District lands reopen following post-storm inspections
District staff are inspecting and cleaning up district lands for reopening to the public after Hurricane Dorian. Land Management Technician Alanna Elliott is pictured clearing trails and roads at Dunns Creek Conservation Area in Putnam County.
Staff assessed properties for public safety following Hurricane Dorian
PALATKA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2019 — The St. Johns River Water Management District has reopened all of its conservation lands to public recreation following Hurricane Dorian, except for the island portion of Murphy Creek Conservation Area. Openings occur after district staff complete a safety assessment of recreational access points, levees, trails and boat ramps.
- Bayard Conservation Area
- Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area
- Blue Cypress Conservation Area
- Buck Lake Conservation Area
- Clark Bay Conservation Area
- Crescent Lake Conservation Area
- Deep Creek Conservation Area
- Dunns Creek Conservation Area
- Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area
- Emeralda Marsh Small Game Area
- Fellsmere Water Management Area
- Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area
- Gourd Island Conservation Area
- Heart Island Conservation Area
- Julington-Durbin Preserve
- Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and Loop Trail
- Lake George Conservation Area / Wildlife Management Area
- Lake Jesup Conservation Area
- Lake Monroe Conservation Area
- Lake Norris Conservation Area and Eustis Sand Mine Lake
- Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area
- Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve
- Micco Water Management Area
- Moses Creek Conservation Area
- Murphy Creek Conservation Area (island portion closed)
- Newnans Lake Conservation Area
- Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area
- Orange Creek Restoration Area
- Palm Bluff Conservation Area
- Pellicer Creek Conservation Area
- Rice Creek Conservation Area
- River Lakes Conservation Area, including Moccasin Island
- Seminole Ranch Conservation Area
- Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area
- Stokes Landing Conservation Area
- Sunnyhill Restoration Area
- Thomas Creek Conservation Area
- Three Forks Marsh Conservation Area
- Wekiva River Buffer Conservation Area
- West Augustine (the southern portion of Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area)
Additionally, Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park is open but flooded in places. The reservable campsite is closed at this time due to limited vehicular access. Also, Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area is open but very flooded. Please use care on these properties.
For updates on district land reopening, visit the district’s website, www.sjrwmd.com.