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SJRWMD Acquisitions in the Black Creek Watershed: A Landowner’s Primer

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SJRWMD Acquisitions in the Black Creek Watershed: A Landowner's Primer If you own property in or near the Black Creek watershed in Clay County, you may have already heard from the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), or you may be bracing for a letter, a phone call, or a knock on the door. The District has spent years building water resource projects in southwest Clay County, and its interest in land across the region is not slowing down. Here is the good news for property owners: a water management district's power over your land is far more limited than most people assume. Understanding those limits is the difference between accepting a first offer and negotiating from a position of strength. This primer walks through what the District can and cannot do, how its acquisition process works, and the rights that protect you at every step. What Is the Black Creek Project, and Why Is SJRWMD Buying Land There? The Black Creek watershed sits in southwest Clay County, and it has become central to northeast Florida's long-term water supply strategy. To understand why the District wants land here, it helps to understand what it is building. The Black Creek Water Resource Development Project at a Glance The Black Creek Water Resource Development Project is designed to capture up to 10 million gallons per day of flow from the Black Creek South Fork when water levels are high enough, then pump that water through a transmission system toward the Keystone Heights area, where it recharges the Upper Floridan aquifer near Alligator Creek. The estimated $41 million project runs through southwest Clay County between Penney Farms and Camp Blanding, and part of its funding comes from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund created by Amendment 1, the Florida Land and Conservation Initiative. A project like this needs a corridor of land and easements to run pipe, build recharge infrastructure, and protect the surrounding water resources. That is where private landowners enter the picture. Why the District Needs Private Land SJRWMD is an 18-county agency headquartered in Palatka, and its core reason for buying land is to protect water resources. According to the District's own land acquisition program, it targets priority lands such as floodplains, sensitive wetlands, and groundwater recharge areas. The Black Creek watershed checks every one of those boxes, which is why owners in the area are seeing acquisition activity. If you are evaluating what a sale or easement means for a larger holding, our team's work on complex real property improvement issues is a useful starting point. Can SJRWMD Take My Land by Eminent Domain? This is the question that keeps landowners up at night, and the answer is more reassuring than you might expect. The Limited Condemnation Power of Water Management Districts Florida law grants water management districts broad authority to acquire land by purchase, gift, lease, or eminent domain. But there is a crucial catch written directly into the statute. Under Florida Statute Section 373.139, the District's "eminent domain powers may be used only for acquiring real property for flood control and water storage or for curing title defects or encumbrances to real property owned by the district or to be acquired by the district from a willing seller." Read that again, because it is the single most important sentence for any landowner in the Black Creek watershed. The District cannot simply condemn your property for general conservation, aquifer recharge, or water supply development. Its forced-taking power is restricted to flood control and water storage, plus narrow title-clearing situations. For most other purposes, the District has to find a willing seller. Whether a specific project component qualifies as "flood control and water storage" is a legal question that turns on the facts, and it is exactly the kind of issue where experienced eminent domain and condemnation counsel earns its keep. Do not assume the District's characterization of its own project is the final word. What "Willing Seller" Really Means The phrase "willing seller" is your leverage. If the District wants your land for a purpose outside its condemnation authority, it needs your agreement to sell. That means you set terms, you can say no, and you can negotiate price, scope, and conditions. It also means the District often invites landowners to come to it. The District accepts applications from owners who want their property considered for purchase, and every restriction, term, and condition of a purchase is negotiable. Being a willing seller does not mean being a passive one. How SJRWMD Acquisition Works, Step by Step Water management district acquisitions follow a structured process. Knowing the sequence helps you spot where you have input and where deadlines matter. The Five-Year Work Plan and Public Notice The District adopts a five-year land acquisition work plan, and it can only do so after a public hearing. It must give at least 14 days' advance notice of that hearing and separately notify the county commission where a proposed project sits. If your property appears in a work plan, that public process is your early warning and your chance to be heard before anything is final. Owners who want to track how a project might affect zoning or development potential should also review land use and zoning considerations. Appraisals and the Confidentiality Window Value drives everything in an acquisition. Under Section 373.139, the District must obtain at least one appraisal for each parcel, and two appraisals are required when the estimated value exceeds $1 million. Those appraisal reports, offers, and counteroffers stay confidential until an option contract is signed or until 30 days before the governing board considers a purchase. That confidentiality window cuts