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Whether you are searching for someone to educate your organization about the history of the Suwannee River or you would like a scientist to guide an activity in your classroom, the District can help! Fill out this short form and we will have a District st...

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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...

Get Outside!

The District has partnered with Florida State Parks to build rustic river camps for overnight stays along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. River camps, accessible only by foot or from the river, offers screened sleeping platforms, pavilions for group ...

Water Conservation Month

Throughout April, the District will be sharing tips and tricks on Facebook about how to easily conserve water. These strategies are easy for residents and business owners to adopt and use throughout their daily routines. 

Some tips on reducing wat...

Threatened Florida Pine Snake Found in North Florida

LIVE OAK, FLA., Aug. 23, 2019 –  A Florida pine snake (Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus) was discovered at the Suwannee River Water Management District’s (District) recreational tract in the upper Suwannee Valley. The snake is c...

High Floridan Aquifer Levels Result in Record Flows at Manatee Springs

LIVE OAK, FLA., Aug. 13, 2019 – Floridan aquifer levels are now above the 90th percentile in parts of Levy, Alachua and Dixie counties. The high aquifer levels mean that spring flow has continued to be higher than usual at many north Florida spr...

District Intern Juliana Navarro Monitors Mangrove Migration

Mangroves are shrub-like trees that grow in intracoastal waterways, often receiving water from both the ocean and fresh sources. Mangroves are very resilient, and can survive high salinity, low oxygen, thick mud and strong wave conditions. Their survival ...

J.H. Anderson Jr. Memorial Park Grand Opening May 31

LIVE OAK, FLA., May 14, 2019 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) and Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) are hosting a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the J.H. Anderson Jr., Memorial Park on Friday, May 31 at ...

North Florida Blooms with Color

LIVE OAK, FLA., May 8, 2019 – Seas of bright yellows, light purples and deep pinks can be seen across the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) with fields, roadways and yards filled with wildflowers. The abundance of blooms opened...

A Little Water Conservation Can Go A Long Way

LIVE OAK, FLA., Apr. 15, 2019 – Small changes in homes and businesses can make a large, collective impact on water conservation.  The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is celebrating April as Water Conservation Month t...

District Celebrates April as Springs Protection Awareness Month

Peacock Springs (shown above) is one of the state's Outstanding Florida Springs.

LIVE OAK, FLA., Apr. 1, 2019 – With over 300 documented springs, the Suwannee River basin is home to the largest concentration of freshwater springs of anywhere els...

How "Well" Is Your Private Well?

LIVE OAK, FLA., Mar. 15, 2019 – There are many responsibilities that come with owning a home. One responsibility includes taking care of the domestic self-supply well that provides families with water for drinking, bathing and cleaning. If the w...

Spring Forward with Irrigation

LIVE OAK, FLA, Mar 8, 2019 – On Sunday, March 10, 2019, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will spring forward with daylight saving time. Along with changing the time on clocks, the District reminds residents and businesses to shift c...

District Launches New Website

LIVE OAK, FLA., March 5, 2019 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is proud to announce the launch of its new website. The new, user-friendly site features updated navigation for users to find information easier and an impro...

Rock Bluff Springs Open For Public Use and Input

LIVE OAK, FLA., Feb. 04, 2019 – The J.H. Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park – Rock Bluff Springs Tract is one step closer to opening for public use. On January 8, 2019, Suwannee River Water Management District’s (District) Governing...

Prescribed Fire Practices Benefit The Environment and Communities

LIVE OAK, FLA., Jan. 29, 2019 – Prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, is used by the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) to maintain natural resources and reduce the risk of wildfires. The District recognizes Prescri...

Oyster Reef Restoration Project Promotes Healthy Estuary and Economy

LIVE OAK, FLA., Jan. 02, 2019 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) supported an oyster reef restoration initiative along the Lone Cabbage reef complex that was led by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food a...

Winter Months Calling For Higher Than Average Rainfall

LIVE OAK, FLA., Dec. 19, 2018 – Above average rainfall is expected this winter across North Florida as warm winds from the eastern Pacific move across the region. Coming on the heels of a wetter-than-average fall, the Suwannee River Water Manage...

Weekend Rainfall Results In Spill at Valdosta Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 17, 2018

Release #12-17-135

Weekend Storm Results in Sewer Overflow

During the past two weeks, The City of Valdosta and surrounding areas have received a combined total of 15 inches of rain during several storm events. Included...

Heavy Georgia Rains Increase Potential For Minor Flooding in North Florida

LIVE OAK, FLA., Dec. 04, 2018 – Heavy rains occurring over the weekend and through Monday dumped over 10 inches of rain across South Georgia raising water levels along the Alapaha, Aucilla, and Withlacoochee rivers according to gauges monitored ...

Spill In Valdosta Due to Heavy Rains

Published on behalf of the City of Valdosta  Over the weekend, the City of Valdosta and surrounding areas received more than 11 inches of rain during a storm event. During the storm, city infrastructure operated as designed. The Withlacoochee Pl...

Falling Back For Water Conservation

LIVE OAK, FL, Oct. 31, 2018 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is reminding district residents to shift landscape watering to once per week beginning November 4, 2018. The fall watering schedule will remain in effect until...

District Offers Informational Meetings For Community Cost-Share Projects

LIVE OAK, FLA., Oct. 30, 2018 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is gearing up to accept new project proposals for the District’s 2019 community cost-share program.

In advance of the 2019 project submittal deadlin...

District Lands Reopened Post Hurricane Michael

LIVE OAK, FLA., Oct. 15, 2018 – Last week, a number of Suwannee River Water Management District (District) public lands were closed due to impacts from Hurricane Michael.

All impacted District lands have since been inspected and reopen...

District Public Land Tract Closures Due to Hurricane Michael

LIVE OAK, FLA., Oct. 10, 2018 – Due to Hurricane
Michael, many of the Suwannee River Water Management District’s (District)public lands throughout the Suwannee Valley have been closed to public access
until further notice.

District p...

District Initiatives Emergency Order In Preparation For Hurricane Michael

LIVE OAK, FLA., Oct. 8, 2018 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued an emergency order for Hurricane Michael, which is expected to begin impacting parts of the Suwannee Valley and northwest Florida by Tuesday evenin...

Hurricane Michael Emergency Order 2018-01

District Seeking Public Input Regarding Local Water Resources

Community Golf Course Above Par With Water Conservation

LIVE OAK, FLA., Sept. 19, 2018 – Local golfers can enjoy green fairways while they support water conservation thanks to a recent project with the Suwannee Country Club, City of Live Oak and Suwannee River Water Management District (District).

Loc...

Aquifer Alert System Keeps Residents Informed

LIVE OAK, FLA., Aug. 28, 2018 – With aquifer levels reaching record-breaking highs in some areas, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has released a new alert system to keep local governments, residents and stakeholders infor...