by Jimmy Orth | Mar 22, 2013 | Nutrients
Unfortunately, our elected representatives in Tallahasee are following in the footprints of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Governor Scott by trying weaken environmental protections for the St. Johns River and Florida's... by Jimmy Orth | Mar 6, 2013 | Nutrients
Credit: EPAUnfortunately, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proposing higher pollution limit that would allow more dangerous toxins and carcinogens in our waterways. On Tuesday, April 23rd, the Environmental Regulation Commission... by Jimmy Orth | Feb 1, 2013 | Nutrients
Photo credit: DEPThe Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is in the process of overhauling the way that consumptive use permits (CUPs) are issued by the water management districts. CUPs are required by users that withdraw... by Jimmy Orth | Feb 1, 2013 | Nutrients
Recently, there have been a slew of editorials and op-eds from across the state critical of Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for dismantling environmental safeguards, decimating water management... by Jimmy Orth | Jan 16, 2013 | Nutrients
Click here to download event flyer. Senator Bob Graham, Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine, the Florida Conservation Coalition, Friends of the Wekiva River, League of Women Voters of Florida, and St. Johns Riverkeeper held a rally at Wekiwa Springs State... by Jimmy Orth | Dec 14, 2012 | Nutrients
RK Staff with Alicia Smith, Jim Alabiso, and Beth and Peter WelchDrum roll please… St. Johns River Advocate of the Year Jim Alabiso is an outspoken advocate for the St. Johns who swims the river to raise awareness about our community's most important natural... by Jimmy Orth | Dec 11, 2012 | Nutrients
For the third year in a row, St. Johns Riverkeeper and Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) are teaming up to present the Outstanding River Friendly Yard awards. Nominations are being accepted until December 21st. Please submit nominations, contact information... by Jimmy Orth | Nov 20, 2012 | Nutrients
Letter to Editor Florida Times-Union, November 19, 2012 Jimmy Orth, Executive Director St. Johns Riverkeeper Florida’s natural resources are a linchpin of our economy and quality of life, attracting millions of tourists each year, creating thousands of jobs, and... by Jimmy Orth | Oct 5, 2012 | Nutrients
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... by Jimmy Orth | Oct 2, 2012 | Nutrients
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... 