Withlacoochee River

Pictured here is a brown oval-shaped mussel coated in sand. It rests on what appears to be a beach.

Portions of Northern Florida, Southern Georgia Designated As Critical Habitat For Rare Mussel

Robbie Gaffney

Areas of the Suwannee, Santa Fe, and Withlacoochee Rivers are now designated as critical habitats for a rare freshwater mussel. That means if a project in the area gets federal funding, the agency providing those dollars must make sure the project doesn't harm the critical habitat.

The Sabal Trail drilling mud leak in the Withlacoochee River surrounded by a turbidity curtain.

Environment

Drilling Mud Leak In South Georgia Raises New Sabal Trail Pipeline Concerns

Nick Evans

Drilling mud from the Sabal Trail pipeline is leaking into the Withlacoochee River in Georgia. The spill in the Suwannee River tributary could impact the…

Environment

Valdosta Wastewater Spill Not An Isolated Incident

The Florid Department of Health is warning residents in North Florida’s Live Oak area to stay clear of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers. A 9-million…