On the Lookout for the St. Johns’ Gentle Giants
Editor’s Note: The Resident News encourages the next generation of bright, talented journalists and writers. We believe in helping give students the opportunity to learn from the industry and have their work published. This article was written by one of our own aspiring locals, Lucy Rachels, who will be starting her sophomore year at Auburn […]
Big Fishweir Creek restoration contract awarded to San Mateo firm
Dredge moves from plans to implementation A year-long delay in the procurement process to restore Big Fishweir Creek to a more navigable waterway for water sport enthusiasts and manatees alike is finally over. And given it followed more than a decade of planning, engineering and budgeting work, all parties are celebrating the $8.2-million contract award […]
Realtors clean up the waterways
Local realtors from the historic neighborhoods helped clean up Wayne Stevens Boat Ramp in Ortega and Sidney Gefen Riverwalk Park in Brooklyn on July 23. The Northeast Florida Realtors Association of Realtors (NEFAR) sponsored the region-wide event that included nine locations throughout. Northeast Florida as well as two boat convoys that picked up trash […]
Riverfront access to Riverside a reality
Boaters, water taxi will enhance visits to historic district via St. Johns River The Post Street Day Dock, located at the end of Post Street, near the Cummer Museum, is now open to recreational boaters. There are four slips that allow boaters to tie off to the dock, which also features an ADA accessible gangway. […]
Neighborhood access by waterway coming to fruition
Day Docks give boaters a chance to enjoy area amenities The opening of the Post Street Day Dock brings to fruition many years of efforts by Riverside residents and Five Points merchants and nonprofits and the realization of desires by Jacksonville residents to have greater ability to access the City’s riverfront neighborhoods. With a scheduled […]
Lawn fertilizers are a leading cause of toxic algae blooms
The beautiful yards and gardens along the banks of the St. Johns River draw many to Northeast Florida’s wonderful neighborhoods, but keeping those yards lush and healthy comes at a price. No matter where you live in Duval County, runoff from conventional lawn and garden fertilizers eventually washes into the St. Johns River, causing deadly […]
Concerns grow about toxic coal ash spill
In March, a Moran tugboat pushing the 7,025-ton, 416-foot barge named Bridgeport from Puerto Rico lost control near the mouth of the St. Johns River, causing the barge to crash into the jetties. It was loaded with 14,000 tons of coal ash. Now, four months later, at least 9,300 tons of coal ash has spilled […]
Public access to river challenges best and highest use in future development
Plans to transform the former Landing site on the St. Johns River and install public artwork are underway and soon to be revealed. And a new coalition of nonprofits and public interest agencies hope those plans are but the first step toward a string of parks along the North and Southbank of the river. In […]
