The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 150-acre prescribed fire on the Beck’s Ranch Park portion of Lake Monroe Conservation Area in Volusia County, situated in the Middle St. Johns River Basin. Prescribed fire is the use of carefully planned fire purposefully set under stringent conditions to manage the fire's effects. Prescribed fires help prevent wildfires by burning off fuels that naturally build up over time, while also helping to manage the growth of woody shrubs. Follow the District on social media to know when prescribed burns are taking place in your area. To learn more about the District’s prescribed burn program, visit the District online at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/management/prescribedfire or follow the conversation at #LoveYourLands #RxBurn #goodfire #sjrwmd.