Our five favorite spots to take a selfie

District lands are among the most scenic locations in Florida. Explore some of the more than 700,000 acres of properties we own or manage and there’s a likely chance that you’ll capture a perfect sunrise or selfie on your camera or phone while you’re out there. Among our favorite locales:

Image of Fort Drum

1. Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area – Indian River County

Sunset at Lake Jesup

3. Lake Jesup Conservation Area – Seminole County

Emeralda Marsh

5. Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area – Lake County

Julington Durbin Preserve

2. Julington-Durbin Preserve – Duval County

Rice Creek

4. Rice Creek Conservation Area – Putnam County

Did you know the district owns nearly 772,987 acres?

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environmental scientist, Josh Papacek, speaking at a podium in front of a room full of people
Celebrating 10 years of collaboration in the Upper St. Johns River Basin
Twice a year, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka North Shore (North Shore) gets a boost in its biodiversity through the planting of unique and rare rescue plants on the property. Just how does a plant get rescued? A dedicated group of volunteers from Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS), Oakland Nature Preserve, Lake Louisa State Park and the District come together most Thursdays to rescue native plants from properties in central Florida.
Rescue plants spread biodiversity at Lake Apopka North Shore
Hiking trail at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve
Step into nature and explore Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve
Flock of birds in flight
Birds of a feather flock to Lake Apopka North Shore