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A group of silhouetted people on a public beach over orange-colored sunset sky in Siesta Key.
The heat is on in Florida as climate change lands us all in hot water
In case you hadn’t heard, Florida and the rest of the world suffered a heat wave last week, the likes of which we’ve never seen before. more
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FEMA offering additional help to Floridians still recovering from Hurricane Ian
Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management. Volunteer Florida manages this FEMA-funded program. more
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Updating Breaking News: Department of Health issues blue-green algae alert for Lake McCoy in Apopka
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a  Health Caution for the presence of blue-green algae in Lake McCoy – North Lobe. more
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The economics of making it rain
Cloud-seeding is not new. Around the world, a niche group of people like Gary Walker have contracts with government agencies, farmers, and business owners to increase rainfall or snowfall. more
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Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.
Hurricane forecaster now predicts more storms for Atlantic season
Forecasters had made preseason predictions that the Atlantic hurricane season would see fewer storms than usual, but some researchers now say above-average activity is in store. more
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District receives above-average rainfall in June
Districtwide, June rainfall averaged 8.20 inches, which is 1.46 inches above the average for the month. The cumulative rainfall total for the past 12 months is 54.65 inches, 3.64 inches above the average. more
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Bald Eagles
Florida’s Bald Eagles rebounded after Hurricane Ian’s destruction, according to EagleWatch Report
In the aftermath of Category 5 Hurricane Ian in late September, EagleWatch volunteers returned to monitoring Bald Eagle nests even as they faced significant damage to their own homes and communities. more
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District’s work helps protect postcard-worthy lakes in our region
Lakes Appreciation Month helps raise awareness of the importance of lakes and their benefits, such as providing open spaces, recreation, aquifer recharge, and helping to reduce the impacts of flooding. more
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Smoke rises from a brush fire near Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles.
Human exposure to wildfires has more than doubled in two decades – who is at risk might surprise you
The knowledge has implications for how communities prepare to fight wildfires in the future, how they respond to population growth, and whether policy changes such as increasing insurance premiums to reduce losses will be effective. more
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South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, via the South Seas Resort.
After hurricane, Florida beach resort tries to put even more people in jeopardy
Nine months ago, when Hurricane Ian clobbered Southwest Florida, one of the places that suffered serious damage was the South Seas Resort on Captiva Island. more
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An aerial view shows the salt marsh adjacent to the runway at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida.
How salt marshes are preserving life along the Florida coast
Florida's nearly 500,000 acres of salt marshes are under threat from rising seas, polluted runoff, and an abundance of urban development that's been a growing concern. more
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Satellite data illustrates the heat signature of Hurricane Maria above warm surface water in 2017.
Hurricanes push heat deeper into the ocean than scientists realized, boosting long-term ocean warming, new research shows
The study discovered that hurricanes ultimately help warm the ocean by enhancing its ability to absorb and store heat. And that can have far-reaching consequences. more
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Tropical Storm Bret may require storm watches, but not likely to become hurricane
While forecasters do not project the storm will gain enough speed to become a hurricane, its future remains unclear, according to the National Hurricane Center. more
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The Indian River Lagoon.
This Florida city fights its own citizens over clean water
Last fall, the electorate in Titusville approved making a right to clean water a part of their city’s charter. The measure passed with 82.57% of the vote. CRAIG PITTMAN … more
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Hurricane Ian
District shares data, coordinates with local governments for hurricane response
St. Johns River Water Management District staff prepare and train year-round for emergencies — both to address our operational needs and to assist the communities we serve. more
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Wekiva Springs
Florida State Parks, Florida Prepaid partner to provide student scholarships
The partnership invites families to discover educational opportunities through a Florida Prepaid college savings plan and enjoy the instructive aspects of the Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program.  more
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Heavy rainfall in May relieves drought conditions districtwide
May brought average to above-average rainfall to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region and, according to the U.S Drought Monitor, relieved all drought conditions districtwide. more
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How wildfires have worsened in recent years
Stacker cited data from the National Interagency Fire Center, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to visualize how the spread of wildfires has worsened in recent years. more
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District, Central Florida partners prepare for hurricane season
Hurricane Prep: Residents can help, and in fact play a vital role in protecting their local communities before and during hurricane season, which officially runs through November 30th. more
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Save water and money — watch the weather, wait to water this summer
Summer afternoon showers and tropical rainfall mean that Mother Nature may be able to handle much of your lawn sprinkling over the next few months, saving water and money. more
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Mangrove massacre wipes out Florida angler’s joy
Pittman: "Along the 3,394-foot shoreline, someone had chopped down the mangroves on 951 feet of it. The choppers had cut a swath 15 to 26 feet deep along the shore." more
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FEMA Administrator urges residents to prepare now, ahead of hurricane season
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the 2023 Hurricane Season outlook, which forecasts up to 17 named storms, including up to nine hurricanes. more
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The St. Johns River Water Management District will close the Lake Apopka North Shore Loop Trail from Magnolia Park to Conrad Road beginning June 5th until further notice due to construction in the area.
Breaking News: District closing parts of Lake Apopka North Shore Loop
The Lake Apopka Loop Trail follows the lake’s edge through the property, covering more than 20 miles and providing hiking and biking opportunities. more
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AAA Survey: 1-in-4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings
Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack your summer vacation. That’s why AAA is sharing its top insurance policies for hurricane season … more
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Hurricane Florence, seen from the International Space Station in 2018. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
El Niño and extreme Atlantic Ocean heat are about to clash
The Atlantic hurricane season starts today, and forecasters are keeping a close eye on rising ocean temperatures, and not just in the Atlantic. more
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