Highlights
Dry conditions require increased conservation
Northeast and east-central Florida are experiencing below average rainfall and groundwater and surface water levels are low. Increased water conservation is needed to protect the water resources.
Know your watering days
Watering is allowed no more than two days per week. Learn what days are allowed under districtwide watering restrictions.
Meet our Governing Board
Business and community leaders serve the public as Governing Board members, setting policies to protect water resources.
Water Supply Impact Study Final Report
The St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study evaluated the potential environmental effects on the St. Johns River of proposed river water withdrawals. View the final report.
Agricultural Assistance Team
Ag Team proactively provides resources and assistance to growers in the permitting process.
Prevention/recovery strategy development
The District and stakeholder groups are working together to develop long-term comprehensive strategies to achieve minimum flows and levels for water bodies where they are not being met or are projected not to be met by 2030.
Fiscal responsibility
The District provides online access to budget documents and monthly financial statements to demonstrate how tax dollars are being invested in northeast and east-central Florida to manage and protect water resources.
District news
May 9, 2012
Stakeholder representatives on north Florida water supply issues named
Twelve representatives have been named to the North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership’s stakeholder committee
May 8, 2012
Enhanced water conservation needed during drought
Rainfall levels are well below normal and some water bodies are at or near record lows in northeast and central Florida, prompting the Governing Board to urge businesses and the public to actively conserve water
April 27, 2012
Big water savings available at little or no cost
Water conservation is a critical strategy in meeting the current and future water supply needs of Florida, and it is particularly important when our water levels are low due to the dry conditions
April 27, 2012
Adena Springs Ranch consumptive use permit
Learn details of applicant’s request to withdraw water for agricultural uses in Marion County
April 25, 2012
Harris Chain water level public meeting set; low-flow discharges to be temporarily stopped
While the drought continues to drop water levels in much of the Harris Chain of Lakes, the St. Johns River Water Management District is evaluating what low-flow discharges through the chain’s three structures should be during the upcoming year
April 20, 2012
Choosing the right plants for your yard saves water
An online resource is helping landscapers and do-it-yourselfers save water by choosing the right plants for their yards’ specific growing conditions
March 29, 2012
Water conservation is key to reducing drought’s effects
With rainfall significantly below normal across north and east-central Florida, the District is reminding water users about the heightened importance of water conservation and landscape irrigation restrictions
March 20, 2012
Consider water-conserving approach to landscapes
Things to consider as lawns and landscapes re-emerge this spring
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District blog, Get the Facts,
meeting agendas and newsletters.
Featured videos
Watering restrictions
Know the days when irrigation is allowed.
Why do we have watering restrictions?
To maintain healthy lawns and save water.
Why Do We Need to Conserve Water?
Provides details on why conservation is necessary.
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