District to host public meeting on northern recreation area Nov. 3 – SJRWMD

District to host public meeting on northern recreation area Nov. 3

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Horseback riders at Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area in Clay County. Most District Lands are open for non-vehicular recreation 365 days a year.

Horseback riders at Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area in Clay County. Most District Lands are open for non-vehicular recreation 365 days a year.
Horseback riders at Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area in Clay County. Most District Lands are open for non-vehicular recreation 365 days a year.
PALATKA, Fla. Oct. 19, 2026 —The public is invited to attend the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Northern Recreation Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to collect input from stakeholders and members of the public regarding recreational use of the District’s conservation lands in the northern recreation area. The northern recreation area includes 18 District properties located across Alachua, Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Marion, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties.  

Event details: 

  • Date: Tuesday, Nov. 3  
  • Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  
  • Location: District Headquarters Executive Building, Governing Board Room, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177. 

Topics will include an overview of recreation on District lands, land management updates and an opportunity for public comment. 

District staff will take comments from the public during the meeting. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to submit a comment or question, please email NorthernRecreationComments@sjrwmd.com. Questions will be answered via email after the meeting. 

The recreational public meeting calendar is available at www.sjrwmd.com/meetings-announcements. For more information about recreational opportunities on District-owned and managed properties, visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation. 

If you have any questions or comments, please email Patrick McCord at pjmccord@sjrwmd.com. 

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