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"Explore Tampa Bay" Story Map This digital guide to getting outside in Tampa Bay was created by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program in partnership with the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. It includes boating and fishing map with piers, clean marinas, artificial reefs, slow zones, as well as info on boating & fishing regulations, seagrass safe boating, ethical angling, paddling, diving, snorkeling, and how to report hazards and wildlife issues. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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¿Cuál Preferiría Pescar? Tríptico describe los peligros que la línea de pesca monofilamento descartado representa para tortugas, delfí pájaros, manatís y otra vida marina, y ofrece asesoramiento sobre como lo deshacerse. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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1-18-2008 (Revised & Approved 3-21-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County File Size: 35 KB |
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10 Ways To Save Tampa Bay Document provides 10 practical measures that everyone can employ to help conserve and restore Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 11 KB |
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10-19-07 EPC-HC Agenda Minutes of a group developing recommendations to address rule development, process improvement, and a science-based decision making related to development of a wetlands classification system and a basis of review. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County File Size: 29 KB |
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11-29-07 Position Paper from Meeting (posted 12-17-07) Position Paper from a Hillsborough ECP Subcommittee addressing permitting process issues. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 190 KB |
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12-14-07 Agenda Agenda for the Hillsborough EPC Technical Advisory Group Wetland Hybrid Meeting Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 31 KB |
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1879 Nautical Chart of Tampa Bay An 1879 nautical chart of Tampa Bay (Coast Chart No. 77). The chart includes historic shoreline, depth soundings, and bathymetric contour lines. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 5,889 KB |
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1988 Florida Water Quality Assessment 305(b) Technical Appendix Introduction contains a summary of Florida water quality and assessment methods. Body of report addresses each basin, with a narrative summary and water quality data for major water bodies in the basin: clarity, DO, oxygen demand, pH, trophic status, coliform, species diversity, condition, flow, WQI. Information on river reaches includes status and trends. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 8,400 KB |
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1993 Tampa Bay Oil Spill Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment -- Vol. 2 This plan, co-sponsored with NOAA, describes the human use and recreational losses from the spill, identifies 14 restoration projects to address the lost recreational use of the bay's shorelines, shellfish beds and surface waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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1994 Landsat Thematic Mapper Image of the Tampa Bay Region 1994 Landsat Thematic Mapper Image of the Tampa Bay Region Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 350 KB |
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1996 Hillsborough River/Crystal Springs Ecosummary Water chemistry and aquatic invertebrate samples were collected in order to provide data for a preliminary impact assessment of the Hillsborough River in the vicinity of an unpermitted pullet farm. Standard methodology developed by SW AMP was utilized. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 45 KB |
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1996 Water-Quality Assessment for the State of Florida Section 305(b) Main Report Usually called the 305(b) report, summarizes the quality of our water resources, regulatory development, impacts to surface water & groundwater, water-quality trends & current restoration & protection programs. Technical Appendix contains detailed information on the status & quality of individual hydrologic units & watersheds. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 4,527 KB |
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1998 303(d) Listed Water Segments in the State of Florida Table listing water segments in the State of Florida that were on the 303(d) list in 1998, i.e., were considered to be impaired. For each water segment the following is given: Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC), Water Body ID (WBID), causes of impairment, priority level (low/high), assessment group(s), TMDL availability year (estimated). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 227 KB |
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2-15-08 Minutes (Revised & Approved 3-21-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 33 KB |
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2-15-08 Technical Advisory Group Agenda Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 20 KB |
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2-19-08 Minutes (Approved 4-18-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 60 KB |
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2-28-08 Minutes (Approved 4-18-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 33 KB |
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2-28-08 Minutes (Revised & Approved 3-21-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 20 KB |
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2000 Florida Water Quality Assessment 305(b) Report Provides an overview of Florida's surface & ground water quality, trends & protection efforts. Discusses the federal water quality reporting requirements (the 305(b) report); presents significant water quality findings & summarizes support for designated use. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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2001-2002 Drought-Induced Imprint on Estuarine Processes?, A This Open File Report from the Tampa Bay Integrated Science Pilot Study presents some initial geochemical and hydrological observations made during a prolonged period of drought in Tampa Bay. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 542 KB |
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2005 Red Tide Impacts on Fish Spawning in Tampa Bay A discussion of the effects of recent, intense red tide blooms on the biology and ecology of spotted seatrout and other studied species in the Tampa Bay estuary. Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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2006 Final Report of the Sarasota and Tampa Bay Artificial Reef Evaluation... Report on the results of a multiyear research project was initiated to monitor the colonization of artificial reef habitats by finfish and invertebrate populations in Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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2007 Brant Lake Assessment Report 2007 Brant Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 2,942 KB |
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2007 Buck Lake Assessment Report 2007 Buck Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 1,905 KB |
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2007 Cedar Lake Assessment Report 2007 Cedar Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 3,208 KB |
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2007 Cedar Lake East Assessment Report 2007 Cedar Lake East Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 2,198 KB |
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2007 Chapman Lake Assessment Report 2007 Chapman Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 1,400 KB |
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2007 Church Lake Assessment Report 2007 Church Lake Assessmenr Report USF Water Institute File Size: 1,392 KB |
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2007 Crenshaw Lake Assessment 2007 Crenshaw Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 1,285 KB |
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2007 Dead Lady Lake Assessment Report 2007 Dead Lady Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 1,295 KB |
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2007 Dorset Lake Assessment Report 2007 Dorset Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 1,366 KB |
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2007 Eckles Lake Assessment Report 2007 Eckles Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 2,917 KB |
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2007 Hanna Lake Assessment Report 2007 Hanna Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 1,546 KB |
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2007 Hiawatha Lake Assessment Report 2007 Hiawatha Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 2,832 KB |
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2007 Keene Lake Assessment Report 2007 Keene Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 2,818 KB |
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2007 Noreast Lake Assessment Report 2007 Noreast Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 1,642 KB |
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2007 Osceloa Lake Assessment Report 2007 Osceloa Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 1,455 KB |
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2007 Pine Lake Assessment Report 2007 Pine Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 2,121 KB |
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2007 Round Lake Assessment Report 2007 Round Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 1,735 KB |
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2007 Saddleback Lake Assessment Report 2007 Saddleback Lake Assessment Report USF Water Institute File Size: 1,548 KB |
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2008 Boat Lake Assessment Report 2008 Lake assessment report for Boat Lake. Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 1,519 KB |
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2008 Byrd Lake Assessment Report 2008 lake assessment report for Byrd Lake, Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 1,189 KB |
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2008 East Lake Assessment Report 2008 Lake Assessment report for East Lake, Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 2,241 KB |
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2008 Egypt Lake Assessment Report 2008 lake assessment report for Egypt Lake, Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 1,995 KB |
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2008 Gass Lake Assessment Report 2008 lake assessment report for Gass Lake, Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 1,777 KB |
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2008 Half Moon Lake Assessment Report 2008 lake assessment report for Half Moon Lake, Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 1,683 KB |
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2008 Lake Ellen Lake Assessment Report Results of the 2008 Lake Assessment for Lake Ellen USF Water Institute File Size: 1,497 KB |
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2008 Silver Lake Assessment Report 2008 lake assessment report for Silver Lake, Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 1,486 KB |
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2008 Strawberry Lake Assessment Report 2008 lake assessment report for Strawberry Lake, Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 1,482 KB |
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2008 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment Two-page, tabular summary of water quality status in the four major bay segments within the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's study area, especially as it relates to chlorophyll a concentrations and water clarity and EPA/DEP regulatory requirements (numeric criteria). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,503 KB |
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2008 Twin Lake Assessment Report 2008 lake assessment report for Twin Lake, Hillsborough County, FL USF Water Institute File Size: 1,938 KB |
