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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.

As September begins, much of the St. Johns River Water Management District has now experienced approximately one year of below-average rainfall, highlighting how drought conditions develop gradually and why water resource recovery can take much longer than several rainfall events

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.