Suwannee River named one of America’s 10 ‘most endangered’ waterways
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The Suwannee River has been named one of America's most endangered rivers due to nitrate pollution and excessive groundwater withdrawals. The river's health is threatened by dairy farms and fertilizers, which can cause harmful algae to grow and lower oxygen levels in the water.
The Suwannee River flows through Georgia and Florida before reaching the ocean. It has been named one of America's most endangered rivers. The river is threatened by nitrate pollution and excessive groundwater withdrawals. Dairy farms in north Florida produce over 20 million pounds of nitrogen waste each year, which can leech into the Floridan Aquifer system. This pollution can cause harmful algae to grow and lower oxygen levels in the water. American Rivers and the Florida Springs Institute are calling for increased funding and regulatory oversight to restore the river's health.
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