both ways. It can keep you in the dark about the District's number, so getting your own independent appraisal early is one of the smartest moves a landowner can make. A sound valuation record also helps if you ever face a related boundary line or quiet title dispute that affects what you actually own. Fee Simple vs. Less-Than-Fee Acquisition Not every deal means giving up your land entirely. Since 1996, Florida law has encouraged districts to use "less-than-fee" alternatives instead of buying the full ownership package. In practice, that usually means an easement or a set of use restrictions rather than an outright sale. The trade-offs matter: Fee simple means the District buys the complete bundle of ownership rights, and you no longer own the land. Less-than-fee means you keep title, keep the property on the tax rolls, and continue using and managing the land, subject to negotiated conservation restrictions. Because an easement can quietly reshape how you use a property for generations, the specific language deserves close review. Our guidance on easements and restrictive covenants explains why a single clause can matter more than the price. What Are Your Rights and Protections as a Landowner? Whether the District is negotiating a voluntary purchase or pursuing a lawful condemnation, Florida law gives owners strong protections. The Constitutional Right to Full Compensation Florida's Constitution does not just require "just" compensation like the federal standard. Under Article X, Section 6 of the Florida Constitution, no private property can be taken except for a public purpose and with full compensation paid to the owner. Florida courts have long treated this "full compensation" language as one of the most owner-friendly property protections in the country. What Full Compensation Can Include Full compensation is not always limited to the raw value of the dirt being taken. Depending on the facts, it can include damages to the portion of your property that remains after a partial taking, often called severance damages, along with other losses the taking causes. If a pipeline corridor or recharge structure splits a parcel or cuts off access, the impact on what is left can be a significant part of the claim. Owners of income-producing property, including retail, office, industrial, and multi-residential holdings, should pay particular attention to business and rental impacts. Attorney's Fees and Costs Here is another protection unique to Florida eminent domain practice. Under Chapter 73 of the Florida Statutes, the condemning authority is generally required to pay a property owner's reasonable attorney's fees and costs in a condemnation proceeding, with attorney's fees typically tied to the benefit counsel achieves above the initial offer. In plain terms, in a formal taking, you can often pursue full compensation without paying legal fees out of pocket. That structure exists precisely so owners can afford to stand up to a government agency. What Should You Do If SJRWMD Contacts You? If the District reaches out, a calm and organized response protects your position. Consider this a starting checklist: Do not sign anything on the spot. A first offer is an opening position, not a final one. Ask which authority the District is using. A voluntary purchase and a condemnation are not the same, and the difference affects your leverage. Get your own appraisal. The District's valuation is confidential and built for the District, not for you. Map the full impact. Consider access, severance damages, easement scope, and future use, not just the offer price. Preserve every document. Save letters, plans, and notices, and note the date of every contact. Talk to counsel early. The earlier you involve an attorney, the more options you keep open. Common Questions From Black Creek Watershed Landowners Can the District force me to sell for aquifer recharge? Generally no. As explained above, Section 373.139 limits condemnation to flood control and water storage or to curing title. Pure recharge, conservation, or water supply purposes usually require a willing seller, though the legal characterization of a project can be contested. Is an easement better than selling outright? It depends on your goals. A less-than-fee easement lets you keep ownership and use, but the restrictions can be permanent and far-reaching. Compare the long-term limits against the price before deciding, and have the easement terms reviewed. What if the District's project damages the rest of my land? Damage to your remaining property can be compensable in a taking. Document the impact and raise it early, because these severance issues are frequently undervalued in first offers. What if there is a title problem or a competing claim on my property? Title defects can complicate or delay an acquisition and reduce what you are paid. Resolving issues like slander of title, a partition among co-owners, or correcting a flawed instrument before you negotiate can meaningfully protect your compensation. How Jimerson Birr Helps Florida Landowners Water management district acquisitions sit at the intersection of eminent domain, real estate, and public agency practice, and the District has professionals on its side of the table. You deserve the same. Jimerson Birr represents property owners across Florida in valuation disputes, easement negotiations, and condemnation proceedings, and we understand how projects like the Black Creek development actually affect the people who own land in their path. Whether your matter involves a voluntary purchase, a construction impact governed by construction law in real estate litigation, or a formal taking, our Florida eminent domain attorneys can help you evaluate the District's authority, test its valuation, and pursue the full compensation the law guarantees. If SJRWMD has contacted you about property in the Black Creek watershed, the time to understand your rights is before you respond, not after. Contact Jimerson Birr to see how we can help protect your rights.

