May 8, 2018

April’s showers nearly double the average rainfall for many counties

All counties in the district’s service area experienced higher-than-average rainfall during April, with several counties seeing twice their average.
May 8, 2018

Revised minimum levels and prevention/recovery plan will help protect lakes Brooklyn and Geneva

The district Governing Board on Tuesday authorized staff to initiate the rulemaking process to revise the existing minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for lakes Brooklyn and Geneva near Keystone Heights.
May 11, 2018

District recognizes May 13-19 as Water Reuse Week in Florida

More than 207 million gallons of reclaimed water is reused daily within the district. Next week, May 13-19, the district, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and fellow agencies across the state will recognize the benefits of reusing treated wastewater, or reclaimed water.
May 17, 2018

Public invited to May 24 workshop on proposed changes to consumptive use permit approvals

The district will hold a rule development workshop on May 24 to discuss and receive stakeholder input on proposed rule amendments updating the types of consumptive use permits that may be delegated to district staff to approve.
May 18, 2018

Airboat access limited during work at Seminole Ranch Conservation Area

Two airboat crossings within the Seminole Ranch Conservation Area will be temporarily closed while the district installs block mats, which will help to further stabilize the crossings.
May 21, 2018

$20,000 available to teachers looking for innovative ways to educate students

Now entering the third year of its Blue School Grant Program, the district plans to offer up to $20,000 in grants for education projects that enhance student knowledge of Florida’s water resources through hands-on learning.
May 23, 2018

Ed White High School

Students explore how watersheds work by using augmented reality.
May 31, 2018

District prepared for 2018 hurricane season

With subtropical storm Alberto having already swept through the Florida panhandle and hurricane season arriving June 1, the district is ready for any action this storm season may bring.
May 31, 2018

SWERP II update

Following the implementation of the Statewide Environmental Resource Permit (SWERP) Program in October 2013, the FDEP and the five water management districts began working together to fix administrative errors, implement additional streamlining, and improve clarification of the SWERP Rule and Handbooks in what is referred to as SWERP II.
June 12, 2018

Statewide soaking brings double the rain during May

May’s wet weather pushed rainfall totals across the St. Johns River Water Management District to double the average.
June 12, 2018

District recognizes July 2018 as Lakes Appreciation Month

With nearly 1,500 lakes within its boundaries, the district will recognize July 2018 as Lakes Appreciation Month to increase public awareness about the value of Florida’s lakes and to encourage behaviors that will enhance lakes’ health.
June 18, 2018

Southern Recreational Public Meeting June 21 in Palm Bay

The district's regularly scheduled Southern Recreational Public Meeting is set to take place Thursday.
June 20, 2018

High water closes campsites at Buck Lake, Seminole Ranch

High water levels in and near the St. Johns River have prompted the district to temporarily close campsites at Seminole Ranch Conservation Area in Brevard County and Buck Lake Conservation Area in Volusia County.
June 21, 2018

Geocache challenge rewards first 50 visitors to District public lands

The district is giving away limited edition geocache coins to adventurers visiting district recreational public lands between June 21 and Aug. 18. The first 50 people who visit at least three different district lands and post a collection of “selfies” in front of the properties’ entrance signs on district social media sites are eligible.
June 27, 2018

Public and project partners celebrate grand opening of Micco Water Management Area

Today, outdoor lovers celebrated the opening of the district’s latest property available for recreation: Micco Water Management Area (WMA) in south Brevard.