In January, the St. Johns River Water Management District region continued its trend of above-average rainfall, mainly due to frontal systems, a common occurrence during this time of the year, out of the 18 counties that make up the District, 11 received between half an inch to an inch more rainfall than their usual monthly average. Notably, the Orlando to Daytona corridor, previously saturated in the preceding months, returned to a near-average rainfall.
A comprehensive report outlining January’s hydrologic conditions was presented at the District’s Governing Board meeting, featuring the following highlights:
Rainfall
Groundwater
Spring flows
For further insights into rainfall totals and other hydrologic data, visit www.sjrwmd.com.
Visit WaterLessFlorida.com for tips to help landscapes thrive while saving water and money. Follow the water conservation conversation at #sjrwmd #waterconservation #savewater.
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 are also available to serve the public at Apopka, Jacksonville, and Palm Bay service centers.
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here