SJRWMD Acquisitions in the Black Creek Watershed: A Landowner's Primer If you own property in or near the Black Creek watershed in Clay County, you may have already heard from the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), or you may be bracing for a letter, a phone call, or a knock on the door. The District has spent years building water resource projects in southwest Clay County, and its interest in land across the region is not slowing down. Here is the good news for property owners: a water management district's power over your land is far more limited than most people assume. Understanding those limits is the difference between accepting a first offer and negotiating from a position of strength. This primer walks through what the District can and cannot do, how its acquisition process works, and the rights that protect you at every step. What Is the Black Creek Project, and Why Is SJRWMD Buying Land There? The Black Creek watershed sits in southwest Clay County, and it has become central to northeast Florida's long-term water supply strategy. To understand why the District wants land here, it helps to understand what it is building. The Black Creek Water Resource Development Project at a Glance The Black Creek Water Resource Development Project is designed to capture up to 10 million gallons per day of flow from the Black Creek South Fork when water levels are high enough, then pump that water through a transmission system toward the Keystone Heights area, where it recharges the Upper Floridan aquifer near Alligator Creek. The estimated $41 million project runs through southwest Clay County between Penney Farms and Camp Blanding, and part of its funding comes from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund created by Amendment 1, the Florida Land and Conservation Initiative. A project like this needs a corridor of land and easements to run pipe, build recharge infrastructure, and protect the surrounding water resources. That is where private landowners enter the picture. Why the District Needs Private Land SJRWMD is an 18-county agency headquartered in Palatka, and its core reason for buying land is to protect water resources. According to the District's own land acquisition program, it targets priority lands such as floodplains, sensitive wetlands, and groundwater recharge areas. The Black Creek watershed checks every one of those boxes, which is why owners in the area are seeing acquisition activity. If you are evaluating what a sale or easement means for a larger holding, our team's work on complex real property improvement issues is a useful starting point. Can SJRWMD Take My Land by Eminent Domain? This is the question that keeps landowners up at night, and the answer is more reassuring than you might expect. The Limited Condemnation Power of Water Management Districts Florida law grants water management districts broad authority to acquire land by purchase, gift, lease, or eminent domain. But there is a crucial catch written directly into the statute. Under Florida Statute Section 373.139, the District's "eminent domain powers may be used only for acquiring real property for flood control and water storage or for curing title defects or encumbrances to real property owned by the district or to be acquired by the district from a willing seller." Read that again, because it is the single most important sentence for any landowner in the Black Creek watershed. The District cannot simply condemn your property for general conservation, aquifer recharge, or water supply development. Its forced-taking power is restricted to flood control and water storage, plus narrow title-clearing situations. For most other purposes, the District has to find a willing seller. Whether a specific project component qualifies as "flood control and water storage" is a legal question that turns on the facts, and it is exactly the kind of issue where experienced eminent domain and condemnation counsel earns its keep. Do not assume the District's characterization of its own project is the final word. What "Willing Seller" Really Means The phrase "willing seller" is your leverage. If the District wants your land for a purpose outside its condemnation authority, it needs your agreement to sell. That means you set terms, you can say no, and you can negotiate price, scope, and conditions. It also means the District often invites landowners to come to it. The District accepts applications from owners who want their property considered for purchase, and every restriction, term, and condition of a purchase is negotiable. Being a willing seller does not mean being a passive one. How SJRWMD Acquisition Works, Step by Step Water management district acquisitions follow a structured process. Knowing the sequence helps you spot where you have input and where deadlines matter. The Five-Year Work Plan and Public Notice The District adopts a five-year land acquisition work plan, and it can only do so after a public hearing. It must give at least 14 days' advance notice of that hearing and separately notify the county commission where a proposed project sits. If your property appears in a work plan, that public process is your early warning and your chance to be heard before anything is final. Owners who want to track how a project might affect zoning or development potential should also review land use and zoning considerations. Appraisals and the Confidentiality Window Value drives everything in an acquisition. Under Section 373.139, the District must obtain at least one appraisal for each parcel, and two appraisals are required when the estimated value exceeds $1 million. Those appraisal reports, offers, and counteroffers stay confidential until an option contract is signed or until 30 days before the governing board considers a purchase. That confidentiality window cuts both ways. It can keep you in the dark about the District's number, so getting your own