PALM BAY, Fla., April 12, 2016 -- Surveys of groundwater, water quality and fish will help St. Johns River Water Management District scientists better understand the pollution sources delivered to the Indian River Lagoon through groundwater and tributaries. The surveys will also show how these nutrients are cycled into algal blooms.

PALATKA, Fla., April 12, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District's purchasing division is being recognized for excellence by the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials Inc. (FAPPO). The district is one of only 13 agencies in Florida to receive the Award of Excellence in Public Procurement for 2016.

MAITLAND, Fla., April 14, 2016 -- With a mission to ensure sustainable use of Florida's water, the St. Johns River Water Management District recently revealed plans to install a cistern to aid landscape irrigation. Plans for the new cistern coincide with Water Conservation Month, an annual observance each April to celebrate conservation and increase awareness about the need to reduce water use.

MAITLAND, Fla., April 14, 2016 -- Needed improvement projects are coming to one of the district's most visited properties, which means visitors are encouraged to explore other public lands until the work is complete. The wildlife drive and surrounding property within the St. Johns River Water Management District's Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area in Lake County will remain closed to motorized and non-motorized traffic throughout the 2016 season.

MAITLAND, Fla., April 15, 2016 -- In honor of Earth Day, the St. Johns River Water Management District is hosting an exhibit at the Orlando Science Center's Earth Day Celebration: Party for the Planet! on Saturday, April 23.

PALATKA, Fla., April 19, 2016 -- The stakeholder advisory committee of the North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership is meeting April 25 at Florida Gateway College, 149 S.E. College Place, Lake City. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. in the Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, Building 200, Room 102.

PALM BAY, Fla., April 19, 2016 -- A new sediment trap, or "baffle box," funded through the St. Johns River Water Management District's Cost-Share Funding Program will capture hundreds of pounds of pollutants annually before they reach the Eau Gallie River, a tributary of the Indian River Lagoon, helping to improve water quality in the waterways.

PALATKA, Fla., April 21, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 170-acre prescribed burn today at the Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County. The purpose of the burn is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.

MAITLAND, Fla., April 21, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District is encouraging all residents to inspect their rain sensors on irrigation systems. This one move can help drastically reduce the amount of water needed for proper irrigation.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 25, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 262-acre prescribed burn today at the Julington-Durbin Preserve in Duval County. The purpose of the burn is to reduce hazardous fuels and promote native vegetation, such as wiregrass.

PALATKA, Fla., April 26, 2016 -- About 700 homes in St. Augustine are receiving new automatic water metering technology allowing the city and homeowners to track their water conservation efforts through real-time data collection and identify leaks more quickly. The pilot project is a cost-share partnership between the St. Johns River Water Management District and the city of St. Augustine.

PALATKA, Fla., April 27, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District recently hosted a water conservation seminar for staff who want to learn more about water-saving methods and programs. The seminar was part of a "Lunch and Learn" event in honor of Water Conservation Month.

MAITLAND, Fla., April 28, 2016 -- One year after the St. Johns River Water Management District opened the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, about 50,000 visitors have experienced the one-way, 11-mile drive that traverses a network of wetlands, levees and canals, providing a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities.

PALATKA, Fla., April 29, 2016 -- After two years of planning and construction, reclaimed water lines connecting the reuse distribution systems of DeLand, Deltona, Orange City and Volusia County are complete. The $6 million cost-share project was funded through the St. Johns River Water Management District and a 2013 state legislative appropriation in partnership with the West Volusia Water Suppliers, made up of Volusia County local governments.

MAITLAND, Fla., April 29, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District recently launched a Pinterest page to further engage the community in protecting Florida's natural resources. Fans can follow the district on Pinterest at pinterest.com/SJRWMD for a variety of visuals that promote sustainable use of Florida's water.