October 7, 2024
As Hurricane Milton intensifies and approaches Florida’s coast, the District's Emergency Operations Center is closely monitoring the storm and implementing precautionary measures to protect both staff and public safety.
October 10, 2024
The District is advising residents along the St. Johns River of increased flood risks due to Hurricane Milton. The storm’s high, sustained northeasterly winds are causing the river to reverse its flow for several days, increasing the likelihood of flooding along the river from Jacksonville to central Florida.
October 11, 2024
The District is anticipating opening all navigational locks, including Apopka Lock and Dam, on Oct. 12 following a final safety assessment.
October 11, 2024
The District’s North Recreational Public Meeting will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. at the District’s Headquarters located at 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177.
October 14, 2024
The District will host a Central Region Recreational Public Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the District’s Apopka Service Center located at 2501 S. Binion Road., Apopka, FL 32703.
October 17, 2024
The District is hosting its Southern Recreational Public Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. at the District’s Palm Bay Service Center located at 525 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, Fla. 32909.
October 17, 2024
The District is hosting a public meeting to present the draft 10-year Land Management Plan for the Lake Apopka North Shore and gather public input on recreational use of the area.
October 30, 2024
As Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3, the District reminds residents to “fall back” their clocks and reset their irrigation systems to water no more than once a week.
November 14, 2024
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board re-elected Sen. Rob Bradley of Fleming Island to serve as its chair. The Board also elected Maryam Ghyabi-White of Ormond Beach to serve as vice chair; Cole Oliver of Merritt Island as treasurer; and J. Chris Peterson of Winter Park as secretary.
November 18, 2024
After an exceptionally wet September left soils saturated, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region saw extensive rainfall in October as Hurricane Milton moved through, pushing water levels even higher, leading to flooding along the St. Johns River and many of its tributaries.
December 10, 2024
Following a rainy October, November brought significantly drier conditions across the region, with all 18 counties in the District receiving below-average rainfall for the month. Despite the drier weather, aquifer levels remain healthy, and 14 counties are still above their 12-month rainfall averages. Decreased rainfall allowed most of the water levels across central Florida (St. Johns River Middle Basin) to recede below flood stage.
December 13, 2024
Structure 157 (S-157) located along Canal 54 (C-54) in St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park is now open to the public after major construction rehabilitation work to the structure. Please be aware that the downstream (east) wingwalls will remain closed off and inaccessible to the public for safety reasons.
December 16, 2024
The District is conducting two prescribed burns today at Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam and Volusia counties.