Civil Rights Statement

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
 CIVIL RIGHTS STATEMENT

The Suwannee River Water Management District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or language, sex, or disability in any of its activities or programs, including any activity or program receiving assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency or programs covered by section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. 

Suwannee River Water Management District complies with Federal civil rights laws and is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination in accordance with:

  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including language). 
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability. 
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
  • Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age.
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 6 C.F.R. Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs.  

The District has designated the following individual as its Civil Right Coordinator:

Ben Glass, District Ombudsman
9225 CR 49
Live Oak, FL 32060
Phone*: (386) 362-1001 
Fax: (386) 362-0418

It is unlawful for Suwannee River Water Management District to retaliate against anyone who takes action to oppose discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance in accordance with the above authorities.

* If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (voice).

Suwannee River Water Management District is committed to providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from District programs, activities, and services. Individuals may request reasonable accommodations from the District that they believe will enable them to have such equal opportunity to participate in our programs, activities, and services. To request reasonable accommodations, contact the Facilities, Fleet, and Asset Specialist:

Kelly Landis
9225 CR 49
Live Oak, FL 32060
Phone*: (386) 362-1001 
Fax: (386) 362-0418

For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions. 

The DISTRICT is dedicated to providing individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) the necessary services to empower them with an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from DISTRICT programs, activities, and services. This is a rare occurrence at the DISTRICT. As such, LEP persons are assisted individually on a case-by-case basis. When dealing with an LEP person, staff will identify the language spoken using I-Speak posters or available electronic and/or web resources. Through readily available electronic and web resources, staff will communicate that the DISTRICT will be back in contact with the LEP person as soon as they secure interpretive services either internally or externally.  

The major language spoken by LEP individuals likely to be served in our service area is Spanish (Latin American); this language is most frequently encountered at reception, documenting grievance, public meetings, and filling out paperwork. The District maintains Bilingual staff that speak Latin American Spanish to provide oral language services to assist at these points of contact.