SRWMD Emergency Order for Hurricane Ian

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued an emergency order on Hurricane Ian and its impacts on North Florida. 

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Public Records Request

Public records from the Suwannee River Water Management District

Florida leads the nation in providing public access to government meetings and records through the state's Public Records and Sunshine laws. We welcome your questions about the work of the Su...

SRWMD lands reopen following Hurricane Ian

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has announced that all District lands closed for potential Hurricane Ian impacts have reopened. 

Based on the forecast earlier this week and out of an abu...

Multiple SRWMD lands to close due to Hurricane Ian impacts

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) on Wednesday announced the closure of some District lands due to inclement weather from Hurricane Ian. 

District lands closing at noon on Wednesday, Septe...

SRWMD advises residents to exercise caution ahead of Hurricane Ian

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 – Out of an abundance of caution, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is advising all residents in Northeast Florida to prepare now for potential weather impacts from Hurricane Ian. 

According...

SRWMD, UF to partner for research study on snook migration on the Suwannee River

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) and the University of Florida have extended a partnership that will assist in providing new data that will help protect the region’s water supply.  

The p...

SRWMD TO HOST FINAL BUDGET HEARING, BOARD WORKSHOPS ON SEPTEMBER 26

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold Governing Board workshops and the final hearing on its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Millage and Budget on Monday, September 26.  

Governing Board works...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for August is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 – To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has released its Hydrologic Conditions Report...

Six alternative water supply projects receive more than $6.2 million in funding

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 – More than $6.2 million in funding has been approved for six alternative water supply projects that will help strengthen water resources across North Florida.  

These projects are part of an effort to reduce wat...

SRWMD TO HOST GOVERNING BOARD MEETING, FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 13

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting and First Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Millage and Budget on Tuesday, September 13.  

The monthly Gove...

ADVISORY: Portions of Santa Fe River expected to reach minor flood stage this week

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 30, 2022 – As water levels continue to rise due to frequent rainstorms across Northeast Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is monitoring river levels across the region. 

According to current est...

SRWMD encourages residents, visitors to “Leave No Litter” ahead of busy Labor Day weekend

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 29, 2022 – Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and as many residents will flock to natural water resources to celebrate, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is encouraging them to “Leave No Litter” duri...

SRWMD timber harvesting operations a sign of preservation activities

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 24, 2022 – You may find it surprising, but timber harvesting is one of the best ways to preserve the health of local forests, along with other management activities. If implemented correctly, harvesting can encourage tree seedling r...

SRWMD highlights recreational activities with launch of new online map

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 22, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has launched a new District Lands website, which will provide easier access to information about District-owned properties. 

The new website &n...

Overhaul to SRWMD bid solicitation system set to begin October 1

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 19, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will be updating its bid solicitation system and is encouraging vendors to prepare now for the changes that will go into effect.  

Effective Octobe...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for July is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 10, 2022 – To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has released its Hydrologic Conditions Report fo...

SRWMD Board Approves $865,803 in Water Resource Funding for Five Local Projects

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 9, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board on Tuesday approved funding for five projects that will benefit water resources across North Florida.  

The Board approved $865,803 f...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR AUGUST GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 3, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, August 9 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &n...

REMINDER: SRWMD to host meeting to discuss updated flood-risk maps for the Aucilla River Watershed

LIVE OAK, FLA., JULY 26, 2022 – As a reminder to local residents, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a discussion tonight for the development of new flood risk maps for the Auci...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for June is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., JULY 12, 2022 – To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has released its Hydrologic Conditions R...

SRWMD to host flood-risk map discussion for Aucilla River Watershed

LIVE OAK, FLA., JULY 8, 2022 – Local property owners are encouraged to take part in the development of preliminary flood-risk maps for the Aucilla River Watershed, which includes parts of Jefferson and Madison counties, at a meeting later this month in Gr...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR JULY GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., JULY 5, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, July 12 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters....

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for May is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., JUNE 14, 2022 – To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has released its Hydrologic Conditions Re...

Join SRWMD in celebrating June as Great Outdoors Month

LIVE OAK, FLA., JUNE 8, 2022 – Warm weather, blue skies, and sunshine can mean only one thing – summer is here, and the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) invites you to join the celebration of Great Outdoors Month, taking place ...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR JUNE GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., JUNE 7, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, June 14 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters.  ...

Gov. DeSantis reappoints two members of the SRWMD Governing Board

LIVE OAK, FLA., JUNE 3, 2022 – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced the reappointment of Charles Keith and Larry Sessions to the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board. 

Keith was appointed by Gov. Rick Scot...

SRWMD encourages residents, visitors to “Leave No Litter”

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 23, 2022 – With summer approaching and residents and visitors set to enjoy more outdoor excursions, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is encouraging them to “Leave No Litter” on their trips into Natural North Flor...

