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Ashley Evitt
Media Outreach Manager
Office: 386-312-2317
Mobile: 407-276-2400
Email: AEvitt@sjrwmd.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Media Outreach Manager
Office: 386-312-2317
Mobile: 407-276-2400
Email: AEvitt@sjrwmd.com