Interactive story map explores District’s lands
Prescribed fire helps maintain plant and animal habitat that depend on fire for renewal. Controlled burns are carefully managed and mimic the natural fire cycle.
Stretching from Nassau County in the north to Indian River County in the south, the District follows the course of the majestic 310-mile-long St. Johns River. Spanning 18 counties, the District is committed to acquiring and protecting land that conserves the region’s water resources. These diverse properties—ranging from coastal shores and inland wetlands to pine forests and expansive open fields—serve as habitats for a wide variety of plants and wildlife while also offering opportunities for environmental education and public recreation.
The District has acquired more than 770,00 acres of land and actively manages more than 430,000 acres, including 42 conservation areas open to the public. Its Bureau of Land Resources focuses on essential tasks such as controlling the spread of invasive species on District property, using prescribed fire and other land management techniques for maintenance, restoration and wildfire prevention and offering resource-based recreational opportunities for the public. Through these efforts, the team strikes a delicate balance between ensuring the land’s functionality and highlighting its natural beauty while supporting the agency’s core missions.
Discover how these lands not only safeguard water resources but also offer recreational spaces to the public. Explore the vital role they play in this interactive StoryMap and gain insight into the District’s dedication to conservation and preservation of natural systems.