SRWMD Board recommends $6.4 million in Alternative Water Supply funding

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 18, 2022 – Five alternative water supply (AWS) projects were recently recommended for funding by the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board.  

The North Florida projects – four l...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for April is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 11, 2022 – To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has released its Hydrologic Conditions Report for t...

SRWMD Governing Board recommends $14.1 million in Springs Restoration Funding to FDEP

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 10, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board on Tuesday recommended nine North Florida springs protection projects that will total approximately $14.1 million.   

Staff considered ...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAY GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 3, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters.  

I...

SRWMD Hydrological Conditions Report for March is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., APR. 19, 2022 – To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has released its Hydrology Report for the month of...

Water Conservation Month to highlight importance of protecting local and state resources

LIVE OAK, FLA., APR. 7, 2022 – Water conservation is one of the core tenets of the Suwannee River Water Management District’s (District) mission to ensure the sustainability of Florida’s water supplies. Due to that, the District’s Governing Board has appr...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR APRIL GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., APR. 5, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &nbs...

SRWMD recognizes April as Springs Protection Awareness Month

LIVE OAK, FLA., APR. 1, 2022 – To help increase awareness about the importance of Florida’s springs and encourage residents and stakeholders to participate in the protection of those springs, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governi...

SRWMD, Dixie County project to reduce potential for flooding impacts

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAR. 10, 2022 – An upcoming project in Dixie County is expected to help alleviate future flooding concerns.   

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board on Tuesday approved a funding amendment...

Could sinkhole overflows help meet water supply demands? Study looks to find out.

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAR. 2, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will soon begin a feasibility study to determine if sinkhole overflow can be used to help meet water supply demands in North Florida. 

At its February Governing...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR MARCH GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., March 01, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &nb...

SRWMD feasibility study could lead to benefits for Cedar Key, Levy County

LIVE OAK, FLA., FEB. 16, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board, during its February meeting, authorized staff to perform a feasibility study for potential water supply and wastewater improvements in Levy ...

DIVE IN TO PRESERVE OUR SPRINGS, IMPROVE WATER QUALITY

LIVE OAK, FLA., Feb. 08, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is proud to announce the launch of the water quality campaign, Dive In. With an emphasis on raising awareness of the ways everyone can help protect the springs and wat...

SRWMD celebrates Florida Hiking Trails Month

LIVE OAK, FLA., Feb. 03, 2022 – Area residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration of Florida Hiking Trails Month, taking place the entire month of February. 

Florida Hiking Trails Month encourages Floridians to take advantage of Flor...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR FEBRUARY GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., Feb. 01, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, February 8 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &...

SRWMD welcomes Roberts as new Communications and Outreach Manager

LIVE OAK, FLA., Jan. 31, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has announced the hiring of Troy Roberts as its new Communications and Outreach Manager.

Roberts joined the District in early December and will be responsible for the D...

Local schools, organizations can apply for water resource funding through SRWMD

LIVE OAK, FLA., JAN. 27, 2022 – As part of its ongoing commitment to educating the community about protecting North Florida’s vital water resources, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has funding available to local schools and communi...

SRMWD Governing Board Approves Funding for Wastewater Improvements

LIVE OAK, FLA., Jan. 12, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board on Tuesday approved $9.1 million in project funding to address wastewater improvements in North Florida.  

The trio of projects, funded by stat...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR JANUARY GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., Jan. 04, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting and Lands Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 11 at 9 a.m. The Lands Committee meeting will follow the Governing Board meeting....

SRWMD launches algae monitoring pilot program in Madison County

MADISON, FLA., Jan. 3, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has launched a pilot project in Madison County that will monitor algae in local springs. 

Launched in late December, the initial project at Madison Blue Spring, loc...

SRMWD Governing Board Approves Springs Restoration Funding

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board on Tuesday approved projects totaling more than $14 million for springs restoration in Northeast Florida. 

The District Governing Board approved new projects equaling $10.8 mi...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR DECEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, December 14 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. 

In addition to in-person pa...

FALL BACK FOR WATER CONSERVATION

LIVE OAK, FLA., Nov. 3, 2021 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) reminds residents to shift landscape watering to once per week to correspond with the time change on November 7. The fall watering schedule will remain in eff...

REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR OCTOBER GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA, Oct. 05, 2021 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting and Lands Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 12. The monthly Governing Board meeting is scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. The Lan...

Innovative Wetlands with Nature at Work

“It’s magic to see what happens when you add water to the landscape,” said Jacqui Sulek, chapter conservation manager for Audubon Florida.

A visit to the Lake City Wetlands is magical to many who see it for the first time. Treated wastewater has helped tra...