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Clean Water is On the Ballot: Vote for the River
Conservation is patriotic. We all need and deserve clean water, and it’s on the ballot this November – let’s dive in. Amendment 3 While none of us enjoys paying property taxes, we all want clean water and healthy rivers. Amendment 3 would...
SJRK Advocates for Endangered Species & Clean Water
In two recent letters to Congress, St. Johns Riverkeeper joined other environmental organizations in their opposition to potentially harmful legislation. The ramifications of these bills, if passed, are outlined below. Attack on the Endangered Species Act The...
SJRK Responds: Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan
St. Johns Riverkeeper submitted a public comment on the St. Johns River Water Management District’s draft Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan, outlining opportunities to strengthen protections for the beloved springs, rivers, lakes, and wetlands comprising the Middle...
Global Connections, Local Action
Last month, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER joined 125 Waterkeeper Alliance groups for our 2026 Global Conference in Quito, Ecuador. Hosted by Guayllabamba Waterkeeper Patricio Chambers and his family, the conference brought together people working every day to protect rivers,...
Fighting to Protect our River from Data Centers
Keep Data Centers Out of Putnam County In recent months, our team, along with local supporters, has spoken during Putnam County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings, urging support for a data center moratorium to ensure our river and groundwater are...
We Must Protect Our Public Lands
Protect Our Public Lands St. Johns RIVERKEEPER is currently leading the Protect Our Public Lands Passport challenge, in celebration of National Public Lands Day on September 26. According to the Florida State Parks Foundation, in 2025 alone, Florida State Parks and...
Empowering Citizens: Development in Clay County
The St. Johns River watershed covers an area of nearly 9,000 square miles and is home to over five million people. That number grows each year. Defending the health of our river requires citizen action and involvement. St. Johns Riverkeeper (SJRK) works to empower...
Seeking the Next St. Johns Riverkeeper
St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, the leading nonprofit advocacy group for the St. Johns River and its watershed, is seeking a new St. Johns Riverkeeper to lead the organization’s effective advocacy programs and initiatives. Lisa Rinaman, who has served as the St. Johns...