St. Johns River

The powerful storms pushed millions of gallons of sewage and fertilizer into fresh water bodies and that is causing outbreaks of blue-green algae, which can be toxic to humans and fish.

The 2022 State of the River Report highlighted a number of problems but also noted improvements.

Jacksonville University and the Jacksonville Port Authority are collaborating on a new initiative called Connected aimed at teaching the public how essential the St. Johns River is to both the environment and the local economy.

Siding with the U.S. Forest Service, a federal appeals court Monday rejected a lawsuit that has been part of a decades-long effort by environmentalists to remove North Florida’s Rodman dam and restore the Ocklawaha River, which scientists say could help offset some of the issues caused by the ongoing St. Johns River dredging at JAXPORT.

The 14th annual State of the River Report stresses a need for concern in several areas when it comes to the health of the St. Johns River, despite some positive developments.

The artist collective IAM Residency will be opening a new contemporary art exhibition focused on Jacksonville’s Lower St. Johns River Basin with work from…

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hopes to offer fans a special team license plate if the team can get enough orders. The Double-A minor league baseball…

The 2020 State of the River Report points to some positive developments in the health of the St. Johns River, but also highlights several concerning…

Some additional money would be shifted to help three North Florida rivers under a Senate proposal designed to carry out Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to…

A new report points to several worrying trends in the lower St. Johns River basin.Salinity is increasing in the St. Johns River and its tributaries,…