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The St. Johns River Water Management District has opened the public comment period for the draft 2026 Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 680-acre prescribed fire on the northern portion of Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County, situated in the Middle St. Johns River Basin. Its purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads, improve habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker and maintain fire dependent natural communities. Crews will also burn the remaining portion of a management unit where a 300-acre wildfire occurred Monday night, helping secure the entire area and reduce the risk of future wildfire activity.

Drought conditions continued across portions of the St. Johns River Water Management District in June, as rainfall remained below average throughout much of the region. Recent rains provided limited improvements in some areas, but most counties experiencing drought continue to record rainfall deficits and below-normal groundwater levels. The District continues to monitor hydrologic conditions and assess drought impacts to support water conservation efforts and protect water resources.

Beneath the surface of the Indian River Lagoon, seagrass meadows not only provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife but also serve as an important indicator of the lagoon’s health. Now, the public can explore the story of seagrasses in the lagoon through a new interactive StoryMap from the St. Johns River Water Management District.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 605-acre prescribed fire on the northwestern portion of Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County, situated in the Middle St. Johns River Basin. Its purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads, improve habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker and maintain fire dependent natural communities.

Several acres in Brevard County will be preserved as conservation land following the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board’s approval of a land acquisition within Pine Island Conservation Area.