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2009 Reasonable Assurance Addendum: Allocation & Assessment Report The TBEP Nitrogen Management Consortium participants developed a set of nitrogen wasteload allocations that attempts to equitably distribute the burden of nitrogen management across all sectors and sources of nitrogen loading within the basin, as well as the total maximum loading of nitrogen to each major bay segment. This document describes the recommended actions and their anticipated effect. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2009 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment Two-page, tabular summary of water quality status in the four major bay segments within the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's study area, especially as it relates to chlorophyll a concentrations and water clarity and EPA/DEP regulatory requirements (numeric criteria). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,225 KB |
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2010 Financial Responsibility Report for the Phosphate Mines This report details the extent of current reclamation and the plan for future reclamation for nine phosphate mines which require it, according to Florida law. Number of acres mined, number of acres reclaimed (revegetated), and required reclamation through the year 2014 are given in tables, and there are also explanatory notes. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 187 KB |
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2010 HBMP Annual Data Report - Part 4: Hurricane Charts Part 4 of this report consists of maps for each year from 1975 to 2010 showing the paths of hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean and the surprising variability of activity from year to year. Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority File Size: 1,550 KB |
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2010 Hillsborough County Lake Assessment Reports List of assessment reports performed in 2010 on lakes in the Hillsborough County Lake Management Program. USF Water Institute File Size: 7 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Island Ford Lake Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,195 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Josephine Lake Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,322 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Keystone Lake Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,195 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Alice Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,126 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Carroll Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,349 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Ellen Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,153 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Magdalene Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,353 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Stemper Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,231 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Mound Lake Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,232 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Rainbow Lake Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,365 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Rock Lake Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,302 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for Strawberry Lake Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,375 KB |
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2010 Lake Assessment Report for White Trout Lake Includes morphology, bathymetry, vegetation and nutrient chemistry. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,377 KB |
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2010 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2010 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment Two-page, tabular summary of water quality status in the four major bay segments within the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's study area, especially as it relates to chlorophyll a concentrations and water clarity and EPA/DEP regulatory requirements (numeric criteria). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,023 KB |
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2010-2012 Lake Carroll Lake Vegetation Index Summary Summary of the Results of Lake Vegetation Index Survey 2010-2012 for Lake Carroll USF Water Institute File Size: 972 KB |
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2011 Cypress Lake Assessment Report Report of the results of the 2011 Cypress Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 935 KB |
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2011 Hayes Bayou Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by USF field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 763 KB |
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2011 Juanita Lake Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Juanita Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 732 KB |
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2011 Lake Armistead Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Lake Armistead Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 907 KB |
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2011 Lake Behnke Assessmnet Report Results of the 2011 Lake Behnke Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 798 KB |
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2011 Lake Harvey Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Lake Harvey Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 849 KB |
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2011 Lake Raleigh Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Lake Raleigh Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 740 KB |
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2011 Lake Taylor Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Lake Taylor Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 788 KB |
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2011 Lake Virginia Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Lake Virginia Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 916 KB |
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2011 Little Lake Wilson Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Little Lake Wilson Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 1,031 KB |
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2011 Mill Bayou Assessment Report hree-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 724 KB |
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2011 Mill Lake Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Mill Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 768 KB |
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2011 Pretty Lake Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Pretty Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 968 KB |
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2011 Rogers Lake Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Rogers Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 836 KB |
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2011 Stream Assessment Report for Rocky Creek, Channel A, and Channel G hree-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 5,500 KB |
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2011 Tampa Bay Estuary Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment... Anomalous Event Report 2011 update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay estuary. This update has been developed in accordance with the compliance assessment adopted through FDEP’s Tampa Bay Reasonable Assurance determination on December 22nd, 2010 and the federally-recognized TMDL for Tampa Bay. The formal annual compliance assessment utilized by the Consortium is detailed in Section VIII.B. of the Final 2009 Reasonable Assurance Addendum: Allocation and Assessment Report. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,266 KB |
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2011 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2011 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment Two-page, tabular summary of water quality status in the four major bay segments within the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's study area, especially as it relates to chlorophyll a concentrations and water clarity and EPA/DEP regulatory requirements (numeric criteria). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2011 Valrico Lake Assessment Report Results of the 2011 Valrico Lake Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 867 KB |
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2012 Bullfrog Creek Assessment Report Results of the 2012 Bullfrog Creek Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 2,325 KB |
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2012 Double Branch Creek Assessment Report Results of the 2012 Double Branch Creek Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 2,125 KB |
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2012 East Lake Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,033 KB |
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2012 English Creek Assessment Report Results of the 2012 English Creek Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 2,641 KB |
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2012 George Lake Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 991 KB |
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2012 Hanna Lake Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,142 KB |
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2012 Hog Island Lake Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,107 KB |
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2012 Horse Lake Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,039 KB |
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2012 Lake Estes Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,134 KB |
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2012 Lake Lipsey Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,121 KB |
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2012 Lake Weeks Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,040 KB |
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2012 Long Pond Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,019 KB |
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2012 Sunset Lake Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,116 KB |
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2012 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2012 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment Two-page summary characterizing the current water quality status of the Tampa Bay Estuary, based on data from the 2012 calendar year. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2012 Thomas Lake Assessment Report Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,095 KB |
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2012 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Alafia River Reach 03100204001054 Summary of the 2012 Vegetation Assessment for the Alafia River Reach 03100204001054. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,022 KB |
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2012 Vegetation assessment Summary for Bullfrog Creek Reach 03100206000028 Summary of the 2012 Vegetation Assessment of Bullfrog Creek Reach 03100206000028. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,489 KB |
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2012 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Double Branch Creek Reach 03100206000259 Summary of the 2012 Vegetation Assessment for Double Branch Creek Reach 03100206000259. USF Water Institute File Size: 862 KB |
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2012 Vegetation Assessment Summary for English Creek Reach 03100204002682 Summary of the 2012 Vegetation Assessment foe English Creek Reach 03100204002682. USF Water Institute File Size: 999 KB |
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2012 Vegetation Assessment Summary for English Creek Reach 03100204002687 Summary of the 2012 Vegetation Assessment of English Creek Reach 03100204002687 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,029 KB |
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2012 White Trout Lake, Lake Vegetation Index Summary Results of the 2012 Lake Vegetation Index Survey for White Trout Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 951 KB |
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2012-2013 Florida Gulf Coast Oyster Disaster Report The severe and cumulative impacts of natural and manmade disasters have taken a tremendous biological and economical toll on Florida’s Gulf Coast oyster habitat, oyster resources, oyster harvesters and oyster processors. This report focuses on the impacts to oyster habitat and oyster resources from prolonged low river discharges during 2011-2013. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 1,627 KB |
