by Jimmy Orth | May 3, 2014 | Nutrients
Credit: Army Corps of EngineersThe following is an editorial from Lisa Rinaman, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, that appeared in the 5.2.14 Jacksonville Business Journal: "St. Johns Riverkeeper supports the responsible use of our river. However, it must not... by Jimmy Orth | Apr 2, 2014 | Nutrients
According to the St. Johns River Water Management District, "Lawn and landscape irrigation accounts for more than half of all residential water use." This is the same water that we drink, feeds our wetlands, bubbles up and creates our magnificent... by Jimmy Orth | Apr 2, 2014 | Nutrients
So often, we make decisions without considering the big picture. Just look at the proposals to dredge the river significantly deeper, put a massive cattle operation next to Silver Springs, and withdraw millions of gallons of water a day from the St. Johns. Each could... by Jimmy Orth | Apr 2, 2014 | Nutrients
On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, US Green Building Council (USGBC) North Florida, WJCT, St. Johns Riverkeeper, AIA Jacksonville, and the City of Jacksonville's Environmental Protection Board are hosting the Jacksonville premiere of a new documentary film about... by Jimmy Orth | Feb 24, 2014 | Nutrients
Once again, March is St. Johns River Month! March is a great time of the year to explore (learn how) and celebrate the river and to adopt River Friendly practices to reduce our impact on the St. Johns. During River Month, we are partnering with The... by Jimmy Orth | Jan 21, 2014 | Nutrients
LATEST NEWS! Join clean water advocates from around the state at the Clean Water Rally in Tally on Tuesday, February 18th! From North Florida’s renowned freshwater springs and the St. Johns to South Florida’s Everglades and coral reefs, our state is blessed with... by Jimmy Orth | Jan 21, 2014 | Nutrients
We are working with Rain Water Solutions Inc. to offer high-quality rain barrels at a huge discount. For a limited time, you can purchase an Ivy 50-gallon rain barrel for $70. These high-quality rain barrels usually retail for $109. For the first... by Jimmy Orth | Jan 7, 2014 | Nutrients
Roger Linville, Shannon Blankinship, Lisa Rinaman, Jimmy Orth, Carol Bailey, Jennie BuseyIn 2013, St. Johns Riverkeeper had another successful year elevating community awareness and involvement, addressing the issues impacting our river’s health, challenging bad... 