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District, Brevard Zoo team up to bring hands-on water education to teachers

The District, in partnership with Brevard Zoo, recently hosted a Project WET workshop for Brevard Public Schools educators. Held on Feb. 11, the workshop provided teachers with dynamic, hands-on training to inspire and equip them to bring water and climate education into their classrooms, helping to foster a new generation of environmental stewards.

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Controlled fire at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area enhances habitat, lowers wildfire threat

The District is conducting a 83-acre prescribed burn today at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area in Clay County. The burn will be located on Bayard Point bordering the St. Johns River. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.

Prescribed fire today at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve to reduce wildfire risk

The District is conducting a 72-acre prescribed burn today at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities. The burn is taking place on the western portion of the property, and the Yellow Hiking Trail will be closed for the duration.

A map illustrates rainfall conditions in January across the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Winter storm Enzo boosts rainfall in the north, but southern counties remain dry

Rainfall across the District in January was above average in eight counties, largely due to winter storm Enzo, which delivered significant precipitation to northern areas.

prescribed fire at Three Forks Conservation Area

Prescribed fire today at Three Forks Conservation Area to enhance habitat and reduce wildfire risk

The District is conducting an 8,800-acre prescribed burn today at Three Forks Conservation Area in Brevard County. The burn will be located on the southern portion of the property, west of T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintenance of fire-dependent natural communities.

Protecting lands and communities: Prescribed fire in Putnam County

The District is conducting a 250-acre prescribed burn today at Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam County to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent communities. The burn location is south of the intersection of Truck Rail 1 and Aces Road.

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