by Jimmy Orth | Jun 15, 2018 | Nutrients
photo credit: Florida Times-UnionJoin St. Johns RIVERKEEPER at the upcoming River Rising: Town Hall Series to learn about rising waters in the St. Johns, how decades of dredging has increased water levels and storm surge, and what Jacksonville and coastal communities...
by Jimmy Orth | Jun 15, 2018 | Nutrients
DEVELOPER ABANDONS LANDS SWAP PLANS FOR JULINGTON-DURBIN! You did it! On June 28, Eastland announced that they will no longer pursue plans to build 1400 homes within the Julington-Durbin Preserve, in exchange for property on Black Hammock Island. In addition,...
by Jimmy Orth | May 7, 2018 | Nutrients
Credit: Florida Times-UnionFor decades, the St. Johns River has been deepened, straightened and manipulated to allow bigger and bigger ships to access Jacksonville's port. The Florida Times-Union recently released a special report, As the Ocean Creeps In, that...
by Jimmy Orth | Mar 29, 2018 | Nutrients
For Immediate Release Thursday, March 29, 2018 Contact: Jennifer Rubiello, State Director, Environment Florida jennifer@environmentflorida.org, (818) 203-7625 Shannon Blankinship, Advocacy Director, St. Johns Riverkeeper, shannon@stjohnsriverkeeper.org, (904) 614-6570...
by Shannon Blankinship | Mar 2, 2018 | Nutrients
Bonnie Sinatro, winner of the 2018 River Friendly Yard Award in JacksonvilleAnnually, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, Florida Native Plant Society's local chapters, and other native plant experts recognize individuals or businesses that have implemented River Friendly...
by Jimmy Orth | Feb 21, 2018 | Nutrients
For Immediate Release February 21, 2018 FDEP Withdraws Rule That Would Have Allowed More Toxic Chemicals in Florida’s Waters JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) recently withdrew a dangerous state rule that...
by Jimmy Orth | Jan 23, 2018 | Nutrients
Below is the press release that St. Johns RIVERKEEPER released on 1/22/18. MEDIA RELEASE Jacksonville, FL — On January 19, 2018, Judge Marcia Morales Howard issued an order denying St. Johns RIVERKEEPER's Motion for Preliminary Injunction to prohibit...
by Jimmy Orth | Jan 2, 2018 | Nutrients
Recently, the Florida Times-Union published a special report, As the Ocean Creeps In, that looked into why Hurricane Irma "caused a shocking 150-year flood that sent salty seawater gushing into the streets of downtown and an eclectic mix of neighborhoods along...
by Shannon Blankinship | Dec 20, 2017 | Nutrients
Scott Sowell of Darnell Cookman Middle/High School named as 2017 Educator of the YearSt. Johns RIVERKEEPER® 2017 Educator of the Year Scott Sowell, Ph.D Each year, a school, group of students, program or teacher stands out through our work in schools. This year,...
by Shannon Blankinship | Dec 5, 2017 | Nutrients
Hurricane Irma caused flood impacts along the St. Johns River in September 2017On December 4, 2017, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction to postpone the first phase of the impending St. Johns River harbor deepening project until significant...
