The St. Johns River is born in marshes, then winds northward for 310 languid miles before flowing through Jacksonville. Florida's greatest waterway, a haven for manatees and mecca for bass fishing, is under siege by a burgeoning human population.
Its challenges are many, but there is great hope. This is the story of a river returning.
Link to Exploring the River
Come aboard! There's room on the houseboats, airboats, canoes, kayaks, and flying inflatable boats for everyone. All you need is an adventurous spirit and an inquisitive nature to join our expedition team as we travel the River from mouth to headwaters.
Link to Exploring the River
Photo of kayakers exploring the St. Johns River
Link to River Returns Film
Photo of scuba diver with camera in Silver Glen
The expedition team's deep-diving, high-flying filmmakers and scientists documented the St. Johns River from above and below. Watch the film's trailer.
Link to River Returns Film
Link to Protecting the River
Photo of private home along the St. Johns River
From homeowners to developers, farmers to students - we all hold the keys to the river's recovery. Learn why and become part of the solution.
Link to Protecting the River
Link to Visiting the River
Photo of a houseboat on the St. Johns River
Before you go, wrap your head around this navigational fact: The upper St. Johns is south; the lower St. Johns is north. Find travel tips here.
Link to Visiting the River
Link to Educator's Resources
Photo of a Florida DEP scientist observing water sample
The St. Johns River offers a 310-mile-
long invitation to educators who care to investigate what's just around the next bend. Download classroom activities here.
Link to Educator's Resources
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System Requirements
On the PC, The River Returns is best viewed in Internet Explorer 6+ or Firefox with the latest Flash Plug-in.
On the Mac, The River Returns is best viewed in either the Safari or Firefox browser, with the latest Flash Plug-in.
The Water's Journey: The River Returns film
is an original film by Karst Productions, Inc.
The River Returns web documentary, Copyright © Fusionspark Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All Photos © 2005 Russell Sparkman/Fusionspark Media, Inc., unless otherwise noted.