Management Plan

The Wekiva River together with Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run and Black Water Creek were designated by the United States Congress as a National Wild and Scenic River in October 2000, per Public Law 106-299 Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Act of 2000, amendment to Public Law 90-542 Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. The Act requires that a comprehensive management plan and Environmental Assessment be developed to serve as the basis for protecting a designated river’s values and ensures the river will be protected in perpetuity for future generations to enjoy. The Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Plan was developed by the Wekiva River System Advisory Management Committee (AMC) in collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS) to fulfill this enabling legislation requirement.

Wekiva River System Management Advisory Committee at the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan Dedication Ceremony, May 17, 2012

National Wild & Scenic River System Designation

The Wekiva River together with Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run and Black Water Creek were designated by the United States Congress as a National Wild and Scenic River in October 2000. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act states that in order for a river to be eligible for designation it must be “free-flowing” and must possess one or more “outstandingly remarkable” values.

Our 5 Outstanding Remarkable Values:

Scenic
Recreation
Wildlife and Habitat
Water Quality and Quantity
Historic and Cultural Resources

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Wekiva River Management Plan

The Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Plan serves as the basis for protecting a designated river’s values to ensure the river will be protected in perpetuity for future generations to enjoy. The Management Plan was developed by the Wekiva River System Advisory Management Committee (AMC) in collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS) to fulfill this enabling legislation requirement. Originally created in 2012, the plan was given a comprehensive update in 2023.

Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP)

Help Us Protect The Wekiva River

River Ambassadors fill critical roles on behalf of the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Advisory Committee, providing essential visitor services and supporting an “on the water” stewardship program. These vounteer positions include:

Education & Outreach
River Patrol
Promotion of Stewardship
Resource Management

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Phyllis Hall - Seminole Audubon Society

Seminole Audubon Society has served as an advisor on the Wekiva Wild and Scenic committee since 2019. Our goal is to help everyone understand the importance of the Wekiva River and the river basin for a healthy ecosystem and why it’s important to protect it. When people experience being on or near the river, they see the benefit for themselves physically as well as mentally and want to get involved to help protect it for themselves and for future generations.