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DISTRICT OFFERS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

High school agriculture students kneeling in front of the crops with a new irrigation system.

High school agriculture students participating in the Educational Water Resource Funding Program.

LIVE OAK, FLA., Nov. 12, 2019 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) invites schools and community groups to apply for the Educational Water Resource Funding Program (program). The District will award up to $20,000 to schools and community groups for approved educational projects focused on Florida’s water resources. The deadline to apply for the 2019-2020 grants is Dec. 6.

“The program provides students and group members the ability to learn about our water resources and how they can take action to help protect our springs and rivers,” said Hugh Thomas, Executive Director of the District. “Each project that is funded will focus on improving water quality, conserving water, flood protection and/or natural systems restoration.”

Public, private and charter schools, as well as non-profit charities, can apply for the funding. Applicants can apply for up to $20,000 per project per year and must be located within the District’s 15-county boundary.

Potential projects include:

• Drip irrigation systems

• Lab equipment

• Equipment to reduce nutrient loads

• Florida Friendly Landscaping

• Rain barrels

Teachers and group leaders receiving the grants will be notified on Dec. 20.

To apply for the program or view more information, please visit www.MySuwanneeRiver.com/FundingProgram.

The mission of the Suwannee River Water Management District is to protect and manage water resources using science-based solutions to support natural systems and the needs of the public. The District holds true to the belief of water for nature, water for people. Headquartered in Live Oak, Florida, the District serves 15 surrounding north-central Florida counties.

For more information about the District, visit www.MySuwanneeRiver.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter, search @SRWMD.

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