Taking the lead in
water conservation
Water conservation has been a commitment of the St. Johns River Water Management District for many years. Learn about our leadership role in water conservation efforts.
Water. It’s what we’re all about.
Welcome to the Web site of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Explore this site to learn the importance of water in all of our lives, the role the District has in protecting and preserving this vital resource and the part you play in these efforts.
District’s work wins awards
Whether working with students, local governments, various agencies or non-profit groups, the St. Johns River Water Management District always strives to do top notch work. The District and its staff have been recognized with awards in Florida, the United States and internationally. We are honored by this notice of our commitment to protect and preserve water resources.
Read about some of these awards.
In the news
Tag along as a District scientist kayaks the St. Johns River and learn about the District’s commitment to environmental stewardship in the winter edition of StreamLines. The online version of this magazine features a slide show and videos to enhance articles about the Upper St. Johns River Basin, a study of algae in the Indian River Lagoon and the work of scientists at a technical symposium held this fall.
Thinking green
Our stewardship to the earth goes beyond water resources. The St. Johns River
Water Management District’s
commitment to Earth-friendly
practices is a long-standing
commitment. Recycling
paper and cans at its office
buildings, reducing the use
of paper and installing energy-
efficient air conditioning systems are measures that have been in place for more than a decade.
Learn about our latest “green” initiatives.
Water-efficient living
Building “green” and waterwise are a snap with Florida Water StarSM. See our information for home buyers and home builders.
Water careers
What’s it like to work for a water management district? Find out. Read about the diverse work of some of our employees in our careers section or view a short video message from the director of the Office of Human Resources.
A national treasure
Surface water withdrawals
Water managers, local governments and utilities have all been working together to determine how to meet the water demands for Florida’s future. One option is withdrawing water from rivers, including proposals to take water from the St. Johns or Ocklawaha rivers.
Get the facts.
Know your number
Are you a water saver? You can be. Visit our Home Water Use Survey to see how your daily water use adds up.
Splash into fun
Getting “wet” has never been so much fun. Visit the underwater home of Sebastian and Lucie Snook in Snooks’ Cove,
our new Indian River Lagoon
children’s site. Or, stop by to
play at the riverbank home
of Raleigh Otter, the
District’s mascot. Games,
reading, online coloring
and more wait for you.
When to irrigate
Water outdoors only when needed, before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., and no more than two days each week. Learn more about the lawn and landscape irrigation rule.
Explore
Visit the great outdoors and experience a bit of natural Florida on the public properties of the St. Johns River Water Management District. While the properties were purchased to protect water resources, they are open for your enjoyment today and for future generations. Before you go, see our Photo Gallery, slide shows, maps and land descriptions in the online
Recreation Guide to District Lands.
