St. Johns River Conservation Easement Acquisition

The St. Johns River Water Management District buys land, or conservation easements (less-than-fee interests), from private owners to protect floodplains, sensitive wetlands, groundwater recharge areas and other water resources in its 18-county region. Under a less-than-fee deal, the owner keeps the land, keeps managing it with activities compatible with conservation, and it stays on the tax rolls. Landowners offer property by submitting the land acquisition application to the District's Real Estate Services Program.

• Private landowners offering fee simple interest or a conservation easement within the District's 18-county region

• Priority to lands that preserve, restore, enhance or develop water resources (floodplains, sensitive wetlands, groundwater recharge areas)

Owner authorizes District site inspection for up to 180 days; restrictions, terms and conditions negotiated with the owner; District may negotiate public access.

Published amounts: Asking price required on application; all restrictions, terms and conditions of less-than-fee acquisitions are negotiated with the owners of the land.

Download the Land Acquisition Application, complete it (asking price required) and email it to RealEstateServices@sjrwmd.com or mail it to the address on the form.

Deadline text on the page: No deadline published; application form dated 2026 and accepted by mail or email.