Suwannee County Conservation....

2012 Canon Envirothon Current Issue Topic

Nonpoint Source Pollution/Low Impact Development
“Going Green with LID technology to reduce NPS”
Nonpoint source pollution, unlike pollution from industrial and sewage treatment plants, can come from many different sources. Stormwater runoff carries pollutants into our streams, rivers, reservoirs and other bodies of water.... read more.


The Suwannee County Conservation District would like to express their appreciation to the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch for their help in hosting the District’s Annual Wildlife Food Plot Demonstration and Archery Tournament. The District was able to present the Ranch with a check for $500.00, the net proceeds from the event.  Farm Manager Jeff Parker and Assistant Manager Cedric Perry helped make the event a success, along with a dozen Ranch Farm Hands.  The District would like to also thank all the sponsors for their continued support.


OUR MISSION... read more about us!

  • implement farm conservation practices.
  • conserve and restore wetlands, which purify water and provide habitat for birds, fish and numerous other animals.
  • protect groundwater resources;
  • help developers and homeowners manage the land in an environmentally sensitive manner;
  • reach out to communities and schools to teach the value of natural resources and encourage conservation efforts.