St. John River Society

Dedicated to being a voice for the river since 1992

Community Access

Environmental Advocacy

Water Quality Monitoring

Dedicated to being a voice for the river since 1992

The St. John River Society is a not‐for‐profit organization that founded in 1992 by a group of individuals dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of the Wolastoq | St. John River and the stewardship of its natural and cultural heritage and resources. Today the organization represents the entire 673km length of the Wolastoq | St. John River and undertakes programs that will ensure its continued sustainable use and recognition as "one of the major rivers of Canada" (Hugh MacLennan, Seven Rivers of Canada, 1961). The Society has four programming pillars based around its mission, and continues to develop programs and projects that serve these ends: Recognition, Access, Education and Sustainable Management.

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How we do it

Our four programming pillars

The Society has four programming pillars based around its mission and continues to develop programs and projects that serve these ends.

Recognition

The St. John River Society believes in the importance of recognition for the St. John River on the national stage. The Wolastoq/ St. John River is recognized as one of the most important rivers in Canada. The St. John River Society is committed to recognizing the significance of this river to both New Brunswickers and Canadians, and undertakes projects and opportunities that can highlight and increase the recognition of this significant river.

Education

With over 12,000 years of natural and human history along this river, there are endless opportunities to educate New Brunswicker and Canadians about the stories and experiences of this river.

Access

The Society believes that this river is a river of the people. We believe fundamentally that all people should be able to access it and The St. John River Society undertakes projects that guarantee this access in perpetuity.

Sustainable Management

The St. John River Society is dedicated to working collaboratively with partners along the river on projects and programs that ensure the sustainable management of the natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Wolastoq/ St. John River.

What we are working on

Our Projects for 2024

In 2024, the St. John River Society is focused on enhancing river health and community engagement. Our initiatives include a comprehensive shoreline scoring survey, expanding water quality monitoring, and advancing our Be Wake Aware campaign to educate boaters on reducing environmental impact. We’re also improving public amenities with new porta potties at key wharfs and continuing our research on historic steamboat wharves. Together, these efforts aim to preserve the St. John / Wolastoq River for future generations.

Be Wake Aware Campaign

Running educational campaigns to promote awareness about reducing boat wake, including social media videos, public outreach, and signage requests.

Wharf Restoration

Increasing community involvement through crowdsourced environmental reporting, educational outreach, and improved engagement with local residents.

Water Quality Monitoring

“One Hundred Kilometres of Water Quality Monitoring” program, with updates on water quality, E. coli levels, and potential sources of contamination.

Funding for 2023-2024 graciously provided by:

Enhancement Projects for 2023 - 2024

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Reduce Your Wake, Preserve Our River.

Our Be Wake Aware campaign is dedicated to protecting the Wolastoq/St. John River by raising awareness about the impact of boat wake on the environment. Excessive wake can cause shoreline erosion, disturb wildlife habitats, and spread invasive species like milfoil. We encourage boaters to slow down near shorelines and be mindful of their wake to help preserve the river's natural beauty and ecological health for future generations. Together, we can make a difference by being responsible and Wake Aware.

What we have been up to

Other St. John River Society contributions and initiatives

Every year we are empowered by our funding partners to do amazing work to enhance, protect and preserve the Wolastoq / St. John River. Check out our current iniatives below!

Shoreline Scoring Survey

2024 - 2026

Sustainable Management

2024 and beyond

Community Engagement

Public Access

Historic Wharf Documentation

Wolastoq History

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