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Several acres in Brevard County will be preserved as conservation land following the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board’s approval of a land acquisition within Pine Island Conservation Area.

Stretching 156 miles along Florida’s east coast, the Indian River Lagoon is one of the most diverse estuaries in North America and an important part of the region’s environment, economy and way of life. A new video from the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) takes viewers on a journey through the lagoon and highlights the people, partnerships and projects working to restore and protect it.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is conducting a 305-acre prescribed fire at the Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County, located within the Middle St. Johns River Basin

While many areas across northeast and central Florida have received frequent rainfall in recent weeks, the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that drought recovery takes time and continued water conservation remains crucial.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 30-acre prescribed burn at Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area in Alachua County, situated in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will reopen Burrell Lock in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin to boat traffic on Thursday, July 2, following a scheduled maintenance closure.