by Jimmy Orth | Oct 2, 2012 | Nutrients
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... by Jimmy Orth | Oct 2, 2012 | Nutrients
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,... by Jimmy Orth | Aug 16, 2012 | Nutrients
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... by Jimmy Orth | Jul 2, 2012 | Nutrients
by Jimmy Orth | Jun 5, 2012 | Nutrients
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... by Jimmy Orth | Mar 1, 2012 | Nutrients
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... by Jimmy Orth | Feb 20, 2012 | Nutrients
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... by Jimmy Orth | Feb 7, 2012 | Nutrients
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... by Jimmy Orth | Jan 25, 2012 | Nutrients
Photo Credit: Walter CokerBill Belleville Tribute to Neil Armingeon If there has ever been an orphan of a natural system in Florida, it's the St. Johns River. Once worshiped by the Timucua and later, revered by the white settlers who floated their economy atop it,... by Jimmy Orth | Jan 7, 2012 | Nutrients
January 6, 2012 Press Conference – Lisa Rinaman, John Ragsdale, & Neil ArmingeonWe are excited to announce that Lisa Rinaman has been selected to succeed Neil Armingeon as your next St. Johns Riverkeeper. Lisa will assume the role as... 