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Sprinkle less, save more: a waterwise approach
On November 5th, residents across the 18 counties of the St. Johns River Water Management District are urged to adjust their sprinkler systems and limit watering to once a week. more
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Congressmen Frost, Webster partner on bipartisan bill to fix gaps in hurricane preparedness for Floridians
Last week, Congressmen Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL-10) and Daniel Webster (R-FL-11) announced the introduction of their bipartisan bill, the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act. more
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Clearcutting is rampant among Santa Rosa County developers, in spite of the flooding that results.
These days, it’s Florida developers who are sneaking in and swiping natural resources from the public
Pittman: "If Santa Rosa’s voters want a fairer system, one in which growth has to pay for itself instead of the taxpayers, they will have to show up in force every time it’s on the agenda." more
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Orange County restricts lawn watering to one day a week
Outdoor irrigation is limited to one day a week starting November 5th and then back to two days a week during Daylight Saving Time beginning in March. more
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Apopka Blue Sink
Experts: Apopka Blue Sink would be imperiled if development goes in nearby
The Apopka Blue Sink plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. It's directly connected to Rock Springs and serves as a recharge point for the Floridan Aquifer more
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Time for feds to admit they screwed up classifying Florida’s manatees as less than endangered
To restore Manatees to their proper place, as an endangered species, the law requires the feds to do a thorough job of reviewing the science — even though that’s clearly not what they did in 2017. more
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UF/IFAS study: This bird’s eye view confirms bird diversity dropping in urban areas, but scientists say there is hope
For the study, scientists used a combination of datasets. Birdwatchers are a vital source to help scientists gather data about the avian community. more
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Wekiva High School
Wekiva High, Wolf Lake Middle receive Blue School Grants from the St. Johns River Water Management District
The St. Johns River Water Management District is providing nearly $40,000 in grants to 20 schools within its 18-county region through the Blue School Grants program. more
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This Halloween, have a heart for bats; a UF/IFAS expert explains
These misunderstood mammals are celebrated internationally during Bat Appreciation Week, October 24-31, to raise awareness for bat conservation.  more
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Hurricane Ian
Florida storm season quiet since Idalia
Although November hurricanes are few and far between in Florida, the most recent one struck less than a year ago. more
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From drizzles to downpours: Unpacking September’s rainfall patterns
In September, the St. Johns River Water Management District noted disparity in rainfall patterns. Some areas received a mere 3 inches, while others saw over 9 inches. more
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Blue Springs in Orange City.
Report says better management needed for Florida's wastewater
A new report says amid the Sunshine State's burgeoning population growth, better wastewater stewardship by replacing aging infrastructure is needed. more
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Embrace the “cooler” temperatures and hit the trails
Through strategic land acquisitions and management practices, the District not only protects water resources but also helps preserve critical habitat for plants and wildlife. more
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Beautification grants improve the appearance of Orange County neighborhoods
The Orange County Neighborhood Services Division is dedicated to ensuring all neighborhoods are provided with the ability to obtain a grant for improvement projects. more
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FEMA hiring in Florida
These positions are full-time, up to 120-day appointments, that may be extended depending on operational needs. more
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2023’s weather has been extreme in many ways.
Global temperatures are off the charts for a reason: 4 factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, with average global temperatures more than half a degree Fahrenheit above the previous record, set just a few years earlier in 2019. more
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A Florida black bear tries to break into a trash can.
As Florida county grapples with bear encounters, one lawmaker calls for a bear hunt
The 2015 state-sponsored bear hunt created so much bad publicity for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that it has not held another one more
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Orange County’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program: Creating eco-friendly neighborhoods
Grants are available to both voluntary neighborhoods and homeowners associations for projects ranging from $500 – $5,000. more
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Braving the Storms: Despite hurricane risks, renters still drawn to Florida, gulf coast
With over two months of the season remaining, Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing in this hurricane-prone region. more
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Hurricane Ian
One Year Later: Hurricane Ian recovery continues with nearly $8.7 billion in federal support
On the morning of Sept. 28, 2022, Ian intensified into a Category 4 hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. more
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The 28-acre Apopka property on Plymouth Sorrento Road is now in the Orange County GREEN Place Program.
Orange County adds 28.15 acres of sensitive land in Apopka to protected list
The wildlife corridor as well is enhanced by protecting this 28.15 acres from future development. The land is due North of Sandhill Preserve which is considered to be a rare habitat type. more
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Orange County wants to know how to spend $219 million
Orange County Government is set to receive $219 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development... but what should they spend it on? more
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Sunrise on Lake Apopka from the 2018 NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL.
National Public Lands Day is a great time to visit District lands
Another example we’re especially proud of is the ongoing restoration work to the wetlands at our Lake Apopka North Shore property to benefit water quality in Lake Apopka. more
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Hurricane Idalia damage on the Taylor County coast.
Old Florida growth rules thwarted development that would have made Idalia worse
There was a time in Florida's past when a development like the Magnolia Bay Marina and Resort in Taylor County could not have passed through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. more
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This Sept. 10, 2017 file photo shows waves crashing over a seawall at the mouth of the Miami River from Biscayne Bay, Fla., as storm surge from Hurricane Irma impacts Miami.
Federal court hears arguments over controversial FEMA flood insurance program
On October 1st, 2021, any new flood insurance policies written were subject to the new rating criteria, as were existing policies. On and after April 1st, 2022, all flood policies were renewed using the new ratings.  more
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