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Prescribed fire today at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area in Clay County

The District is conducting a 139-acre prescribed burn today at J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area in Clay County. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.

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Prescribed fire today at Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County

The District is conducting a 173-acre prescribed burn today at Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County. The burn will be located immediately west of SE 182nd Avenue Road on the North Tract of the property. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.

Prescribed fire today at Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area in Indian River County

The District is conducting a 400-acre prescribed burn today at Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area in Indian River County. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.

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Prescribed fire today at Orange Creek Restoration Area in Alachua County

The District is conducting a 36-acre prescribed burn today at Orange Creek Restoration Area in Alachua County. The burn will be located on the portion of the property north of SE 219 Avenue. The burn’s purpose is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain fire-dependent natural communities.

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Apply now for funding to protect and enhance Florida’s water resources

The District is now accepting applications on behalf of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the 2026 Cost-Share Program. The District collaborates closely with the FDEP, local governments and private sector partners to implement impactful projects benefiting the water resources within the District’s 18-county service area.

Prescribed fire today at Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam and Volusia counties

The District is conducting two prescribed burns today at Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam and Volusia counties.

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