June 12, 2025
The District is moving forward with another major step in restoring and protecting the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) with the planned C-10 Water Management Area (WMA) project in southern Brevard County. The District’s Governing Board approved an agenda item at its June 10 meeting authorizing staff to begin negotiations with an engineering firm to complete the design.
June 12, 2025
The District is advancing a wide range of science-based initiatives to help ensure a sustainable and resilient water future for central Florida’s growing communities, businesses and natural resources.
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.