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Posted May 22, 2023
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...
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Posted May 16, 2023
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...
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Posted May 12, 2023
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...
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Posted May 10, 2023
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...
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Posted May 5, 2023
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...
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Posted May 2, 2023
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...
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Posted April 25, 2023
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...
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Posted April 14, 2023
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...
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Posted April 10, 2023
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...
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Posted April 7, 2023
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...
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Posted April 3, 2023
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...
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Posted April 6, 2023
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...
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Posted April 4, 2023
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...
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Posted March 31, 2023
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...
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Posted March 16, 2023
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...
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Posted March 8, 2023
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...
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Posted March 8, 2023
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...
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Posted March 7, 2023
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...
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Posted March 7, 2023
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...
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Posted March 1, 2023
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...
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Posted February 20, 2023
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 ...
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Posted February 14, 2023
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...
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Posted February 15, 2023
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 ...
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Posted February 7, 2023
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. &...
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Posted February 3, 2023
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. ...
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Posted January 24, 2023
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...
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Posted January 10, 2023
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...
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Posted January 3, 2023
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...
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Posted December 21, 2022
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...
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Posted December 14, 2022
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 ...
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Posted December 9, 2022
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...
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Posted December 6, 2022
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. &...
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Posted November 18, 2022
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...
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Posted November 9, 2022
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...
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Posted November 9, 2022
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...
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Posted November 7, 2022
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 ...
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Posted November 1, 2022
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...
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Posted October 11, 2022
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...
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Posted October 4, 2022
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...
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Posted September 30, 2022
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...
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Posted September 28, 2022
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...
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Posted September 26, 2022
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...
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Posted September 23, 2022
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...
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Posted September 19, 2022
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...
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Posted September 15, 2022
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...
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Posted September 14, 2022
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...
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Posted September 6, 2022
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...
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Posted August 30, 2022
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...
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Posted August 29, 2022
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...
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Posted August 24, 2022
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...
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Posted August 22, 2022
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...
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Posted August 19, 2022
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...
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Posted August 10, 2022
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...
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Posted August 9, 2022
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...
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Posted August 3, 2022
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...
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Posted July 26, 2022
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...
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Posted July 12, 2022
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...
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Posted July 8, 2022
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...
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Posted July 5, 2022
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....
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Posted June 14, 2022
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...
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Posted June 8, 2022
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 ...
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Posted June 7, 2022
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.  ...
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Posted June 3, 2022
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...
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