February 4, 2026
Prescribed fire helps reduce the possibility of dangerous wildfire while enhancing land’s environmental quality.
February 11, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) Governing Board voted today to declare a Phase I Moderate Water Shortage for Duval County and portions of Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Marion counties.
February 17, 2026
The District will open the seasonal interpretive drive at Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area, located in Lake County, for vehicular access from Feb. 20 through May 24. During this period, the drive is open each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to sunset.
February 18, 2026
January brought little relief from the dry conditions across the District, with rainfall totals remaining sparse during what is typically one of the region’s drier times of year. Nearly all the area received below-average precipitation, and the entire District is experiencing some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. A water shortage has been declared for portions of the District, including Duval County and parts of Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Marion counties.
February 24, 2026
The District has extended its existing Phase I Moderate Water Shortage to include additional areas, including Nassau, Clay, St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam counties, due to continued limited rainfall and declining water levels.
February 27, 2026
The District has opened the public comment period for the draft 2026 Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River Basin Plan.
March 3, 2026
The District has issued a Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage for portions of northeast and central Florida due to continued limited rainfall and declining water levels.
March 20, 2026
The District’s Southern Recreational Public Meeting is scheduled for 6–8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The meeting will be held at the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Palm Bay Service Center, Blue Cypress Room, 525 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909. The purpose of this meeting is to collect input from stakeholders regarding recreational use of District conservation land in the Upper St. Johns River Basin, South Region. District staff will receive comments from the public during the meeting. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to provide a comment or question, […]
April 3, 2026
The Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District has proclaimed April 2026 as Springs Protection Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of protecting Florida’s springs and the groundwater systems that sustain them.
April 3, 2026
In partnership with the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) and other state and local entities, the St. Johns River Water Management District is recognizing April as Water Conservation Month, highlighting the importance of protecting Florida’s water resources through responsible water use.
April 14, 2026
The District is conducting a 71-acre prescribed fire at the Sand Lake Restoration Area in Indian River County today. The burn area is in the northeastern portion of the property, west of I-95. The objective of this prescribed fire is to support the ecological maintenance of fire-dependent natural communities and to reduce hazardous fuel loads, mitigating the risk of future wildfire.
April 16, 2026
The Newnans Lake Conservation Area Hatchet Creek Tract’s red trail is closed until further notice due to a wildfire and suppression crews and equipment working the area. Please use caution when traveling in the area.
April 16, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 178-acre prescribed fire on the northeastern portion of Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County, situated in the Middle St. Johns River Basin. Its purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads, improve habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker and maintain fire dependent natural communities.