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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 105-acre prescribed burn today at Lake Apopka North Shore in Lake County. The burn area is in the southwest corner of the property with smoke visible from County Road 455 in Lake County. The purpose of the burn is for the maintenance of fire-dependent ecosystems.

Prescribed fire is the use of carefully planned fire purposefully set under stringent conditions to control the fire's effects. Its benefits include restoring and maintaining natural communities, reducing chances of destructive wildfires, perpetuating fire-adapted plants and animals, cycling nutrients, controlling tree diseases and opening scenic vistas. Prescribed fires help prevent wildfires by burning off fuels that naturally build up over time, while also helping to control the growth of woody shrubs.

Before conducting a burn, the district ensures that wind and other weather conditions are correct for controlling the fire and minimizing the impacts of smoke on 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.

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

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