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November 14, 2025

Planning for Central Florida’s Water Future: District Approves Regional Water Supply Plan

Water touches all aspects of life in central Florida, from homes and businesses to communities and the economy, and the rivers, lakes and springs that define who we are. To ensure this vital resource remains sustainable for people and the environment, the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) and its partners are planning ahead for the region’s growing needs.
February 17, 2026

Prescribed fire at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area helps reduce wildfire risk amid dry conditions

The District is conducting a 100-acre prescribed burn today south of the field station at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area in Clay County to reduce hazardous fuel loads, lower the risk of wildfire and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
March 16, 2026

Burn ban – Several counties

Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, and Okeechobee, counties have enacted a countywide outdoor burn ban due to dry conditions and increased wildfire risk. Under the burn ban, all outdoor burning, unless authorized by the Florida Forest Service, is prohibited, including on District lands. This includes bonfires, campfires, and cooking fires. Outdoor cooking done with a contained gas or charcoal grill (excluding a fire pit) is allowed under the ban. Local burn bans are enacted by county governments. To see current county-enacted burn bans, please visit: Burn Ban Public Dashboard