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2013 Baker Creek Assessment Report Results of the 2013 Baker Creek Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 1,866 KB |
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2013 Delaney Creek Assessment Report Assessment Report for Delaney Creek from data collected in 2013 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,002 KB |
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2013 Double Branch Creek Assessment Report Results of the 2013 Double Branch Creek Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 1,742 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Bay Lake in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,338 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Church Lake in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,650 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Echo Lake in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,370 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Egypt Lake in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,530 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Allen in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,651 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Barbara in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,606 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Carlton in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,570 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Heather in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,422 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Helen in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,709 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Thorpe in Hillsborough County hree-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,459 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Williams in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,453 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Zelma in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,584 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Medard Reservoir in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,649 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Platt Lake in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,461 KB |
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2013 Lake Assessment Report for Silver Lake in Hillsborough County Three-part assessment conducted by FCCDR field scientists: morphology, vegetation, and water quality. Report includes bathymetry map, area/volume calculation, vegetation lists, laboratory and field data, and scientific analysis of water quality data as it relates to current regulations related to nutrient pollution. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,324 KB |
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2013 North Archie Creek Assessment Report Results of the 2013 North Archie Creek Assessment USF Water Institute File Size: 1,437 KB |
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2013 Progress Report for the Hillsborough River Basin Basin Management Action Plan In 2003, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection adopted the Hillsborough River Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for fecal coliform bacteria. The Hillsborough River BMAP was adopted in October 2009 to implement the fecal coliform TMDL within the watershed. This Progress Report describes the activities and fecal coliform assessment results from BMAP adoption through December 1, 2012. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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2013 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2013 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment Two-page, tabular summary of water quality status in the four major bay segments within the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's study area, especially as it relates to chlorophyll a concentrations and water clarity and EPA/DEP regulatory requirements (numeric criteria). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,321 KB |
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2013 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Baker Creek at Lake Thonotosassa Summarized vegetation assessment results for Baker Creek at Lake Thonotosassa 2013 USF Water Institute File Size: 706 KB |
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2013 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Delaney Creek near Causeway Blvd Summary of the 2013 Vegetation Assessment for Delaney Creek near Causeway Blvd USF Water Institute File Size: 800 KB |
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2013 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Double Branch Creek above SR 580 Summary results of the 2013 Vegetation Assessment for Double Branch Creek above SR 580 USF Water Institute File Size: 763 KB |
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2013 Vegetation Assessment Summary for North Archie Creek at US41 Summary results of the 2013 vegetation assessment of North Archie Creek at US 41 USF Water Institute File Size: 728 KB |
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2013 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Palm River Summary results of the 2013 vegetation assessment of Palm River USF Water Institute File Size: 779 KB |
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2013 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Sweetwater Creek at the Mouth Summary of the 2013 Vegetation Assessment of Sweetwater Creek at the Mouth USF Water Institute File Size: 773 KB |
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2013 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Wildcat Creek at Hayes Bayou Summary of the 2013 vegetation assessment for Wildcat Creek at Hayes Bayou USF Water Institute File Size: 666 KB |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Hammock Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Alice Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Carroll Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Hooker Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Moore Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Seminole Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Shangri-La Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Valrico Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Lake Assessment Report for Walden Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Southwest Florida Water Management District Seagrass Mapping Results This document summarizes aerial mapping and analysis performed by SWFWMD in 2014. It contains tables for bay segments showing the acreage of seagrass observed from 2006 to 2014, and the percent change in seagrass coverage observed from 2012 to 2014. It also gives the acreage of "patchy" and "continuous" seagrass acres for each bay segment that was observed in 2014. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 66 KB |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Baker Creek Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Delaney Creek Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Delaney Creek Tributary Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for East Lake Outfall (aka Bellows Lake Outlet) Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Flint Creek Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Little Manatee River Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Mill Creek Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Moore Lake Drain Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Pemberton Creek Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Spartman Branch Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Stream Assessment Report for Tampa Bypass Canal Stream Bathymetry, Morphology, Stream Ecology (Vegetation), Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2014 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2014 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment Two-page, tabular summary of water quality status in the four major bay segments within the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's study area, especially as it relates to chlorophyll a concentrations and water clarity and EPA/DEP regulatory requirements (numeric criteria). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,323 KB |
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2015 Annual Progress Report for the Manatee River Basin Management Action Plan The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) adopted fecal, nutrient, and dissolved oxygen (DO) TMDLs for the Manatee River Basin in 2009. The Manatee River BMAP was adopted in April 2014 to implement these TMDLs. This 2015 Progress Report is the annual assessment report for the Manatee River BMAP, and it describes the major accomplishments and issues identified during the reporting period from April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Avis Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Cool Kell Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for George Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Hendrics East Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Elaine Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Flynn Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Frances Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Grace Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Julia Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Newlands Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Sinclair Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Little Halfmoon Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for Sand Pond Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Lake Assessment Report for West Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2015 Progress Report for the Hillsborough River Basin Management Action Plan This is the sixth Annual Progress Report for the Hillsborough River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). Section 2 describes the water quality monitoring that occurred during the reporting period, and Section 3 discusses the efforts in the upcoming reporting period. Project and activity updates implemented by stakeholders during the reporting period (November 1, 2014, through October 31, 2015) are not included in this report, since they were recently included in the Phase 2 BMAP update document. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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2015 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2015 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment Two-page, tabular summary of water quality status in the four major bay segments within the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's study area, especially as it relates to chlorophyll a concentrations and water clarity and EPA/DEP regulatory requirements (numeric criteria). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,459 KB |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for East Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Alice Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Carlton Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Carroll Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Dan Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Eckles Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Hutto Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Magdalene Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Rogers Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake White Trout Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Wimauma Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Progress Report for the Hillsborough River Basin Management Action Plan This annual Progress Report summarizes recent activities associated with the seventh year of the Hillsborough River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) that was adopted in October 2009. Section 2 describes the projects and activities implemented by stakeholders during the reporting period (November 1, 2015, through October 31, 2016) as well as planned projects for the next reporting period (November 1, 2016, through October 31, 2017). Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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2016 Seagrass Mapping Results Presentation summarizing the methods and results of the 2016 aerial surveys of seagrass and oyster beds in the Southwest Florida Water Management District's area. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 4,424 KB |
