Management Plans
Continued success in native planting efforts enhances Lake Apopka’s health
PALATKA, Fla. Aug. 13, 2024 — Lake Apopka, Florida’s fourth-largest lake, is experiencing a revival thanks to a four-decade, $200 million restoration effort led by the St. Johns River Water…
Read MoreCall for Public Comment on Draft Prospectus for First U.S. National Nature Assessment
Public comments are requested on the draft prospectus for the first U.S. National Nature Assessment. The assessment will evaluate the status, trends, and future projections regarding America’s lands, waters, wildlife,…
Read MoreRescue plants find a forever home at Lake Apopka North Shore
District staff and volunteers from the Florida Native Plant Society recently rescued rare native plants from an area to be developed, giving the plants a new home in a protected…
Read MoreSRWMD to host meetings to discuss updated flood risk maps for the Santa Fe Watershed
– Local property owners are encouraged to take part in the development of preliminary flood risk maps for the Santa Fe Watershed at a series of meetings next month. Representatives…
Read MoreThe next stage of Lake Apopka’s restoration is underwater
A single boat, seemingly randomly following the shoreline of Lake Apopka and carrying 6,000 Illinois pondweed plants, is part of the ongoing efforts of the St. Johns River Water Management District…
Read MoreSRWMD to host flood-risk map discussion for Aucilla River Watershed
Local property owners are encouraged to take part in the development of preliminary flood-risk maps for the Aucilla River Watershed, which includes parts of Jefferson and Madison counties, at a…
Read MoreFWC begins habitat enhancement project on Lake Jackson
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is conducting a large-scale habitat restoration project on Lake Jackson within Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area in Osceola County. Throughout the fall…
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SRWMD feasibility study could lead to benefits
for Cedar Key, Levy County
LIVE OAK, FLA, Feb. 16, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board, during its February meeting, authorized staff to perform a feasibility study for potential water supply and wastewater…
Read MoreFWC seeks input on draft management plans for Harris Chain of Lakes and Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on the draft Lake Management Plans for the Harris Chain of Lakes and Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. The drafts…
Read MoreHelp plan the future of the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area
Help plan the future of the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will present the draft elements of…
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