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The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) Governing Board voted today to declare a Phase I Moderate Water Shortage for Duval County and portions of Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Marion counties.
Prescribed fire helps reduce the possibility of dangerous wildfire while enhancing land’s environmental quality.
The District is providing advance notice of temporary, recurring closures of the Headwaters Boat Ramp, including the kayak launch, at the Fellsmere Water Management Area (FWMA) to support scheduled maintenance and restoration activities.
The District is conducting a 150-acre prescribed fire on the northwestern portion of Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County, situated in the Middle St. Johns River Basin. Its purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads, improve habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker and maintain fire dependent natural communities.
The Burrell Lock, located in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin, will reopen for boat traffic on Monday, Feb. 16, following a scheduled maintenance closure.
The District is conducting a 84-acre prescribed fire on the central portion of Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County, situated in the Middle St. Johns River Basin. Its purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads, improve habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker and maintain fire dependent natural communities.
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