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2016 Southwest Florida Water Management District Seagrass Mapping Results The District maps seagrass in five estuaries spanning the five coastal counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte. Map results for the other four estuaries are also available. Documenting the extent of seagrass and how it changes overtime is a valuable tool for scientists throughout Florida. Seagrasses are an important barometer of a bay’s health because they require relatively clean water to flourish, thus they are sensitive to changes in water clarity and quality. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 689 KB |
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2016 Stream Assessment Report for Baker Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Stream Assessment Report for Delaney Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Stream Assessment Report for English Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Stream Assessment Report for Flint Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Stream Assessment Report for Turkey Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2016 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2016 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment This "report card" summarizes water quality in the four major segments of Tampa Bay: Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay. It is focused primarily on nitrogen pollution. Because excessive nitrogen loads to the bay generally lead to increased algae blooms (higher chlorophyll-a levels) and reduce light penetration to seagrass, an evaluation method was developed to assess whether load reduction strategies are achieving desired water quality results. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2017 FWRI Annual Bay Scallop Abundance Survey Summary of monitoring of bay scallops in four Florida Gulf Coast counties by the Fish & Wildlife Research Institute in 2017. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 390 KB |
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2017 Lake Assessment Report for Boot (Boat) Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Ellen Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Maurine Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Lake Assessment Report for Mango Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Lake Assessment Report for South Crystal Lake Lake Bathymetry, Morphology, Lake Vegetation Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Alafia River South Prong West Branch Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Campbell Branch Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Halls Branch Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Howell Branch Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Little Fishhawk Creek at Fishhawk Boulevard Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for McDonald Branch Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Pelleham Branch Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Rice Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Rocky Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for Slomans Branch Creek Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Stream Assessment Report for the Little Alafia River before Medard Reservoir Habitat/Vegetation Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2017 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2017 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment This "report card" summarizes water quality in the four major segments of Tampa Bay: Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay. It is focused primarily on nitrogen pollution. Because excessive nitrogen loads to the bay generally lead to increased algae blooms (higher chlorophyll-a levels) and reduce light penetration to seagrass, an evaluation method was developed to assess whether load reduction strategies are achieving desired water quality results. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2018 FWRI Annual Bay Scallop Abundance Survey Summary of monitoring of bay scallops in four Florida Gulf Coast counties by the Fish & Wildlife Research Institute in 2018. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 378 KB |
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2018 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Commiston Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2018 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Keene Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2018 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Stemper Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2018 Lake Assessment Report for the Hillsborough River Reservoir Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Curiosity Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Cypress Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for East Canal Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Hillsborough River (WBID 1443D) Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Hillsborough River WBID 1462C Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Hollomans Branch Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Lake Hanna Outlet Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Pemberton Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Sweetwater Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Thirteen Mile Run Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Stream Assessment Report for Twin Lake Outlet Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2018 Tampa Bay Mini-Grant Webinar - Presentation Slides What to expect and how to apply for a Tampa Bay Mini-Grant. Information about what kinds of organizations are eligible, what kinds of projects are funded, what expenditures are allowable, what reporting is required, what process is used to apply. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,712 KB |
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2018 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment ResultsTampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consor Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2018 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment This "report card" summarizes water quality in the four major segments of Tampa Bay: Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay. It is focused primarily on nitrogen pollution. Because excessive nitrogen loads to the bay generally lead to increased algae blooms (higher chlorophyll-a levels) and reduce light penetration to seagrass, an evaluation method was developed to assess whether load reduction strategies are achieving desired water quality results. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2019 "Pioneering Offshore Aquaculture" Workshop Materials On June 27-28, 2019, Florida Sea Grant sponsored a workshop to examine the historical, current, and future offshore aquaculture projects, and to examine issues related to the topic, including permitting, environmental and economic impacts, effects of climate change, etc. This document combines the agenda, abstracts, and presentations from that workshop. Florida Sea Grant |
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2019 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Darby Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2019 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Grady Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2019 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Keystone Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2019 Lake Assessment Report for Lake LeClare Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Bellows Lake Outlet (East Lake Outlet) Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Brushy Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Bullfrog Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Cypress Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Dug Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Henry Street Canal Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Little Alafia River Above Medard Reservoir Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Little Bullfrog Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Mango Drain Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Moore Lake Drain Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Stream Assessment Report for Spartman Branch Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2019 Tampa Bay Nutrient Management Compliance Assessment Results Update on water quality and seagrass resources in the Tampa Bay Estuary, in compliance with FDEP's Reasonable Assurance determination and EPA TMDL for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2019 Tampa Bay Water Quality Assessment This "report card" summarizes water quality in the four major segments of Tampa Bay: Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay. It is focused primarily on nitrogen pollution. Because excessive nitrogen loads to the bay generally lead to increased algae blooms (higher chlorophyll-a levels) and reduce light penetration to seagrass, an evaluation method was developed to assess whether load reduction strategies are achieving desired water quality results. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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2020 Lake Assessment Report for Chapman Lake Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2020 Lake Assessment Report for Josephine Lake Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2020 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Crenshaw Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2020 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Williams Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2020 Lake Assessment Report for Pretty Lake Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2020 Lake Assessment Report for Rock Lake Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Alderman Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Halls Branch Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Hurrah Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Little Alafia River Below Medard Reservoir Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Owens Branch Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Rocky Creek Lower Segment Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Rocky Creek Upper Segment Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Seffner Canal Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for Sloman Branch Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2020 Stream Assessment Report for the West Branch-South Prong of the Alafia River Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Florida Macroalgae Workshops Macroalgae are components of healthy Florida estuaries, but excessive blooms can have negative ecosystem consequences. In Feb.-Mar. 2021, a collaborative group of scientists and managers convened three workshops to share information, identify data gaps, facilitate discussions, and guide management actions. This webpage has the workshop agenda, links to presentations, and full videos of each workshop. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program |
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2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Watershed Restoration Act This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook provides a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both federal and state laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. University of Florida IFAS Extension |
