🌿💙 Winter in Florida means manatee season!
When temperatures drop, hundreds of manatees seek the warm, crystal-clear waters at Blue Spring — one of the most important winter refuges for these gentle giants.

As they gather by the hundreds, visitors can witness an unforgettable natural spectacle while learning why protecting our springs, rivers, and waterways is so essential. The District works year-round to safeguard the habitats manatees depend on throughout the St. Johns River watershed.

Learn more about our work to protect Florida’s springs and wildlife: 🔗 www.sjrwmd.com/waterways/springs/

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🥾🌿 Florida Hiking Trails Month – Trail of the Week

February is the perfect time to get outside and explore Florida’s natural beauty! Hiking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and spot wildlife along the way.

✨ This Week’s Trail:
The Red Trail at Lake Apopka North Shore is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. This peaceful 2-mile loop winds through a lush oak forest, offering shade, scenery, and a quiet escape into nature.

By protecting lands like this, SJRWMD helps safeguard water resources while providing habitat for wildlife.

With dozens of trails across SJRWMD lands, there’s always a new place to explore. Lace up your shoes and celebrate Florida Hiking Trails Month with us!

🔗 Ready to hit the trail? Check out the link to plan your visit.
bit.ly/Lake-Apopka

💧 Florida water — it’s worth saving.

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⚠️ Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is here (Feb. 2–6)!

Severe weather can impact Florida at any time — from thunderstorms and tornadoes to flooding and hurricanes. Being prepared helps protect you, your family and your community.

💧 As your water management district, SJRWMD works year-round to manage water resources, help reduce flood risks, and build resilient systems to protect our region.

✅ Now is a great time to:
• Review your emergency plans
• Check your flood risk
• Stay informed on weather alerts
• Know your evacuation zone

🌐 Learn how water management and flood protection play a role in severe weather preparedness:
Visit our website: sjrwmd.info/homepage

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🌿 Today is World Wetlands Day

Wetlands play a vital role in Florida — they help improve water quality, reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and support countless wildlife species.

The St. Johns River Water Management District works to protect and manage wetlands across our 18-county region, helping ensure clean water and healthy ecosystems for generations to come.

💧🌱 Take a moment today to appreciate the wetlands that protect our water and our way of life.

👉 Learn more about our mission.
🔗 sjrwmd.info/homepage

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🚨 We’re hiring at SJRWMD!

Want to help protect Florida’s water resources? 💧🌿

👀 Look at the job openings below and see where you could make a difference!
📲 Share this post with a friend who’s ready for a meaningful career!

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🔥 Happy Florida Prescribed Fire Awareness Week 🔥

In Florida, we set fires on purpose — and for good reason.

🌿 Prescribed fire is a carefully planned land management tool used on forests and grasslands under the right weather conditions and within established boundaries. Every prescribed burn in Florida is authorized in advance to ensure safety and effectiveness.

So why do we do it?

🏘️ Protects communities
By reducing overgrown vegetation, prescribed fire lowers the risk of dangerous, catastrophic wildfires.

🚒 Protects firefighters
Maintained landscapes burn less intensely, making wildfires easier — and safer — to control when they occur.

🦌 Protects wildlife
Many Florida plants and animals depend on fire to thrive. Without it, some species become threatened or endangered.

🌲 Protects native habitats
Fire improves nutrients in the soil, encourages new plant growth, opens habitat for wildlife, and helps control insects and diseases that can harm ecosystems.

⭐ Good fires prevent bad ones. ⭐

Florida water. Florida land. It’s worth protecting.

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What’s the best view across the District, Floridians? 😎🌿

React to VOTE:
👍 Blue Cypress Conservation Area
❤️ Lake Norris Conservation Area
😆 Lake Jesup Conservation Area
😮 Bayard Point Conservation Area

Then tell us why in the comments 💬💙

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