🏞️ You can easily find the perfect spot for your favorite outdoor activities on our website! 🚴‍♂️🏕️ Simply use the dropdown menu to select your preferred recreational activity, and we'll show you a list of properties.

🌿 Explore now: sjrwmd.com/lands/recreati…

Greetings from the riverfront in Palatka! ☀️

In June 1979, after eight years of operation, the District laid the foundation for its permanent headquarters in Palatka, Florida.

#DistrictHistory #Weekend

🌳 DKY? Cypress trees hold a special place in our hearts and on our logo! These trees symbolize resilience, strength, and our commitment to preserving Florida's natural beauty. 💧

#CypressTrees #DistrictLogo #EnvironmentalProtection

🌳 Happy Arbor Day!

Celebrating the vital role trees play in our ecosystem. With over 700,000 acres dedicated to water management and conservation, we're committed to preserving these green spaces for future generations. 🌱💧

#ArborDay #Conservation #WaterManagement 🌲

🐦 Happy Audubon Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity of birdlife on our District properties. From forests to wetlands, there are birding opportunities for enthusiasts of all ages. Find a property near you: sjrwmd.com/recreation 🌿🦢

#AudubonDay

🌟 Work can be a blast! Just look at the awesome time we had during our 2024 Take Your Child to Work Day with the children of District staff. 🌊💧 It was a fantastic opportunity for the future generation to witness our love for Florida's water resources. 🌿💙

🦩 It's Wildlife Wednesday! Did you know that the Roseate Spoonbill is a frequent flyer at our District properties? Visitors will enjoy diverse wildlife on all our properties 🌿

#WildlifeWednesday #RoseateSpoonbill #ConservationEfforts 🦜

Between moderating a session of experts on aligning Water Management District resilience & restoration efforts + speaking on the closing plenary, CRO Wesley R. Brooks, Ph.D. enjoyed a productive + inspiring UF Water Institute Symposium.

#UFWATER24

🌊🌿 Commissioner Henry Dean, District 5, proclaimed April 2024 as #WaterConservationMonth at the April 16 BOCC Meeting. 📜💧 Representatives from SJRWMD were there to accept the proclamation.

🌐 FULL STORY: sjcfl.us/april-2024-wat…

#MYSJCFL

💧 Protecting and restoring water quality is at the heart of what we do at the District. Our dedicated team, led by the Bureau of Water Resource Information, conducts comprehensive water quality monitoring and reporting. #waterquality

Live in the District's 18-county region?

🌍 You've likely witnessed the impact of our regulatory staff. Working to protect water resources and fulfilling our mandate to ensure the sustainable use of Florida's water for both people and nature. 💧🌿

🌍 Happy Earth Day!

💧The District is committed to preserving and protecting our water resources for future generations. Through sustainable practices and conservation efforts, we're making a difference for our planet every day.

#EarthDay #WaterConservation

🌊 Abandoned artesian wells can waste millions of gallons daily, harming water quantity and quality. Improperly managed wells may contaminate aquifers, threatening our water sources.

Report free-flowing wells to the District: sjrwmd.com/report-well 💧

#WaterConservation

Saddle up! 🐎 DYK you can explore District property by horseback? If you do, share a picture of you exploring our lands with us! #sjrmwd

📍 Hitching posts at Sunnyhill Restoration Area North campground

The Crane Creek / M-1 Canal project is set to reduce nutrient loading and sediment flow to the Indian River Lagoon. It's among the key projects chosen for the Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience Plan. Brevard County Gov 🌊

#SaveOurLagoon #ResiliencePlan

DYK? 🌧️ Collecting rainwater not only conserves water but also supports our ecosystem.

Let's water wisely and nurture our yards while reducing our environmental footprint! Waterlessflorida.com 🌱

#NewHomeowner #SustainableLiving #FloridaLife

DYK? Rising sea levels increasingly threaten coastal communities but restoring wetlands boosts resilience.

Check out our interactive website to learn about our restoration efforts: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e4d0f6…

🐊 It's #WildlifeWednesday ! 🌿 Don’t get too close. Remember, for your safety and theirs, avoid getting too close to alligators on District property.

Keep a respectful distance and enjoy wildlife responsibly! 🚫

#TrailTuesday at Heart Island Conservation Area! Since '94, we’ve been restoring this property with longleaf pine, nurturing native plant communities like basin swamp and floodplain marsh. Slash pine, cabbage palms, and more thrive here now!

#ConservationEfforts #NativeSpecies

Our happy place? 🌿 Exploring District trails under the open sky.

📍 Rice Creek Conservation Area

Where's your favorite spot to explore in the District?

#NatureLovers #DistrictTrails