Our Work  Personnel

The Personnel


  • Neil Armingeon

    The Riverkeeper: Neil Armingeon:

    Neil Armingeon previously served as the Environmental Director of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation in New Orleans. For over 10 years, he galvanized diverse coalitions of citizens in support of a clean, sustainable Lake Pontchartrain Watershed and developed and directed grass-roots campaigns that integrated science,. advocacy, and public policy. Prior to his work in with the Foundation, Neil was Project Director for the North Carolina Coastal Federation, one of the state's largest environmental groups, where he directed advocacy and hands-on regulatory education programs.

    Neil has a bachelor of science degree from North Carolina State University and a master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University.
  • Tel: (904) 256-7591
    Jacksonville University N.
    2800 University Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32211
    narming@ju.edu

    Jimmy OrthThe Executive Director: Jimmy Orth

    In addition to assisting the Riverkeeper in the field, Jimmy Orth maintains overall responsibility for budget, staffing, program development, fund-raising, and community involvement.

    A native of Jacksonville, Jimmy has extensive experience working on environmental issues in Northeast Florida through his involvement with other environmental groups, including the Sierra Club, where he served as an executive committee member for over eight years and as a regional chairman. In 2003, Volunteer Jacksonville awarded Jimmy its Nature of Caring award.

    Jimmy received his undergraduate degree from Florida State in Marketing, and his master's degree in Public Administration from the University of North Florida.

    Tel: (904) 256-7591
    Jacksonville University N.
    2800 University Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32211
    jorth@ju.edu

    Jimmy OrthGeneral Counsel: Michael L. Howle

    Michael serves as General Counsel and Chief Prosecuting Attorney, allowing Riverkeeper to more effectively address issues that are impacting the health of the river, hold polluters accountable, and ensure that our environmental laws and regulations are adequately implemented and enforced. Michael is a native of St. Johns County. He obtained a bachelors degree with High Honors from the University of Florida and earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. Mr. Howle is a co-founder of the Public Trust Environmental Law Institute of Florida, a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. In addition to being admitted to the Florida Bar and the Federal Courts for the Middle District of Florida, Michael is also a member of the Environmental and Land Use Section of the Florida Bar, the Jacksonville Bar Association, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.

    Danielle DolanEducation Director: Danielle Dolan

    Danielle is responsible for developing lesson plans and teacher resources, organizing boat trips for families and children, and providing other educational programs and activities. She is a certified science teacher, Earth Force educator, and a self-proclaimed conservationist. Danielle received her Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies from Hawai'i Pacific University. She has previously worked as an Animal Keeper at Big Cat Rescue, Camp & Programs Coordinator at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, and a Science Teacher in Hillsborough County.

    email: Danielle.Dolan@gmail.com



    Kelly SavageOutreach Coordinator: Kelly Savage

    Kelly's responsibilities include organizing community outreach events, coordinating volunteer efforts, and assisting the Education Director with all related tasks and projects. Kelly loves all things water, hence her move from Kansas City Missouri to Rhode Island, where she earned her Bachelors degree in Marine Biology at Roger Williams University. During a visit to Jacksonville, she fell in love with the St Johns River, and decided to make this her new home. Kelly's past experience includes working as a pre-kindergarten teacher's assistant, conducting fisheries research for the New York State Department of Conservation, and serving as the Curator of Natural Sciences for the Museum of Science and History.

    email: kellydsavage@gmail.com





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What is St. Johns Riverkeeper?

St. Johns Riverkeeper is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as a full-time advocate and "watchdog" for the St. Johns River, its watershed, and the public to whom it belongs.

Riverkeeper works to improve water quality in the St. Johns River and its tributaries, to protect critical habitat in the St. Johns River watershed, to provide meaningful public access to our waterways, and to educate our members and the public about the River and the issues that impact its health.

Riverkeeper is a membership-based organization. Riverkeeper does not receive any government funding but must rely on the generous support of businesses and concerned citizens that recognize the value and importance of the St. Johns River and our work to protect it.


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