LIVE OAK, FLA., SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board on Tuesday approved approximately $744,907 in local projects designed to enhance or address water resources in the region.
The two projects approved were part of the Regional Initiative Valuing Environmental Resources (RIVER) program that focuses on water supply, water quality, flood protection, and/or natural systems core missions.
Since 2013, the District has funded 88 projects through the RIVER program, which has reduced an estimated 8,000 pounds of nutrients, conserved 1.44 million gallons of water, protected more than 50,000 acres from flooding impacts, and restored five acres of natural systems.
“The District’s RIVER program helps local governments obtain cost-share funding for projects that align with our core mission objectives,” said Hugh Thomas, executive director of the District. “We understand how important this funding can be to some of our communities and are excited to make it available to them. These projects are great examples of how RIVER funding can support protection and restoration of our water resources.”
The approved projects include:
- Little River Springs Erosion Control – Suwannee County – $387,793 – This project, in coordination with Suwannee County Parks and Recreation, will construct bank stabilization on the northwest side of Little River Springs. This is to assist with recent erosion caused by flooding and storm damage.
- White Wing Dove Drainage Improvement – Madison County – $357,114 – This project will improve flood protection and address erosion through the addition of an erosion armoring system and culvert replacement at White Wing Dove Road in Madison County.
More information on District funding opportunities can be found here.
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. Headquartered in Live Oak, Florida, the District serves 15 surrounding north-central Florida counties.
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