St Johns River — Local services in DeLand

Beautiful river and wildlife- though as a Floridian, I feel as though it's important to mention that it's safe to assume most freshwater lakes or rivers can contain something that can possibly harm you, so it is important to take reasonable precautions. Aside from more obvious dangers like snakes/gators, there was a rare case of Naegleria Fowleri (also known as the "brain-eating amoeba") that occured in 2011, originating from this river, resulting in the untimely passing of a 16-year old girl named Courtney Nash (another case in 2016 was reported in Broward County, although the exact location is not specified in reports). This is a public service announcement to anyone reading to please remember to wear nose plugs when swimming in Florida freshwater, especially during the warmer months. Although this amoeba is extremely rare, it has about a 97% mortality rate- many people do not know the dangers of swimming in freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams in...

My husband and I love being on the St. Johns River! The flora and fauna is wonderful! A wide variety of fish are present, both fresh and saltwater species. The St. Johns is one of only a few rivers in the world that flows both north and south. Bird species are widely varied, too. Great blue herons, great egrets, osprey, bald eagles, cormorants, anhingas, yellow crowned night herons and even limpkins can now be seen in the tributary waters of the St. Johns River. Put your boat, canoe, kayak or SUP in and explore it today! Your next...

The Saint Johns River is Jacksonville, Florida’s crowning jewel. Spilling into the Atlantic Ocean at Mayport Naval Station and feeding numerous tributaries, the Saint Johns River brings vitality to the Trout River, Dunn Creek, the Intracoastal Waterway and prosperity to the City of Jacksonville. Boaters, water skiers, kayakers, fishermen, restauranteurs and waterfront homeowners share a respect and responsibility for the wildlife and habitat native to this...