Email Alert | August 10, 2026
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Conditions permitting, staff from the Southwest Florida Water Management District will conduct an 85-acre prescribed fire at Starkey Wilderness Preserve in Pasco County starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The burn unit is located 3.5 miles west of the Suncoast Parkway and 2.5 miles east of the Starkey Park entrance.
Sign up for email/text alerts about prescribed fires at WaterMatters.org/PrescribedBurnsAlerts.
The Importance of Prescribed Burns
Prescribed burns play a vital role in protecting conservation lands from uncontrolled wildfires while promoting the health of Florida’s ecosystems. The District regularly conducts these controlled burns to maintain natural areas, support ecological balance and manage invasive vegetation for the benefit of native plants and wildlife.
All prescribed burns are authorized by the Florida Forest Service and subject to change based on weather and safety conditions. Notifications are posted on Facebook, X, Nextdoor and WaterMatters.org.
Learn more about the District’s prescribed burns and land management efforts here.
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