📍 Central Florida’s Best-Kept Secret 🌾 📌 Marl Bed Flats Tract Trailhead 💰 Free Admission ✨ Wildflowers blooming  📅 Late September - Mid-October 🔗 bit.ly/LakeJesupConse… #CentralFlorida #HiddenGems

In 1987, the American alligator became Florida’s official state reptile—an icon of our wild wetlands. 🐊 At SJRWMD, we help protect these vital habitats through water and land management so native species like the alligator can continue to thrive. #SJRWMD #Florida

🦅 Female bald eagles have an average wingspan of 7.2 ft—nearly 10 inches wider than males (6.4 ft)! This helps them guard the nest while males hunt. They thrive in the healthy habitats we protect at SJRWMD. #BaldEagle #SJRWMD #FloridaWildlife #WaterProtectsLife

The Coolest Spring You've Never Heard Of 🤯  Hidden in the heart of Central Florida is a spring so unique, it is literally green. 👀💧 📍 Green Springs It’s not a swimming spring, but it’s SO worth the stop if you love nature, hidden gems, or Florida! 🌴 #HiddenFlorida

Join us for the Governing Board Meeting on today at the SJRWMD Headquarters. This meeting is open to the public! 🏛️ 🙌 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: 4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177 We look forward to seeing you there! 👥🌿 #SJRWMD

“Today marks a huge milestone in Ron DeSantis' environmental legacy. These 78,000 acres are the lynchpin of the Ocala-to-Osceola Corridor preservation project,” said Rob Bradley. View full details at sjrwmd.com/newsroom.

The Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area is a hidden gem perfect for beginner hikers. 💚 ✨ With just under 3 miles of scenic trail, you’ll get to experience: ✅ Pine flatwoods ✅ Swamp views ✅ And riverside beauty! 📌 Save this post for your next outdoor adventure!

This Father’s Day weekend (June 14–15), enjoy a license-free freshwater fishing trip thanks to MyFWC! 🐟  The SJRWMD offers great fishing spots on public lands that are free to access year-round — explore them all here: sjrwmd.com/lands/ 🎣🌿

🚨 Hurricane Season Reminder! 🌪️📲 Be prepared, not panicked — save this link now for essential contacts, storm updates, and emergency info. This could be a lifesaver later. 🌀⚠️💡 👉 Tap & save: bit.ly/ImportantHurri… ✅ Stay ready. Stay safe.

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Looking for a new opportunity where your work truly makes a difference? Join our team! We have multiple positions open — including a key role for a Facilities/Senior Trades Worker. ✨ 📲 Apply today: bit.ly/SJRWMD-JOBS #WereHiring #NowHiring

Did you know Winter Garden is part of the SJRWMD? 💧 From local lakes to nearby springs, we help protect the water that keeps this community flowing. 🌿 Flood protection ✅ Water conservation ✅ Natural beauty preserved ✅ #WinterGardenFL #WaterMatters #SJRWMD #FloridaWater

🎉 Heads up, nature lovers! The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive 🚗 will be OPEN this Thursday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday. 📍2850 Lust Rd, Apopka, FL 32703 🕛 Open between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. #LakeApopkaWildlifeDrive #Juneteenth #ExploreFlorida

🌞 OPEN TODAY for Juneteenth! 🇺🇸 🛣️ Enjoy 11 miles of scenic, wildlife-packed roads 🦅🐊 for FREE just 25 minutes outside of Orlando! 📍2850 Lust Rd, Apopka, FL 32703 🕛 Open for vehicular traffic between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. #Juneteenth #LakeApopka #FreeOutdoorFun

🚨 Public Hearing: Pablo Creek Conservation Area 🌿 📅 Thursday, June 26, 2025 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Pablo Creek Regional Library, Meeting Room A 🔗 For more information: bit.ly/LAND-MANAGEMEN… Speak up about the future 🌿 of your public lands! 🗣️ #SJRWMD #PublicHearing #JacksonvilleFL

🚨 Trail Closure Alert: From June 23–July 24, the Loop Trail between the Plug & Duda Crossroads will be closed. 🚧 ➡️ Detour: North on Lake Level Canal Rd + West on McDonald Canal Rd. 🛑 See map for CLOSED route  🟩 See map for DETOUR portion of the trail

🚧 Maintenance on Lust Rd is underway (Mon–Thurs, ~3 months). 🛑 Pedestrian gate & Conrad Rd gate closed. 🚷 No internal access from trailheads. ✅ Wildlife Drive, Lake Apopka Loop Trail & weekend access stay open. 📢 We’ll update if crews need to work a Friday.

📍TONIGHT: Have a say in Pablo Creek Conservation Area’s future 🌿 🗓️ June 26 | 🕕 6–8 PM 📌 Pablo Creek Library, Jacksonville (13295 Beach Blvd) 🔗 For more info, click here: bit.ly/LAND-MANAGEMEN… #PublicHearing #FloridaConservation #SJRWMD

1/ Florida is taking bold action to protect its iconic waterbodies. With 28 updated BMAPs now adopted, here are three standout examples making measurable progress in restoring water quality. 👇 #RestorationInAction #BMAPs

The Mosquito Lagoon—from Ponce Inlet to Merritt Island—is 1 of 3 lagoons in the Indian River Lagoon system. 🌊 The SJRWMD works year-round to protect this estuary through restoration, water quality efforts & conservation. 🐟🌱 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/Indian-River-L…

Join us for the Governing Board Meeting today at the St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters. 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: 4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177 #SJRWMD #FloridaWater