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, […]
March 24, 2026
Burrell Lock is temporarily closed due to a warped miter gate and a leaking seal identified during ongoing operational testing. District staff are actively assessing both issues and working with the contractor to determine the necessary repairs to restore safe and reliable operations. At this time, a reopening timeframe has not been established. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this causes and understand the disruption this may have on those who rely on the lock. We appreciate the public’s patience as we work to address these issues and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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.
April 23, 2026
The Headwaters Boat Ramp, including the kayak launch, at the Fellsmere Water Management Area (FWMA) will be temporarily closed May 4–7 as the District begins a series of scheduled monthly closures to support maintenance and habitat restoration activities.
