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Read More »Storm Update: List of Closures As Hurricane Hermine Makes Landfall
Thousands without power across the state as Floridians begin to clean up after Hurricane Hermine.
Read More »Can This Manual Help Alachua County Better Handle Stormwater?
Alachua County stormwater treatment plan is being evaluated by the county commission. The plan includes new stormwater treatment designs could prevent pollutants from infecting the waters.
Read More »New Blues Creek Utility Line Moves Forward
The Gainesville City Plan Board voted to approve a petition from New Generation Home Builders, Inc. Thursday night, putting the developer a step closer to beginning its desired project. The developer is seeking permission to place a utility line under Blues Creek to bring power to its planned development.
Read More »Citizens Voice Concerns About Phosphate Mining in Bradford County
Citizens of Union and Bradford counties anticipate proposals for phosphate mines by New River. How will the Bradford County Commission address their concerns?
Read More »New Archer Road Housing Development Raises Concerns
Construction for the new housing development, Lugano, has some residents concerned about how runoff might affect the water quality.
Read More »Freshwater Mussel May Be Placed Under Endangered Species Act
Freshwater mussel, the Suwannee Moccasinshell, became a top priority Monday following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to propose that the species be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Read More »Columbia County Upgrading Plumbing To Conserve Springs
The Columbia County Water Conservation project encourages commercial buildings to decrease water usage by upgrading to high efficiency plumbing models. This project will reduce the amount of water used per flush in a toilet, which can save about 90,000 gallons each day and 32.8 gallons per year.
Read More »Family Business Joins County to Save Otter Sink Tract
The Suwannee River Water Management District will work with a private company to rehydrate the Otter Sink tract in Dixie County this fall.
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