Tomorrow, we'll be presenting our Volunteer of the Year award to none other than Alex Wolf! 🏆 Alex is a cleanup champion - from attending to organizing. 👀 He has personally scouted over 20 parks to help identify areas of particular need for our cleanup efforts. THANK YOU Alex! 👏

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in Giving Tuesday. 🌊 Your gifts will allow us to launch of the Lynda Orth Next Wave Leadership Academy to empower high school students to become the Next Wave of leaders and river advocates. 🌊 We have raised $17K toward our goal of $25K! 🩵 SJRK.org

Our river needs a holistic action plan that includes immediate relief, restoration projects, long-term preventative strategies and proactive measures to protect and restore the St. Johns River for future generations to come. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/2025-12-a-wa...

We're adding a 25th anniversary twist to our annual Holiday Mingle! 🗓️ Fireside Chat with the Founders | Thursday, December 11 from 5:30-7:30pm at JU MSRI 💧 Engaging conversation with 2 of our founders 💧 Mingling & Light Bites 💧 Annual Volunteer Awards RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-1...

“Land conservation is one of the highest priorities for St. Johns County residents,” said Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper. www.wokv.com/news/local/s...

Flying Fiber Farm has offered a $25,000 match gift to double the impact of donations. This gift is going to allow us to launch the Lynda Orth Next Wave Leadership Academy. By investing in young leaders today, we strengthen the river’s voice for tomorrow.

A generous donor has offered to match gifts up to $25,000. That means every dollar you give is DOUBLED! We've currently raised $16,000+ toward that goal... please, if you can, give today and help us meet the match! 💙 Double Your Impact: secure.qgiv.com/for/2025matc...

All gifts are currently being matched dollar-for-dollar. 🩵 Double your impact for... 🩵 Education programs that get local kids out on the river 🩵 River restoration 🩵 Work to #SAVeOurRiversGrasses ...& so much more. Help us make waves of impact, #ForTheRiver! secure.qgiv.com/for/2025matc...

This Giving Tuesday, your gift to St. Johns Riverkeeper will go twice as far. Flying Fiber Farm has generously offered a match gift, which means every dollar you give today will be doubled to ensure clean water and a healthy river for future generations. Double Your Donation: SJRK.org

As we enter the season of giving back, join us for a December cleanup: 🚮 Park & King/Riverside • Sun, Dec 7 at 9am, Cultivate Jax 🚮 Craig Creek • Sat, Dec 13 at 10am, River Oaks Park 🚮 McCoys Creek • Sun, Dec 21 at 10am, 111 Riverside Ave 🩵 stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/

Mother nature has been hard at work on the Trout River in Jacksonville. 😮💨 Lots of oysters and critters like crabs are making a home on this HEAVY Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) on the Trout, installed back in April! 🦪 One live oyster can filter 50 gallons of water per day. 🦪

Were you lucky enough to see the Northern Lights over the St. Johns River? www.floridatoday.com/picture-gall...

This weekend is our Monthly McCoys Creek Cleanup in the Brooklyn Riverside area of Jacksonville! Led by our volunteer "Anchor Award" winner, Alicia. 🗓️ McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, November 16 | 10 a.m. – Noon | 168 S Myrtle Ave RSVP: volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/xqsdw1vus...

So you've heard the buzz... but what IS Oyster Roast, and why do you want to be there? If you're the "I need to know the parking situation and dress code or I'm not going" type - this post is for you:

We're Hiring! St. Johns Riverkeeper is seeking a dedicated advocate for the Upper & Middle Basins of the St. Johns River. Grow in your environmental science career & work for an organization making a real difference in our local community. Learn more & apply: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/2025-11-were...

Our gratitude goes out to all of those who have served - including the spouses of three of our current employees. 🦅 Happy Veterans Day. 📸 Bald Eagle on the Ocklawaha, by Federico Acevedo

Tomorrow, we're gathering with the Reunite the Rivers Coalition in Palatka! 🗓️ Friday, Nov 7 from 5-8pm at Azalea City Brewing 💧 Learn about how you can experience the drawdown 💧 Hear from local river, wildlife & springs experts 💧 Enjoy local food, music & beer 💧 Watch "Lost Springs" (6:30pm)

See the Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha River THIS FRIDAY! 🗓️ Friday, Nov. 7 from 5-8pm at Azalea City Brewing Company 🍻 Local Brews 🌮 Food Trucks 🎶 Live Music 💧 Screening of “Lost Springs” Learn about the lost springs, the drawdown, and more. Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/Hm5Ns06JieY?...

