Nutrient Pollution: What You’re Not Being Told
We hear it all the time: nutrient pollution is hurting the St. Johns River. But we don’t hear one important detail: nothing sends a bigger pulse of nutrient pollution into the river than herbicide spraying. We tested it and proved it - now we’re advocating to end it.
Spraying: Your Chance to Voice Your Concerns
Now is the chance to push for a better way forward.
Ocklawaha River Restoration: Water Quality Impacts
How will restoration of the Ocklawaha River impact water quality in central Florida? We cut through the narrative to give you transparent information led by data.
Oklawaha River Restoration: Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Impacts
How will restoration of the Ocklawaha River impact fish, wildlife and their habitat? Our discussion is led by science, not an agenda.
Narrowing it Down: Three Key Issues We’re Focused On.
Our research indicates three primary factors leading to declines along the St. Johns River. Here’s what we’re working on in 2026.
2025: Year In Review
As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to take time to update you on our progress over the last year.
Our Greatest Opportunity Yet
After years of dialogue, the Florida FWC has agreed to a joint research project headed by Mighty River Recovery. This Citizen Enclosure Project (CEP) will be our chance to determine - with full transparency - the issues affecting the St. Johns River.
Herbicides: What’s the Plan?
So we all want to see an alternative to “spraying”, but how do we get there?
Manager Series: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
The primary concern of Mighty River Recovery, in regard to practices of the USACE, centers on invasive plant control through herbicide application, aka “spraying.” Herbicide application continues to be the primary method used by the USACE to control plants like water hyacinth, water lettuce and Alligator weed.
Manager Series: Intro
Nowhere else can you turn for such real, transparent information on the behind-the-scenes actions of Florida’s freshwater managers.
We’re Creating the Problem.
Until we understand this principle, we’re just creating more retention ponds.
The Communication Gap.
Discussing the previous failures of initiating management change, and how Mighty River Recovery’s plan is different.
The Details on “Spraying.”
Mighty River Recovery discusses the details on herbicide spraying on the St. Johns River.
St. Johns River Enclosure Efforts.
Mighty River Recovery discusses the efforts to re-establish vegetation on the St. Johns River with enclosures.
Your Skills Are Needed!
Mighty River Recovery volunteer needs and opportunities are discussed.