💗 Meet the Roseate Spoonbill 💗

One of Florida’s most striking wading birds, the roseate spoonbill is hard to miss with its vibrant pink feathers and graceful wingspan. These birds can grow 30–40 inches long with an impressive wingspan of up to 53 inches!

Fun fact: That pink color doesn’t come from genetics alone — it comes from their diet. Spoonbills feed on organisms rich in carotenoids, the same natural pigments found in carrots, which give them their signature hue. 🥕✨
And despite appearances, they actually have no feathers on their heads!

Healthy wetlands mean healthy wildlife. Protecting the water resources and habitats that species like the roseate spoonbill depend on is central to the mission of the St. Johns River Water Management District.

💧🦩 Have you spotted one in the District recently?

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🐬🦦 Who wins Florida’s wildlife popularity contest?

It’s a splash-off between two Florida favorites — the playful dolphin and the curious river otter!

Cast your vote and tell us which one has your heart 👇
👍 Dolphin
❤️ River Otter

Healthy waterways and wetlands help both of these species thrive — and protecting those water resources is at the core of what we do at the St. Johns River Water Management District.

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📣 Want SJRWMD at your next community event?

Our outreach team loves connecting with residents, students, and organizations to share all things water — from Florida springs and wetlands to conservation, wildlife, and District restoration projects. 💧🌿

Whether it’s a festival, school program, environmental fair, career day, or community workshop, we’re happy to help educate and engage your audience.

📩 Interested in having the District attend or collaborate? Reach out!
🔗 outreach@sjrwmd.com

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🚨 We’re Hiring! 💼💧

Join SJRWMD and help protect Florida’s water, wildlife & wetlands. 🌿🌎

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🥾🌿 Florida Hiking Trails Month – Trail of the Week

Now’s the perfect time to hit the trail!

✨ This Week’s Trail:
Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area in Indian River County is a favorite. Start at the Horseshoe Lake parking area (free day-use permit required) and take the half-mile hike to the wooden boardwalk. You can also walk in from the main parking area by Lake Cara and a day use permit is not required.

The boardwalk winds through a beautiful blackwater hardwood swamp surrounded by cypress, cedar trees, and sabal palms — a peaceful way to experience Florida’s wetlands up close.

By protecting places like this, SJRWMD helps safeguard water resources and preserve wildlife habitat.

Ready to explore?

🔗 Plan your visit at the link.
sjrwmd.info/Fort-Drum

💧 Florida water — it’s worth saving.

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🦅 Bald eagles are soaring across SJRWMD lands — and Florida is one of the BEST places to see them!

✨ Bald eagles mate for life and return to the same nest year after year.
✨ Their nests can weigh over 1,000 pounds — some of the largest of any bird in North America!
✨ Eagle eyesight is 4–5 times stronger than ours.
✨ Florida has one of the highest concentrations of bald eagles in the entire U.S. (outside Alaska!)

And many of them can be seen right on SJRWMD conservation lands, especially around Lake George, the Ocklawaha Basin, and large wetland systems where fish and waterbirds are plentiful.

By protecting wetlands, lakes, and natural shorelines, we’re protecting the habitats bald eagles rely on to nest, hunt, and raise their young. 💙🌿

📍 Explore District lands for FREE and keep your eyes on the sky!
👉 bit.ly/DistrictLandsMap

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🚨 We’re Hiring! Join our mission to protect Florida’s water and natural resources. 💧

At the St. Johns River Water Management District, our team makes a real difference — from restoring wetlands to protecting springs and ensuring sustainable water use across 18 counties. 🌎

If you’re passionate about science, the environment, and meaningful work that impacts Florida’s future — this is the place for you. 🌿

👉 Explore open positions and apply today: bit.ly/SJRWMD-JOBS

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Office Closure Notice ✨

In observance of George Washington’s Birthday, St. Johns River Water Management District offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16. 🗓️

We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17. ✅

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