrwmd.com | |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Jacksonville District Corporate Communications Office | (904) 232-2568 |
| Violation Report Form | |
| SAJ-RD-Enforcement@usace.army.mil |
Illegal Discharge
Any discharge, such as water or sewage, allowed to flow from a pipe or drain directly into a wetland, river or stream.
| City of Jacksonville (COJ) Environmental Quality Division (EQD) | (904) 630-2489 |
| MyJax Online Form | |
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Northeast District | (904) 256-1700 |
| FDEP Northeast District Citizen Concern Form | |
| Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Central District | (407) 897-4100 |
| DEP_CD@FloridaDEP.gov |
Manatee Hotline
To report a dead or injured manatee or other marine mammal, Always call (888) 404-3922 so immediate assistance can be dispatched.
| Florida Fish & Wildlife Commision (FWC) | (888) 404-3922 |
| FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline | |
| State Manatee Hotline & Law Enforcement Dispatch | (888) 404-3922 |
| Manatee Hotline (Jacksonville University) | (904) 256-7575 |
Fish Kill
Dead marine organism such as fish or shrimp floating on top of the water or collected along the shore.
| Florida Fish & Wildlife Commision (FWC) | (800) 636-0511 |
| 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.
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Northeast District | (904) 256-1700 |
| FDEP Northeast District Citizen Concern Form | |
| Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Central District | (407) 897-4100 |
| DEP_CD@FloridaDEP.gov | |
| City of Jacksonville (COJ) Environmental Quality Division (EQD) | (904) 630-2489 |
| MyJax Online Form | |
| St. Johns River Water Managment District (SJRWMD) - Palatka | (386) 329‑4500 |
| SJRWMD - Jacksonville | (904) 730‑6270 |
| SJRWMD - Apopka | (407) 659-4800 |
| compliancesupport@sjrwmd.com |
Illegal Dumping
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.
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Northeast District | (904) 256-1700 |
| FDEP Northeast District Citizen Concern Form | |
| Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Central District | (407) 897-4100 |
| DEP_CD@FloridaDEP.gov | |
| City of Jacksonville (COJ) Environmental Quality Division (EQD) | (904) 630-2489 |
| MyJax Online Form | |
| Seminole County Stormwater Division | (407) 665-7623 |
| Marion County Code Enforcement | (352) 671-8900 |
| Marion County Online Form |
Illicit Connection
Pipes to waterways from sources such as swimming pools, gray water, or gutter drain connections.
| City of Jacksonville (COJ) Environmental Quality Division (EQD) | (904) 630-2489 |
| MyJax Online Form |
Abandoned Vessel
To report an abandoned or derelict vessel.
| Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Marine Unit (Duval County only) | (904) 630-0500 |
| Florida Fish & Wildlife Commision (FWC) | (850) 488-4676 |
| U.S. Coast Guard (Jacksonville Command Center) (For navigational hazards only) | (904) 714-7557 |
Boating Issues, Damaged/Missing Buoys
Report boating, fish, or related law violations, or a damaged or missing buoy.
| Florida Fish & Wildlife Commision (FWC) | 1-888-404-3922 |
| Text Tip@MyFWC.com | |
| FWC Online Form |