Water Quality
Call for Public Comment on Draft Prospectus for First U.S. National Nature Assessment
Public comments are requested on the draft prospectus for the first U.S. National Nature Assessment. The assessment will evaluate the status, trends, and future projections regarding America’s lands, waters, wildlife,…
Read MoreEPA Announces New Framework to Prevent Unsafe New PFAS from Entering the Market
WASHINGTON (June 29, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its framework for addressing new and new uses of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The framework outlines…
Read MoreDEP Accepting Comments on Proposed Springs Restoration Funding Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting comments on the springs restoration projects under consideration for funding in Fiscal Year 2023-24. DEP solicited project proposals aimed at identifying and…
Read MoreThe next stage of Lake Apopka’s restoration is underwater
A single boat, seemingly randomly following the shoreline of Lake Apopka and carrying 6,000 Illinois pondweed plants, is part of the ongoing efforts of the St. Johns River Water Management District…
Read MoreSRWMD expands algae monitoring program to four new springs in the Suwannee River Basin
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 monitoring…
Read MoreSRWMD, UF to partner for research study on snook migration on the Suwannee River
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…
Read MoreInnovative nutrient reduction project begins on Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is leading a new, innovative project to remove invasive aquatic plants and evaluate nutrients removed to improve water quality in Lake Okeechobee…
Read MoreFWC begins habitat enhancement project on Lake Jackson
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is conducting a large-scale habitat restoration project on Lake Jackson within Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area in Osceola County. Throughout the fall…
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SRWMD feasibility study could lead to benefits
for Cedar Key, Levy County
LIVE OAK, FLA, Feb. 16, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board, during its February meeting, authorized staff to perform a feasibility study for potential water supply and wastewater…
Read MoreSRWMD launches algae monitoring pilot program
MADISON, FLA, JAN. 3, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has launched a pilot project in Madison County that will monitor algae in local springs. Launched in late December, the initial…
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