New year-round lawn and landscape irrigation measures went into effect on March 24 for homeowners within the Suwannee River Water Management District’s 15-county region.
New lawn and landscape irrigation measures are in effect
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Flooding, Health Advisory, and Idle Speed/No Wake Information
All Suwannee River gages have crested. Expect levels to fall slowly over the next several weeks. Idle-speed/No Wake restrictions remain on the Suwannee from US 90 to Fowler’s Bluff, and on the lower Santa Fe River
The National Weather Service Has Issued Flood Warnings for Various Rivers
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for various rivers within our District.
Governor Scott declares state of emergency for the Big Bend and Panhandle region.
Governor Scott declares state of emergency for the Big Bend and Panhandle region.
SRWMD Partners With Grower to Implement Subsurface Drip Irrigation Pilot Project
Suwannee River Water Management District (District) staff recently participated in a demonstration at a local farm that is using subsurface drip irrigation to grow corn.
Water Conservation Is Important, Even During Floods
Florida’s climate is typically characterized by two seasons a year: a rainy season and a dry season. Nevertheless, day-to-day weather in Florida is often unpredictable.
SRWMD Bradford County Land Purchase Will Benefit Regional Water Resources
The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) in partnership with the National Guard Bureau, acquired a 344 acre tract in Bradford County from Bradford Timberlands, LLC.
An Outbreak of Ordinariness
The “springs bill” being considered in the Florida Senate is full of commonsense policies. The bill calls only for measures that should have been in place long ago, enjoy strong public support, and cost less than recent water management budget … Continue reading →
The Ichetucknee Is One of Florida’s Crown Jewels
The Ichetucknee is a fascinating system. Located within the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) near Ft. White in Columbia County, the river meanders six miles through hammock and swamp before joining the Santa Fe River.
The Even Bigger Wealth Effect
As I noted last Monday, higher income households tend to use more water, apply more fertilizer, etc. That is significant by itself but wealth and income patterns have even more profound effects on water (especially because of the state’s high … Continue reading →
SRWMD Governing Board Approves Its First Public-Private Partnership
On April 8, the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board approved the District’s first public-private partnership for dispersed water storage and management with Anderson Land and Timber Company at the Otter Sink tract in Dixie County.
The wealth effect
Higher income is associated with more intense water resource impacts. Higher-income households use more water and are less sensitive to conservation pricing. More expensive homes also apply above-average amounts of fertilizer and pesticides. Only expensive residential developments are able to build in … Continue reading →
Put the Right to Clean Water Amendment on the 2022 ballot