Photo credit: Walter Coker, Georgia-Pacific wastewater treatment pondsOctober 5, 2012: On October 4th, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a draft wastewater discharge permit for Georgia-Pacific. Written comments can be...
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Help Protect Our Conservation Lands
Credit: Ronald Broome, www.floridanativephotography.comWe need your help to make sure our publicly-owned conservation lands are protected. The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) has initiated a process to assess the conservation lands that it owns...
Clean Water Act Turns 40!
In the late 60's and early 70's, oil spills, river fires, and toxic waste put a national spotlight on our country's serious water pollution problems. As a result, Congress voted with overwhelming bipartisan support to enact the Clean Water Act (CWA) in...
Join the Campaign
During Membership Month in October, we are encouraging our Facebook fans to "Join the Campaign" and become members of St. Johns Riverkeeper. Become a fan: www.facebook.com/stjohnsriverkeeper. Follow us on Facebook, and stay tuned for campaign promotions,...
2012 State of the River Report
The fifth annual State of the River Report for the Lower Basin of the St. Johns River was recently released and shows improvement in some areas but continuing threats in several critical categories. Since 2008, researchers from Jacksonville University, the...
Voices from the River
Speak Up for Florida's Waters
Sign the Speak Up for Silver Springs petition to Governor Scott. The "Speak Up for Silver Springs and Florida's Waters" event hosted by the Florida Conservation Coalition (FCC) and its local partners - Silver Springs Alliance, Silver River Museum,...
Fertilize Your Yard, Not Your River
Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Ecology.If you are planning to fertilize your yard this spring, make sure that you use the right type of fertilizer and don't apply more than is necessary. Fertilizer runoff contributes to nutrient...
Withdrawal Study: Uncertainties Remain
Image from Folio Weekly Oct 2, 2007 issueThe St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study (WSIS) final report was recently released by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). The 4-year, multimillion dollar study was initiated by the SJRWMD...
Pollution Solutions: Lasalle Bioswale Project
St. Johns Riverkeeper and our numerous partners collaborated to install the City of Jacksonville’s first bioswale along Lasalle Street in front of the San Marco Library. A bioswale collects stormwater runoff from roads, rooftops, and parking lots and uses soil...