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The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) invites the public to attend the Southern Recreation Public Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the District’s Palm Bay Service Center, Blue Cypress Room, located at 525 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.

September brought highly varied rainfall totals across the St. Johns River Water Management District, with greater differences than typically expected for this time of year. While portions of the central and southern coastal areas received more than 10 inches of rain, particularly in Volusia and Flagler counties, areas to the west and northwest saw considerably less precipitation.

Families, anglers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts who value Lake George have more reason to celebrate. The Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam County is growing by 27.4 acres. The addition strengthens protections for local water resources, preserving natural habitats and providing additional space for residents and visitors to connect with the outdoors.

The District will temporarily close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to motorized vehicles from Oct. 3–5 due to forecasted heavy rainfall.

The District is conducting an 80-acre prescribed fire at the Buck Lake Conservation Area in Brevard County, located within the Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River Basin. The burn area is in the northeastern portion of the property.

The District is conducting a 442-acre prescribed fire at the Three Forks Conservation Area in Brevard County, located within the Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River Basin.