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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 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 MoreSJRWMD & Orange Audubon celebrate two years of Lake Apopka Ambassador program
The St. Johns River Water Management District is celebrating a two-year partnership with the Orange Audubon Society for the group’s volunteer work at the Lake Apopka North Shore and Wildlife…
Read MoreVolunteer donations fund Lake Apopka project
PALATKA, Fla., Feb. 9, 2022 — Thanks to donations made to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the St. Johns River Water Management District and volunteers were able to provide a…
Read MoreLearn how to Water Less and love your lawn in March 11 webinar
Join the St. Johns River Water Management District at 11:30 a.m. March 11 for the next installment of the District’s free educational webinar series. You’ll learn how to incorporate water…
Read MoreSJRWMD approves $2.19 million project to reduce phosphorus entering Lake Apopka
PALATKA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2020 — The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board today approved the contract for a $2.19 million project to reduce phosphorus loads to Lake…
Read MoreAward spotlights Orange Audubon Society for its volunteer work at Lake Apopka
The St. Johns River Water Management District has named central Florida’s Orange Audubon Society as this year’s recipient of the Bob Owens Award for Citizen Volunteer Service. The organization received…
Read MoreTwo SJRWMD projects move forward to help improve water quality
The core mission work of the St. Johns River Water Management District took another step forward earlier this month with two projects to help improve water quality. A project to…
Read MoreLearn about Florida habitats in online educational program from SJRWMD
Check out The Great Water Odyssey for an adventure in all things water! The St. Johns River Water Management District recently updated this online educational tool with videos, exploration screens…
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