St. Johns River Water Management District’s Post

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District offices reopen tomorrow 🚨Staff will also begin assessments of District-managed lands and locks. Due to flooding, the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will remain closed until further notice. “Our teams are working hard to assess the damage from Hurricane Milton,” said Executive Director Mike Register. “Public safety is our top priority.” 🔍 For up-to-date information on reopened properties, visit: https://lnkd.in/eg-r7gKi. Please check the status of individual properties before visiting! #SJRWMD #HurricaneRecovery #PublicSafety #LakeApopka #Florida

🎉 Wishing a happy retirement to Jeannine Evans! Jeannine has been the backbone of the Division of Water Resources as the Senior Administrative Assistant. Before joining Water Resources, Jeannine played key roles in developing our E-Reg system, improving data entry programs, and ensuring public access to critical information. Known for her kindness, hard work, and welcoming spirit, Jeannine’s patience has been deeply appreciated by both colleagues and the public. Thank you, Jeannine, for your 34+ years of service. We will miss your positive influence and wish you a joyful retirement! 🌟 #34YearsOfService #Teamwork #WaterResources #DistrictDedication #PublicService

👏 Please join us in congratulating Christine Wentzel, Regulatory Manager in the Division of Regulatory Services, for 30 years of outstanding service to the District! 🌿💧 Christine’s leadership and expertise have been instrumental in supervising review and compliance teams, ensuring alignment with District rules, and driving numerous program improvements. From wetland delineation and mitigation banking to modernizing processes and leading public outreach, Christine's contributions are invaluable. Known for her exceptional customer service and ability to navigate complex projects, Christine embodies dedication and teamwork. Thank you, Christine, for your commitment to protecting Florida’s water resources! 🙌👏 #30YearsOfService #WaterResourceProtection #RegulatoryServices #DistrictLeadership #CustomerServiceExcellence

🌱 Exciting day for water conservation! Our water conservation coordinators Dierdre, Kraig, and Gretchen attended the 2024 UF/IFAS North Central Florida Turfgrass Field Day, where they learned about the latest research from the UF/IFAS Turfgrass Team. This knowledge will help us continue promoting sustainable practices and responsible water use in our communities. 🌍💧#WaterConservation #UFIFAS #TurfgrassResearch #SustainableLawn #Florida

🌟 A big congratulations to Paul Ek, Environmental Scientist III in our Bureau of Water Resource Information, for his 30 years of dedication to the District! 🌿💧 For the past two years, Paul has coordinated field activities for the DEP Status and Trends Networks, conducting habitat assessments and stream condition sampling across the District. Prior to that, he spent 28 years monitoring and supporting the restoration of Upper Ocklawaha River Basin lakes, especially Lake Apopka. Thank you, Paul, for your lasting impact on the District’s monitoring and restoration efforts! 🙌👏 #30YearsOfService #WaterResource #LakeApopka #EnvironmentalStewardship #DistrictTeam

🎉 Join us in celebrating John Fitzgerald, Bureau Chief of the Water Supply Planning Bureau, for his 25 years of service to the District. 🌊 John has been a driving force behind water supply plans that balance the needs of permit applicants while safeguarding our natural systems. He played a key role in the joint regional water supply plan for North Florida, developed the recovery strategy for lakes Brooklyn and Geneva, and contributed to the Black Creek Water Resource Development Project. Thank you, John, for your service to the District! 🙌👏 #25YearsOfService #WaterSupplyPlanning #DistrictLeadership #USCoastGuard #HurricaneResponse

🌟 Join us in congratulating Beth Hickenlooper, Creative Services Manager, on her retirement after nearly 30 years of exceptional service to the District! 🌟💻 Beth has dedicated nearly 30 years to the District, joining shortly after our first website launch. She quickly rose to a leadership role, overseeing graphics, photography, videography, presentations, and multiple website overhauls. As a lead writer, Beth supported the launch of all our social media platforms. Her tenure is marked by numerous awards, including the District’s Award of Excellence and honors from the Society of Technical Communications.  Congratulations, Beth, on your retirement! #Retirement #30YearsOfService #CreativeServices #DistrictLeadership

🌟 Meet Tyler Cleberg, Environmental Scientist II with our Apopka Field Office! Over the past decade, Tyler has played a key role in water quality sampling, habitat assessments, and coordinating important monitoring efforts throughout our region. 🌿💧 From leading tours of the Lake Apopka North Shore to assisting with aerial photographic monitoring of the Ocklawaha Basin, Tyler’s dedication helps keep our ecosystems thriving. Thank you, Tyler, for your commitment and service to the District! 🙌👏 #10YearMilestone #WaterQuality #LakeApopka #OcklawahaBasin #DistrictTeam