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The District is issuing a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage declaration in response to ongoing exceptional drought conditions, declining groundwater levels and reduced surface water flows across northeast and central Florida.

The St. Johns River Water Management District announced the release of the 2025 Indian River Lagoon (IRL) seagrass monitoring data during today’s Governing Board meeting, showing continued expansion in both seagrass coverage and density across the system.

Ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, key partners in hurricane preparedness and flood management gathered at the Central Florida Coordination meeting hosted by the District.

Eleven years after opening to the public, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive continues to grow in popularity, now welcoming more than 200,000 visitors each year. The one-way, 11-mile drive winds through a mosaic of wetlands, levees and canals, offering exceptional opportunities to experience Florida’s native wildlife.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will host a public meeting on the draft 2026 Ocklawaha River Basin Plan. District staff will present regional priorities and objectives and provide an opportunity for questions and public comment.

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.