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St. Johns Riverkeeper
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501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection.
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. 🦪
November 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Were you lucky enough to see the Northern Lights over the St. Johns River? www.floridatoday.com/picture-gall...
Northern lights visible across Florida Tuesday night, including Cape Canaveral
As solar activity ramped up, Florida was treated to a rare aurora late Nov. 11 -- as the northern sky glowed red.
www.floridatoday.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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...
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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:
Everything You Need to Know About Oyster Roast - St. Johns Riverkeeper
St. Johns Riverkeeper will be celebrating their 24th Annual Oyster Roast on Friday, November 21 at the Garden Club of Jacksonville.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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...
We’re Hiring: Headwaters Watershed Specialist - St. Johns Riverkeeper
Looking to grow in your environmental science career and work for an organization making a real difference in our local community? St. Johns Riverkeeper is seeking a Headwaters Watershed Specialist! T...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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)
November 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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?...
Lost Springs: Florida's Abandoned Springs
YouTube video by Matt Keene
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November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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
Lost Springs Film Screening & Reunite the Rivers Gathering - St. Johns Riverkeeper
Join the Reunite the Rivers Coalition for an event to kick-off our It's About Dam Time campaign! Let's build momentum together for this cause.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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...
Spirits Afloat: Halloween on the River
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October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Read more about the McCoys Creek project and how it was recently reconnected with the St. Johns River: jaxtoday.org/2025/10/02/m...
At long last, McCoys Creek flows back to St. Johns River | Jacksonville Today
A $52.8 million, six-year project restored McCoys Creek to prevent flooding in Mixon Town and nearby areas.
jaxtoday.org
October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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...
Matanzas Riverkeeper joins lawsuit accusing EPA of failing to adopt water quality protections
Matanzas Riverkeeper has joined a lawsuit aimed at forcing the EPA to implement water quality standards against a Trump executive order.
www.staugustine.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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...
October 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“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...
Northside Jacksonville community rallies against climate impacts | The Invading Sea
Ribault River area residents are seeing floodwaters creep closer to their homes as storms intensity and tides rise.
www.theinvadingsea.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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 🔗
October 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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!
October 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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/
October 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#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...
October 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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...
October 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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...
Explore Wetland Preserve with Ben & Louann Williams - St. Johns Riverkeeper
Explore Wetland Preserve | Friday, October 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. - Noon | 299 State Rte 100 Palatka, Florida 32177 Join us for a special opportunity to spend the day at Wetland Preserve, a 3,800-acre p...
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October 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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...
October 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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!
Explore Wetland Preserve with Ben & Louann Williams - St. Johns Riverkeeper
Learn about and experience the vital connection between land conservation and watershed protection at Wetland Preserve in Palatka.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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...
Resilient Ribault: Memorial Cemetery Cleanup - St. Johns Riverkeeper
Resilient Ribault: Memorial Cemetery Cleanup | Friday, October 3 from 9-11 a.m. at Memorial Cemetery (6073 Moncrief Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209) Help us clean up this historic cemetery in the Ribault R...
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October 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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...
The Young Ones
A new generation of local environmental activists is tackling everything from litter to climate change. We meet three of them.
news.wjct.org
October 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM