District cost-share project: Chief of Staff Lisa Kelley participates at May 17 Port Orange ribbon-cutting.
Ribbon-cutting at district cost-share project in Palm Coast
Highlights
Be prepared this storm season
Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30. Be prepared for tropical storms and the flooding they may bring. Visit our storm pages.
Know your watering days
During daylight saving time, watering is allowed up to two days on designated days. Learn about districtwide watering restrictions.
Projects fulfill core missions
District implements a variety of projects to protect water resources to protect water supplies, water quality and natural systems, and provide flood protection.
Watch Governing Board meetings online
District Governing Board meetings are now broadcast on the Internet. See the live streaming broadcast. View in Internet Explorer 11, Chrome and Firefox web browsers.
District STEM careers
Many talented and dedicated district professionals work each day to preserve and protect Florida’s water resources in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field. Read their stories.
Permitting News You Can Use
Regulatory newsletter and monthly tips focus on helpful information for permit holders and applicants to understand and navigate the regulatory process.
Checklist for visiting district lands
Be prepared when visiting these remote, scenic and wild lands. Make sure you have insect repellent, drinking water, sunscreen and wear proper clothing.
Springs protection projects
The district is partnering with local governments and other agencies to implement projects to protect springs systems.
Indian River Lagoon restoration project
District, partners are dredging the Eau Gallie River and Elbow Creek to remove muck and pollutants.
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Contact the District Ombudsman
The Ombudsman responds to inquiries and complaints about district operations, programs, policies, and procedures. The Ombudsman also assists the public with understanding district activities and actions.
Ombudsman Jimmy Peluso
904-224-2958
jpeluso@sjrwmd.com
District news
June 22, 2017
Roughly 125,000 cubic yards of muck pumped from Eau Gallie River so far
Only four months after dredging began, approximately 125,000 cubic yards of muck have already been pumped from the Eau Gallie River in Melbourne. The river is a tributary of the Indian River Lagoon.
June 13, 2017
Annual report shows recent water use increase as rainfall decreases
Annual reporting conducted by the district shows that total water use was approximately two percent above the 10-year average, and was 14 percent higher than 2015, while total population increased about two percent.
June 13, 2017
Forty-three projects in 12 counties to benefit from cost-share dollars
Forty-three projects will share in approximately $21.3 million from the district for construction of water supply and water conservation, water quality improvement, flood protection and natural systems restoration projects.
June 8, 2017
District slashes maintenance costs in St. Johns River
District maintenance crews are using an innovative technique to slash culvert repairs by as much as 80 percent.
June 7, 2017
Districtwide ban on campfires lifted
As a result of recent rainfall, the district is lifting the districtwide burn ban on campfires. Campfires on district lands are still prohibited by the burn bans issued by the following counties: Putnam, Flagler, Volusia, Orange, Osceola and Indian River.
June 7, 2017
Governor appoints Janet Price to SJRWMD Governing Board
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Janet Price of Fernandina Beach to the district's Governing Board, filling a vacant seat that represents the St. Marys River Basin and the adjacent coastal area. The appointment takes effect immediately and runs through March 1, 2018.
June 1, 2017
CFWI focuses on collaboration with utilities to extend water supply
Built on the concept of collaboration, the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) works with the area's 83 utilities to scale water conservation efforts and promote alternative water supplies for a growing population.
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