Drop in an say hi to YOUR St. Marys Riverkeeper. I am excited to get to know the communities that call this Watershed home. On September 8, I will be at Southern Blend in Yulee, FL so bring your questions, concerns, advice, or just sit and chat. Next Riverkeeper Office Hours TBD
Join St. Marys Riverkeeper in removing unwanted litter from our waterways and tributaries. We will clean up the boat landing and surrounding roadways at the US 17 Blue Bridge. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired) Cleanup gloves […]
RIDE IS CANCELLED! Due to the St. Marys Seafood Festival, we will not be able to access downtown St. Marys on this day. We hope to have this ride rescheduled in the near future. As a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act, St. Marys Riverkeeper […]
The Okefenokee Swamp is the headwaters of the St. Marys River and is the largest intact blackwater swamp in the United States. Join us to hear about the proposed Okefenokee Experience project from Kim Bednarek, Executive Director of Okefenokee Swamp Park and Adventures. Proceeds from every River Themed beer sold during the month of October […]
JOIN ST. MARYS RIVERKEEPER AND EARTH KINSHIP TO EXPLORE THE UPPER ST. MARYS RIVER! Arising from the Okefenokee Swamp, the St. Marys River flows 130 miles to the Atlantic Ocean at Cumberland Island National Seashore. As it meanders, the river's diversity changes based on high water levels, salinity, and land use. The Upper River flows […]
JOIN ST. MARYS RIVERKEEPER and AMELIA ADVENTURES TO EXPLORE EGAN'S CREEK! Egan’s Creek in Fernandina Beach, FL, is part of William Bartram’s Trail and runs through the Greenway. The tide is with us for a beautiful tour of this local estuary where there will be opportunities to see all kinds of wildlife, from birds to […]
St. Marys Riverkeeper is celebrating the St. Marys River and TOASTING the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act! Join us Friday, October 14 at 6 p.m. at Crooked River State Park for our annual Gala fundraising event. There will be live music, silent auction & raffle items, door prize, food, drinks, and a featured […]
POSTPONED! Please join St. Marys Riverkeeper at the Fernandina Beach City Commission Meeting to show your support for conserving land in Nassau County which is vital for clean water. Instead of toasting to Clean Water, let's defend it! Fernandina Beach City Hall, 6:00p. See you there! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT! On […]
Paddle the headwaters of the St. Marys River with St. Marys Riverkeeper and learn about the Okefenokee Swamp from our Guest Expert - Michael Lusk, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Manager. Our route begins at the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area within the National Wildlife Refuge (be prepared to pay a $5 parking fee). From this launch […]
JOIN ST. MARYS RIVERKEEPER AND EARTH KINSHIP to experience and learn about the connection between Trail Ridge, Okefenokee Swamp, and the St. Marys River for yourself! It is a long trip and you will feel it the next day, but it is worth every minute! Arising from the Okefenokee Swamp, the St. Marys River flows 130 […]
'For Our River' webinar series focuses on the future of our river in regard to the proposed mining operation located at our river’s doorstep. Join St. Marys Riverkeeper and Dr. Rhett Jackson from University of Georgia to discuss the geological history and connection of Trail Ridge, Okefenokee Swamp, and our St. Marys River. Learn more […]
Become a Citizen Scientist! Get certified to monitor your local waterways by attending one of Adopt-A-Stream’s QA/QC workshops! QA/QC stands for Quality Assurance/Quality Control, meaning volunteers must all be trained to use the same techniques to ensure that the data they submit are accurate, precise, and credible. Trainers will provide hands-on instruction in monitoring techniques […]
