St. Johns River Water Management District

The District's mission to protect Florida's water resources is driven by sound science and a dedicated STEM team. Explore our resources for teachers, parents, and students to learn about STEM in action, with links, articles, and videos. #STEM #WaterManagement #watereducation  Learn more at www.sjrwd.com

Protecting and restoring water quality is central to the St. Johns River Water Management District's mission. Our water quality monitoring program, managed by the Bureau of Water Resource Information, provides critical data for informed resource management decisions. Residents can also access this information to learn about local groundwater, springs, and water bodies.  https://lnkd.in/g8jqbExU   #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalProtection #ResourceManagement

Shoutout to Deirdre Irwin who was in Lake Wales yesterday for a Florida Water Star builder training! 💧🏡 Florida Water Star is a certification program that helps builders and developers create water-efficient homes and businesses by reducing water use in landscaping, irrigation and indoor systems. 🌊 It's an easy and affordable way to make a BIG impact on water conservation. Want to learn how to make your next project more water-smart? Check out FloridaWaterStar.com for more info! 🌍

The District utilizes prescribed fires to mitigate wildfire risks and enhance environmental quality. Benefits include restoring natural communities, preventing destructive wildfires, supporting fire-adapted species, cycling nutrients, controlling diseases, and opening vistas. While smoke and ash can briefly affect nearby residential areas, precautions are taken to minimize inconvenience. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eRP8_zNq  #PrescribedFire #WildfirePrevention #EnvironmentalManagement

The Upper St. Johns River Basin Project spans 166,500 acres in Indian River and Brevard counties, featuring four water management areas, four marsh conservation areas, and two marsh restoration areas. It emphasizes minimal water control structures and construction, reinforcing dikes and redirecting agricultural drainage to enhance water quality and marsh ecosystems. Designed to hold up to 500,000 acre-feet of water during severe storms, it provides natural flood protection. Learn more in the Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan (SWIM) for the basin: https://lnkd.in/e6ZNW3hY

Long ago, Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area was a vast mesic hardwood forest. Today, pine predominates after historical timber management. The District aims to restore 600 acres to mesic hammock by 2032, enhancing water quality and biodiversity. #Conservation #Restoration #SilverSprings Learn more about our efforts: https://lnkd.in/eW9m2KvU

District trades workers are the backbone behind our conservation efforts. From securing kiosks along Lake Apopka's wildlife drive to building bridges and maintaining flood control structures, their diverse skills keep our operations running smoothly. #DistrictWork #SkilledTrades We’re hiring, find your role today: www.sjrwmd.com/jobs

DYK? The District’s cost share program is designed to help implement projects that benefit our springs, provide alternative water supplies, or promote water conservation. #WaterConservation #SpringRestoration #AlternativeWaterSupply Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eQiDePWA.

🌳💧 The District recently partnered with the Suwannee River Water Management Districtto clear tree debris left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in north Florida. Removing this debris will speed up ecosystem recovery and improve public access to properties.

Our Governing Board meets today at 10 a.m. Watch online or join in person at District headquarters in Palatka. Find an agenda, details and broadcast links https://lnkd.in/gddUmeB