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2021 Lake Assessment Report for Garden Lake Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2021 Lake Assessment Report for Juanita Lake Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2021 Lake Assessment Report for Lake LeClare Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2021 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Rogers Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2021 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Virginia Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2021 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Wastena Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2021 Lake Assessment Report for Valrico Lake Lake Habitat Assessment, Lake Vegetation Index, Submerged Vegetation Survey, and Water Quality Assessment USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for Bellows Lake Outlet Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for Curiosity Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for Delaney Creek at Maydell Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for English Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for Flint Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for Hollomans Branch Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for Pemberton Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for Sweetwater Creek Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2021 Stream Assessment Report for the Hillsborough River Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Condition Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Church Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Church Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Cooper Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Cooper Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Crystal Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Crystal Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Dead Lady Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Dead Lady Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Hobbs Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Hobbs Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Keystone Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Keystone Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Brant Ecological and water quality analysis for Lake Brant in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Eckles Ecological and water quality analysis for Lake Eckles in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Grady Ecological and water quality analysis for Lake Grady in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Maurine Ecological and water quality analysis for Lake Maurine in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Thonotosassa Ecological and water quality analysis for Lake Thonotosassa in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Rainbow Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Rainbow Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Saddleback Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Saddleback Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Starvation Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Starvation Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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2023 Lake Assessment Report for Sunshine Lake Ecological and water quality analysis for Sunshine Lake in Hillsborough County, including watershed Landscape Development Intensity Index, bathymetry, morphological characteristics, Lake Vegetation Index, and Water Quality Assessment. USF Water Institute |
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3-21-08 Minutes (Revised & Approved 5-16-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 28 KB |
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305(b) Methodology - 1999 Information on the 305(b) methodology used in the State of Florida to meet the requirements of Clean Water Act, as it was implemented in 1999. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 421 KB |
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4-18-08 Minutes (Approved 6-20-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 51 KB |
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4-3-08 Minutes (Revised & Approved 5-16-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 33 KB |
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5-07-08 Minutes (Approved 5-16-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 21 KB |
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5-10-08 Process White Paper DRAFT Addition ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO WORKING DRAFT WHITE PAPER AS DEVELOPED BY DEREK Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 24 KB |
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5-12-08 Process Minutes (Approved 6-20-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 30 KB |
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5-13-08 Process White Paper Draft Addition Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 244 KB |
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5-14-08 Process White Paper DRAFT Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,577 KB |
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5-16-08 Minutes (Approved 6-20-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 27 KB |
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5-19-08 Process White Paper DRAFT Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 63 KB |
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5-21-08 Classification Minutes (Approved 6-20-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 34 KB |
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5-21-08 Wetland Classification White Paper DRAFT Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 79 KB |
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5-27-08 Mitigation Banks White Paper DRAFT Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 137 KB |
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5-27-08 Mitigation Process White Paper DRAFT Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 138 KB |
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5-29-08 Minutes (Approved 6-20-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 30 KB |
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5-29-08 Process White Paper DRAFT Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 368 KB |
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5-8-08 Process White Paper DRAFT Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 55 KB |
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6-12-08 am Classification White Paper DRAFT Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 26 KB |
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6-12-08 Classification Minutes (Approved 6-20-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 32 KB |
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6-12-08 pm Classification White Paper DRAFT Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 29 KB |
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6-17-08 Mitigation Banks White Paper DRAFT Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 137 KB |
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6-17-08 Mitigation Process White Paper DRAFT Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 137 KB |
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management -- Muck: Causes and Corrective Actions Muck is both the popular and the scientific term for the material found on the bottom of many depressions that have held water for any length of time. It is of great importance to many recreational lake users because its presence can ruin their enjoyment of the water body. This circular covers the sources and types of muck, how muck moves in a lake, and methods of muck removal. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management: Aquatic Plants in Florida Lakes This circular represents a summary of current knowledge on aquatic plants and aquatic plant management strategies, highlighting the Florida situation. The major focus of this circular is the management of aquatic plants as opposed to dealing with nutrients, algae, or water clarity. Included are sections on 1) Aquatic Plant Biology, 2) Aquatic Plant Management Problems, and 3) Aquatic Plant Management Techniques. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management: Bacteria (Circ. 106) This 44-page booklet starts with a brief tutorial on the presence of bacteria in Florida lakes, and the aquatic environment in general, and then quickly turns to the subject that lake users are most interested in: possible sources of bacterial contamination and how to test for it. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 1,105 KB |
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management: Color (Circ. No. 108) Describes the substances and conditions that can make lake water appear "colored" and explains the implications of water color on aquatic plant growth and overall ecosystem health. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management: Fish Kills This 16-page publication was inspired by the many questions that volunteers and other lake residents have had regarding dead or dying fish in their lake. In an effort to alleviate some of their concerns, as well as inform the general public about these unfortunate events, this guide explains five of the most common natural causes of fish kills (e.g., low dissolved oxygen, spawning fatalities, mortality due to cold temperatures, diseases and parasites and toxic algae blooms). Florida LAKEWATCH |
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management: Nutrients This circular provides basic information about nutrients, their relationship to the growth of algae in waterbodies, and conceptual and mathematical tools you can use to achieve water management goals relative to algal abundance. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 1,265 KB |
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management: Oxygen and Temperature Circular discusses dissolved oxygen in water, its importance to living organisms, its relationship to water temperature, factors that may reduce oxygen saturation, and the process by which oxygen depletion results in fish kills. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 2,155 KB |
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A Beginner's Guide to Water Management: The ABCs--Descriptions of Commonly Used Terms An introduction the basic terminology and concepts used in the water management arena, presented as an alphabetized glossary with extensive explanations. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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A Boater's Guide to Handling Oil and Fuel Spills One-page fact sheet for boaters describing how to avoid spilling oil or gasoline, the preferred methods for cleanup, and how to report a spill if you should encounter one. Sea Grant - Gulf of Mexico File Size: 1,471 KB |
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A Boater's Guide to Living with Florida Manatees This four-page primer has information about manatee physiology and suggests ways boaters can avoid harming these gentle giants. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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A Brief Fact Sheet about the Hillsborough River Trifold brochure with basic facts about the Hillsborough River, and about its Interlocal Planning Board and Technical Advisory Council Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board & Technical Advisory Council File Size: 439 KB |
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A Brief History of Bay Scallop Restoration in Florida: People, Places and Strategies Retrospective presentation discussing of efforts in Florida to restore habitat for bay scallops and plant hatchery-produced larvae and spat. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 3,570 KB |
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A Coastal Living Guide to Sea Turtles Trifold brochure describing best practices to protect sea turtles that use Sarasota County beaches for nesting. Sea turtles, primarily loggerheads in Sarasota County, nest between May and October. Sarasota County Government File Size: 760 KB |
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A Common-sense Climate Index: Is Climate Changing Noticeably? Description of a proposed index of climate change based on practical climate indicators such as heating degree days and the frequency of intense precipitation. The climate index is strongly correlated with global surface temperature, which has increased as rapidly as projected by climate models in the 1980s. National Aeronatics and Space Administration File Size: 651 KB |
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A comparison between aquatic birds of lakes and coastal rivers in Florida In this study, aquatic birds were counted on five Gulf coast Florida rivers to determine if these river systems supported densities, biomass and species richness similar to those found on Florida lakes. Forty-two species were identified and for the species that were found on both Florida streams and lakes similar densities and biomass were encountered. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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A Compilation of Selected Analyses Supporting the Tampa Bay National Estuary Programs Nitrogen Allo Materials were developed specifically for a Management Conference workshop held in June, 1993. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,251 KB |
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A Debate on Water Privatization This six-part series examines the pros and cons of privatizing the water utility industry. In back-and-forth postings, Peter Cook, the executive director of the National Association of Water Companies trades arguments with Maude Barlow and Sarah Ehrhardt, anti-privatization activists who represent the Council of Canadians. The link takes you to the first part, from which all the other parts are accessible. Grist Online Magazine |
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A Field Guide for the Identification of Invasive Plants in Southern Forests This book provides information on accurate identification of 56 nonnative plants and groups that are currently invading the forests of the 13 Southern States. It lists other nonnative plants of growing concern. Invasions of nonnative plants increasingly erode forest productivity, hindering forest use and management activities, and degrading diversity and wildlife habitat. USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station |
