March 27, 2024
The District is conducting a 250-acre prescribed burn today at Crescent Lake Conservation Area in Volusia County.
March 29, 2024
The District is conducting a 4,412-acre prescribed burn today at River Lakes Conservation Area in Brevard County.
April 9, 2024
The District is conducting a 138-acre prescribed burn today at Deep Creek Conservation Area in St. Johns County. The burn will be located on the east side of the property near Cowpen Branch Road. The property’s trail system will be closed for the duration of the burn. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
April 10, 2024
The District is conducting a 31-acre prescribed burn today at Deep Creek Conservation Area in St. Johns County. The burn will be located on the east side of the property near Cowpen Branch Road. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
April 10, 2024
In March, rainfall across the District was slightly below the monthly average, with frontal systems being the main source of precipitation. Northern counties received the majority of the rain, while southern counties experienced drier conditions. Despite variations, overall rainfall across the District remains above the annual average.
April 16, 2024
The District is conducting a 3,340-acre prescribed burn today at Seminole Ranch Conservation Area in Volusia County. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
April 17, 2024
The District is conducting a 3,779-acre prescribed burn today at River Lakes Conservation Area in Brevard County. The burn will be located on the central portion of the property, southeast of Lake Winder. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.
April 24, 2024
The District is conducting a 67-acre prescribed burn today at Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area in Clay County. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel. During ignition, portions of the white and yellow trail will be closed.
April 25, 2024
The District plans to aerially treat 1,200 acres of floating plants on the Fellsmere Water Management Area (FWMA), including Headwaters Lake, beginning on April 30 through May 2, weather permitting, to address ongoing navigation concerns, manage water control structures and protect the lake’s health.
May 7, 2024
The District is conducting a 662-acre prescribed burn today at Lake Apopka North Shore in Lake County, situated within the Ocklawaha River Basin. The burn, taking place near Clay Island along the northwest shoreline of Lake Apopka, is aimed at reducing hazardous fuel loads and maintaining fire-dependent natural communities.
May 7, 2024
The District announces the temporary closure of the Headwaters Lake boat ramp located within the Fellsmere Water Management Area (FWMA) for essential repairs from June 10 through June 20. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety and functionality of the facility for visitors.
May 15, 2024
In recognition of the critical importance of conserving Florida’s water resources and promoting sustainable practices, the District Governing Board has officially designated May 19–25, 2024, as Water Reuse Week.
May 15, 2024
April marks the third consecutive month of below-average rainfall for the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region. While frontal systems brought some rain, it primarily benefited the northern counties, leaving the southern counties drier.
May 16, 2024
The District remains committed to advancing sustainable agricultural practices in the region through innovative projects aimed at conserving water, protecting water quality, and enhancing farm management efficiency.
May 29, 2024
The District announces a delay in the construction upgrades at the Burrell Lock. Initially scheduled to begin on June 3 and be completed by December 2024, construction is now expected to begin in 2025.