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May 6, 2021
The St. Johns River Water Management District uses a wide variety of tools to help protect water resources in our 18-county region, including the highly technical process to establish minimum flows and levels — or MFLs.
Latest District News
The District is conducting a 1,230-acre prescribed burn Wednesday at the Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park, west of the Econlockhatchee River, south of Avalon Park, in Orange County.
The District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting May 11 at its Palatka headquarters.
The District is conducting a 96-acre prescribed burn Wednesday at the Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area in Marion County. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and enhance fire-dependent ecosystems.
In Florida, April is typically a dry month when water demands are higher due to springtime planting and low rainfall amounts.
The District is conducting a 4,000-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Lake Apopka North Shore. The purpose of the burn is to enhance ecological functions of the marsh system to aid in the overall restoration of the area.
Media inquiries
Nancy Rubin
Communications Manager
Office: 904-448-7935
Mobile: 904-716-5574
Email: nrubin@sjrwmd.com
Teresa Monson
Public Communications Coordinator
Office: 904-730-6258
Mobile: 904-545-5064
Email: tmonson@sjrwmd.com
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