On Lake Santa Fe, the following activities require a permit:

Dredging or filling, on or near the lake:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Jacksonville
permitting: 904-232-1666
dredging: 904-232-2071

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
permitting: 904-807-3300

Suwannee River Water Management District
permitting: 800-226-1066

Alachua County Environmental Protection Dept.
permitting: 352-264-6800

Construction of docks, sea walls, boat ramps or water ward structures
(for property in all counties on the lake):

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
permitting: 904-807-3300

Suwannee River Water Management District
permitting: 800-226-1066

Alachua County Environmental Protection Dept.
permitting: 352-264-6800

Removal or alteration of aquatic or shoreline vegetation (including trees):

Bureau of Invasive Plant Management, Florida DEP
Joe Hinkle: 386-758-0464

Alachua County Environmental Protection Dept.
permitting: 352-264-6800

Installation or repair of septic systems:

Alachua County Health Dept.:
352-334-7930

Bradford County Health Dept.:
904-964-7732

Clay County Health Dept.:
352-269-6341 x148

Putnam County Health Dept.:
386-326-3200

For more information: email.