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A Fresh Look at Ecological Condition Indices for Southwest Florida's Urbanizing Tidal Streams This presentation was given to the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program's Technical Advisory Committee in 2006, and discusses methods of assessing the environmental health of tidal streams along Florida's southwest coast. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 2,014 KB |
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A Guide to EPA's Proposed Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria for Florida A basic, concise, and understandable description of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida, the background events that led to its release, some pertinent scientific issues, and implications for the future. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 137 KB |
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A Guide to Micro-Irrigation for West-Central Florida Landscapes This guide was developed to educate and inform the public about the design, installation, use and maintenance of efficient micro-irrigation systems in west-central Florida. Tampa Bay Water File Size: 1,983 KB |
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A Guide to the Fertilizer Ordinance Brochure outlining the dos and don'ts of the Pinellas County fertilizer ordinance enacted in January 2010. Pinellas County Government File Size: 1,000 KB |
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A Guide to Understanding and Protecting the Southern Coastal Watershed The area between Bradenton and Charlotte Harbor is heavily developed and populated and faces numerous environmental challenges. This 5-page report discusses them and the strategies residents can use to protect the watershed. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,800 KB |
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A L Anderson Park This park serves the north county area and offers individual and group picnicking facilities, play equipment, and a boat launching facility. The park is characterized by hilly terrain, wooded areas, and beautiful vistas overlooking Salmon Bay and Lake Tarpon. Pinellas County Government |
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A Multiple-Parameter Approach for Establishing Minimum Levels for Category 3 Lakes of SWFWMD This document discusses how the minimum requirements for lake levels were initiated within the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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A New Database on Trait-Based Selection of Stormwater Pond Plants This document describes a database tool that can be used to facilitate plant selection based on plant traits. The plant species included are intended to be planted in and around stormwater ponds. The plants are characterized based on three trait categories: aesthetics (i.e., appearance), function (i.e., how the species affects and/or responds to the environment), and habitat (i.e., optimal growing conditions). A link to the database (Excel file) is included in the document. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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A Nonparametric Trend Test for Seasonal Data with Serial Dependence Statistical tests for monotonic trend in seasonal hydrologic time series are commonly confounded by some of the following problems: nonnormal data, missing values, seasonality, censoring (detection limits), and serial dependence. An extension of the Mann-Kendall test for trend (designed for such data) is presented in this paper. Because the test is based entirely on ranks, it is robust against nonnormality and censoring. Seasonality and missing values present no obstacles to its application. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 508 KB |
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A Percent-of-flow Approach for Managing Reductions of Freshwater Inflows from Unimpounded Rivers... In this document, researchers review the theoretical and empirical framework on which the percent-of-flow approach is based and describe how it is applied in the water management setting. Analyses supporting this approach have emphasized hydrobiological relationships within tidal-river zones of larger estuarine systems in southwest Florida. Representative findings from tidal rivers are reviewed to illustrate key ecological relationships and applications to the management of freshwater inflow Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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A Plan for the Use and Management of the Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal The purpose of this plan is to guide the use and management of the Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal. History, management functions, recreational activities, compatible land uses, security concerns, and management philosophy are topics covered. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,976 KB |
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A posteriori Evaluation of Strategies of Management: The Effectiveness of No-Wash Zones etc. Wind-driven waves are important in structuring intertidal and shallow subtidal assemblages of macrobenthic infauna. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 320 KB |
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A Practical Guide To Estuary Friendly Living Estuaries are productive coastal habitats where freshwaters meet the sea. Just as estuaries attract wildlife, they offer prime real estate for people. No matter where you live in Tampa Bay, your actions can impact these valuable resources. Join UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County Sea Grant, Libby Carnahan, and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Extension Agent, Brian Niemann, to learn how estuaries work and what you can do at home to protect them. Sea Grant Florida, NOAA, UF/ IFAS File Size: 6,282 KB |
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A Practitioner's Guide to the Design & Monitoring of Shellfish Restoration Projects As a primer for conservationists, resource managers and others interested in understanding basic approaches to the design and implementation of shellfish restoration projects, this publication provides advice on: Making the case for shellfish restoration; Identifying candidate species and an appropriate restoration strategy (or strategies); Choosing sites for restoration projects; Monitoring project outcomes; Creating effective partnerships for restoration projects. Nature Conservancy, The File Size: 3,430 KB |
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A Primer on Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Common questions and answers for stakeholders, decision makers, coastal managers, and the education community. This report was a joint project of Sea Grant Mississippi-Alabama, Gulf of Mexico Alliance, Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force. Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) File Size: 10,119 KB |
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A primer on sea level and sea-level rise for Longboat Key and the barrier island communities of sout This document is a narrative relating sea-level rise to the coastal areas of west central Florida including the mainland, rivers, bays, and natural resources. It focuses on barrier islands and the island chain including Longboat Key. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 66 KB |
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A Review of Tidal Datums and the Possible Implications of Error on Coastal Restoration A discussion of different types of vertical datums and how choosing/using the wrong one can wreak havoc on a coastal restoration project. AECOM File Size: 1,675 KB |
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A Seagrass Monitoring Approach for the Gulf of Mexico In an attempt to standardize assessment methodology across geographic boundaries and agencies, the Seagrass Monitoring Community of Practice (GOMSMCoP) and Gulf of Mexico Monitoring Community of Practice (MCoP) developed this matrix defining assessment levels, associating each with a suggested set of survey methods and metrics. Gulf of Mexico Alliance |
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A strategy for establishing numeric nutrient criteria for Florida lakes The authors of this research paper used knowledge of the factors that determine the nutrient concentrations in Florida lakes to develop a strategy for establishing numeric nutrient criteria for lakes in the State of Florida. Based on previous findings that natural factors were most important in determining the current nutrient concentrations in Florida lakes, current distributions of nutrients were used as a basis for setting criteria. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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A Summary of Findings of the West-Central Florida Coastal Studies Project This report summarizes the major findings of a USGS-funded regional project that examined the geologic framework of a large sector of coastal zone and inner shelf. U.S. Geological Survey |
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A surprising benefit of oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay Blog post about the ability of oysters to denitrify the water surrounding them. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center File Size: 497 KB |
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A Survey of the Tampa Bay Area (Tech. Series No. 8) This survey reports on the state of oyster reefs, oyster cultivation and commercial production, water quality, oyster leases, and predators in Tampa Bay and its tidal tributaries. State of Florida Board of Conservation |
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A synoptic study of the limnology of Lake Thonotosassa, Florida (Part I) Limnological sampling of Lake Thonotosassa was initiated in 1970 to document current conditions following 15 years of artificial enrichment by organic wastes from primary treated sewage and citrus processing plants, and to provide base-level data for a long-term study of the rates of change following the installation of a secondary sewage treatment facility. Springer Netherlands |
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A Synoptic Survey of the Benthic Macroinvertebrates of Terra Ceia Bay and The Manatee R. (#03-96) This report summarizes the results of the first three years (1993-1995) of monitoring in the Manatee River and Terra Ceia Bay segments of Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,277 KB |
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A Synoptic Survey of the Benthic Macroinvertebrates of the Boca Ciega Bay Estuarine System (#02-96) Results of the 1995 benthic sampling effort are summarized in this report. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,131 KB |
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A Tidal Creek Condition Index for Sarasota County Florida (poster) In 2004 Sarasota County and Mote Marine Laboratory began a collaboration to develop a biological index using rapid survey methods for tidal creeks which in 2007 culminated in the development of a Tidal Creek Condition Index for Sarasota County creeks. Sixteen creeks are surveyed annually during the spring dry season when conditions are most consistent and comparable among them. Sarasota County Government File Size: 1,894 KB |
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A Time for Leadership: Growth Management and Florida 2060 This report is the result of a review of Florida land development and preservation planning to identify several critical opportunities and challenges facing the state. It shows that the state of Florida sits at the "tipping point" in regard to land consumption for urban development. 1000 Friends of Florida File Size: 748 KB |
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About Florida's Numeric Nutrient Standards for Coastal Waters These documents and web pages provide explanation of the regulations governing pollution of estuaries, tidal creeks and marine lakes by nutrient pollution. Nutrient limits are established by either the US Environmental Protection Agency or the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, depending on the category of the water resource and its location. USF Water Institute File Size: 196 KB |
