Blog Archive
2023
First Annual Great St. Johns River Cleanup Results
76 sites | 1,302 volunteers | 1,462 bags of trash St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, local governments, businesses and nonprofits came together between March 18 and Earth Day, April 22, to clean up the St. Johns River watershed. The first annual Great St. Johns River Cleanup,...
3 Dangerous Bills in Florida: Take Action
Threats to the Environment and Public Health Florida’s pristine environment and the health of its residents are currently at risk as three dangerous bills make their way through the legislative process. These bills threaten the state’s waterways, encourage...
Searching for Eelgrass, Seeking Solutions
St. Johns Riverkeeper is Monitoring 80-miles of the most threatened habitat of the St. Johns River Historically, the tidal balance of salt and freshwater of the St. Johns River has enabled healthy underwater grasses to thrive, providing critical habitat for fresh and...
2023 Jacksonville City Council Candidate Survey
The Duval County General Election is right around the corner on May 16, and it is important that Jacksonville elects a City Council that is committed to protecting and restoring our St. Johns River and addressing the causes and impacts of climate change. As a...
Plan Your Own Cleanup, Enter to Win $1,000
The Great St. Johns River Cleanup, supported by Bronco Wild Fund and your Local Ford Dealers, is underway – running March 18 through April 22 (Earth Day), 2023 – and so many of you have already participated! There are organized cleanups coming up...
Great Florida Riverway in the Rotunda
St. Johns RIVERKEEPER joined with fellow river and springs experts from around the state on Wednesday, February 15 to advocate for a free-flowing Great Florida Riverway at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee. The Great Florida Riverway Coalition, including St.... 2023 Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Survey
The Duval County local elections are right around the corner, and it is important that Jacksonville elects a mayor who is committed to protecting and restoring our St. Johns River and addressing the causes and impacts of climate change. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...