About JLA
The Johns Lake Association’s (JLA) mission is to help protect the health of Johns Lake through communications, environmental education, and advocacy. Objectives include:
- Reducing the quantity of invasive aquatic vegetation
- Maintaining seasonally appropriate lake levels
- Improving water quality
- Advocating for land and water conservation projects
- Sharing information on scientific, administrative, and financial aspects of lake and watershed management
The paramount goal of the JLA is to educate and connect with the Johns Lake community by communicating important information about the environment and related regulatory matters via social media (Facebook, Instagram), our website, and the e-newsletter.
The JLA collaborates with key state and county regulatory bodies to protect the health of Johns Lake and advocates on behalf of the Johns Lake community. Lastly, on a fun note, the JLA sponsors the Annual Holiday Boat Parade!
The 2023 Board is composed of the following individuals:
President – Rick Stuebing (Johns Lake Homesites OC)
Vice President – JB Bricklemeyer (Johns Lake Homesites OC)
Secretary – Elisabetta Garcia (Johns Landing)
Treasurer – Karen Quill (Johns Lake Homesites OC)
Director – Scott Boyd (Prominent Point OC)
Director – Dave Stewart (Johns Lake Estates Clermont LC)
Director – John Yancey (Deer Island OC)
Director – Rich Eicher (Hickory Hammock OC)
Donating to JLIA
The work done by the JLIA board is on a volunteer basis. Some board members spend significant time in meetings, working on environmental issues, and advocating to get the agencies to address important issues.
Our challenge is that we have costs for legal support, liability insurance, website maintenance, and other costs as we continue our mission. Your financial support is very important.
We thank you not only for your financial support but also for sharing what you learn with the Johns Lake Community.
Government Contacts
| No. | Subject | Agency | Contact | Title | Phone | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Elevation Data | Orange County Public Works, Survey Section | Jennifer Manibusan | Sr. Cad Technician | 407-836-7985 | Jennifer.Manibusan@ocfl.net | |
| 2 | Orange County Development (Lakes/Ponds) | Orange County Stormwater Mgt | Jeff Charles | Stormwater Proj Mgr | 407-836-7877 | Jeff.Charles@ocfl.net | |
| 3 | Orange County Stormwater Engineer | Orange County Stormwater Mgt | Daniel Negron | Chief Engineer | 407-836-7743 | Daniel.Negron@ocfl.net | |
| 4 | Orange County Stormwater Mgr | Orange County Stormwater Mgt | Mike Drozeck | Stormwater Mgr | 407-836-7743 | Mike.Drozeck@ocfl.net | |
| 5 | Orange County Commissioner | Orange County Govt | Nicole Wilson | Commissioner | 407-836-7350 | Nicole.Wilson@ocfl.net | |
| 6 | Orange County Commissioner Assistant | Orange County Govt | Hannah Gutner | Assistant | 407-836-5918 | Hannah.Gutner@ocfl.net | |
| 7 | Vegetation, Johns Lake Conservation Area | Orange County Environmental Protection Div | Liz Johnson | Assistant Mgr | 407-836-1511 | Liz.Johnson@ocfl.net | |
| 8 | Lake County Signs/Control Permits (no wake, speed) | Lake County Water Authority | Ron Hart | Water Resources Director | 352-324-6141 ex. 24 | rhart@lcwa.org | |
| 9 | Lake County Storm Water | Lake County Water Authority | Jason Danaher | ||||
| 10 | Lake County Scrub Point Preserve | Lake County Water Authority | Tracy Hauserman | Natural Resources & Outreach Mgr | 352-324-6141 | tracyh@lcwa.org | |
| 11 | Lake County Commissioner | District 2 and Chairman Lake County | Sean Parks | Commissioner/Chairman | 352-343-9850 | sean.parks@lakecountyfl.gov | |
| 12 | Waterway Markers FWC & Division Law Enforcement | FWC Division Law Enforcement | Lamont Nelson | Planner | 850-617-9560 | Lamont.Nelson@MyFWC.com | |
| 13 | Oakland Town Manager | Town of Oakland | Stephen Koontz | Town Manager | 407-656-1117 ext.2102 | skoontz@oaklandfl.gov | |
| 14 | Oakland Outflow Ditch Canal Maintenance | Town of Oakland | Mike Parker | Public Works Director | 407-656-1117 ext.2302 | MParker@oaklandfl.gov | |
| 15 | Orange County Water Flow Maintenance | Orange County Public Works | Mark Massaro | Public Works Director | |||
| 16 | Lake Apopka Lake Level and Flow | St. Johns River Water Mgt District | Matt Forhan | Engineer | 386-643-1974 | MForhan@sjrwmd.com | |
| 17 | SJRWMD Lake Levels | St. Johns River Water Mgt District | John Richmond | Sr. Engineer | 386-937-0541 | jrichmond@sjrwmd.com | |
| 18 | Vegetation and Control | FWC – Invasive Plant Management Section | Nathalie Visscher | N Central Reg Biologist | 321-228-3364 | Nathalie.Visscher@MyFWC.com | |
| 19 | Johns Lake Regional Biologist | FWC – Invasive Plant Management Section | Kris Campbell | Regional Biologist | 407- 858-6170 | Kristine.Campbell@MyFWC.com | cell-(321) 246-0682 |
| 20 | Orange County Dock Permits/Guidelines | Orange County Environmental Protection Div | Beth Jackson | Program Supervisor | 407-836-1481 | beth.jackson@ocfl.net | |
| 21 | St. Johns River Water Mgt District Permits/Projects | St. Johns River Water Mgt District-Maitland | Cammie Dewey | Head of Permitting | 407-659-4839 |
