District to host public meeting on updated Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan – SJRWMD

District to host public meeting on updated Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan

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Aerial view of a long highway bridge crossing a wide, shimmering river and marsh system, with patches of open water and wetlands stretching to the horizon under a bright blue, partly cloudy sky, and a small riverside parking and boat access area in the foreground, illustrating regional water management and transportation across the floodplain.

The St. Johns River at SR 46 upstream of Lake Harney within the Middle St. Johns River Basin, a more than 2,000-square-mile watershed that includes four major lakes, seven Outstanding Florida Springs and two special designation river systems.

Aerial view of a long highway bridge crossing a wide, shimmering river and marsh system, with patches of open water and wetlands stretching to the horizon under a bright blue, partly cloudy sky, and a small riverside parking and boat access area in the foreground, illustrating regional water management and transportation across the floodplain.
The St. Johns River at SR 46 upstream of Lake Harney within the Middle St. Johns River Basin, a more than 2,000-square-mile watershed that includes four major lakes, seven Outstanding Florida Springs and two special designation river systems.
The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will host a public meeting on the draft 2026 Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan. District staff will present updated regional priorities and objectives and provide an opportunity for questions and public comment. 

 Event details: 

  • Date: July 16, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon
  • Where: Apopka Service Center – 2501 S. Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703
  • Attendance: Register here (required for both in-person and virtual attendance) 

The draft basin plan will be posted on the District’s website on July 23, 2026. A formal public comment period will be open from July 23 through August 13, 2026.  

B-roll footage and images of the Middle St. Johns River Basin are available in the District’s media library.

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