Public input sought on updated Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan
Stretching from Indian River County north to the Georgia border, the St. Johns River Water Management District spans nearly 13,000 square miles of springs, rivers, lakes and natural systems across 18 counties. Because no two parts of the region face the same opportunities and challenges, the District adopted a basin-focused planning approach in 2024 to better protect Florida’s water resources.
Under this approach, the District is organized into four strategic planning basins, each led by a dedicated coordinator who works with local and state partners to develop actionable initiatives that protect water resources while supporting the needs of local communities.
Guided by science, data, modeling and stakeholder input, the basin planning process actively engages with local and state partners to clearly identify and implement project opportunities.
As part of this ongoing effort, the District has opened the public comment period for the draft 2026 Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan. The draft plan updates priorities and projects to improve water quality, support ongoing restoration efforts and guide water resource management across the basin.
Public input is an important part of the planning process and will help ensure the final plan reflects community needs, local knowledge and regional priorities. The District held a public meeting on July 16, 2026 to provide an overview of the draft plan and answer questions from attendees.
The draft document and an online public comment form are available on the District’s website at sjrwmd.com/documents/plans/#basin.
Public comment will be accepted through August 13, 2026, and feedback received during this period will help inform revisions before the plan is finalized.
Residents, community partners and interested parties are encouraged to review the draft plan and share their input.
For more information about the District’s efforts in the Middle St. Johns River Basin, visit www.sjrwmd.com/waterways/st-johns-river/middle.
