Suwannee River Water Management District's Commitment to Recreation on District Lands In the heart of Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) proudly boasts some of the state's most breathtaking landscapes. Beyond its role in conserving and...
Alliance Dairies: A Partner in Proactive Practices “If we want Florida to be able to sustain agriculture and support its urban areas, we need water management practices that allow us to continue to farm while preserving natural resources,” says Jan Henderson, CEO and...
Tropic Traditions Adds Pond Project and Xeriscaping to Reduce Water Usage Near a tranquil pond stands a great blue heron and a pair of white herons feeding in the shallows. “They’re here because I stocked the pond with fish, and I’m sure they’ve been eating their...
Mill Creek Sink: Protecting Florida's Water System in Unexpected Places A wetland near Mill Creek Sink, a sinkhole in Alachua County, Fla., is home to a variety of wildlife and native plants. It is active with native birds. One might see white egrets and blue heron...
Telford Spring: A Piece of the Puzzle in Protecting Florida's Resources “With Florida being one of the fastest growing states, land conservation remains important so people can appreciate, protect and enjoy the resources in their own backyard,” says Tom Kay, executive...
Learn more about how J.H. Anderson Jr. Memorial Park came to be “There are properties the public needs to own for enjoyment and to keep them as pristine as possible for generations to come,” explained Donald Quincey, Jr., Suwannee River Water Management District...
Protecting the spring water this community needs and loves The residents of High Springs, Fla., know their local springs are not only some of Florida’s greatest natural resources but are also vital to the local community. “We need to leave a good legacy for our...
Reducing waste, reducing costs and helping to protect our water resources The strong, industrial structure known as the “digester” for the City of Chiefland, Fla., is a visual contrast to the majestic, natural springs a few miles away. But the active work of the...
Lake City Wetlands: Innovative water management in action “It’s magic to see what happens when you add water to the landscape,” said Jacqui Sulek, chapter conservation manager for Audubon Florida. A visit to the Lake City Wetlands is magical to many who see it for the...