🎉🚤 BIG NEWS! The Burrell Lock is officially REOPENING! 🚤🎉
We’re excited to share that Burrell Lock will reopen on February 16, restoring an important connection along the Harris Chain of Lakes and reopening access for boaters, anglers, and recreationists.
📅 Reopens: February 16
📍 Burrell Lock
👉 Help us spread the word! Please share this post so boaters and river users across the region know Burrell Lock is back open.
Thank you for your patience and support — see you on the water! 🌊⚓
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💧 Florida Water Star Accredited Professional Training 💧
Join us for an in-person Florida Water Star Accredited Professional Training and learn best practices for water-efficient landscapes and irrigation. 🌱
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Seminole Central Branch Library
215 N. Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707
💲 $50 per person (includes sponsored lunch)
📲 Register here: sjrwmd.info/WaterStarTraining
Perfect for professionals looking to expand their knowledge and support Florida-Friendly, water-smart practices!
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When you think Florida wildlife, which one comes to mind first?
👍 Manatee
❤️ Alligator
Cast your vote using the reactions below and tell us why in the comments! 👀👇
We’re proud to help protect the habitats they both depend on. 💙
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Executive Director Mike Register presented the District’s preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27 today to the Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government.
The presentation outlined funding priorities that support the District’s core mission of water supply, water quality, flood protection, and natural systems, and how those investments help meet the needs of the communities we serve across the region.
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