The Suwannee River Water Management District will host a Water First North Florida Community Open House on Thursday, March 19.
The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the UF-IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center–Suwannee Valley at 8202 County Road 417 in Live Oak.
Written public comments will be received at the open house. Informational tables will be set up throughout the venue that will focus on specific topics related to Water First North Florida, which will allow residents to learn more about each aspect of the project. Experts will be available to answer any project questions.
Water First North Florida is currently in its preliminary research and discovery phase as the District and its partners continue to evaluate the project.
Water First North Florida was developed as a solution to meet future water supply demands of North Florida and restore flows to the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers. The project would utilize 40 million gallons per day of reclaimed water to recharge the aquifer and support agriculture and future projected growth.
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. The District, headquartered in Live Oak, serves 15 surrounding North Central Florida counties.