June 20, 2025
The District, in partnership with the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens’ Education Department, hosted a Project WET (Water Education Today) workshop for Duval County Public Schools educators.
June 26, 2025
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July 8, 2025
The Burrell Lock will be closed beginning Friday, July 18, to facilitate essential construction upgrades. This scheduled closure is part of the District’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing the efficiency of our waterway systems. During the closure period, access to the Burrell Lock will be restricted to accommodate the necessary construction activities. Burrell Lock is expected to resume operations by this winter. Learn more at www.sjrwmd.com/waterways/upper-ocklawaha-river/locks-dams.
July 8, 2025
The District will temporarily close the Burrell Lock, located in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin, beginning Friday, July 18, to facilitate essential construction upgrades. This scheduled closure is part of the District’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing the efficiency of our waterway systems. During the closure period, access to the Burrell Lock will be restricted to accommodate the necessary construction activities.
July 10, 2025
The St. Johns River Water Management District will temporarily close the Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area at the Three Forks Conservation Area for resurfacing from Monday, July 14, through Thursday, July 17, 2025.
July 11, 2025
The District is conducting a 23-acre prescribed burn today at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
July 15, 2025
Rainfall across the District was below average in all 18 counties in June, with precipitation mostly occurring at the beginning and end of the month. Totals varied widely across the District.
July 31, 2025
The District is offering up to $60,000 in Blue School Grant funding for the 2025-2026 school year. The grants will support hands-on learning in K-12 public and charter schools throughout the District.
July 31, 2025
The District is conducting a 110-acre prescribed burn at Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area to support sandhill restoration and reduce hazardous fuel loads. The burn is taking place on the western side of the property, from the main entrance gate heading north.
August 6, 2025
The District is conducting a 17-acre prescribed burn at the Micco Water Management Area in Brevard County, located within the Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River Basin. The burn area is in the central western portion of the property. This prescribed fire is essential for reducing hazardous fuel loads and maintaining the health of fire-dependent natural communities.
August 6, 2025
The District will temporarily close portions of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on select dates in August to allow for slope-stabilization work. The closures are necessary to ensure public safety during the installation of slope-stabilizing materials.
August 11, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis joined the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Brevard County today to mark the completion of the Crane Creek/M-1 Canal Flow Restoration Project, a major step forward in efforts to improve water quality and protect the Indian River Lagoon.
August 19, 2025
The District is conducting a 487-acre prescribed burn on the south tract of Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County, situated in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
August 19, 2025
Rainfall across the District in July was slightly above the monthly average, with 9 of 18 counties recording above-average totals. Ten counties exceeded their 12-month averages, while three were more than 2 inches below. Precipitation varied widely, delivered by summer thunderstorms and frontal systems, including Invest 93L, which crossed the District in mid-July.
August 20, 2025
The District is conducting a pile burn at Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County, within the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin. The pile burn’s purpose is to safely dispose of accumulated tree debris from the property.