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Subscribe to Water News Menu Governing board Local governments Meetings, announcements Financial information Permitting Educational resources Water conservation Water supply Waterways Water resources for Florida agriculture Recreation and land Minimum flows and levels Contact us Data and tools Document library Newsroom About Us Core missions Careers COVID-19 The St. Johns River Water Management District is commit ted to protect ing the health and safety of its staff and the public by limiting the transmission of COVID-19. Following guidance from the state of Florida and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the District has: Instructed its staff to work remotely as much as possible . District staff are available by telephone or email from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reopened the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to vehicle traffic at 7 a.m. on June 12 . Issued Emergency Order 2020-10: Emergency Authorization for Continuity of Operations, Procurement, and Certain Other Measures Made Necessary by COVID-19 , as amended and restated on May 8, 2020 The third amended order (dated July 7, 2020 ) extends the amended and restated order through Sept. 5, 2020. Issued Emergency Order 2020-11: Emergency Authorization for Extension of Certain Regulatory Deadlines Made Necessary by COVID-19 , as amended and restated on May 11, 2020 The third amended order (dated July 8, 2020) extends the amended and restated order through Sept. 5. Most District lands are currently open. Camping reopened May 22. Please keep appropriate distance from other visitors and follow regular outdoor safety guidelines. Visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/announcements for updates. For COVID-19 (CoronaVirus) latest updates, visit www.FloridaHealth.gov/COVID-19 . Important District contacts: Permits : 386-329-4570 General questions: 386-329-4500 Media: 904-730-6258 or 904-545-5064 Staff directory: www.sjrwmd.com/contact Rainfall dashboard July 24, 2020 Daily: 0.34 Monthly: 6.03 Yearly: 46.90 The yearly amount is a rolling, cumulative for the previous 365 days View more data on water levels Trending topics Cost-share opportunity for alternative water supply and water conservation projects. Public meeting July 29 on innovative technology project at Lake Minneola Go to permitting StreamLines Understanding the importance of water Cost-sharing our way to a cleaner Indian River Lagoon Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: We’re celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month Subscribe to Water News Latest news July 23, 2020 District offers continuing education credits to community association managers July 21, 2020 Moss Bluff lock reopens July 18, 2020 Moss Bluff lock closed for mechanical repairs July 17, 2020 Annual report shows 9% decrease in water use over last decade July 15, 2020 Public invited to learn more about innovative algal bloom treatment pilot project for Lake Minneola District cost-share funding opportunities. See how your neighbors are saving water. At-home learning resources for students, teachers and parents. Flagler County Wetland Restoration Project: Path to Recovery An inside look at district projects The district implements a variety of projects to protect water resources, water supplies, water quality and natural systems, and to provide flood protection as part of its day-to-day work to meet its core missions. View more projects Springs protection projects The district helps fund projects to protect spring water flow and water quality. These projects have included wastewater treatment facility upgrades to enhance nutrient removal and expansion of reclaimed water. Crane Creek project The Crane Creek / M-1 Canal project will substantially reduce nutrients flowing into the Indian River Lagoon by diverting stormwater from the canal westward for treatment prior to discharging the water to the St. Johns River. Lake Apopka restoration Ongoing restoration work and new projects are improving the health of this central Florida lake, as seen through expanded coverage of aquatic grasses, increases in gamefish and improving water clarity. Black Creek Water Resource Development Project Project will help to replenish the Floridan aquifer in northeast Florida using flow from the flood-prone Black Creek in Clay County. Contact us Civil rights statement SJRWMD’s regulatory plan Tell us how we’re doing Employee portal Accessibility statement Copyright © 2020 | St. Johns River Water Management District | Liability disclaimer Subscribe to Water News...