District seeks public input on updated Ocklawaha River Basin Plan
Yellow lotus blooms at the Orange Creek Restoration Area, part of the Ocklawaha River Basin, where waters from the creek flow into the Ocklawaha River.
The St. Johns River Water Management District has opened the public comment period for the draft 2026 Ocklawaha River Basin Plan.
The draft plan updates priorities and projects to improve water quality, support ongoing restoration efforts and guide water resource management across the basin. Public input is an important part of the planning process and will help ensure the final plan reflects community needs, local knowledge and regional priorities. The District held a public meeting on May 6 to provide an overview of the draft plan and answer questions from attendees.
The draft document and an online public comment form are available on the District’s website at sjrwmd.com/documents/plans/#basin.
Public comment will be accepted through June 3, 2026, and feedback received during this period will help inform revisions before the plan is finalized.
Residents, community partners and interested parties are encouraged to review the draft and share their input.
For more information about the District’s efforts in the Ocklawaha River Basin, visit www.sjrwmd.com/waterways.
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