🚧 The Lakeshore Spur of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, from the pumphouse to Laughlin Road, will be closed Friday, Sept. 18. The remainder of the drive will stay open. Use caution, as construction vehicles will be operating in the area. Normal operations will resume Sept. 19.

Reminder: All St. Johns River Water Management District offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! Our offices will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8. 🌿

🚨 REMINDER: Headwaters Boat Ramp Closures 🚧 The Headwaters Boat Ramp (including kayak launch) at Fellsmere Water Management Area will be closed Mon–Thurs during the first full week of each month (May–Sept) for maintenance and restoration work.

🚧 The Apopka-Beauclair Lock will be temporarily closed to navigation Sept. 14–17 for a scheduled inspection of the lock’s concrete and steel structure. The lock is expected to reopen and resume normal operations Friday, Sept. 18. Thank you for your patience!

🌦️ 💧 Keep conserving water. While recent rainfall has brought relief to some areas, many of our rivers, lakes, and groundwater systems are still recovering from prolonged dry conditions. Find water-saving tips: f.mtr.cool/jobsen7j4y

🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️Beginning Aug. 19, a section of the Lake Apopka Loop Trail will be closed as work expands in the area. 📍 Closure area: Magnolia Park to the Lake Level Canal  📅 Monday through Thursday  ⏳ Duration: Up to 3 weeks The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive remains open and unaffected.

🚧 Lake Apopka Loop Trail closure: A portion of the trail from Lust Road to just west of Laughlin Road will be closed for up to two months for lakeshore levee maintenance. 🦅 The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is not affected. Details & detour info: sjrwmd.com/2026/08/lake-apop…

📅 SJRWMD Governing Board meeting 🗓️ August 11, 2026 | 10 a.m. 📍 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177 Free and open to the public. Stream live on YouTube ▶️💧 #SJRWMD #PublicMeeting

🌧️ We’re getting rain, but we’re not out of the drought. In July, 6.84 inches of rain fell, while 5.17 inches was lost to evaporation and plant use. The aquifer has not rebounded. 💧 Continued conservation matters.

🚧 Reminder: McDonald Canal Road remains closed while roadway work continues. 🚗 The Wildlife Drive remains open and is accessible to visitors. Please plan ahead, use caution in the area, and thank you for your patience!

🚧 Temporary Road Closure: McDonald Canal Rd. will be closed Aug. 3–7 from Lake Level Canal Rd. to the Loop Trail Spur while a pipe is installed across the roadway. The Loop Trail & Wildlife Drive remain open. Please plan ahead, use caution, and refer to the map for details.

🚨 REMINDER: Headwaters Boat Ramp Closures 🚧 The Headwaters Boat Ramp (including kayak launch) at Fellsmere Water Management Area will be closed Mon–Thurs during the first full week of each month (May–Sept) for maintenance and restoration work.

📅 SJRWMD Governing Board Regular Meeting 🗓️ July 14, 2026 | 10 a.m. 📍 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177 Free and open to the public. Stream live on YouTube ▶️💧 #SJRWMD #PublicMeeting

Burrell Lock will close after all boats that have already locked through return to the lock. Once those vessels have passed back through, the lock will be closed for at least the next few days due to an issue with the miter gate.

🚨 REMINDER: Headwaters Boat Ramp Closures 🚧 The Headwaters Boat Ramp (including kayak launch) at Fellsmere Water Management Area will be closed Mon–Thurs during the first full week of each month (May–Sept) for maintenance and restoration work.

🚤 Great news, boaters! Burrell Lock reopens Thursday, July 2, just in time for the 🇺🇸 Fourth of July weekend! Following major rehabilitation, the lock is open for safe travel between Lake Eustis & Lake Griffin. 🌊⚓ #Boating #Florida

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📅 SJRWMD Governing Board monthly meeting 🗓️ June 9, 2026 | 10 a.m. 📍 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177 Free and open to the public. Watch live on YouTube ▶️ 🔗 sjrwmd.info/YouTube #SJRWMD #PublicMeeting

Looking for REAL Florida gators — without spending a dime? 🐊✨ Here are a few top spots to see them in the wild: 📍 Fellsmere Water Management Area 📍 Lake Apopka North Shore 📍 Orange Creek Restoration Area All are FREE to visit! 🔗sjrwmd.info/FreeLands

🚨 REMINDER: Headwaters Boat Ramp Closures 🚧 The Headwaters Boat Ramp (including kayak launch) at Fellsmere Water Management Area will be closed Mon–Thurs during the first full week of each month (May–Sept) for maintenance and restoration work.