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About Florida's Numeric Nutrient Standards for Lakes and Rivers List of documents that may be helpful in understanding the new criteria adopted by US EPA for assessing the extent of nutrient pollution in Florida's lakes and flowing waters. USF Water Institute File Size: 200 KB |
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Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises This report summarizes the current state of knowledge on potential abrupt changes to the ocean, atmosphere, ecosystems, and high latitude areas due to climate change, and identifies key research and monitoring needs. The report calls for action to develop an abrupt change early warning system to help anticipate future abrupt changes and reduce their impacts. National Academy of Sciences |
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Accounting for the Nutrients in Reclaimed Water for Landscape Irrigation Explains the benefits of using reclaimed water for irrigation Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Acid Rain Information about the causes & effects of acid rain; includes how to measure it & what can be done to reduce it. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources: Ch. 6-Wild & Scenic Rivers This chapter, from a larger volume on climate science, addresses risks to wild and scenic rivers through the potential of climate change to alter rainfall, temperature, and runoff patterns, as well as to disrupt biological communities and sever ecological linkages in any given locale. It concludes that the anticipation of climate change effects requires both reactive and proactive management responses if the nation's valuable river assets are to be protected. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 4,611 KB |
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Adapting to Climate Change: A Planning Guide for State Coastal Managers This guide helps state coastal managers develop and implement adaptation plans to reduce the risks associated with climate change impacts affecting their coasts. It was written in response to a request for guidance from NOAA on adaptation planning in the coastal zone and is intended as an aid, not as a prescriptive directive, and a state may choose to use individual steps or chapters or the entire guide, depending on where they are in their planning process. NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management |
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Adapting to Rising Sea Level & Extreme Weather Events: A Florida Perspective This 2009 presentation by the administrator of the Space Coast Climate Initiative explains the scientific data that gives evidence of human-caused atmospheric changes leading to global warming, anticipates the impacts of that change in Florida, and recommends land planning changes to protect life and property. Space Coast Climate Change Initiative File Size: 2,573 KB |
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Adopted Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Hobbs in Hillsborough County, Florida This report describes the development of revised minimum and guidance levels for Lake Hobbs in Hillsborough County. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and because of the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Adopting a Florida-Friendly Landscape: Steps for Converting... to a Florida Friendly Landscape Florida homeowners have many reasons to consider converting their existing residential landscape to a Florida-Friendly Landscape. Most importantly, a Florida-Friendly yard is an environmentally sound yard that conserves and protects Florida's waterways, soil, wildlife, and energy. Pub. date Sep. 2009/Rev. 2019. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Advisories and Technical Resources for Fish and Shellfish Consumption (US EPA) Information on ways to develop local fish advisories, access national state and local fish advisories, obtain information on fish tissue contamination and fish tissue studies, and access information on fish consumption and human health. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Aerial Studies of the West Indian Manatee... from Anna Maria Florida to Northern Charlotte Harbor... Studies of habitat use patterns and manatee abundance that provide information crucial to management decisions affecting manatee habitat suitability and protection. Full Title: Aerial Studies of the West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) from Anna Maria Florida to Northern Charlotte Harbor including the Myakka River: Recommended Habitat Protection and Manatee Management Strategies. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 2,360 KB |
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Agenda for EPCHC TAG -- November 16, 2007 Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 31 KB |
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Alafia River Bathymetric Map - Alderman Ford to US HWy 301 Bathymetric map for the Alafia River from Alderman Ford Park to US HWY 301 USF Water Institute File Size: 13,771 KB |
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Alafia River Bathymetry Map at Lithia Springs Bathymetry Map for the Alafia River at Lithia Springs USF Water Institute File Size: 1,412 KB |
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Alafia River Bathymetry Map at Riverview Park Bathymetry Map for the Alafia River at Riverview Park USF Water Institute File Size: 1,520 KB |
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Alafia River Bathymetry Map for Alderman Ford Park to US Highway 301 bridge Bathymetric map for the Alafia River from Alderman Ford Park downstream to US Highway 301 bridge. USF Water Institute File Size: 26,681 KB |
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Alafia River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan The purpose of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) plan is to coordinate various water resource related projects within the Alafia River Watershed. Potential projects include land acquisition and habitat restoration, water quality monitoring and assessment, floodplain mapping, hydrologic restoration in impacted areas, flood protection/storm water management, potable water conservation, potable water supply assessment and development, and many others. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 858 KB |
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Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve Management Plan The Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve (ARCNP), located in eastern Hillsborough County, Florida, encompasses lands along the Alafia River east of the Bell Shoals Bridge, extending upstream along the North Prong into Polk County, and along the South Prong to Jameson Road. This plan only applies to lands upstream of Alderman's Ford County Park. The Alafia River, being a major tributary of Tampa Bay, is in need of protection due to the rapid development in the west-central Florida region. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 1,754 KB |
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Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve Management Plan Southwest Florida Water Management District lands are open to the public and community input is vital in determining how these lands are managed and used. This plan includes the natural resource and public use strategies and objectives established for these lands over a 10-year period. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve Recreation Guides Two trifold brochures together in one file: Horse Trail Guide and Hiking Trail Guide. Both include map, directions, preserve rules, preserve description, guidelines, and information about prescribed fire. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 2,853 KB |
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Alafia River Minimum Flows and Levels; Freshwater Segment Document defining the regulatory limits of the minimum flows for the freshwater segment of the Alafia River and for two springs (Lithia and Buckhorn) that discharge to the river. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Alafia River Narrative 1 Oral history narrative for the Alafia River USF Water Institute File Size: 185 KB |
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Alafia River Narrative 2 Oral History Narrative for the Alafia River USF Water Institute File Size: 196 KB |
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Alafia River North Prong Vegetation Assessment Summary Reach 03100204000033 Summary of the results of the 2012 vegetation assessment for the Alafia River North Prong Reach 03100204000033 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,044 KB |
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Alafia River Oyster Bar Restoration Demonstration Project Final Monitoring Report September 1995 through December 1998 The intent of this project was to re-establish oyster bars in the lower Alafia River which have historically been lost to dredging of the shipping channel and associated turning basin adjacent to Cargill Fertilizer Company. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Alafia River Paddling Trail Guide Comprehensive, five-page trail guide including area and detail maps, access points with directions, trip description, on-route facilities, cultural and historical features. Ten-mile route goes from Alderman's Ford to Lithia Springs. Revised Dec. 2011. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Alafia River Reach 03100204001054 Bathymetry Map Alafia River Reach 03100204001054 Bathymetry Map USF Water Institute File Size: 3,246 KB |
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Alafia River South Prong 2012 Vegetation Assessment Summary for Reach 03100204000014 Summary of the results from vegetation assessment of the Alafia River South Prong Reach 03100204000014 from 2012. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,077 KB |
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Alafia River State Park Located on what was once a phosphate mining site, the unique topography of the reclaimed land offers some of Florida's most radical elevation changes. Alafia State Park is home to 17 miles of bike trails, ranging from beginner to advanced. Alafia also offers equestrians and hikers the opportunity to explore mixed hardwood forests, pine flatwoods and rolling hills with 20 miles of hiking and horse trails. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Alafia River Vegetation Assessment 2009-2010 Results of the Alafia River Vegetation Assessment for 2009-2010. Includes river region from Alderman Ford Park downstream to the US Highway 301 bridge. USF Water Institute File Size: 3,957 KB |
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Alafia River Watershed Excursion Virtual watershed excursion, exploring the geology, history, ecology, history, recreation and restoration of the Alafia River. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Alafia River Watershed Management Plan (2002) -- Map Appendix 1 One of two sets of maps that are referenced in the 2002 Alafia River Watershed Management Plan. Hillsborough County Government |
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Alafia River Watershed Management Plan (2002) -- Map Appendix 2 The second of two sets of maps that is a part of the 2002 Alafia River Watershed Management Plan. Hillsborough County Government |
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Alafia River Watershed Management Plan (2002) -- Vol. 1 Chapters 1-6 Hillsborough County Government |
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Alafia River Watershed Management Plan (2002) -- Vol. 2 Chapters 7-12 Hillsborough County Government |
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Alafia River Watershed Management Plan (2002) -- Vol. 3 Chapters 13-16 Hillsborough County Government |
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Alafia River Watershed Management Plan - Executive Summary (2002) The Alafia River Watershed Management Plan is based on four major features: targeting priority problems, identifying and involving stakeholders, integrated solutions and measuring success. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 576 KB |
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Alerta a la Salud: Naegleria La salud pública del cartel de advertencia del riesgo de infección por Naegleria fowleri, una ameba parásita que crece en agua caliente y puede causar meningoencefalitis amebiana primaria, una inflamación cerebral rara, potencialmente fatal, y dando consejos sobre cómo evitarlo. Orange County Health Department File Size: 105 KB |
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Algae Identification Guide This brochure identifies 20 kinds of algae ("seaweed") and 4 kinds of seagrass, describing them in text and photographs. Florida Gulf Coast University |
