March 7, 2016
All permits issued by the district contain permit conditions that govern the construction and operation of your surface water management system or reference the water use authorized by the permit. Some permits may also contain conditions requiring submittal of certain documents within specific time frames or at regular intervals for a particular time frame. One of the most important conditions on a permit is the duration or the expiration date of the permit. Environmental resource permits are typically issued with a duration for construction of five years and subsequently, after the completion of construction, can be rolled into an operation […]
March 8, 2016
MAITLAND, Fla., March 8, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 111-acre prescribed burn today at Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area in Lake County west of County Road 452. The burn's purpose is to reduce hazardous wildfire fuel loads.
March 8, 2016
PALATKA, Fla., March 8, 2016 -- Florida's taxpayers may receive more muck for the buck.
March 8, 2016
PALATKA, Fla., March 8, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District's Governing Board continues to demonstrate its commitment to springs protection, today approving for the third consecutive year a proclamation designating April as Springs Protection Awareness Month. The annual designation helps increase awareness about the importance of Florida's springs and encourages residents and stakeholders to participate in enhancing the quality and flow of springs.
March 8, 2016
PALATKA, Fla., March 8, 2016 -- Water conservation is at the heart of the St. Johns River Water Management District's mission of protecting and ensuring the sustainability of Florida's water supplies. The district's Governing Board today approved a proclamation that designates April 2016 as Water Conservation Month to heighten awareness about the importance of water conservation.
March 10, 2016
PALATKA, Fla., March 10, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District is partnering with the Gainesville chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Alachua County for a youth turkey hunt March 12-13 at the Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County.
March 11, 2016
PALATKA, Fla., March 11, 2016 -- Reset your sprinklers when you reset your clocks to mark the return of daylight saving time at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 13.
March 11, 2016
PALATKA, Fla., March 11, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications through April 22 to share in $25 million in cost-share funding for water supply, water quality, natural systems and flood protection construction projects.
March 14, 2016
MAITLAND, Fla., March 14, 2016 -- Visitors to the Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in east Orange County should expect larger-than-usual crowds this weekend. Portions of the St. Johns River Water Management District property are part of the mapped route for the Masters of All Terrain Half Marathon.
March 14, 2016
MAITLAND, Fla., March 14, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District recently expanded the recreational opportunities available to visitors at the Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County. Located south of County Road (CR) 42, the newly opened South Tract Trail sits on 3,401 acres and is home to seven miles of new hiking and biking trail, as well as additional parking.
March 15, 2016
PALATKA, Fla., March 15, 2016 -- Monday, Governor Rick Scott appointed John Browning to the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board. Browning takes the place of George Robbins whose term ended in March 2016. The appointment takes effect immediately and runs through March 1, 2020.
March 15, 2016
PALATKA, Fla., March 15, 2016 -- The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 130-acre prescribed fire today on the Hatchet Creek Tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County, north of State Road 26. The purpose of today's burn is to reduce hazardous fuels and maintain fire-dependent ecosystems.
March 17, 2016
MAITLAND, Fla., March 17, 2016 -- A recent sunrise and sunset tour of the St. Johns River Water Management District's wildlife drive at Lake Apopka provided a small group of photographers and nature enthusiasts with unprecedented access to the area.
March 18, 2016
PALM BAY, Fla., March 18, 2016 -- A 9,000-acre prescribed fire at Three Forks Marsh Conservation Area in Brevard County is expected to temporarily close Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area -- including the boat ramp -- to public use for safety reasons on Monday, March 21. The burn's purpose is wildfire fuel reduction and maintenance of fire-dependent ecosystems.
March 22, 2016
MAITLAND, Fla., March 22, 2016 -- Each month, a team of dedicated volunteers visits the St. Johns River Water Management District's Lake Apopka North Shore to monitor and map butterfly activity. The group tracks each type of butterfly species as well as the number of eggs, larvae and pupae observed. In February, volunteers observed 21 butterfly species, including Black Swallowtail, Ceraunus Blue and White Peacock.