District to host 2026 Ocklawaha River Basin Plan Public Meeting – SJRWMD

District to host 2026 Ocklawaha River Basin Plan Public Meeting

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Aerial view of a large lake with marshy shoreline, sparse aquatic vegetation, and flat, open land with scattered trees under a clear blue sky.

Lake Apopka, the headwaters of the Ocklawaha Chain of Lakes, has been the focus of nearly 40 years of restoration by the District. Since its water flows north through the chain, its water quality directly impacts the health of the entire system.

Aerial view of a large lake with marshy shoreline, sparse aquatic vegetation, and flat, open land with scattered trees under a clear blue sky.
Lake Apopka, the headwaters of the Ocklawaha Chain of Lakes, has been the focus of nearly 40 years of restoration by the District. Since its water flows north through the chain, its water quality directly impacts the health of the entire system.
The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will host a public meeting on the draft 2026 Ocklawaha River Basin Plan. District staff will present regional priorities and objectives and provide an opportunity for questions and public comment. 

 Event details: 

The draft plan will be posted on the District’s website on May 13, 2026. A formal public comment period will be open from May 13 through June 3, 2026.

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