{"id":8764,"date":"2022-03-01T16:22:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T21:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=8764"},"modified":"2022-03-01T16:22:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T21:22:26","slug":"st-johns-riverkeeper-wants-you-to-get-your-feet-wet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/creekline-st-johns\/st-johns-riverkeeper-wants-you-to-get-your-feet-wet\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Johns Riverkeeper wants you to \u201cGet Your Feet Wet!\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


By Martie Thompson
editor@floridanewsline.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The St. Johns River is a 310-mile national treasure that runs right through our area \u2014 and the St. Johns Riverkeeper is continuing their advocacy of it by implementing a new initiative this spring entitled \u201cGet Your Feet Wet!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur mission is to defend and restore the St. Johns River plus its tributaries and springs on behalf of all who enjoy it,\u201d said St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman. \u201cWe give the river a voice via advocacy, research and education.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rinaman said she feels it\u2019s important to get everyone out on the river because people will want to protect what they love \u2014 which will in turn solidify the commitment to the river\u2019s health and inspire people to be more river-friendly in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To that end, the \u201cGet Your Feet Wet\u201d initiative includes partnering with other nonprofits, agencies, and businesses to offer a variety of unique outdoor experiences and opportunities to experience and learn about the St. Johns River. Offerings include eco-tours, hikes, paddling trips, and expert speakers throughout the watershed, from the headwaters at Blue Cypress Lake in central\/south Florida to the St. Johns River estuary in the Jacksonville area. Highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n