Email: PIO@ocfl.net
Orange County to Host Public Workshop on Special Protection Area for the St. Johns River Basin
Orange County, FL – Orange County will host a public workshop to discuss special protections for the St. Johns River basin on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Christmas Civic Center.
The basin consists of extensive floodplain systems that help store excess stormwater and replenish the Floridan aquifer. Its habitats and landscape features support a wide range of rare and vulnerable species, including the Florida panther, black bears and 14 species of native orchids.
Key workshop topics will include:
- Floodplain functions and development pressures
- Habitat connectivity and loss
- Threatened and endangered species
The workshop will feature a presentation of a technical study commissioned by the County, which analyzed ecological challenges within the St. Johns River basin. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss concerns with technical staff and offer feedback on conservation priorities. To learn more, visit www.ocfl.net/SPA.
When:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Christmas Civic Center
23760 E Colonial Drive
Christmas, FL 32709
Media RSVP:
Members of the media are encouraged to RSVP by emailing PIO@ocfl.net.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.