independent appraisal early is one of the smartest moves a landowner can make. A sound valuation record also helps if you ever face a related boundary line or quiet title dispute that affects what you actually own. Fee Simple vs. Less-Than-Fee Acquisition Not every deal means giving up your land entirely. Since 1996, Florida law has encouraged districts to use "less-than-fee" alternatives instead of buying the full ownership package. In practice, that usually means an easement or a set of use restrictions rather than an outright sale. The trade-offs matter: Fee simple means the District buys the complete bundle of ownership rights, and you no longer own the land. Less-than-fee means you keep title, keep the property on the tax rolls, and continue using and managing the land, subject to negotiated conservation restrictions. Because an easement can quietly reshape how you use a property for generations, the specific language deserves close review. Our guidance on easements and restrictive covenants explains why a single clause can matter more than the price. What Are Your Rights and Protections as a Landowner? Whether the District is negotiating a voluntary purchase or pursuing a lawful condemnation, Florida law gives owners strong protections. The Constitutional Right to Full Compensation Florida's Constitution does not just require "just" compensation like the federal standard. Under Article X, Section 6 of the Florida Constitution, no private property can be taken except for a public purpose and with full compensation paid to the owner. Florida courts have long treated this "full compensation" language as one of the most owner-friendly property protections in the country. What Full Compensation Can Include Full compensation is not always limited to the raw value of the dirt being taken. Depending on the facts, it can include damages to the portion of your property that remains after a partial taking, often called severance damages, along with other losses the taking causes. If a pipeline corridor or recharge structure splits a parcel or cuts off access, the impact on what is left can be a significant part of the claim. Owners of income-producing property, including retail, office, industrial, and multi-residential holdings, should pay particular attention to business and rental impacts. Attorney's Fees and Costs Here is another protection unique to Florida eminent domain practice. Under Chapter 73 of the Florida Statutes, the condemning authority is generally required to pay a property owner's reasonable attorney's fees and costs in a condemnation proceeding, with attorney's fees typically tied to the benefit counsel achieves above the initial offer. In plain terms, in a formal taking, you can often pursue full compensation without paying legal fees out of pocket. That structure exists precisely so owners can afford to stand up to a government agency. What Should You Do If SJRWMD Contacts You? If the District reaches out, a calm and organized response protects your position. Consider this a starting checklist: Do not sign anything on the spot. A first offer is an opening position, not a final one. Ask which authority the District is using. A voluntary purchase and a condemnation are not the same, and the difference affects your leverage. Get your own appraisal. The District's valuation is confidential and built for the District, not for you. Map the full impact. Consider access, severance damages, easement scope, and future use, not just the offer price. Preserve every document. Save letters, plans, and notices, and note the date of every contact. Talk to counsel early. The earlier you involve an attorney, the more options you keep open. Common Questions From Black Creek Watershed Landowners Can the District force me to sell for aquifer recharge? Generally no. As explained above, Section 373.139 limits condemnation to flood control and water storage or to curing title. Pure recharge, conservation, or water supply purposes usually require a willing seller, though the legal characterization of a project can be contested. Is an easement better than selling outright? It depends on your goals. A less-than-fee easement lets you keep ownership and use, but the restrictions can be permanent and far-reaching. Compare the long-term limits against the price before deciding, and have the easement terms reviewed. What if the District's project damages the rest of my land? Damage to your remaining property can be compensable in a taking. Document the impact and raise it early, because these severance issues are frequently undervalued in first offers. What if there is a title problem or a competing claim on my property? Title defects can complicate or delay an acquisition and reduce what you are paid. Resolving issues like slander of title, a partition among co-owners, or correcting a flawed instrument before you negotiate can meaningfully protect your compensation. How Jimerson Birr Helps Florida Landowners Water management district acquisitions sit at the intersection of eminent domain, real estate, and public agency practice, and the District has professionals on its side of the table. You deserve the same. Jimerson Birr represents property owners across Florida in valuation disputes, easement negotiations, and condemnation proceedings, and we understand how projects like the Black Creek development actually affect the people who own land in their path. Whether your matter involves a voluntary purchase, a construction impact governed by construction law in real estate litigation, or a formal taking, our Florida eminent domain attorneys can help you evaluate the District's authority, test its valuation, and pursue the full compensation the law guarantees. If SJRWMD has contacted you about property in the Black Creek watershed, the time to understand your rights is before you respond, not after. Contact Jimerson Birr to see how we can help protect your rights.

