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💧 Beneath our feet lies one of Florida’s greatest hidden resources.
This map shows the top of the Floridan aquifer across the St. Johns River Water Management District — a vast underground water source that helps supply drinking water, supports springs, rivers, wetlands, and fuels life across our region.
Those lines represent changes in elevation below ground, helping scientists better understand how water moves through the aquifer system. 🌎
Protecting water doesn’t just happen on the surface — it starts underground, too.
Because Florida water… It’s worth saving. 💙
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Seagrass plays an important role in the health of the Indian River Lagoon — providing habitat for wildlife, improving water quality, and supporting a balanced ecosystem. 🌱🌊
On May 19, the District hosted a seagrass monitoring calibration day that brought together 43 scientists and environmental professionals from multiple agencies and organizations involved in seagrass assessment and restoration efforts across the Indian River Lagoon.
During the event, participants conducted practice seagrass surveys to compare how data is collected and help ensure monitoring methods remain consistent across organizations working in the field.
Participating organizations included the District’s Environmental Sciences and Water Resources Information teams, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, NASA Herndon Solutions, Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores, Florida Sea Grant, Florida Oceanographic Society, South Florida Water Management District, and Florida DEP Aquatic Preserves.
Collaborative efforts like these help support informed restoration and long-term stewardship of the Indian River Lagoon. 🌎
Discover how collaboration and science help support lagoon restoration: sjrwmd.info/Seagrass
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💧 Every well plugged helps protect Florida’s water resources.
In April 2026 alone, the District plugged 31 abandoned flowing artesian wells, helping conserve approximately 2.347 million gallons of water per day (MGD).
Since November 2020, the District’s well abandonment program has achieved:
✅ 907 abandoned wells plugged
✅ 107.267 MGD in cumulative water savings
✅ Water savings at a cost of approximately 5.10 tenths of a cent per 1,000 gallons
Abandoned flowing artesian wells can waste significant amounts of groundwater if left unmanaged. By plugging these wells, the District helps conserve water, protect aquifer pressure, and support Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
🌎💧 Learn more about the District’s well abandonment program and water conservation efforts: sjrwmd.info/WellPlugging
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