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The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will temporarily close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to motorized vehicles from Oct. 9–12 due to heavy rainfall and saturated road conditions.

The St. Johns River Water Management District has opened the public comment period for the draft 2026 Lower St. Johns River Basin Plan.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will host a public meeting on the draft 2026 Lower St. Johns River Basin Plan. District staff will present updated regional priorities and objectives and provide an opportunity for questions and public comments. 

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will host a public meeting on the draft 2026 Lower St. Johns River Basin Plan. District staff will present updated regional priorities and objectives and provide an opportunity for questions and public comments. 

August brought a return to more typical summer rainfall patterns across the St. Johns River Water Management District. While rainfall totals varied considerably across the region, several inland counties received above-average rainfall, helping improve conditions in some previously dry areas.

The Headwaters Boat Ramp, including the kayak launch, at the Fellsmere Water Management Area (FWMA) will be temporarily closed September 8 –10 as the District continues the series of scheduled monthly closures to support maintenance and habitat restoration activities.