by Sara Schmalfeld | Jul 5, 2022 | Education, Explore the River, Our River, River Friendly
One of the most beautiful places to visit during the summer is Silver Springs State Park, home of the iconic first-magnitude spring and the “World Famous Glass Bottom Boats.” Silver Springs, a group of at least 30 spring vents, forms the headwaters of the Silver...
by Sara Schmalfeld | Jun 22, 2022 | Education, Explore the River, Middle Basin, Our River
By Jamie De Nisco, St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Specialist This summer, get a chance to discover Florida State Parks for free with the Real Florida Reader Day pass. To check out your free day pass, visit your local library and use your library card to redeem it....
by Rebecca Vecera | Jun 8, 2022 | Community, Habitat Loss and Degradation, Our River
With the onset of hurricane season, we are reminded of the need to not only prepare for the next potential storm but also for the climatic changes that continue to intensify the threats facing our waterways and our communities. The time is now to have your hurricane...
by Rebecca Vecera | Jun 8, 2022 | Education, Explore the River, Explore the River, Middle Basin, Our River
By Ashleigh Boice, St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Director The St. Johns River abounds with opportunities for fun and adventure for kids. There are 310 miles of possibilities with springs, museums, hikes, boat trips, and everything in between. One of my favorite...
by Rebecca Vecera | Mar 24, 2022 | Ocklawaha River, Tributaries
Late on March 18, the much anticipated Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam inspection report was finally released. While the report indicates the dam is not at risk of impending failure, the dam was reclassified in the report from low hazard to high hazard. FEMA describes high...
by Rebecca Vecera | Mar 17, 2022 | Habitat Loss and Degradation, Ocklawaha River, Tributaries, Wetland Impacts
We continue to make progress, but work remains to Free the Ocklawaha River. While we are disappointed the Florida Legislature failed to take action to reunite Silver Springs, the Ocklawaha and St. Johns Rivers during the recent legislative session, our collective...
by Rebecca Vecera | Feb 16, 2022 | Middle Basin, Ocklawaha River, Our River, Tributaries
Florida TaxWatch Advises Restoration is in Florida Taxpayers’ Best Interest A new economic briefing released February 15 by Florida TaxWatch “supports the breaching of the Kirkpatrick Dam and the partial restoration of the natural flow of the Ocklawaha River”...
by Rebecca Vecera | Feb 14, 2022 | Community
St. Johns RIVERKEEPER is hiring for a newly created position that will help us develop and sustain the resources necessary to continue to grow the organization and fulfill our mission as an advocate for the St. Johns River. The Development Director will be responsible...
by Rebecca Vecera | Feb 10, 2022 | Middle Basin, Ocklawaha River, Our River, Tributaries
Once again, the public has spoken! A new poll found overwhelming support for restoring a free-flowing Ocklawaha River. A highly regarded political consultant and public opinion researcher, Barcelo & Company, recently released a scientific poll of likely voters in...
by Rebecca Vecera | Jan 27, 2022 | Community, Explore the River, Explore the River, Our River
St. Johns RIVERKEEPER is pleased to announce our 2022 Get Your Feet Wet campaign. This exciting new initiative will provide resources and opportunities for the public to learn about and explore the St. Johns River and its watershed. The campaign is being launched to...
