Suwannee River Water Management District

Suwannee River Water Management District The Suwannee River Water Management District works to protect and manage water resources to support natural systems and the needs of the public.

The mission of the Suwannee River Water Management District is to protect and manage water resources to support natural systems and the needs of the public. The Suwannee River Water Management District is one of five regional water management districts in Florida, created by the Florida Legislature through passage of the Water Resources Act of 1972. Suwannee is the smallest of the state's water management districts in terms of geographic area, population served, tax base, and agency staff.

Hunting season is underway, and hunting is among the recreational activities available on Suwannee River Water Managemen...
09/23/2026

Hunting season is underway, and hunting is among the recreational activities available on Suwannee River Water Management District lands. The District partners with MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife to provide ample opportunities for hunters, and a majority of our lands fall within its wildlife management areas.

Today is the first day of fall! It's a great time to take a hike and enjoy the slightly cooler mornings we've experience...
09/22/2026

Today is the first day of fall! It's a great time to take a hike and enjoy the slightly cooler mornings we've experienced lately! The District's Bell Springs Trailhead is a great place to start your journey along the Florida National Scenic Trail.

A recently completed septic-to-sewer project in the The City of Live Oak, Florida is helping protect groundwater by redu...
09/17/2026

A recently completed septic-to-sewer project in the The City of Live Oak, Florida is helping protect groundwater by reducing nutrient pollution while providing reliable wastewater infrastructure for residents and allowing for future growth. This project is a joint effort between the District, City of Live Oak, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Read more here: https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1035

Floridan Aquifer conditions vary depending on what part of the District you're in. Rainfall on the west side has helped ...
09/15/2026

Floridan Aquifer conditions vary depending on what part of the District you're in. Rainfall on the west side has helped spur recharge there, with some areas seeing groundwater levels above the 90th percentile. The eastern side still needs considerable rainfall as many wells are still showing below the 10th percentile.

Current Districtwide average is around the 29th percentile as of this week. Aquifer recharge is happening, albeit slowly, but more rainfall is needed over the next several months to restore normal groundwater levels Districtwide.

In the meantime, we continue to encourage everyone to implement water conservation measures. Drought conditions still persist throughout the District, and we remain under a Modified Phase II Water Shortage Order until the end of the year.

Today, we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, as we remember the victims of this tragedy and honor the brav...
09/11/2026

Today, we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, as we remember the victims of this tragedy and honor the brave first responders who served with courage and selflessness.

Today marks the climatological peak of Atlantic hurricane season and the Atlantic has yet to produce a single hurricane ...
09/10/2026

Today marks the climatological peak of Atlantic hurricane season and the Atlantic has yet to produce a single hurricane this year. We've had five named storms so far, but none have reached hurricane strength.

If we make it through tomorrow, September 11, without one, 2026 will officially set a new record for the latest first hurricane of the satellite era.

The current record is September 11, set by both the 2002 and 2013 hurricane seasons.

A quiet season so far is certainly interesting, but it's not a reason to let our guard down. Hurricane season continues through November 30.

The District received beneficial rainfall during the month of August that helped us cut into our drought. The Districtwi...
09/09/2026

The District received beneficial rainfall during the month of August that helped us cut into our drought. The Districtwide average was 9.45 inches of rain - compared to the long-term average of 7.65 inches - with some areas of Dixie and Levy counties receiving more than 18 inches of rain. This helped improve our groundwater deficit, but we still need substantial rainfall to bring the District as a whole back into the normal groundwater range, especially in our eastern region.

More information can be found at the District's monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report. https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1033

Our office may be closed today in observance of Labor Day, but our District lands remain open for your enjoyment. Wherev...
09/07/2026

Our office may be closed today in observance of Labor Day, but our District lands remain open for your enjoyment. Wherever you go and however you observe Labor Day, please remember to .

Address

9225 County Road 49
Live Oak, FL
32060

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13863621001

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