SAVe Our River’s Grasses 🌱 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) is the foundation of our river’s health - and it's struggling Since 2023, we have surveyed 14 sites from Doctors Lake to Lake George 3 times each year as part of our #SAVeOurRiversGrasses Expedition. We recently launched year four.

Thanks for the shoutout, Tony! residentnews.net/local-folks-...

You deserve a little treat for making it through hump day. 🐪 This coming Wednesday, June 3, join us on the St. Johns River Taxi for - 💧 Golden hour river & downtown views 🌇🌅 💧 Wildlife sightings 🐬 🦅 💧 Commentary from Dr. Quint White Reserve your spot: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...

Black Birders Week Jacksonville Events 🦅 🐦 Guided Mindfulness Meditation + Bird Sound Experience | Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m. | Ribault Scenic Drive Park 🪺 Birdwatching Trail Walk | Saturday May 30 at 10 a.m. | Riverview Park Learn more & RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-b...

Paddle the Ocklawaha with us 🛶 This Friday, May 29 💧 OR 💧 Saturday, June 13 💧 3.5 hour paddling tour of the Ocklawaha River with expert guide 💧 Panorama of river forests and swamps 💧 Experience & learn about local history Learn more & reserve your spot: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...

During National Volunteerism Month, the Jaguars and GORUCK collected 32 bags of trash along the Jacksonville waterways, and in the OUTEAST Community, with St. Johns Riverkeeper, contributing to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan's litter and blight campaign. THANK YOU! www.jaguars.com/news/jackson...

Conservation Florida/ @sjriverkeeper.bsky.social joint Protect Our Paradise Screening + Florida Trivia at Ruby Beach Brewing in Jacksonville, FL on 6/10 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST. www.eventbrite.com/e/protect-ou...

Mark your calendar. 🗓️ 25th annual Oyster Roast | Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. | Garden Club of Jacksonville Best party of the year 🤝 Most impactful fundraiser of the year #ForTheRiver

We all must do our part when it comes to water conservation. "Under Phase III restrictions, landscape irrigation continues to be limited to one day per week for residential, commercial and institutional properties..." www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/p...

UPCOMING EVENTS: We'll be Paddling, Tabling, Birding and more in Seminole, Putnam, Clay and Duval this month... join us! Learn more & RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/

Great news in Volusia County! Conservation land is critical for clean waterways. www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2026/ma...

🌊 We're looking for the Next Wave of river advocates. If your 9-12th grader has a heart for the St. Johns River, conservation and community – encourage them to apply for the Lynda L. Orth Next Wave Leadership Academy today. Apply by May 1 👉 stjohnsriverkeeper.org/education/ne...

Florida’s waters matter. 💧 Here’s a quick look at some of the bills Waterkeepers Florida tracked during the 2026 Legislative Session and where they landed. Protecting our waters requires all of us to stay engaged, informed, and ready to carry this momentum forward.

Watch Lisa Rinaman on First Coast Connect talking about the State of our River: youtu.be/KpvZrdcypPE?...

Spend Earth Day with us - learn more about the current state of our river and the challenges it faces, and get inspired to work with us toward a clean water future for Florida and for our river. 🗓️ State of the Watershed | Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at WJCT Studios 🎟️ Tickets: SJRK.org

Win for Florida Wetlands: www.gulfshorebusiness.com/environment/...

The St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida 💧 It flows 310 miles from its headwaters in Blue Cypress Lake. St. Johns Riverkeeper works to protect all 310 miles. On Earth Day, April 22, we're hosting a State of the Watershed event near the mouth of the river in Jax. Join Us: SJRK.org

Great photos & features of some water and river-enthusiasts in Edible Northeast Florida - including founding SJRK member Ben Williams.

