June 3, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District announces a public meeting for the Turnbull Hammock Conservation Area, located in Edgewater, FL. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and will be held at the Edgewater Public Library, 103 W Indian River Blvd, Edgewater, FL 32132. The purpose of this meeting is to receive public comment regarding the development of the 10-year Land Management Plan update for the Conservation Area. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the meeting. Written comments may also be submitted via mail or email to P.O. […]
June 9, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is conducting a 7,390-acre prescribed burn today at Three Forks Conservation Area in Brevard County, located within the Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River Basin.
June 10, 2026
Drought conditions persisted across much of the St. Johns River Water Management District in May despite the region's first month of above-average rainfall since October 2025.
June 11, 2026
Recent rainfall across northeast and central Florida provided modest relief from dry conditions in some areas, but drought conditions persist and the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that water conservation remains critical.
June 24, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 35-acre prescribed burn on the north central portion of Clark Bay Conservation Area in Volusia County, situated in the Lower St. Johns River Basin. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
June 24, 2026
After several weeks of increased rainfall across the northeast and central Florida, the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that drought recovery takes time and water conservation remains important.
June 25, 2026
After several weeks of increased rainfall across the northeast and central Florida, the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that drought recovery takes time and water conservation remains important.
June 26, 2026
After several weeks of increased rainfall across the northeast and central Florida, the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that drought recovery takes time and water conservation remains important.
June 30, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District announces a public hearing for the Turnbull Hammock Conservation Area, located in Edgewater, FL. The hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and will be held at the Edgewater Public Library, 103 W Indian River Blvd, Edgewater, FL 32132. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment regarding the development of the 10-year Land Management Plan update for the Conservation Area.
July 1, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will reopen Burrell Lock in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin to boat traffic on Thursday, July 2, following a scheduled maintenance closure.
July 8, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 30-acre prescribed burn at Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area in Alachua County, situated in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
July 10, 2026
While many areas across northeast and central Florida have received frequent rainfall in recent weeks, the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is reminding residents, businesses and large water users that drought recovery takes time and continued water conservation remains crucial.
July 10, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is conducting a 305-acre prescribed fire at the Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County, located within the Middle St. Johns River Basin
July 11, 2026
Boaters and visitors can once again use Burrell Lock during its regular operating schedule. Thank you for your patience while maintenance was completed. For lock hours and additional information, visit: https://sjrwmd.info/Locks