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.
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.
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...
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...
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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...
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...
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...
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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...
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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
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/
🚮 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/
December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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/
🚮 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. 🦪
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
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. 🦪
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...
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
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...
🗓️ 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
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...
🗓️ 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:
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.
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 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:
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...
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...
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 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...
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
📸 Bald Eagle on the Ocklawaha, by Federico Acevedo
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 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
📸 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)
🗓️ 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
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)
🗓️ 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?...
🗓️ 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
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 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?...
🗓️ 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
📆 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.
stjohnsriverkeeper.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:06 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
📆 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 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
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 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