District reopens majority of lands and all navigational locks

District navigational locks are ready for public use, reopening Saturday, Sept. 28.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is reopening most of its lands and all navigational locks beginning Saturday, Sept. 28. This includes the popular Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the District’s Lake Apopka North Shore, which will be open to vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information about the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka/wildlife-drive.

Some District lands do remain closed while debris is removed, and lands are cleared to ensure safe access for the public. To find District lands near you and view the most up-to-date list of reopened properties, visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation. The list will be updated regularly as safety assessments continue.