Upcoming Events: 💧 River Reflection | March 27 | Alpine Groves Park (St. Johns) 💧 Cleanup | March 28 | River Oaks Park (Jax) 💧 Art and Nature Walk | April 4 | Blue Cypress Park (Jax) 💧 Talking Climate Change in Jacksonville | April 15 | St. John's Cathedral stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/

Our McCoys Creek Cleanup Crew helped kick off the Great #StJohnsRiverCleanup with a bang this weekend! 🚯 🗓️ Volusia County is the next hosting a county-wide cleanup on April 18 from 8-11 a.m. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/st-johns-riv...

Let's talk about the State of Our River. 💧 The status of our river’s health 💧 The challenges that threaten its future 💧 What we must do to protect this extraordinary waterway Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) | 5:30 p.m. at WJCT Studios 🎟️ SJRK.org

We'll be in the Headwaters next week! If you're in the area, please join us for happy hour in Melbourne. 🗓️ Headwaters Meetup | Thursday, March 26 | 5-7pm at Hell ‘N Blazes Brewing Meet our Headwaters Watershed Specialist, learn about how you can get involved. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...

Meet Niyati Shah, our new Headwaters Specialist! Niyati grew up ambling through the old pond pines of Black Hammock Preserve and biking at sunset along the Little Econ River. She is excited to work to improve and protect the health of the Upper and Middle Basins of the St. Johns River. Welcome! 👏

We recently had the pleasure of tabling at the Palatka Azalea Festival, a 77-year tradition. It was the perfect setting to connect with residents and visitors alike who stopped by our booth to discuss something we all care deeply about, the health of the St. Johns River.

DYK: there is a group of Floridians who have paddled all 310 miles of the St. Johns! 💦 🗓️ They're gathering at Azalea City Brewing this Saturday from 5-7pm for a meetup. If you haven't paddled the whole river yet, but you're interested in learning more from the experts, feel free to join! 🛶 🍻

This Earth Day, our team will share a vital update on the current state of the watershed – the status of our river’s health, challenges that threaten its future, and what we must do. 🗓️ Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at WJCT Studios Get your tickets now: secure.qgiv.com/for/stjohnsr...

This weekend we're making more vertical oyster gardens (VOGs) for the St. Johns River! 🗓️ VOG Assembly Workshop | Saturday, March 14 from 9am - Noon at JU's Marine Science Research Institute 🦪 Space is limited; learn more & sign up here: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...

Cleanup Site Captain Volunteers Needed in Jacksonville! 🚯 The annual St. Johns River Celebration, part of the Great St. Johns River Cleanup, is Saturday, March 21. The city still needs site captains at a few locations across town! Contact [email protected] if you're interested in helping out.

Make a difference with your community! 🚯 Rising Tides has adopted Blue Cypress Park, right on the St. Johns in Jax. Please join them for their first bi-monthly cleanup this weekend! 🗓️ Blue Cypress Park Cleanup | Sunday, March 8 |10am - Noon All ages welcome! stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...

It's easy to get overwhelmed with so much going on this legislative session. We've created a landing page with active calls to action so you can find everything in one place. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/take-action/...

Learn more about the risks of a catastrophic dam failure from Former FWC Lieutenant and 30-year veteran Bob H. Lee: youtu.be/PlbKLb0HX5Q?... And, take action today by contacting FL Senate President Albritton: reunitetherivers.good.do/reunitetheri...

Retired U.S. Navy rear admiral and outdoor enthusiast William McQuilkin wrote an op-ed for the Florida Times Union after his time on the Ocklawaha River during the drawdown: www.jacksonville.com/story/opinio...

BAD BILL: Take action! ‼️ SB 354 / HB 299 would silence public community input, weaken local decision-making, and allow Florida’s rural areas to be sold off to the highest bidder. Write to the Committee members and tell them to VOTE NO on House Bill 299. waterkeepersflorida.good.do/developersdr...

A few spots have opened up on this Saturday's Wetland Preserve Tour with Ben & Louann Williams! This event is more than just a walk in the woods - it’s a chance to learn firsthand how private lands play a powerful role in protecting clean water and healthy rivers. secure.qgiv.com/for/stjohnsr...

