St. Johns River Water Management District

🌿👩🔬 Take Your Child to Work Day at the District! 👨👧🌾🌊   Today, we opened our doors to the next generation of water champions! 💧✨ Our team’s kids got a behind-the-scenes look at the important work we do every day.   Here’s to inspiring future environmental leaders — one curious question at a time! 🐾💼   #TakeYourChildToWorkDay #WaterMatters #SJRWMD #FutureLeaders #EnvironmentalStewardship #FloridaWater

🦌 Wildlife Employee of the Month: White-tailed Deer (April) 🏆 April’s top performer in the wild goes to the White-tailed Deer! With its keen awareness, swift reflexes, and undeniable grace, this agile forager has more than earned its place as Employee of the Month. 🌿 Key Achievements: ✅ Expert in early morning and twilight patrol shifts. ✅ Elite escape artist—can leap up to 10 feet high to avoid predators! ✅ Outstanding communicator, using tail signals to warn others of danger. ✅ A vital contributor to forest regeneration, spreading seeds across the ecosystem. Whether it’s dashing through meadows or blending seamlessly into the forest, this resilient ruminant is an irreplaceable member of nature’s team. Give a big round of applause (or maybe just a respectful nod from afar) for the White-tailed Deer! Have you spotted one during your visit to District property? Tell us in the comments! 👇 #WildlifeEmployeeOfTheMonth #WhiteTailedDeer #NatureAtWork #DeerLife #ForestGuardian

🎉 15-Year Service Award Congrats to Missy Licourt, Office Director, for 15 years of leadership in financial services and statewide involvement in government finance! 💼👏 #15YearsOfService #ThankYouMissy

This one simple washing machine mistake could be costing you $200 a year! 💰 Running your washing machine with small loads instead of full ones wastes both water and energy, leading to higher utility bills. 🚫 A simple fix? Wait until you have a full load before starting a wash cycle. It’s better for your wallet and the environment. 🌍💰 Learn more about water conservation here:  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggbWUDSW How else do you cut down on household expenses? Share your tips below! 👇 #waterconservation #savewater #sustainability

🌎💙 Happy Earth Day! 💙🌎 Did you know that clean water and a thriving environment are at the heart of what we do at the St. Johns River Water Management District? 🌿💦 From restoring wetlands to preserving natural lands, our team works year-round to ensure Florida’s environment stays healthy and vibrant! 🏞️ 🌱 Protecting wildlife habitats 💦 Conserving Florida’s water resources 🌊 Restoring natural waterways This Earth Day, let's all do our part to protect Florida’s beautiful ecosystems. Share your favorite way to celebrate nature below! 👇 🌍✨ #EarthDay #WaterMatters #ProtectFlorida

🌿✨ Spotted a Mississippi Kite at Lake Apopka North Shore! These sleek raptors are masters of the sky, effortlessly gliding as they hunt insects midair. Keep your eyes peeled this season—you might just catch a glimpse of their graceful flight! 🦅☁️ Fun fact 🤩: The kite’s nest may be located next to (or even contain) a wasp nest, which probably helps protect the chicks against climbing predators. Smaller bird species—such as Northern Mockingbirds, Blue Jays, and House Sparrows—may nest near or on kite nests, usually coexisting peacefully with the kites. Ready to explore Lake Apopka North Shore? Click here for more information! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/egnPjm5X #floridawildlife #florida #nature #wildlife #birds

🚜🌿 On-the-ground trail maintenance at Palm Bluff Conservation Area! 🌿🚜 Our team is hard at work improving trail safety and accessibility in the Palm Bluff Conservation Area. Pictured here, Sean Nichols is operating the CAT Dozer D5 to repair a washout and grade the Tram Trail, ensuring a smoother experience for all visitors. Meanwhile, Ron Shingledecker is on the CASE backhoe, replacing a dilapidated culvert pipe along the White Loop Trail to prevent future erosion and keep the trail in top condition. These efforts are part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining and preserving our conservation areas for future generations! #TrailMaintenance #PalmBluffConservationArea #StJohnsRiver #EnvironmentalStewardship #TrailImprovements #CommunityConservation #PublicAccess

🎉 10-Year Service Award Thank you, Clayton Rider, Hydrologic Data Collection Specialist III, for a decade of dedicated work collecting and maintaining vital hydrologic data! 📡👏 #10YearsStrong #ThankYouClayton

We're proud to support the City of Palm Coast as they officially proclaim April as Water Conservation Month! Our Water Conservation Liaison, Gretchen Smith, and Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison, Bill White, joined Mayor Mike Norris and Public Works Director Pete Roussell to highlight the importance of protecting our most precious resource. Together, we’re working to promote smart water use and ensure a sustainable future for our region. 💧🌿 #WaterConservationMonth #SJRWMD #ProtectWater #PalmCoast

🌊🚤 Training for Water Safety in the Indian River Lagoon! 🚤🌊 Today, District staff from Land Resources and the Water Resource Information (WRI) team participated in hands-on water rescue training in the Indian River Lagoon. This vital training helps ensure our crews are ready to respond quickly and safely to on-the-water emergencies. Thank you to everyone who took part in this important safety effort! #WaterRescue #IndianRiverLagoon #WaterSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityProtection