Hurricane Idalia quickly made its way across the state Aug. 30, leaving minimal damage across the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region.
Here is a summary of the District’s current status of operations:
• The District’s headquarters in Palatka and service centers in Palm Bay, Apopka and Jacksonville will reopen at 8 a.m. Aug. 31.
• Navigation through the Burrell Lock, Moss Bluff Lock, and the Apopka Lock and Dam will be permitted beginning at sunrise Aug. 31.
• District properties remain closed to ensure public safety. However, staff will begin damage assessments Aug. 31, and anticipate opening lands as soon as that afternoon.
For the latest on land re-openings, visit the district’s website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation.
About the St. Johns River Water Management District
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 also are available to serve the public at service centers in Apopka, Jacksonville and Palm Bay.
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June 14, 2026
