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Understanding the importance of water

The St. Johns River Water Management District has even more reason to celebrate Florida Biking Month: the long-anticipated trail around Lake Apopka is now fully connected. One of the District’s most popular off-road biking destinations, the Lake Apopka Loop Trail follows the lake’s edge through the Lake Apopka North Shore, offering more than 20 miles of hiking and biking opportunities. Spanning both Orange and Lake counties, the journey around was once incomplete, requiring cyclists to ride sections along roadways to finish the ride.

March 17, 2026

The ride around Lake Apopka is now complete

Calm open water of Mosquito Lagoon with a small stand of green mangroves along the shoreline in the foreground and a low, vegetated island in the distance under a clear blue sky, illustrating a healthy coastal estuary managed for water quality and habitat protection.

March 12, 2026

Public input sought on draft Indian River Lagoon and Upper St. Johns River basin plan

Shaded sand trail winding through a pine and palmetto forest at Gourd Island conservation area, with a red circular trail blaze painted on a tree marking the designated hiking route managed by the water management district.

March 3, 2026

An essential link in a growing landscape: Gourd Island Conservation Area

If you're looking for a refreshing escape into nature, look no further than the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Middle St. Johns River Basin. Stretching over 2,000 square miles across parts of Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, Marion, and Putnam counties, this region is a watery wonderland packed with scenic lakes, meandering rivers, and—best of all—outstanding springs.

February 25, 2026

Splash into Florida’s Natural Wonders: The Outstanding Springs of the Middle St. Johns River Basin

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