July started with Tropical Storm Elsa making landfall on Florida’s northern Gulf Coast, bringing rainy conditions to the District.

Water quality in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is getting another boost from the state with two additional projects selected to receive legislative funding.

The St. Johns River Water Management District continues to support and highlight state, regional, and local resiliency efforts through its core missions.

The District achieved a new milestone in July, hitting an all-time annual high 52,289 acres of District lands receiving prescribed burns.

The District will hold two public workshops, including a joint workshop with Southwest and South Florida water management districts.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Maryam Ghyabi-White to the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board. 

The deadline is fast approaching for teachers planning to apply for this year’s round of Blue School Grant Funding. Now entering the sixth year of this water education grant program, the District anticipates offering up to $20,000 in grants for projects that enrich student knowledge of Florida’s water resources through hands-on learning. The application deadline is Sept. 10.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Emile D. “Shawn” Hamilton as Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

The District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting and budget hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

August is typically the wettest month of the year, bringing rainy conditions to the District. The month wrapped up with rainfall slightly below the long-term average.

Ten agricultural projects will share nearly $1 million from the District to improve water conservation and reduce nutrient loading to area waterways.

The District Governing Board today unanimously appointed Michael A. Register, P.E., as the District's Executive Director.

The St. Johns River Water Management District has launched a web-based portal to collect feedback from local community members and stakeholders regarding the Kirkpatrick Dam and Rodman Reservoir.