2018
June 2018
Thursday 21 June 2018
Thu 21 Jun, 6 pm. Join St. Johns RIVERKEEPER and local experts as we take a deep dive into issues affecting our community at the start of hurricane season. Experts will be on hand to discuss the impact of rising seas, past St. Johns River dredging projects, and the dredging that is currently underway. “As the Ocean Creeps In,” a recent Florida Times-Union special report, revealed how decades of channelizing and dredging our river has left Jacksonville more susceptible to severe storms, flood events, and rising waters.
Town Hall Speaker Lineup:
Lisa Rinaman St. Johns Riverkeeper (Moderator)
Nate Monroe, Reporter of Florida Times-Union As the Ocean Creeps In special report.
Dr. Quinton White, Executive Director of Marine Science Research Institute, Jacksonville University.
Community Partner Spotlight:
Janice Young, Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) Board Member.
If we do not act now, we will be even more vulnerable as waters conti ... Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park Street, Jacksonville, 32204. Kelly Patton Outreach Director, 904-256-7591. St. Johns River Keeper - [more][stjohnsriverkeeper][email][events]
Saturday 23 June 2018
Sat 23 Jun, 8 am. Join our team to clean up the spring run and surrounding area at Blue Spring, one of the major springs that feed the St. Johns River and enjoy a dip in the spring afterwards.
Meet at Blue Spring State Park at 8:00 am. 7:30 am is even better, as the spring is very popular this time of year. Dress for a mess, including a hat, sunscreen, water, and sturdy shoes. Bring a grabber if you have one. Bags, gloves, hand sanitizer, and some grabbers will be provided. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent for those who want to clean up from the water, or you can bring your own kayak/canoe, PFD, and whistle.
Meet at the picnic tables near the playground for check-in and instructions.
Email Jane Durocher to RSVP. With your name on the list, park admission will be free. If not, you are still welcome to come but you will have to pay the admission price of $6 per vehicle. Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Avenue, Orange City, 32763. Jane Durocher Middle Basin Advocacy Director, 904-256-7591. St. Johns River Keeper - [stjohnsriverkeeper][email][events]
Thursday 28 June 2018
Thu 28 Jun, 6 pm. Join St. Johns Riverkeeper and local experts as we take a deep dive into issues affecting our community at the start of hurricane season. Experts will be on hand to discuss the impact of rising seas, past St. Johns River dredging projects, and the dredging that is currently underway. “As the Ocean Creeps In,” a recent Times-Union special report, revealed how decades of channelizing and dredging our river has left Jacksonville more susceptible to severe storms, flood events, and rising waters.
Speaker Lineup:
Lisa Rinaman St. Johns Riverkeeper (Moderator)
Nate Monroe and Christopher Hong, Reporters of Florida Times-Union “As the Ocean Creeps In” special report.
Dr. Clay Montague, Associate Professor Emeritus at University of Florida in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences
Community Partner Spotlight:
Dot Matthias, President, Northside Civic Association.
If we do not act now, we will be even more vuln ... Oceanway Senior Center, 12215 Sago Avenue W, Jacksonville, 32218. Kelly Patton Outreach Director, 904-256-7591. St. Johns River Keeper - [more][stjohnsriverkeeper][email][events]
Friday 29 June 2018
Fri 29 Jun, 6 pm. Join St. Johns Riverkeeper and local experts as we take a deep dive into issues affecting our community at the start of hurricane season. Experts will be on hand to discuss the impact of rising seas, past St. Johns River dredging projects, and the dredging that is currently underway. “As the Ocean Creeps In,” a recent Times-Union special report, revealed how decades of channelizing and dredging our river has left Jacksonville more susceptible to severe storms, flood events, and rising waters.
Speaker Lineup:
Lisa Rinaman St. Johns Riverkeeper (Moderator)
Nate Monroe and Christopher Hong, Reporters of Florida Times-Union “As the Ocean Creeps In” special report.
Dr. Clay Montague, Associate Professor Emeritus at University of Florida in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences
Community Partner Spotlight:
Dot Matthias, President, Northside Civic Association.
If we do not act now, we will be even more vuln ... Jesse Ball duPont Center, 40 E Adams Street, Jacksonville, 32202. Kelly Patton Outreach Director, 904-256-7591. St. Johns River Keeper - [more][stjohnsriverkeeper][email][events]