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The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) invites the public to attend the Central Recreation Public Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the District’s Apopka Service Center, Econ Conference Room, located at 2501 S. Binion Road, Apopka, Fla. 32703.

Palatka, Fla. Oct. 13, 2026 — Agencies and community organizations from across northeast Florida came together for Tide Fest, a regional celebration held as part of National Estuaries Week. Hosted by the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR), the collaborative event brought together agencies, educators, community organizations with students and families to learn about estuaries and the important role they play in Florida’s environment.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will temporarily close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to motorized vehicles from Oct. 9–12 due to heavy rainfall and saturated road conditions.

The St. Johns River Water Management District has opened the public comment period for the draft 2026 Lower St. Johns River Basin Plan.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will host a public meeting on the draft 2026 Lower St. Johns River Basin Plan. District staff will present updated regional priorities and objectives and provide an opportunity for questions and public comments. 

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will host a public meeting on the draft 2026 Lower St. Johns River Basin Plan. District staff will present updated regional priorities and objectives and provide an opportunity for questions and public comments.