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Report a Violation
If you see a suspected violation, help the river by reporting it to the appropriate agency. Contact us if you need assistance. We're here to help!
Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper (904) 256-7907
Good source for all issues
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection
Will transfer to appropriate department.
Will transfer to appropriate department.
(904) 256-1700
Florida DEP
Florida DEP
Hazardous Material Spill / Marine Spill
Oil, gas, sewage, paint, any toxic substance, or any substance running into a stream, wetland or river.When in doubt, call
State Watch Office
Coast Guard National Response Center
Duval County Environmental Quality Division
State Watch Office
Coast Guard National Response Center
Duval County Environmental Quality Division
(800) 320-0519
(800) 424-8802
(904) 255-7100
Wetland Violation
Any fill material such as dirt, broken concrete dumped into a marsh or swamp.Florida DEP (single family homes)
St. Johns River Water Management District
(large subdivision/ industry)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Enforcement
St. Johns River Water Management District
(large subdivision/ industry)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Enforcement
(904) 256-1648
(904) 730-6270
(904) 232-3697
(904) 730-6270
(904) 232-3697
Illegal Discharge
Any discharge, such as water or sewage, allowed to flow from a pipe or drain directly into a wetland, river or stream.Jacksonville's Care Center in Duval County
(Get case #)
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Duval County Dept. of Health (for sewage only)
(Get case #)
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Duval County Dept. of Health (for sewage only)
(904) 630-2489
(904) 256-1649
(904) 253-1280
(904) 256-1649
(904) 253-1280
Fish Kill
Dead marine organism such as fish or shrimp floating on top of the water or collected along the shore.FMRI Fish Kill Hotline (M-F 8-5 pm)
Public Wildlife Alert Hotline (available 24/7)
Public Wildlife Alert Hotline (available 24/7)
(800) 636-0511
(888) 404-3922
(888) 404-3922
Illicit Connection
Pipes to waterways from sources such as swimming pools, gray water, or gutter drain connections.Jacksonville's Care Center in Duval County
(Get issue case #)
(Get issue case #)
(904) 630-2489
Care Center online
Care Center online
Construction Site Runoff
Soil from a construction site running into a stream, wetlands or the river, regardless of barriers such silt fences or hay bales.Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division
St. Johns River Water Management District
(outside Duval County)
St. Johns River Water Management District
(outside Duval County)
(904) 255-7100
(904) 730-6270
(904) 730-6270
Solid Waste
Illegal dumping of trash or construction debris into a stream or river. Note: Agencies will not remove random trash and debris that is in the river or washes up on shore, unless it presents a navigation hazard or is a toxic substance.Jacksonville's Care Center (Get case #)
Seminole County Stormwater Division
Marion County Code Enforcement
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Seminole County Stormwater Division
Marion County Code Enforcement
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(904) 630-2489
(407) 665-2424
(352) 671-8900
(904) 256-1700
(407) 665-2424
(352) 671-8900
(904) 256-1700
Manatee Hotline
To report a dead or injured manatee or other marine mammal,Always call (888) 404-3922 so immediate assistance can be dispatched.
State Manatee Hotline & Law Enforcement Dispatch
Call this number always!
cellular ( in specific areas )
Manatee Hotline (Jacksonville University)
Helps document manatee occurences
Call this number always!
cellular ( in specific areas )
Manatee Hotline (Jacksonville University)
Helps document manatee occurences
Algal Bloom
To report an algae bloom in the river or a stream. Please send us pictures and GPS coordinates, if possible.St. Johns Riverkeeper, Lisa Rinaman
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
Abandoned Vessel
To report an abandoned or derelict vessel.Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Marine Unit
(Duval County only) JSO Marine Unit
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
U.S. Coast Guard (for navigational hazards only)
(Duval County only) JSO Marine Unit
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
U.S. Coast Guard (for navigational hazards only)
(904) 255-4155
(850) 488-6068
(850) 488-6068
(904) 714-7500, option 1
Damaged/Missing Buoys
To report a damaged or missing buoy.Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
1-866-405-BUOY (2869)
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