Experience the Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha! Join the Reunite the Rivers Coalition for a screening of "Lost Springs." Let's gather, get energized & learn in advance of the 2026 legislative session. 📆 Friday, Nov. 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Azalea City Brewing

Dave reporting from the coop 🐓 We can’t wait to get out on the dance floor with you all while The Firewater Tent Revival brings the psychedelic bluegrass vibes at this year’s #SJRKOysterRoast! 🎶 Get your tickets now at SJRK.org

We've opened up a few spots on our previously SOLD OUT Halloween River Cruise on the St. Johns River Taxi! 💧 Downtown Jax views at twilight 🌚 💧 Prize for the best costume 👻 💧 Drinks sold on board 🥂 💧 You never know what’s lurking in the water 👀🐬 Reserve your spot: secure.qgiv.com/for/stjohnsr...

Read more about the McCoys Creek project and how it was recently reconnected with the St. Johns River: jaxtoday.org/2025/10/02/m...

Waterkeepers Florida is fighting for your right to clean water. “Floridians deserve water that is clean and safe enough to swim in and fish from,” said the Matanzas Riverkeeper, Jen Lomberk. www.staugustine.com/story/news/e...

Many of you submitted a public comment to the USDA in opposition of rescinding the Roadless Rule. 🌳 The fight for our public lands is not over. 🌳 Congress must pass the Roadless Area Conservation Act. Please email your members of Congress today: stjohnsriverkeeper.good.do/roadlessrule...

“So a lot of these homeowners suffer from a lot of water damage, flooding, and we’re trying to use Florida Climate Week to talk about the issues so that we can find solutions," said Dana Maule of Northside Pride. www.theinvadingsea.com/2025/10/14/j...

It's About Dam Time to improve water quality. Restoring the natural flow of the Ocklawaha River: 💧 Would reduce the need for herbicide spraying of invasive aquatic plants to prevent frequent blockages of the river & boat ramps. 🔗 ItsAboutDamTime.org 🔗

Volunteer Spotlight 🔦 Meet Daniel Hutto, who has been volunteering for 2 years. He is an avid microplastics avoider & loves birdwatching. "I'm proud to work with St. Johns Riverkeeper, & I'm eager to get more involved in the legislative & advocacy portions of their mission." Thank you, Daniel!

Get Your Feet Wet with us this weekend in Clay and Duval! 📅 Wetlands Walk with Let's Play Clay County | Saturday, Oct 18 from 9-10 a.m. at Camp Chowenwaw Park (Green Cove Springs) 📅 McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, Oct 19 from 10 a.m. – Noon at 2842 Edison Ave (Jax) stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/

#ItsAboutDamTime to Gather Together! 📆 Friday, November 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Azalea City Brewing Company 🎶 Live Music 🍕 Food Trucks 🍻 Great Local Brews 🍿 “Lost Springs” Documentary Screening 💧 Panel Discussion with special guests Learn more: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-1...

How it started > How it's going 🦪 Oyster Edition The used oyster shells from our annual #SJRKOysterRoast get recycled & donated to Guana Research Reserve. And... the oyster shells in the POSH Modules at Riverview Park came from Guana! 🦪♻️ Oyster Roast tickets: secure.qgiv.com/event/sjrkoy...

Conservation Lands play a powerful role in protecting clean water and healthy rivers. 🌳 Explore Wetland Preserve with Ben and Louann Williams | Friday, October 10 from 9 a.m. – Noon | Palatka, Florida 🌳 Reserve your spot: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-1...

October 6-12 is FL Climate Week, and we've teamed up with the City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Climate Coalition, and VoLo Foundation to bring Climate Week Jax to life. 💧 Wednesday: Resilient Ribault Boat Tour 💧Saturday: Oyster Film Screening More info: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-c...

Land Conservation 🤝 Watershed Protection Learn more about how private lands play a powerful role in protecting clean water & healthy rivers from award-winning land stewards. 📆 Explore Wetland Preserve | Oct 10 from 9am – Noon | Palatka Reserve your spot!

