Press Release
By St. John’s River Water Management District
10-13-23
Whether you’re into walking, biking, boating or geocaching, the District has a property tailored to your interests!
| Embrace the cooler temperatures and hit the trails As the summer’s stifling heat gives way to the cooler temperatures of a Florida fall, the St. Johns River Water Management District encourages the community to enjoy the weather by exploring our extensive network of properties. Through strategic land acquisitions and management practices, the District not only protects water resources but also helps preserve critical habitat for plants and wildlife, all while offering spaces for public recreation and environmental education. If you are looking for some inspiration, view our comprehensive list of properties and available activities on our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/list. |
| 2025 Central Florida Water Initiataive (CFWI) Regional Water Supply Plan public meeting is Friday The CFWI planning team will hold a virtual meeting Friday, Oct. 13, beginning at 9 a.m. to provide the public with an update on the planning process. The CFWI planning area covers five counties: Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and southern Lake. The boundaries of the St. Johns River, South Florida and Southwest Florida water management districts meet in the area. For an agenda and to register for this public meeting, visit https://cfwiwater.com/meetings.Learn more about this regional water supply planning area at cfwiwater.com. |
| Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area expands for conservation and recreation Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Putnam County is expanding, further enhancing its role in preserving natural habitats and providing recreational opportunities. The purchase, which was approved by the District’s Governing Board on Oct. 10, adds to the already vast network of public conversation lands between the Ocklawaha and St. Johns rivers. |
| Understanding the tie between water supply planning and water conservation What’s being done to protect Florida’s drinking water supplies? Hear about the work of our staff in this area in the newest edition of WATERSPOUT! Deirdre Irwin, water conservation coordinator, and Joy Kokjohn, regional water supply planning coordinator, from the District’s Bureau of Water Supply Planning, provide an overview of the planning process, how water conservation helps extend water supplies and what we all can do to help. Watch on YouTube and the District’s website. Audio is also available on Apple, Spotify, Audible and other podcast platforms. |
