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Prescribed burn today at Lake Apopka North Shore

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The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 3,000-acre prescribed burn at the Lake Apopka North Shore, east of the Apopka-Beauclair Canal and near the Lake and Orange county line. The purpose of the burn is to prepare the area for planting of native wetland plants and promote desirable plant species within the marsh.

The fire was set by aerial ignition. Aerial ignition allows district staff to ignite fires more quickly, which results in faster burnout and less lingering smoke. Convection produced by igniting an area rapidly can help move the smoke up and away more quickly. Aerial ignition also allows staff to introduce fire into areas that may be inaccessible from the ground, ensuring that prescribed fire is introduced into even the most remote areas of the property. Aerial ignition allows staff to burn more acres in a shorter period of time, which in time will aid district staff in maintaining the fire frequency needed for the maintenance of the conservation area.

Before conducting a burn, the district ensures that wind and other weather conditions are correct for managing the fire and minimizing the impacts of smoke to residents and traffic.

About the St. Johns River Water Management District

St. Johns River Water Management District staff are committed to ensuring the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the district and the state of Florida. The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five districts in Florida managing groundwater and surface water supplies in the state. The district encompasses all or part of 18 northeast and east-central Florida counties. District headquarters are in Palatka, and staff also are available to serve the public at service centers in Maitland, Jacksonville, and Palm Bay.

For more information about the district, please visit www.sjrwmd.com.

Lake Apopka North Shore, Prescribed Burn, St. Johns River Water Management District

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