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Recent rainfall across northeast and central Florida provided modest relief from dry conditions in some areas, but drought conditions persist and the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that water conservation remains critical.

Drought conditions persisted across much of the St. Johns River Water Management District in May despite the region’s first month of above-average rainfall since October 2025.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is conducting a 7,390-acre prescribed burn today at Three Forks Conservation Area in Brevard County, located within the Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River Basin.

While much of northeast and central Florida received welcome rainfall over the weekend, the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that drought conditions remain severe and that a single rain event will not erase months of significant water deficits.

The Headwaters Boat Ramp, including the kayak launch, at the Fellsmere Water Management Area (FWMA) will be temporarily closed June 1–4 as the District continues the series of scheduled monthly closures to support maintenance and habitat restoration activities.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is continuing to urge residents, businesses and large water users across northeast and central Florida to conserve water as extreme drought conditions persist throughout the region.
The District declared a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage earlier this month in response to ongoing exceptional drought conditions, declining groundwater levels and reduced surface water flows. Current conditions remain extremely dry, and significant rainfall is needed across the region to improve drought conditions.