Drought conditions reveal new springs along the Suwannee River

SRWMD Contributor While ongoing drought conditions have reduced river flows across the region, unusually low water levels have also provided a unique opportunity for Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) staff to locate and document several previously unknown springs. The district is home to more than 450 springs, the highest concentration of freshwater springs in the United States. And now, thanks to staff efforts, two more documented springs can be added to that total. Toward the end of 2025, SRWMD staff discovered a small spring along the Suwannee River, just upstream of Suwannee Springs. Hidden among brush and vegetation along the riverbank, the small spring was easily