St. Johns Riverkeeper
@sjriverkeeper.bsky.social
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection.
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...
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...
January 27, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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...
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...
Ocklawaha restoration advocated at Florida House | Palatka Daily News, Palatka, Florida
Ocklawaha River restoration benefits outweigh the high upfront costs, one agricultural expert argued Tuesday at the Florida House of Representatives.
www.palatkadailynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
"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.
🌱 40+ attendees
🤝 20+ organizations
🗣️ Key conversations: Park improvements, nature-based solutions, and community-led resilience
✔️ Local voices, collective action.
January 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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.
🌱 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...
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...
Ocklawaha Drawdown Paddle: Lost Springs and Cypress Forest - Explore the St. Johns River
Ryan Worthington details two paddles one can take along the historic Ocklawaha River during the drawdown of the reservoir.
explorethestjohns.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:41 PM
"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...
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...
🗓️ 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...
January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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...
🗓️ 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."
Exploring the Intersection of Art & Infrastructure
On January 13, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will use art and memory to tackle one of Jacksonville’s lesser-known stories: how water, development, and displacement have shaped the city’s…
www.thejaxsonmag.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"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."
Young Professionals! 📣 TONIGHT - learn more about Rising Tides and how you can get involved.
✔️ Volunteer Opportunities
✔️ Networking & Getting Out on the Water
✔️ Advocating for a Healthy River
🗓️ Tues, Jan 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at Aardwolf
RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...
✔️ Volunteer Opportunities
✔️ Networking & Getting Out on the Water
✔️ Advocating for a Healthy River
🗓️ Tues, Jan 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at Aardwolf
RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...
Rising Tides 2026 Launch Event - St. Johns Riverkeeper
Rising Tides 2026 Launch Event | Tuesday, January 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Aardwolf Brewing Company Rising Tides, St. Johns Riverkeeper’s Young Professionals Group, is relaunching in 2026! After a fe...
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
January 13, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Young Professionals! 📣 TONIGHT - learn more about Rising Tides and how you can get involved.
✔️ Volunteer Opportunities
✔️ Networking & Getting Out on the Water
✔️ Advocating for a Healthy River
🗓️ Tues, Jan 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at Aardwolf
RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...
✔️ Volunteer Opportunities
✔️ Networking & Getting Out on the Water
✔️ Advocating for a Healthy River
🗓️ Tues, Jan 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at Aardwolf
RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-0...
The St. Johns Riverkeeper, Lisa Rinaman, was featured in the Jax Daily Record's Expert Insights for 2026: www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2026/ja...
Expert Insights 2026: Lisa Rinaman, Jackie Rowland, Gracie Simendinger, Buck Smoak and Bill Sorenson | Jax Daily Record
What Northeast Florida leaders are saying about the issues and challenges in the year ahead.
www.jaxdailyrecord.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The St. Johns Riverkeeper, Lisa Rinaman, was featured in the Jax Daily Record's Expert Insights for 2026: www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2026/ja...
January events round up!
🧘 Yoga Fundraiser
🤝 Rising Tides 2026 Launch Event (YPs)
📽️ Reunite the Rivers: Lost Springs Film Screening
🚯 McCoys Creek Cleanup
🛥️ Ocklawaha River Drawdown Cruises
🛶 Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost
More info: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/
🧘 Yoga Fundraiser
🤝 Rising Tides 2026 Launch Event (YPs)
📽️ Reunite the Rivers: Lost Springs Film Screening
🚯 McCoys Creek Cleanup
🛥️ Ocklawaha River Drawdown Cruises
🛶 Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost
More info: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/
January 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
January events round up!
🧘 Yoga Fundraiser
🤝 Rising Tides 2026 Launch Event (YPs)
📽️ Reunite the Rivers: Lost Springs Film Screening
🚯 McCoys Creek Cleanup
🛥️ Ocklawaha River Drawdown Cruises
🛶 Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost
More info: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/
🧘 Yoga Fundraiser
🤝 Rising Tides 2026 Launch Event (YPs)
📽️ Reunite the Rivers: Lost Springs Film Screening
🚯 McCoys Creek Cleanup
🛥️ Ocklawaha River Drawdown Cruises
🛶 Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost
More info: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/
You may not be on riverfront property... but if you're in our watershed, what you do affects our river! Much of the trash that ends up in our waterways originated on land.
