SRWMD projects reductions in impacted properties in Santa Fe flood risk maps

LIVE OAK, FLA., September 22, 2023 – Citizens in the Santa Fe Basin will be less impacted by FEMA Santa Fe Watershed flood risk map updates due to extensive public engagement and updated information facilitated by the Suwannee River Water Management Distr...

Hurricane Idalia highlights SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for August

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 – 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...

SRWMD TO HOST FINAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 25

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Final Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Millage and Budget on Monday, September 25.  

The meeting will begin at 5:05 p.m...

Water management districts seek public comment on water supply plan

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 – After months of gathering data, soliciting project ideas, and coordinating with neighboring water management districts and stakeholders, a draft update to the North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership w...

SRWMD TO HOST GOVERNING BOARD MEETING, FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 12

LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 – 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 12.  

The monthly Gove...

SRWMD advises residents to exercise caution ahead of Hurricane Idalia

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 28, 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 Idalia. ...

Gov. DeSantis reappoints two members of the SRWMD Governing Board

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 25, 2023 – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced the reappointment of Richard Schwab and William Lloyd to the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board. 

Schwab was appointed by Gov. Rick ...

REMINDER: SRWMD to host meetings to discuss Alapaha, Aucilla watershed flood maps this week

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 15, 2023 – Meetings to review the new preliminary flood-risk maps for the Alapaha and Aucilla watersheds – which includes portions of Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison counties – will take place this week. 

These meetings wil...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for July is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 11, 2023 – 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...

SRWMD’s Thomas inducted into conservation Hall of Fame

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 8, 2023 – Hugh Thomas, executive director of the Suwannee River Water Management District (District), has been inducted into the National Association of Conservation Districts Southeast Region Conservation Hall of Fame.&am...

REMINDER: SRWMD to host meetings to discuss Alapaha, Aucilla watershed flood maps

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 4, 2023 – Residents of the Alapaha and Aucilla watersheds – which includes portions of Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison counties – are being given another opportunity to review the new preliminary flood-risk maps before they go into...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., AUGUST 1, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, August 8 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &n...

SRWMD to host meetings to discuss flood maps for Alapaha, Aucilla watersheds

LIVE OAK, FLA., JULY 25, 2023 – Local property owners are encouraged to take part in the review of preliminary flood-risk maps for the Alapaha and Aucilla watersheds, which include parts of Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison counties. 

Public meetin...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for June is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., JULY 11, 2023 – 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...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., JULY 5, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters.  ...

Following recent rainfall, SRWMD wants to educate residents about sinkholes

LIVE OAK, FLA., JUNE 30, 2023 – With the recent heavy rainfall across the District following the prolonged dry period, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is wanting to ensure local residents are educated about the potential for sinkho...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for May is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., JUNE 13, 2023 – 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 ...

Join SRWMD in celebrating June as Great Outdoors Month

LIVE OAK, FLA., JUNE 7, 2023 – 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 through t...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., JUNE 6, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters.  ...

SRWMD encourages residents, visitors to “Leave No Litter” during busy holiday weekend

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 22, 2023 – As the weather warms and more residents and visitors flock to our local springs, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) encourages them to “Leave No Litter” and help protect our environment. 

The “Le...

Seven area projects recommended for Springs funding by SRWMD Governing Board

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 16, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board this month recommended seven projects to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for Springs funding. 

The seven pro...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for April is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 12, 2023 – 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 Board recommends $119 million in Alternative Water Supply funding

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 10, 2023 – Five alternative water supply (AWS) projects were recommended for funding this week by the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board. 

The five North Florida projects – o...

Learn more about SRWMD by visiting Live Oak’s Discovery Trail

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 5, 2023 – Have you been to the Discovery Trail in Live Oak lately? If not, now’s a good time to visit and learn about the important water resources of our region. 

Parents, children, and other local residents can tour the trail...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., MAY 2, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters.  &a...

SRWMD to facilitate flood risk review meeting on Wednesday in Alachua

LIVE OAK, FLA., APRIL 25, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will facilitate a meeting on Wednesday, April 26, in Alachua to discuss proposed changes to the flood maps for the Santa Fe River Watershed.  

The m...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for March is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., APRIL 14, 2023 – 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...

ICYMI: District’s Jennings Bluff Tract designated a State Geological Site

LIVE OAK, FLA., APRIL 10, 2023 – The state of Florida has its newest State Geological Site.

Last month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) recognized the Suwannee River Water Management District’s Jennings Bluff T...

SRWMD recognizes April as Springs Protection Awareness Month

LIVE OAK, FLA., APRIL 7, 2023 – 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) Govern...

Reminder: Public comment period for Santa Fe Watershed flood maps ends April 30

LIVE OAK, FLA., APRIL 3, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) wants to remind residents in the Santa Fe Watershed of the extended timeframe for public feedback. 

