COVID-19

The St. Johns River Water Management District is committed to protecting the health and safety of its staff and the public by limiting the transmission of COVID-19.

Following guidance from the state of Florida and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the District has:

• Instructed its staff to work remotely as much as possible. District staff are available by telephone or email from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Reopened the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to vehicle traffic at 7 a.m. on June 12.
• Issued Emergency Order 2020-10: Emergency Authorization for Continuity of Operations, Procurement, and Certain Other Measures Made Necessary by COVID-19, as amended and restated on May 8, 2020
  • The third amended order (dated July 7, 2020 ) extends the amended and restated order through Sept. 5, 2020.
• Issued Emergency Order 2020-11: Emergency Authorization for Extension of Certain Regulatory Deadlines Made Necessary by COVID-19, as amended and restated on May 11, 2020
  • The third amended order (dated July 8, 2020) extends the amended and restated order through Sept. 5.

Most District lands are currently open. Camping reopened May 22. Please keep appropriate distance from other visitors and follow regular outdoor safety guidelines. Visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/announcements for updates.

For COVID-19 (CoronaVirus) latest updates, visit www.FloridaHealth.gov/COVID-19.

Important District contacts:

Permits: 386-329-4570

General questions: 386-329-4500

Media: 904-730-6258 or 904-545-5064

Staff directory: www.sjrwmd.com/contact

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