And, every bit of good helps! We recently cleaned up Riverside in the spirit of community coming together to protect our river.
And, every bit of good helps! We recently cleaned up Riverside in the spirit of community coming together to protect our river.
January 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
You may not be on riverfront property... but if you're in our watershed, what you do affects our river! Much of the trash that ends up in our waterways originated on land.
And, every bit of good helps! We recently cleaned up Riverside in the spirit of community coming together to protect our river.
And, every bit of good helps! We recently cleaned up Riverside in the spirit of community coming together to protect our river.
Your St. Johns Riverkeeper spoke to WUFT Media about the biosolids (sewage sludge) from South Florida being spread near the headwaters of the St. Johns: www.wuft.org/environment/...
The Price of Poop
Rising costs of wastewater management in Florida leave questions about who will pick up the bill.
www.wuft.org
January 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Your St. Johns Riverkeeper spoke to WUFT Media about the biosolids (sewage sludge) from South Florida being spread near the headwaters of the St. Johns: www.wuft.org/environment/...
Through our Resilient Ribault initiative with LISC Jacksonville, we're working to provide equitable access to the river, clean water for locals to enjoy, and the necessary infrastructure improvements to mitigate flooding and improve community resilience.
Investing in River Communities: Resilient Ribault Update - St. Johns Riverkeeper
St. Johns Riverkeeper shares an update on what was accomplished in 2025 as part of the Resilient Ribault initiative.
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
December 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Through our Resilient Ribault initiative with LISC Jacksonville, we're working to provide equitable access to the river, clean water for locals to enjoy, and the necessary infrastructure improvements to mitigate flooding and improve community resilience.
2025 SJRK Wrapped 🎶 🚤
From cleaning up the banks of our river, to enhancing local student's knowledge of their river, to taking action to save the St. Johns - here are some highlights from our year.
From cleaning up the banks of our river, to enhancing local student's knowledge of their river, to taking action to save the St. Johns - here are some highlights from our year.
December 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
2025 SJRK Wrapped 🎶 🚤
From cleaning up the banks of our river, to enhancing local student's knowledge of their river, to taking action to save the St. Johns - here are some highlights from our year.
From cleaning up the banks of our river, to enhancing local student's knowledge of their river, to taking action to save the St. Johns - here are some highlights from our year.
One of the most important components of our work is education. For students to truly understand the importance of the river, they must have opportunities to experience it.
Please consider making a year-end gift to help us continue to educate local students. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/join-give/do...
Please consider making a year-end gift to help us continue to educate local students. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/join-give/do...
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
One of the most important components of our work is education. For students to truly understand the importance of the river, they must have opportunities to experience it.
Please consider making a year-end gift to help us continue to educate local students. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/join-give/do...
Please consider making a year-end gift to help us continue to educate local students. stjohnsriverkeeper.org/join-give/do...
2025 Advocate of the Year: Dr. Lucinda Sonnenberg, a retired Research Professor of Chemistry.
💧 She has been instrumental in our Resilient Ribault Water Quality Assessment.
💧 She has helped SJRK continue to strengthen our scientific foundation, credibility & rigorous protection for our river. 👏
💧 She has been instrumental in our Resilient Ribault Water Quality Assessment.
💧 She has helped SJRK continue to strengthen our scientific foundation, credibility & rigorous protection for our river. 👏
December 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
2025 Advocate of the Year: Dr. Lucinda Sonnenberg, a retired Research Professor of Chemistry.
💧 She has been instrumental in our Resilient Ribault Water Quality Assessment.
💧 She has helped SJRK continue to strengthen our scientific foundation, credibility & rigorous protection for our river. 👏
💧 She has been instrumental in our Resilient Ribault Water Quality Assessment.
