Blog
Our River
Summer Fun for Families: Ravine Gardens and Salt Springs
A Hike, a Swim, and a Paddle: Ravine Gardens and Salt Springs Written by Ashleigh Boice, Education Director Even though they’re in different counties, Ravine Gardens State Park and Salt Springs Recreation Area are only about 30 minutes away from each other. Because of...
Biosolids and PFAS Contamination
Written by Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper For more than four years, we have sounded the alarm regarding the environmental and human health risks of the land disposal of sewage sludge (aka biosolids) and the inequity of the state-sanctioned export of South...
Summer Fun for Families: Silver Springs State Park
One of the most beautiful places to visit during the summer is Silver Springs State Park, home of the iconic first-magnitude spring and the “World Famous Glass Bottom Boats.” Silver Springs, a group of at least 30 spring vents, forms the headwaters of the Silver...
Summer Fun for Families: Hontoon Island State Park
By Jamie De Nisco, St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Specialist This summer, get a chance to discover Florida State Parks for free with the Real Florida Reader Day pass. To check out your free day pass, visit your local library and use your library card to redeem it....
We Need Climate Action Now
With the onset of hurricane season, we are reminded of the need to not only prepare for the next potential storm but also for the climatic changes that continue to intensify the threats facing our waterways and our communities. The time is now to have your hurricane...
Summer Fun for Families: Mud Springs
By Ashleigh Boice, St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Director The St. Johns River abounds with opportunities for fun and adventure for kids. There are 310 miles of possibilities with springs, museums, hikes, boat trips, and everything in between. One of my favorite...
TaxWatch Releases Report on Ocklawaha
Florida TaxWatch Advises Restoration is in Florida Taxpayers’ Best Interest A new economic briefing released February 15 by Florida TaxWatch “supports the breaching of the Kirkpatrick Dam and the partial restoration of the natural flow of the Ocklawaha River”...
Putnam and Marion Voters Support Restoring the Ocklawaha
Once again, the public has spoken! A new poll found overwhelming support for restoring a free-flowing Ocklawaha River. A highly regarded political consultant and public opinion researcher, Barcelo & Company, recently released a scientific poll of likely voters in...