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Turn back the clock, turn down the sprinklers

As Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3, the District reminds residents to “fall back” their clocks and reset their irrigation systems to water no more than once a week.

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District invites public to shape future of Lake Apopka North Shore

The District is hosting a public meeting to present the draft 10-year Land Management Plan for the Lake Apopka North Shore and gather public input on recreational use of the area.

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District seeks public input on recreation on south Florida conservation lands

The District is hosting its Southern Recreational Public Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. at the District’s Palm Bay Service Center located at 525 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, Fla. 32909.

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District invites public input on recreation on central Florida conservation lands

The District will host a Central Region Recreational Public Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the District’s Apopka Service Center located at 2501 S. Binion Road., Apopka, FL 32703.

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District invites public input on recreation on north Florida conservation lands

The District’s North Recreational Public Meeting will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. at the District’s Headquarters located at 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177.

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District begins property assessments following Hurricane Milton

The District is anticipating opening all navigational locks, including Apopka Lock and Dam, on Oct. 12 following a final safety assessment.

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