💧 She has helped SJRK continue to strengthen our scientific foundation, credibility & rigorous protection for our river. 👏
Each year, SJRK distributes our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards. These supporters have gone above-and-beyond this year to contribute to cleanups, scientific research, after-school education programs, & more. Join us in celebrating these special individuals!
2025 Volunteer Awards - St. Johns Riverkeeper
St. Johns Riverkeeper is humbled to honor our annual Volunteer of the Year Award recipients! Read about top advocates, educators, and more.
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Each year, SJRK distributes our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards. These supporters have gone above-and-beyond this year to contribute to cleanups, scientific research, after-school education programs, & more. Join us in celebrating these special individuals!
"Their stalling is part of a decadeslong pattern. Time and time again, the state has failed to take action to cut contamination - at the benefit of the industries that cause it."
Wasting Away: Florida lets big companies pollute with impunity. Waterways suffer | TampaBay.com
For decades, Florida has failed to cut contamination — at the benefit of businesses that cause it.
project.tampabay.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"Their stalling is part of a decadeslong pattern. Time and time again, the state has failed to take action to cut contamination - at the benefit of the industries that cause it."
Dr. Quint White recently wrote an article for the Times-Union on our Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Program for the St. Johns River:
Stringing them along, oyster gardens improve river water quality
River conservationists are promoting vertical oyster gardens, strings of oyster shells that can be hung from docks to help growth and water quality.
www.jacksonville.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Dr. Quint White recently wrote an article for the Times-Union on our Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Program for the St. Johns River:
Upcoming Cleanups:
🚮 Craig Creek Cleanup | Sat, Dec 13 | 10am | River Oaks Park (near Brookwood Road)
🚮 Park & King Business District Cleanup | Sun, Dec 14 | 9am | Cultivate Jax
🚮 McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sun, Dec 21 | 10am | Northbank Riverwalk
Learn more & RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/
🚮 Craig Creek Cleanup | Sat, Dec 13 | 10am | River Oaks Park (near Brookwood Road)
🚮 Park & King Business District Cleanup | Sun, Dec 14 | 9am | Cultivate Jax
🚮 McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sun, Dec 21 | 10am | Northbank Riverwalk
Learn more & RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/
December 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Upcoming Cleanups:
🚮 Craig Creek Cleanup | Sat, Dec 13 | 10am | River Oaks Park (near Brookwood Road)
🚮 Park & King Business District Cleanup | Sun, Dec 14 | 9am | Cultivate Jax
🚮 McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sun, Dec 21 | 10am | Northbank Riverwalk
Learn more & RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/
🚮 Craig Creek Cleanup | Sat, Dec 13 | 10am | River Oaks Park (near Brookwood Road)
🚮 Park & King Business District Cleanup | Sun, Dec 14 | 9am | Cultivate Jax
🚮 McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sun, Dec 21 | 10am | Northbank Riverwalk
Learn more & RSVP: stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/
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! 👏
🏆 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! 👏
December 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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! 👏
🏆 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
🌊 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
December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
🌊 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...
Watershed-Wide Crisis Requires A Watershed Movement - St. Johns Riverkeeper
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is the foundation of our river’s health – providing biofiltration, fish habitat, erosion control, oxygenation of the water column, carbon sequestration and storage, ...
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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...
🗓️ 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...
Fireside Chat with the Founders: 25 Years - St. Johns Riverkeeper
Fireside Chat with the Founders | Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | JU Marine Science Research Institute Building (MSRI) Join us for an enlightening conversation with two of our organi...
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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...
🗓️ 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...
St. Johns County approves updated, additional impact fees
According to the county’s website, “an impact fee is a one-time charge applied to new construction.”
www.wokv.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“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.
By investing in young leaders today, we strengthen the river’s voice for tomorrow.
Generous Gift Doubles Year-End Impact - St. Johns Riverkeeper
All gifts made to St. Johns RIVERKEEPER through December 31 will be matched to launch the Lynda Orth Next Wave Leadership Academy.
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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.
By investing in young leaders today, we strengthen the river’s voice for tomorrow.