March 3, 2023

District working to establish living shoreline in Blue Cypress Water Management Area

The District recently repaired the L-77W levee that forms the western border of the Blue Cypress Water Management Area West after it experienced significant erosion
March 9, 2023

Check your clocks and irrigation timers this weekend

As daylight saving time begins this Sunday March 12, the District is reminding Floridians to check their irrigation systems and ensure timers are operating correctly.
March 14, 2023

District experiencing moderate drought conditions

The District’s 18-county region is experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
March 17, 2023

Road closures at Lake Apopka North Shore begin March 20

The District will be conducting maintenance at the Lake Apopka North Shore property beginning March 20.
March 31, 2023

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to open April 1

Maintenance on the Baily bridges at Country Road 448A has been completed ahead of schedule and the District will reopen the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to vehicular traffic Saturday, April 1.
April 5, 2023

District proclamation designates April as Water Conservation Month

Water conservation is at the core of the District’s mission of protecting and ensuring the sustainability of Florida’s water supplies.
April 6, 2023

District proclaims April 2023 as Springs Protection Awareness Month

The St. Johns River Water Management District has long been dedicated to protecting Florida’s springs and approved a proclamation designating April as Springs Protection Awareness Month for the 10th consecutive year.
April 12, 2023

Below-average rainfall in March, severe drought conditions begin to develop

The District’s 18-county region is experiencing varying degrees of drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest report.
April 13, 2023

District cost-share program will provide $20 million to support regional water resource protection efforts

The District Governing Board recently approved $20 million in funding for cost-share projects for fiscal year 2023–2024.
May 9, 2023

Above-average rainfall in April improves drought conditions districtwide

Drought conditions throughout the District’s 18-county region improved, especially along the coast, thanks to above-average rainfall in April.
May 11, 2023

Governing Board proclaims May 14–20 as Water Reuse Week

The St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board has approved a resolution proclaiming May 14–20 as Water Reuse Week.
June 8, 2023

Save water and money — watch the weather, wait to water this summer

The District will close the Lake Apopka North Shore Loop Trail from Magnolia Park to Conrad Road beginning June 5 until further notice due to construction in the area.
June 9, 2023

Central Florida partners prepare for hurricane season

The District invited representatives from city, county and state agencies to attend a coordination meeting to share ideas on how to better predict, manage and respond before and after a storm event.
June 12, 2023

Boat ramp at Orange Creek Restoration Area to close beginning June 12

The will close the boat ramp at the Orange Creek Restoration Area in Marion County beginning June 12 to make repairs.
June 13, 2023

May rainfall relieves drought conditions districtwide

May brought average to above-average rainfall to the District’s 18-county region.