The River’s Voice: A look into the work of Lisa Rinaman
Each morning Lisa Rinaman, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, finds herself where the river needs a voice. Some days, that’s pushing west on I-10 to Tallahass…
Tag: St. Johns River
Summer Bummer?: Algae already in bloom in the St. Johns River
For multiple summers in a row, several water-adjacent parts of Florida have been overrun by an unusual, invader. No, not tourists. Not snowbirds. Noxi…
Do Good Profile: Environmental Lawyer, John November
John November recalls the day it all clicked together; that day when, bombarded by the infinite choices of youth, he set off on the path to leave the E…
Why are Freshwater Turtles Dying in the St. Johns River?
Freshwater turtles are a quiet, reserved species that tend to keep to themselves. But the role they play in local ecology cannot be overs…
Toxic Algae Threatens Florida’s Waterways
Over the last several weeks, toxic algae has been choking the waterways in South Florida, leading Gov. Rick Scott to declare a state of emergency in fo…
Central Florida Wants to Suck Us Dry!
Recently, there has been an effort from the Orlando area to tap into the St. Johns River and use the water. Seminole County is approaching the sustaina…