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District and CCUA partnering on septic-to-sewer conversions to

WebPALATKA, Fla., Jan. 13, 2020 — The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board today approved an agreement with Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) to convert up to 79 septic tanks to central sewer on properties adjacent to Doctors Lake. The project, …

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Upper St. Johns River Basin Project – SJRWMD

WebThe original upper basin project involved a series of flood storage reservoirs west of the St. Johns River, in Osceola and Orange counties. The project also included a network of canals to divert excess floodwaters from the upper St. Johns to the Indian River Lagoon. The …

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District and UF complete collaborative three-year

WebScientists and engineers with the St. Johns River Water Management District and University of Florida have completed a collaborative multi-year science investigation into the health of priority spring systems. The partnership was launched in 2014 to develop …

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Sources of water pollution – SJRWMD

WebOver many decades, urban development, farming, industry and man-made pollutants have been pumped into waterways for disposal. Following is a summary of some of the major causes of water pollution. Central sewer systems. Every day wastewater from sinks, …

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Partners break ground on pilot project to reduce phosphorus

WebFLEMING ISLAND, Fla., Sept. 24, 2019 ― Clay County Utility Authority and the St. Johns River Water Management District joined Sen. Rob Bradley and Rep. Travis Cummings on Tuesday in a ground-breaking ceremony for an innovative pilot project to remove …

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District to share innovative algal bloom treatment contract

WebPALATKA, Fla., June 8, 2021 ― At Gov. Ron DeSantis’s direction to deploy innovative technology to actively assess and address critical blue-green algal conditions, the St. Johns River Water Management District is now offering other Florida water management …

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Springs science investigation – SJRWMD

WebProtection of springs is one of the St. Johns River Water Management District’s highest priorities. The district has concluded a three‑year investigation into the health of springs to develop an enhanced scientific foundation that is helping to identify the most effective …

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District pilot project working to reduce phosphorus discharges to

WebThe one-year pilot project is funded through a 2018 $1.5 million legislative appropriation, spearheaded by Sen. Rob Bradley and Rep. Travis Cummings. “I want to thank Dr. Shortelle, the Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District and …

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Aquatic grasses are a vital part of the water world – SJRWMD

WebThreatened grasses. Sixty seagrass species are found throughout the world. Of the many types of seagrass found within the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county service area, one type of seagrass became a threatened species in the late 1990s under …

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Gizzard shad or "rough fish" harvesting – SJRWMD

WebThe rough fish harvesting process helps cleanse nutrient-rich water and restores the waterbody’s health and the fish habitats. Gizzard shad are a native fish found in most Florida waters and account for 5 to 20 percent of the total fish population in healthy …

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StreamLines: Understanding the importance of water – SJRWMD

WebFlorida is the national leader in water reuse, using 49% of total domestic wastewater. In our 18-county District, as of 2020, about 55% of all wastewater flows are being reused for beneficial purposes — to replace the use of traditional freshwater …

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Springs protection projects – SJRWMD

WebThe district has contributed nearly $59 million toward vital springs projection projects, resulting in 50 million gallons per day (mgd) alternative water supplied, 14 million gallons in alternative water storage capacity created, and 5 million gallons of water a day (mgd) …

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Invasive plant management – SJRWMD

WebThe St. Johns River Water Management District’s Invasive Plant Management Program is charged with controlling nuisance upland and aquatic vegetation on approximately 400,000 acres of district-owned properties. As a contractor for the Florida Fish and Wildlife …

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Gizzard shad harvest reduces nutrient pollution in Lake George

WebThe gizzard shad harvest took place from June 4 to July 16 and removed 628,173 pounds of the rough fish from Lake George, which directly removed thousands of pounds of nutrient pollution from the lake. Removing large numbers of shad from a …

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Here’s what we’re doing in Putnam County – SJRWMD

WebThe work of the St. Johns River Water Management District is all about water. Our staff work each day on your behalf to protect water. This work is focused on four core missions: water supply, water quality, flood protection and natural systems enhancement and protection. …

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StreamLines: Understanding the importance of water – SJRWMD

WebWater by its very essence is ephemeral, always transitory and always on the move. Understanding Florida’s hydrology is critical to the St. Johns River Water Management District. Information about the quality and quantity of water in the northeast and east …

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Learn more about the St. Johns River Water Management District

WebThe St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental regulatory agency of the state of Florida whose work is focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water, and to protect and restore the health of water bodies in the district’s 18 counties in …

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Understanding algal blooms – SJRWMD

WebDistrict scientists routinely collect water and algae samples, particularly during periods when conditions are right for algal blooms. District staff provide test results to other agencies, including the Florida Department of Health (which is responsible for sharing the …

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About our permitting program

WebThe District’s permitting program is an open and public process. Learn more and read applications and staff reports at the following: Public participation. Public records request. Permitting contacts at the district provide full service to applicants and the public and …

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