FWC upgrading navigation markers in Suwannee River to improve boater safety

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is replacing and relocating degraded aids-to-navigation markers in McGriff Pass, Alligator Pass and Salt Creek of the Suwannee River. The construction project in Dixie and Levy counties is expected to be completed by summer 2026.

A comprehensive bathymetric reconnaissance survey conducted by the FWC in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard will result in the relocation and renumbering of several dayboards needed to assist vessel operators with the best route to minimize a risk of grounding. The channels being marked are not dredged, but the markers will improve channel delineation and better identify the most navigable routes for boaters based on the study results.

Boaters are urged to use caution, particularly in narrow and shallow areas, while construction is under way.

For more information about boating on Florida's waterways, visit MyFWC.com/Boating.

To report navigation outages, issues or discrepancies, use the U.S. Coast Guard Discrepancy Report Form.