The need for a Waterkeeper is the need to have someone who can navigate the many layers of state and federal
bureaucracy and get to the people who can do something about a problem and then hold those agencies accountable.
George Jones's experience in the Florida Park Service has given him both the drive and the know-how to present your
concerns in such a way they will be listened to.
What to do if you suspect a violation
The Indian Riverkeeper wants to know about any suspected violations with the potential to harm the lagoon, it's watershed, habitat or wildlife.These would include events such as discharges of pollution, dumping, accidental spills, filling, fish kills,
illegal gill nets, algae blooms, etc. With any such concern, please contact George Jones at 772-631-5827 or keeper@indianriverkeeper.org. George has extensive knowledge of the various state and local agencies and can help to determine the best course of action.
The Fish Kill Hotline: Call 800-636-0511

Oil, Fuel, or Hazardous Material Spills in Florida Waters: Call 800-320-0519.

Marine Turtles:
If you find a dead, sick, or injured sea turtle, please call FWC’s 24-hour Wildlife Alert Number at 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922). From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., you may also page us directly by dialing 1-800-241-4653 and entering the ID# 274-4867. Please be sure to include your area code when paging.

Please be prepared to answer the following questions:

What is the exact location of the animal?
Is the turtle alive or dead?
What is the approximate size of the turtle?
Is the turtle marked with spray paint? (This may indicate that the turtle has been previously documented.)
What is the location of the closest access point to the turtle?

If the turtle is alive, please be prepared to stay with it until help arrives

The report line for gill netters, illegal taking of wildlife or injured manatees is - FWC's Wildlife Alert Toll-Free Number 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922)
Cellular phone customers: *FWC or #FWC

Some incidents should be phoned in immediately and you can find those phone numbers to the left. But remember, no matter who you contact, make sure to let the Indian Riverkeeper know as well so that he can follow up to ensure that action is taken on your report.
For immediate reports of a variety of other wildlife concerns you can go to
Riverkeeper volunteers cleaning out an illegal gill net full of dead fish