Take Action For the River! Sewage sludge has been harming our river for long enough. Senate Bill 1294 and House Bill 1245 would reduce the impact that sewage sludge has on our waterways. Email your reps and ask them to vote YES on SB 1294 / HB 1245:

It was a beautiful day for an Envirothon yesterday! 🌱 The Envirothon is a hands-on environmental problem-solving competition for high school-aged students. Our education team participated as judges in the aquatic ecology category! Congratulations to the winners from Darnell Cookman High.

Urgent Action Alert‼️It's time to speak up again to keep public lands in public hands. Please urge your representatives to vote NO on HB 1421: Cattle Grazing on State Land. 💧 This bad bill is being voted on tomorrow, Feb. 17 at 8:30am Contact your reps: floridaspringscouncil.good.do/2026legislat...

During our River & Roots field trip at Eartha's Farm & Market, students: 💧 Take an educational tour of the farm, test the soil & water on Moncrief Creek 💧 Learn about how human impacts affect our environment 💧 Learn about regenerative & sustainable agricultural processes & how they help our river

HB 441: conservation land swap proposal process transparency HB 1245: reduce the impact of sewage sludge on our waterways SB 1230/1019: require PFAS testing in biosolids & prohibit the use & sale of aqueous film-forming foam SB 1066/HB 981: restore the Ocklawaha & invest in river communities

“This program is about trusting residents to lead,” Trey Ford, Strategic Partnerships & Programming Coordinator at St. Johns Riverkeeper noted. “The people who live here know what their neighborhoods need.”

“What happens to the river will affect all of those in the watershed,” said coalition chair Jessica Finch, who works for the nonprofit St. Johns Riverkeeper. “A free-flowing Ocklawaha would increase (bio)diversity. It would allow the fish to natively spawn.” www.cfpublic.org/environment/...

Today is World Wetlands Day 💦 Wetlands are essential for the health of the St. Johns. They provide: 💧 water filtration, 💧flood prevention, 💧groundwater recharge, and so much more. 🗓️ Join us this Saturday as we celebrate World Wetlands Day. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...

Upcoming Events Roundup! Get Your Feet Wet along the St. Johns River watershed: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/ 🥾 World Wetlands Day Celebration | Feb 7 🌱 Riverview Park Service Day | Feb 14 🚯 Moncrief Creek Cleanup | Feb 14 🚮 McCoys Creek Cleanup | Feb 15 🌳 Explore Wetland Preserve | Feb 28

Oyster reef on the Trout River in Jax 🦪 We worked with LISC Jax and RCCO to install these POSH Modules. 🦪 A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day. 🎣 Oyster reefs create habitat for hundreds of aquatic species. 🌧️ Reefs are natural buffers against erosion and storm surges.

World Wetlands Day is Feb 2! 🌱 Wetlands are some of the most diverse & important ecosystems on the planet. They provide: 💧 Water Filtration 💧 Flood Prevention 💧 Groundwater Recharge Join us for a day among our local wetlands on Saturday, Feb 7. Learn more: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...

"There was excellent fishing in the Ocklawaha before the dam,” White said. “And there will be excellent fishing if the dam is removed.” www.palatkadailynews.com/local-news/o...

Our Q1 #ResilientRibault stakeholder meeting brought together residents, community organizations, & city partners. 🌱 40+ attendees 🤝 20+ organizations 🗣️ Key conversations: Park improvements, nature-based solutions, and community-led resilience ✔️ Local voices, collective action.

"Some outdoor experiences in Florida are seasonal, but this paddle opportunity is only available every few years." Florida Master Naturalist Ryan Worthington penned a blog detailing some options for paddling the Ocklawaha during the drawdown. Read it here: explorethestjohns.com/ocklawaha-dr...

We're kicking off year ‼️14‼️ of cleaning up McCoys Creek this weekend! Consistent effort matters. 🗓️ McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, Jan 18 from 10am - Noon | 168 S Myrtle Ave Help us make a difference this year! For the River - and her tributaries. 🚯 stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...

"On Tuesday, January 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Cummer-hosted panel will discuss how decisions about land use and infrastructure continue to shape the social and environmental fabric of the city."