by Jimmy Orth | Jul 23, 2021 | Habitat Loss and Degradation, Wetland Impacts
Recently, a contractor was caught in the act discharging muddy water into adjacent wetlands protected by a conservation easement and Pottsburg Creek thanks to the watchful eye of Grove Park residents. Neighbors feared for several weeks that the dirt excavation...
by Sara Schmalfeld | Jul 15, 2021 | Community
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore our beautiful St. Johns River! We asked the Riverkeeper staff to share with you their favorite places to visit, either by land or water, this summer on our watershed. We encourage everyone to get outdoors and find...
by riverkeeper | Jun 18, 2021 | Pollutants
CONCERNS RAISED OVER TOXIC COAL ASH SPILL Pollution Problem Extends Beyond Barge JACKSONVILLE, FL – St. Johns RIVERKEEPER and the Surfrider Foundation’s First Coast Chapter have serious concerns about the potential environmental harm caused by coal ash from a stranded...
by riverkeeper | May 24, 2021 | Community
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp professional baseball team has released a new specialty license plate, with proceeds from the sales going to St. Johns Riverkeeper. In order for production of the plates to begin, 3,000 customers must purchase a pre-sale voucher. Order...
by riverkeeper | Jan 14, 2021 | Wetland Impacts
EPA’s approval of developer-backed scheme to turn permitting over to state violates U.S. environmental laws Washington, D.C.  – Earthjustice filed suit today to stop an attempt by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow Florida to fast-track wetlands permits...
by riverkeeper | Jan 8, 2021 | Our River
My 10-Day Paddling Challenge 2021 From the Heart of the St. Johns River Basin Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake and Marion Counties Gabrielle Milch, Middle Basin Advocacy Coordinator After my first sunrise paddle of 2021 on Lake Wildcat (Lake County, Ocala National...
by riverkeeper | Dec 31, 2020 | River Voices
During every holiday season, we honor our partners, members, volunteers, or friends who’ve stood out and have made a positive difference for our River through our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards, which are broken up into three categories: Advocate of the...
by riverkeeper | Nov 30, 2020 | River Voices
At the 2020 Oyster Roast, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER announced the creation of the Dr. A. Quinton White, Jr. For the River Award and the first recipient of this special recognition. “After recently celebrating our 20th Anniversary, we decided it was time to honor and...
by riverkeeper | Nov 30, 2020 | Nutrients
WHAT A NIGHT at our 19th Annual Oyster Roast – Drive-In Style! On November 20, 2020, we hosted a Drive-In Oyster Roast entertainment experience to celebrate our River and raise funds, while ensuring the safety of our River supporters. All from the comfort of...
by riverkeeper | Oct 30, 2020 | Nutrients
The 13th annual Lower St. Johns Basin State of the River Report provides reasons to be optimistic, but also makes clear that much work remains to improve the health of our tributaries, reduce the impacts of sewage sludge, protect wetlands and address the increasing...