If you own property in or near the Black Creek watershed in Clay County, you may have already heard from the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), or you may be bracing for a letter, a phone call, or a knock on the door. The District has spent years building water resource projects in southwest Clay County, and its interest in land across the region is not slowing down.

Here is the good news for property owners: a water management district’s power over your land is far more limited than most people assume. Understanding those limits is the difference between accepting a first offer and negotiating from a position of strength. This primer walks through what the District can and cannot do, how its acquisition process works, and the rights that protect you at every step.

What Is the Black Creek Project, and Why Is SJRWMD Buying Land There?

The Black Creek watershed sits in southwest Clay County, and it has become central to northeast Florida’s long-term water supply strategy. To understand why the District wants land here, it helps to understand what it is building.

The Black Creek Water Resource Development Project at a Glance

The Black Creek Water Resource Development Project is designed to capture up to 10 million gallons per day of flow from the Black Creek South Fork when water levels are high enough, then pump that water through a transmission system toward the Keystone Heights area, where it recharges the Upper Floridan aquifer near Alligator Creek. The estimated $41 million project runs through southwest Clay County between Penney Farms and Camp Blanding, and part of its funding comes from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund created by Amendment 1, the Florida Land and Conservation Initiative.

A project like this needs a corridor of land and easements to run pipe, build recharge infrastructure, and protect the surrounding water resources. That is where private landowners enter the picture.

Why the District Needs Private Land

SJRWMD is an 18-county agency headquartered in Palatka, and its core reason for buying land is to protect water resources. According to the District’s own land acquisition program, it targets priority lands such as floodplains, sensitive wetlands, and groundwater recharge areas. The Black Creek watershed checks every one of those boxes, which is why owners in the area are seeing acquisition activity. If you are evaluating what a sale or easement means for a larger holding, our team’s work on complex real property improvement issues is a useful starting point.

Can SJRWMD Take My Land by Eminent Domain?

This is the question that keeps landowners up at night, and the answer is more reassuring than you might expect.

The Limited Condemnation Power of Water Management Districts

Florida law grants water management districts broad authority to acquire land by purchase, gift, lease, or eminent domain. But there is a crucial catch written directly into the statute. Under Florida Statute Section 373.139, the District’s “eminent domain powers may be used only for acquiring real property for flood control and water storage or for curing title defects or encumbrances to real property owned by the district or to be acquired by the district from a willing seller.”

Read that again, because it is the single most important sentence for any landowner in the Black Creek watershed. The District cannot simply condemn your property for general conservation, aquifer recharge, or water supply development. Its forced-taking power is restricted to flood control and water storage, plus narrow title-clearing situations. For most other purposes, the District has to find a willing seller.

Whether a specific project component qualifies as “flood control and water storage” is a legal question that turns on the facts, and it is exactly the kind of issue where experienced eminent domain and condemnation counsel earns its keep. Do not assume the District’s characterization of its own project is the final word.

What “Willing Seller” Really Means

The phrase “willing seller” is your leverage. If the District wants your land for a purpose outside its condemnation authority, it needs your agreement to sell. That means you set terms, you can say no, and you can negotiate price, scope, and conditions.

It also means the District often invites landowners to come to it. The District accepts applications from owners who want their property considered for purchase, and every restriction, term, and condition of a purchase is negotiable. Being a willing seller does not mean being a passive one.

How SJRWMD Acquisition Works, Step by Step

Water management district acquisitions follow a structured process. Knowing the sequence helps you spot where you have input and where deadlines matter.

The Five-Year Work Plan and Public Notice

The District adopts a five-year land acquisition work plan, and it can only do so after a public hearing. It must give at least 14 days’ advance notice of that hearing and separately notify the county commission where a proposed project sits. If your property appears in a work plan, that public process is your early warning and your chance to be heard before anything is final. Owners who want to track how a project might affect zoning or development potential should also review land use and zoning considerations.

