December 13, 2024

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

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

Prescribed fire today at Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam and Volusia counties

The District is conducting two prescribed burns today at Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam and Volusia counties.
December 17, 2024

Apply now for funding to protect and enhance Florida’s water resources

The District is now accepting applications on behalf of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the 2026 Cost-Share Program. The District collaborates closely with the FDEP, local governments and private sector partners to implement impactful projects benefiting the water resources within the District's 18-county service area.
January 3, 2025

Prescribed fire today at Orange Creek Restoration Area in Alachua County

The District is conducting a 36-acre prescribed burn today at Orange Creek Restoration Area in Alachua County. The burn will be located on the portion of the property north of SE 219 Avenue. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
January 9, 2025

Prescribed fire today at Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area in Indian River County

The District is conducting a 400-acre prescribed burn today at Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area in Indian River County. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
January 14, 2025

Prescribed fire today at Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County

The District is conducting a 173-acre prescribed burn today at Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County. The burn will be located immediately west of SE 182nd Avenue Road on the North Tract of the property. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
January 15, 2025

Prescribed fire today at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area in Clay County

The District is conducting a 139-acre prescribed burn today at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area in Clay County. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
January 28, 2025

Burning to protect: Prescribed fire reduces wildfire risk in Volusia County

The District is conducting a 152-acre prescribed burn today at Lake Monroe Conservation Area in Volusia County. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
January 28, 2025

Burning to protect: Prescribed fire reduces wildfire risk in Clay County

The District is conducting a 260-acre prescribed burn today at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area in Clay County. The burn will be located along the southern edge of Bayard Road. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
January 29, 2025

Fighting fire with fire: Prescribed burn reduces wildfire risk in Clay County

The District is conducting a 73-acre prescribed burn today at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area in Clay County. The burn will be located along the southern edge of Bayard Road. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
January 30, 2025

Prescribed fire reduces wildfire risk in Putnam County natural areas

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 229 acre prescribed burn today at Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam County to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent communities. The burn location is north of the intersection of Truck Rail 1 and Aces Road.
January 31, 2025

Protecting lands and communities: Prescribed fire in Putnam County

The District is conducting a 250-acre prescribed burn today at Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam County to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent communities. The burn location is south of the intersection of Truck Rail 1 and Aces Road.
February 12, 2025

Prescribed fire today at Three Forks Conservation Area to enhance habitat and reduce wildfire risk

The District is conducting an 8,800-acre prescribed burn today at Three Forks Conservation Area in Brevard County. The burn will be located on the southern portion of the property, west of T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintenance of fire-dependent natural communities.
February 12, 2025

Winter storm Enzo boosts rainfall in the north, but southern counties remain dry

Rainfall across the District in January was above average in eight counties, largely due to winter storm Enzo, which delivered significant precipitation to northern areas.
February 18, 2025

Project WET with Brevard Zoo