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Although recent rainfall has improved conditions in some areas, much of the St. Johns River Water Management District continues to recover from a prolonged period of below-average rainfall. Water conservation remains essential as groundwater levels, rivers and other water resources work toward recovery.

Recent rainfall has provided some welcome relief to portions of central Florida, but significant rainfall deficits remain, and full recovery of water resources is a long-term process. The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that despite recent storms, significant rainfall deficits persist and water conservation remains essential.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District), Nassau County and the city of Atlantic Beach are committing to ongoing collaboration to protect and restore coastlines and tidal marshes in North Florida. Two recently initiated memorandums of agreement (MOAs), executed separately between the District and Nassau County and the District and the city of Atlantic Beach, provide an efficient and effective framework for partnering on coastal restoration efforts.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is expanding mapping and monitoring efforts at some of the region’s most iconic springs, collecting detailed scientific information to help protect these treasured waters, unique habitats and popular destinations where millions of people swim, paddle, snorkel and experience Florida’s natural beauty each year.

Across the District’s 18 counties, water connects neighborhoods, businesses and natural systems. Conserving this important resource is a priority.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 200-acre prescribed fire today at the District’s Lake Apopka North Shore in Lake County, situated in the Middle St. Johns River Basin. Its purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire dependent natural communities.