by Jimmy Orth | Nov 3, 2016 | Nutrients
The following was adapted from the 9th annual report's Executive Summary. The annual State of the River Report is a summary and analysis of the health of the Lower St. Johns River Basin (LSJRB) that is produced each year by Jacksonville University, University of... by Jimmy Orth | Oct 3, 2016 | Nutrients
For the second year, St Johns RIVERKEEPER and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) are partnering through the STEAM Cultural Passport Program to provide on-the-water learning experiences for Title I 5th-grade students in Duval County during the 2016-2017 school year.... by Jimmy Orth | Oct 2, 2016 | Nutrients
Warning sign along Hogan’s Creek in JacksonvilleRequired to update its Human Health-Based ater Quality Criteria to protect human health from exposure to surface water chemical contaminants, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) was presented with... by Jimmy Orth | Oct 1, 2016 | Nutrients
Central Florida is already reaching the sustainable limits of its predominant source of water, the Floridan Aquifer. As a result, the three water management districts in this five county area – the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), South... by Jimmy Orth | Jul 27, 2016 | Nutrients
***NEWS RELEASE*** July 27, 2016 Contacts: Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper (904) 509-3260 Dredging Challenge Will Move to Federal Court State Permitting Process Incapable of Protecting the St. Johns River JACKSONVILLE, FL— On Tuesday, July 26, St. Johns... by Jimmy Orth | Jun 2, 2016 | Nutrients
UPDATE: A summary judgement hearing has been scheduled for December 5, 2016 before Circuit Judge Charles W. Dodson in Tallahassee. PRESS RELEASE June 1, 2016 Conservation Groups File Legal Action to Stop Continuing State Conservation Money Raid... by Jimmy Orth | Apr 27, 2016 | Nutrients
Conceptual Master Plan of the proposed private development projectCLICK HERE FOR A FACTSHEET On June 14, 2016, the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board voted to donate the Gemini Springs Addition with a conservation easement to Volusia County.... by Jimmy Orth | Apr 19, 2016 | Nutrients
Guest Column By Lisa Rinaman, Florida Times-Union 4.19.16 Recently, St. Johns Riverkeeper filed a legal petition to challenge the state permit for the deep dredge of the St. Johns River. We did so, because the permit and the proposed project fail to protect our... by Jimmy Orth | Apr 18, 2016 | Nutrients
St. Johns Riverkeeper and a team of river advocates recently completed the Save the St. Johns Tour, a 13-day journey of the entire 310 miles of the river. We embarked on the Tour to raise awareness about the urgent threats facing the St. Johns and engage and activate... by Jimmy Orth | Apr 15, 2016 | Nutrients
credit: Vince LambNote: Scroll to bottom of this post for a video announcement from Lisa Rinaman, the St. Johns Riverkeeper We want to thank everyone who helped make the Save the St. JohnsTour such a big success – the boat captains and volunteers, video crew,... 