Residents have until April 30 to provide feedback on potent...

Water Conservation Month to highlight importance of protecting local water resources

LIVE OAK, FLA., APR. 6, 2023 – Water conservation is at the core 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 declared that A...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., APRIL 4, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &nb...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., MARCH 31, 2023 – As part of its ongoing commitment to water resource education, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is offering funding to local schools and community groups who are interested in projects to further the...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for February is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., MARCH 16, 2023 – 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...

SRWMD to kick off peer review process for Upper, Middle Suwannee River MFLs

LIVE OAK, FLA., MARCH 8, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will host a kickoff meeting next week for its upcoming peer review process for proposed minimum flows and levels (MFLs) on the Upper and Middle Suwannee River.

This mee...

SRWMD reminds residents of dangers of flooding during Florida Flood Awareness Week

LIVE OAK, FLA., MARCH 8, 2023 – The second week of March is Florida Flood Awareness Week, and the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) wants to remind residents of the dangers of flooding. 

Flooding is one of the most comm...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., MARCH 7, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarter...

Public comment period extended for Santa Fe Watershed flood maps

LIVE OAK, FLA., MARCH 7, 2023 – The timeframe for public feedback for the Santa Fe Watershed Flood Risk Maps updates has been extended until the end of April.  

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Suwannee Rive...

Enjoy the outdoors this month as March is Florida Biking Month

LIVE OAK, FLA., MARCH 1, 2023 – The month of March is Florida Biking Month, and the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) wants to encourage all its residents and visitors to take advantage of Florida’s spring weather and enjoy the great out...

Santa Fe Watershed Flood Risk Review meetings to take place this week

LIVE OAK, FLA., FEBRUARY 20, 2023 – Residents of seven North Central Florida counties are being alerted of potential flood zone changes and the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is asking them to provide feedback at a series of meetings ...

SRWMD reminds residents of upcoming Santa Fe Watershed Flood Risk Review meetings

LIVE OAK, FLA., FEBRUARY 14, 2023 – A trio of meetings to discuss updated flood risk maps for the Santa Fe Watershed will take place February 21-23 and the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is encouraging local property owners to provide...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for January is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., FEBRUARY 15, 2023 – 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 ...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., FEBRUARY 7, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, February 14 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &...

SRWMD celebrates Florida Hiking Trails Month

LIVE OAK, FLA., FEBRUARY 03, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) invites area residents and visitors to join the celebration of Florida Hiking Trails Month, taking place the entire month of February. ...

SRWMD to host meetings to discuss updated flood-risk maps for the Santa Fe Watershed

LIVE OAK, FLA., JANUARY 24, 2023 – Local property owners are encouraged to take part in the development of preliminary flood-risk maps for the Santa Fe Watershed at a series of meetings next month. 

Representatives from the Suwannee River Water Ma...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for December is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., JANUARY 10, 2023 – 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 Condition...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., JANUARY 3, 2023 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, January 10 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &am...

SRWMD Speakers’ Bureau available for educational school, community group presentations

LIVE OAK, FLA., DEC. 21, 2022 – To increase the awareness of its core missions and programs, the Suwannee River Water Management District’s Speakers’ Bureau is available to engage with and help educate schools, businesses, or community groups within the D...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for November is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., DECEMBER 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 Report ...

More than $19 million in springs restoration funding projects announced for North Florida

LIVE OAK, FLA., DEC. 9, 2022 – On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that seven springs restoration projects within the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will receive approximately $19 million to aid in the recovery protection of Florid...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., DECEMBER 6, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, December 13 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &...

SRWMD expands algae monitoring program to four new springs in the Suwannee River Basin

LIVE OAK, FLA., NOV. 18, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is expanding its algae monitoring program to include four additional priority springs in North Florida. 

This program will assist the District in moni...

SRWMD Office, lands to close due to Tropical Storm Nicole impacts

LIVE OAK, FLA., NOVEMBER 9, 2022 – Due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Nicole, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Office and all lands will be closed on Thursday, November 10. 

The District Office will remai...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for October is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., NOVEMBER 9, 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 f...

OFF-SITE GOVERNING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY TO BE IN-PERSON ONLY

LIVE OAK, FLA., NOVEMBER 7, 2022 – Due to internet connectivity issues, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board meeting, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 8, will be in-person only.

The off-site meeting will take ...

DISTRICT TO HOST OFF-SITE NOVEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

LIVE OAK, FLA., NOVEMBER 1, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting off-site on Tuesday, November 8 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the Nutrien Conferen...

SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for September is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., OCTOBER 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 f...

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

LIVE OAK, FLA., OCTOBER 4, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) will hold its Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, October 11 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be accessible online and open to the public at the District headquarters. &am...

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...