Tomorrow morning! Help us beautify a historic cemetery in the Ribault River watershed, ahead of our educational walking tour on Saturday with Ennis Davis of The Jaxson. Memorial Cemetery Cleanup | Friday, October 3 from 9-11 a.m. | 6073 Moncrief Rd RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-1...

Great show on First Coast Connect with our ED, Jimmy Orth, and some local young environmentalists who are making a real difference from educating their peers, to inciting civic action, to helping the community reduce their food waste footprint: news.wjct.org/show/first-c...

Join the 25 for the St. Johns challenge! It’s easy: 1️⃣ Register online at sjrk.org 2️⃣ Pledge 25 miles of walking, biking, paddling, hiking, or a combo! 3️⃣ Invite friends to support you 4️⃣ Get outside and log those miles! Your participation = a cleaner, healthier river. 🔗 Sign up today: SJRK.org 🔗

Just like we’ve fought here at home to protect places like Julington-Durbin Preserve, Guana, and our Florida State Parks, we have to stay vigilant at the national level too. Tell your federally elected officials: Stand up for public lands! stjohnsriverkeeper.good.do/protectourpu...

Share your love of public lands & the St. Johns. 💚 We created our Protect Our Public Lands merch so that you can share your passion for conserving Florida's wild spaces, parks and conservation lands any and everywhere you go! Get yours today: st-johns-riverkeeper.myshopify.com/collections/...

Tomorrow! The River Runs On Film Screening | Thursday, September 25 from 6-8 p.m. | Aardwolf Brewery 🍻 🌮 On-site food truck We'll connect the themes of the documentary to our own backyard & National Public Lands Day. Learn more & RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/stjohnsr...

In 2018, SJRK fought to save Julington-Durbin Preserve from a developer's plan to build 1,400 homes as part of a land swap. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/save-julingt... This weekend, we're celebrating National Public Lands Day at this very preserve! stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-0...

Important conversation happening tomorrow in #RiversideJax! 🌎 Tuesday, Sept 23 at 6 p.m. | Riverside Presbyterian Church ☀️Join C-Change Conversations for a rational, nothing-but-the-facts discussion about the complicated topic of climate change. RSVP & More Info: secure.qgiv.com/for/stjohnsr...

The EPA is proposing to rescind a key tool that allows it to regulate pollution. TODAY is the last day for public comments. Please, submit your comment to urge the EPA to retain the Endangerment Finding. www.regulations.gov/commenton/EP...

Have you put in miles yet this weekend for your #25ForTheStJohns? 👟 🛶 🚲 secure.qgiv.com/event/prmd9p/ There is still plenty of time to commit to the challenge, and raise funds for clean water and a healthy river. 💧 Be a part of the movement and help us defend our river for 25+ more years!

Happy International Coastal Cleanup Day! ♻️ Did you know: Our McCoys Creek cleanup team collects used grain bags from local breweries to give them a second life as trash bags, so they don't waste any extra plastic at their cleanups! Alicia picked up this haul from 2nd Bay Brewing this month.

Next Saturday is National Public Lands Day! Join us at Julington-Durbin Preserve Park. www.floridatoday.com/things-to-do...

Congress is considering a bill that would allow #Florida wetlands to be destroyed without following key environmental protections. We need your help to stop this dangerous rollback. Tell Congress to stand up for Florida’s wetlands and endangered species: stjohnsriverkeeper.good.do/protectflori...

Oyster Roast tickets are live. RUN! 🦪 secure.qgiv.com/event/sjrkoy... Friday, Nov 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Garden Club of Jacksonville Oyster Roast is our most impactful fundraiser of the year, and supports our effective education, advocacy, and outreach efforts. It's also a party you don't want to miss!

Public Lands Call to Action 📢 Rolling back the Roadless Rule would put almost 45 million acres of National Forest lands (FL included) at risk. These lands protect the health of our waterways. We can't let this happen. Submit your public comment by Sept 19: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/2025-09-rais...

More of an indoorsy person? We've got a National Public Lands Day event for you too! The River Runs On Film Screening | Thursday, Sept 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Aardwolf Brewery Movie 🎬 Brews 🍺 Food Truck 🍕 Public Lands discussion & Call to Action 🌳 More info & RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-0...

National Public Lands Day is Sept 27. We've planned a morning full of events with other local outdoors-loving orgs at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve. Let's come together to move, breathe, learn & take action! Free | Family-friendly | Flexible Learn more: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-0...