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.
August 21, 2025
The District is conducting two pile burns at Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County, within the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin.
September 3, 2025
The District is conducting a 300-acre prescribed burn in the marsh portion of Area 4 of Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area in Lake County, situated in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire dependent wetland natural communities.
September 4, 2025
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 471-acre prescribed burn in the southern portion of the west sawgrass marsh of Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area in Lake County, situated in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin.
September 11, 2025
The District will temporarily close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive the weekend of Sept. 12–14, to complete slope-stabilization work along sections of the drive.
September 12, 2025
Rainfall across the District in August varied, largely due to typical seasonal thunderstorms. Overall, the District recorded an average of 7.57 inches for the month, slightly above the long-term August average of 7 inches.
September 16, 2025
The District is conducting a 150-acre prescribed fire on the Beck’s Ranch Park portion of Lake Monroe Conservation Area in Volusia County, situated in the Middle St. Johns River Basin.
September 16, 2025
The District is conducting a 442-acre prescribed fire at the Three Forks Conservation Area in Brevard County, located within the Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River Basin.
September 17, 2025
The District is conducting an 80-acre prescribed fire at the Buck Lake Conservation Area in Brevard County, located within the Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River Basin. The burn area is in the northeastern portion of the property.
October 2, 2025
The District will temporarily close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to motorized vehicles from Oct. 3–5 due to forecasted heavy rainfall.
October 15, 2025
Families, anglers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts who value Lake George have more reason to celebrate. The Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam County is growing by 27.4 acres. The addition strengthens protections for local water resources, preserving natural habitats and providing additional space for residents and visitors to connect with the outdoors.
October 16, 2025
September brought highly varied rainfall totals across the St. Johns River Water Management District, with greater differences than typically expected for this time of year. While portions of the central and southern coastal areas received more than 10 inches of rain, particularly in Volusia and Flagler counties, areas to the west and northwest saw considerably less precipitation.
October 16, 2025
The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) invites the public to attend the Southern Recreation Public Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the District’s Palm Bay Service Center, Blue Cypress Room, located at 525 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.