Appraisals and the Confidentiality Window

Value drives everything in an acquisition. Under Section 373.139, the District must obtain at least one appraisal for each parcel, and two appraisals are required when the estimated value exceeds $1 million. Those appraisal reports, offers, and counteroffers stay confidential until an option contract is signed or until 30 days before the governing board considers a purchase.

That confidentiality window cuts both ways. It can keep you in the dark about the District’s number, so getting your own independent appraisal early is one of the smartest moves a landowner can make. A sound valuation record also helps if you ever face a related boundary line or quiet title dispute that affects what you actually own.

Fee Simple vs. Less-Than-Fee Acquisition

Not every deal means giving up your land entirely. Since 1996, Florida law has encouraged districts to use “less-than-fee” alternatives instead of buying the full ownership package. In practice, that usually means an easement or a set of use restrictions rather than an outright sale.

The trade-offs matter:

Because an easement can quietly reshape how you use a property for generations, the specific language deserves close review. Our guidance on easements and restrictive covenants explains why a single clause can matter more than the price.

What Are Your Rights and Protections as a Landowner?

Whether the District is negotiating a voluntary purchase or pursuing a lawful condemnation, Florida law gives owners strong protections.

The Constitutional Right to Full Compensation

Florida’s Constitution does not just require “just” compensation like the federal standard. Under Article X, Section 6 of the Florida Constitution, no private property can be taken except for a public purpose and with full compensation paid to the owner. Florida courts have long treated this “full compensation” language as one of the most owner-friendly property protections in the country.

What Full Compensation Can Include

Full compensation is not always limited to the raw value of the dirt being taken. Depending on the facts, it can include damages to the portion of your property that remains after a partial taking, often called severance damages, along with other losses the taking causes. If a pipeline corridor or recharge structure splits a parcel or cuts off access, the impact on what is left can be a significant part of the claim. Owners of income-producing property, including retail, office, industrial, and multi-residential holdings, should pay particular attention to business and rental impacts.

Attorney’s Fees and Costs

Here is another protection unique to Florida eminent domain practice. Under Chapter 73 of the Florida Statutes, the condemning authority is generally required to pay a property owner’s reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in a condemnation proceeding, with attorney’s fees typically tied to the benefit counsel achieves above the initial offer. In plain terms, in a formal taking, you can often pursue full compensation without paying legal fees out of pocket. That structure exists precisely so owners can afford to stand up to a government agency.

What Should You Do If SJRWMD Contacts You?

If the District reaches out, a calm and organized response protects your position. Consider this a starting checklist:

Common Questions From Black Creek Watershed Landowners

Can the District force me to sell for aquifer recharge?

Generally no. As explained above, Section 373.139 limits condemnation to flood control and water storage or to curing title. Pure recharge, conservation, or water supply purposes usually require a willing seller, though the legal characterization of a project can be contested.

Is an easement better than selling outright?

It depends on your goals. A less-than-fee easement lets you keep ownership and use, but the restrictions can be permanent and far-reaching. Compare the long-term limits against the price before deciding, and have the easement terms reviewed.

What if the District’s project damages the rest of my land?

Damage to your remaining property can be compensable in a taking. Document the impact and raise it early, because these severance issues are frequently undervalued in first offers.

What if there is a title problem or a competing claim on my property?

Title defects can complicate or delay an acquisition and reduce what you are paid. Resolving issues like slander of title, a partition among co-owners, or correcting a flawed instrument before you negotiate can meaningfully protect your compensation.

How Jimerson Birr Helps Florida Landowners

Water management district acquisitions sit at the intersection of eminent domain, real estate, and public agency practice, and the District has professionals on its side of the table. You deserve the same. Jimerson Birr represents property owners across Florida in valuation disputes, easement negotiations, and condemnation proceedings, and we understand how projects like the Black Creek development actually affect the people who own land in their path. Whether your matter involves a voluntary purchase, a construction impact governed by construction law in real estate litigation, or a formal taking, our Florida eminent domain attorneys can help you evaluate the District’s authority, test its valuation, and pursue the full compensation the law guarantees.

If SJRWMD has contacted you about property in the Black Creek watershed, the time to understand your rights is before you respond, not after. Contact Jimerson Birr to see how we can help protect your rights.

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