Suwannee River Water District executive to resign

LIVE OAK –Suwannee River Water Management District Executive Director David Still announced yesterday he is leaving the agency after 18 years of service. He will submit an official letter of resignation to the governing board this week.
            “It has been a privilege to serve as executive director for the Suwannee district for the past four years,” said Still, who was appointed to the post in February 2008.
            “Our district faces many challenges in terms of protecting our water supply and improving water quality, and we have an outstanding, dedicated staff who I’m confident will carry our programs forward to meet those challenges,” he added.
            In tendering his resignation, Still said he will remain at the District until May 1.
            Prior to his appointment as executive director, Still served as the District’s legislative liaison. He reviewed legislation and assisted in the development of state water policy. Before joining the District, Still was employed at the St. Johns River Water Management District as a professional engineer in the Department of Resource Management.
            The governing board has not yet announced its plans or process for filling the executive director position.