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The District is conducting a 23-acre prescribed burn today at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.

The St. Johns River Water Management District will temporarily close the Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area at the Three Forks Conservation Area for resurfacing from Monday, July 14, through Thursday, July 17, 2025.

The District will temporarily close the Burrell Lock, located in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin, beginning Friday, July 18, to facilitate essential construction upgrades. This scheduled closure is part of the District’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing the efficiency of our waterway systems. During the closure period, access to the Burrell Lock will be restricted to accommodate the necessary construction activities.

The District, in partnership with the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens’ Education Department, hosted a Project WET (Water Education Today) workshop for Duval County Public Schools educators.

The District is advancing a wide range of science-based initiatives to help ensure a sustainable and resilient water future for central Florida’s growing communities, businesses and natural resources.

The District is moving forward with another major step in restoring and protecting the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) with the planned C-10 Water Management Area (WMA) project in southern Brevard County. The District’s Governing Board approved an agenda item at its June 10 meeting authorizing staff to begin negotiations with an engineering firm to complete the design.