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Report a Violation
If you see a suspected violation, help the river by reporting it to the appropriate agency. Contact us if you need assistance. We’re here to help!
Contact Gabbie Milch, Middle Basin Coordinator at (407) 607-2965 or report@sjrk.org.
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| Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection | (904) 256-1700 |
| Will transfer to appropriate department. | Florida DEP |
Algal Bloom
To report an algae bloom in the river or a stream. Please send us pictures and GPS coordinates, if possible.
| Gabbie Milch, Middle Basin Coordinator | (407) 607-2965 |
| FL Dept. of Environmental Protection | (855) 305-3903 |
| Online Form |
Hazardous Material Spill / Marine Spill
Oil, gas, sewage, paint, any toxic substance, or any substance running into a stream, wetland or river.
| When in doubt, call | |
|---|---|
| State Watch Office | (800) 320-0519 |
| Coast Guard National Response Center | (800) 424-8802 |
| Duval County Environmental Quality Division | (904) 255-7100 |
Wetland Violation
Any fill material such as dirt, broken concrete dumped into a marsh or swamp.
| Florida DEP (single family homes) | (904) 256-1648 |
| St. Johns River Water Management District (large subdivision/ industry) | (904) 730-6270 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Enforcement | (904) 232-3697 |
Illegal Discharge
Any discharge, such as water or sewage, allowed to flow from a pipe or drain directly into a wetland, river or stream.
| Jacksonville's Care Center in Duval County (Get case #) | (904) 630-2489 |
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection | (904) 256-1649 |
| Duval County Dept. of Health (for sewage only) | (904) 253-1280 |
Manatee Hotline
To report a dead or injured manatee or other marine mammal, Always call (888) 404-3922 so immediate assistance can be dispatched.
| State Manatee Hotline & Law Enforcement Dispatch | (888) 404-3922 |
| Call this number always! Cellular ( in specific areas ) | *FWC |
| Manatee Hotline (Jacksonville University) | (904) 256-7575 |
| Helps document manatee occurences | Manatee Study at JU |
Fish Kill
Dead marine organism such as fish or shrimp floating on top of the water or collected along the shore.
| FMRI Fish Kill Hotline (M-F 8-5 pm) | (800) 636-0511 |
| Public Wildlife Alert Hotline (available 24/7) | (888) 404-3922 |
| FWC Fish Kill Hotline |
Construction Site Runoff
Soil from a construction site running into a stream, wetlands or the river, regardless of barriers such silt fences or hay bales.
| Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division | (904) 255-7100 |
| St. Johns River Water Management District (outside Duval County) | (904) 730-6270 |
Solid Waste
Illegal dumping of trash or construction debris into a stream or river. Note: Agencies will not remove random trash and debris that is in the river or washes up on shore, unless it presents a navigation hazard or is a toxic substance.
| Jacksonville's Care Center (Get case #) | (904) 630-2489 |
| Seminole County Stormwater Division | (407) 665-2424 |
| Marion County Code Enforcement | (352) 671-8900 |
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection | (904) 256-1700 |
Illicit Connection
Pipes to waterways from sources such as swimming pools, gray water, or gutter drain connections.
| Jacksonville's Care Center in Duval County | (904) 630-2489 |
| (Get issue case #) | Care Center Online |
Abandoned Vessel
To report an abandoned or derelict vessel.
| Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Marine Unit (Duval County only) JSO Marine Unit | (904) 255-4155 |
| Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | (850) 488-6068 |
| U.S. Coast Guard (for navigational hazards only) | (904) 714-7500, option 1 |
Damaged/Missing Buoys
To report a damaged or missing buoy.
| Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission | 1-866-405-BUOY (2869) |