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...
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TaxWatch Releases Report on Ocklawaha
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” and...
Riverkeeper Seeks Development Director
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...
Putnam and Marion Voters Support Restoring the Ocklawaha
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...
We Dare You to Get Your Feet Wet!
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...
Candidate Surveys: Jacksonville City Council At-Large
Last year, Jacksonville lost a long-time champion for the St. Johns River. Former City Council member and Jacksonville Mayor Tommy Hazouri loved the river and his actions as an elected leader reflected his passion for protecting the St. Johns. He secured funding to...
Riverkeeper Resolutions
St. Johns Riverkeeper has big things in store for 2022, and we can’t wait to share them with you. We hope to help you get outside more to explore the St. Johns and its watershed, and Get Your Feet Wet! Our staff members have each made their own personal “resolutions”...
Riverkeeper Recap: Looking Back at 2021
Much like 2020, this has been a year full of uncertainty and marked with the necessity for flexibility. St. Johns RIVERKEEPER has pivoted to successfully offer even more outdoor programming as well as virtual learning opportunities for children and adults. We were...
Up Close and Personal: Tour the Ocklawaha
You may be aware that the The Ocklawaha River is the largest tributary of the St. Johns River, and that the health of both Rivers is affected when one is impacted. If you have followed our advocacy efforts, you’ve likely been a part of the discussion regarding the...
Survey Results Demonstrate Strong Support for Ocklawaha River Restoration
Survey results are in: the recent survey conducted by St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) received overwhelming support for breaching the Kirkpatrick Dam (aka Rodman Dam) and restoring the Ocklawaha River. A professional data analyst was enlisted to...