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Allen's Creek Management Area The Allen?s Creek Management Area, near the city of Largo, is divided into two sections. The 14-acre eastern section is at the end of Lancaster Drive, while the 19-acre western portion is near Rosery Road. Historically, an equestrian riding and training stable was located on the eastern side, which caused a Bahia-dominated pasture to overtake and replaced native plants. In contrast, the western section has remained largely undisturbed. Pinellas County Government |
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Alligator Lake Management Area The Alligator Lake Management Area is near the cities of Clearwater and Safety Harbor, adjacent to Old Tampa Bay. The area has experienced dramatic changes over the years, including the flooding of Alligator Creek to form Alligator Lake. With the addition of a weir near the mouth of the creek, this system changed from a bayou regulated by the tide to a freshwater lake. The area to the north was historically used for citrus farming. Pinellas County Government |
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Alternatives Analysis Cross Bayou Watershed Management Plan This project developed elements of a Watershed Management Program for the Cross Bayou watershed, including developing a digital terrain model, performing a watershed evaluation, creating a watershed management plan, and recommending conceptual best management practices to reduce flooding and improve water quality. Pinellas County Government |
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America's Wetlands: Our Vital Link Between Land and Water A booklet that provides citizens with a better understanding of the rich variety of wetlands, their importance, how they are threatened and what can be done to conserve them for future generations. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 769 KB |
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American Oystercatchers in Tampa Bay: an Overview Brief description of American Oystercatchers, distribution, nesting, challenges, protection measures. Audubon of Florida File Size: 32 KB |
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An Assessment of Florida Red Tide: Causes, Consequences and Management Strategies This report addresses the causes of red tide, its consequences to marine life, human health, and the local economy, and discusses management strategies and governance (regulatory) issues. Mote Marine Lab Technical Report #1190 Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 1,110 KB |
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An assessment of landscape characteristics affecting estuarine nitrogen loading in an urban watershe In this paper a geospatial approach is used to examine the quantitative relationship between landscape characteristics and estuarine nitrogen loading in an urban watershed. The case study site is in Pensacola, where vigorous urban sprawl has prompted concerns about estuarine health. A remote sensor image was used to extract land use/cover information and derive landscape matrics, which are then compared to nitrogen loading data. Dept. of Geography, Florida State University |
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An empirical method for characterizing standing crops of aquatic vegetation Data from 55 Florida lakes were used to demonstrate that the maximum measured standing crop of emergent, floating-leaved, and submersed plants can be used to provide a simple characterization of macrophyte standing crops in the littoral zones of lakes. Aquatic Plant Management Society File Size: 596 KB |
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An Index of Biotic Integrity: A Test with Limnological and Fish Data from Sixty Florida Lakes In this study, an index of biotic integrity (IBI) that used eight fish assemblage metrics was examined for effectiveness in estimating anthropogenic impacts to 60 Florida lakes ranging in size from 2 ha to more than 12,400 ha. The total IBI scores and the data used to calculate individual metrics were unable to accurately predict the degree of anthropogenic impact to 60 Florida lakes, as estimated by limnological experts and comparison of other objective metrics. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 960 KB |
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An Introduction to Tampa Bay Introduces the Tampa Bay through a study called "Integrating Science and Management". USGS Land Cover Institute File Size: 3,543 KB |
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An Investigation of relationships between phytoplankton populations in three tidal rivers To determine if common physical and chemical factors affect phytoplankton populations in the Alafia, Little Manatee and Peace Rivers in the same manner. University of South Florida File Size: 2,102 KB |
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An Overview of Nutrient Budgets for Use in Nutrient Management Planning Provides an overview of nutrient budgets and describes the types and limitations of nutrient budgets. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Analysis of Changes in Seagrass Coverage, 1996-1999 and 1999-2001 A study of changes in seagrass coverage within the Sarasota Bay NEP Study area that relates seagrass changes to water clarity, depth, seasonality, nitrogen, salinity, and exposure/dessication. Mote Marine Lab Technical Report No. 920. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 6,137 KB |
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Analysis of Hydrologic & Ecological Factors Related to... Minimum Flows for the Hillsborough River Document describing the process that was used and the technical analysis that was performed to determine the proper regulatory limits for minimum flow levels for the Lower Hillsborough River. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Analysis of Limnological Variables Associated to Water Quality in Lakes of Northwestern Hillsborough Study that uses a Pearson correlation analysis to examine the theory that submerged aquatic vegetation may reduce nutrients in the water column. Florida Academy of Sciences File Size: 931 KB |
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Analysis of Long-Term Trends in Tampa Bay Water Quality, An Monitoring of the health of the bay is central to the success of the restoration and protection of the bay. An effective monitoring program provides the data necessary to assess the status and trends in the health and abundance of the bay's wildlife and habitats. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,421 KB |
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Analysis of the Effects of Freshwater Inflows on Salinity Distributions & DO Concentrations, An The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between freshwater discharge and water quality conditions (i.e. salinity and DO Concentration) in the Hillsborough River and Palm River/Tampa Bypass Canal. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Analysis of the Effects of Freshwater Inflows on Salinity Distributions, Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations, and Habitat Characteristics of the Hillsborough River and Palm River/Tampa Bypass Canal The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between freshwater discharge and water quality conditions (i.e. salinity and DO Concentration) in the Hillsborough River and Palm River/Tampa Bypass Canal. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) and Water Trophic Status... This study examined the relationship between abundance of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and the water trophic status of a group of lakes located in northwestern Hillsborough County. Water Air & Soil Pollution (Journal) File Size: 233 KB |
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Submerged Aquatic Vegetation and Water Trophic Status... Full Title: "Analysis of the Relationship Between Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) and Water Trophic Status of Lakes Clustered in Northwestern Hillsborough County, Florida." Study published in the Journal of Water, Soil and Air Pollution. USF College of Public Health File Size: 266 KB |
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Anchoring Stability of New Seagrass Plantings Discussion regarding processes and develops methods for quantification of the flow impact on the bed. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 354 KB |
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Anclote Islands Management Area The Anclote Islands Management Area is located in both the city of Tarpon Springs and in unincorporated Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners acquired the property from the mid-1990s to 2004. The property, which is closed to the public, is managed by Parks & Conservation Resources. Pinellas County Government |
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Anclote River mollusk and vegetation survey This report describes studies conducted on mollusks and shoreline type within the Anclote River in Florida. This study is part of the Southwest Florida Water Management District's program to describe west-central Florida tidal rivers for the purpose of establishing regulatory minimum flows in each. The project called for live and dead mollusks to be assessed using rapid survey techniques comparable to those previously used by Mote Marine Laboratory. A "windshield" survey of the Anclote Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 2,480 KB |
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Anclote River System Recommended Minimum Flows and Levels February 2010 Final Document defining state-mandated minimum flows and levels for the Anclote River. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Anclote River System Recommended Minimum Flows and Levels February 2010 Final - Appendices Document defining state-mandated minimum flows and levels for the Anclote River. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Anclote River Watershed EcoSummary - 1997 Biological assessment of the Anclote River Watershed performed in March of 1997 collected water chemistry and aquatic invertebrate samples in order to the provide data. This document explains the basin characteristics, methodology and results of this bioassessment. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 131 KB |
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Anclote River Watershed Management Master Plan - Final Project Plan This document describes work to be done for Pinellas County by Atkins North America, Inc. to prepare a comprehensive watershed plan for the portion of the Anclote River Watershed that lies within Pinellas County boundaries. The work to be performed includes collection and evaluation of water quality data, floodplain analysis, pollutant load modeling, and recommended management actions to improve water quality. Pinellas County Government |
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Animals of the Disappearing Mangroves As mangrove forests shrink worldwide, a menagerie of specially adapted animals that depend on them are at risk, too. Scientific American |
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Annual Assessment of Florida's Water Resources and Conservation Lands: 2019 Edition This annual report is required by Chapter 403.928, Florida Statutes. It contains data and analysis describing the current state of Florida's water quality and supply, and its public lands, including economic impacts, regulation, restoration efforts, and public expenditures. Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 1991-1992 Report on the Bay Scallop Project, created to acquire information to better understand the biology and natural history of the bay scallop in Florida, with an interest in effective management of this valuable resource. Research goals: stock estimates; gametogenic monitoring; recruitment estimates; population genotypic relationships; population restoration; fishery impacts estimation; and generation of a predictive larval-dispersion model. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,092 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 1994 Results of synoptic surveys of adult bay scallop abundance conducted in Pine Island Sound, Anclote Estuary, Homosassa Bay, Steinhatchee, St. Joseph Bay, and St. Andrew Bay/Sound (Figure 1) during June, with follow-up surveys conducted in Anclote Estuary, Steinhatchee, and St. Joseph Bay during October. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,133 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 1995 Results of synoptic surveys of adult bay scallop abundance, juvenile recruitment, and temporal mortality, conducted in Pine Island Sound, Anclote estuary, Homosassa Bay, Steinhatchee, St. Marks estuary, St. Joseph Bay, St. Andrew Bay/Sound, and Pensacola Bay during June, with follow-up surveys conducted in Homosassa Bay, Steinhatchee, and st. Joseph Bay during September and October. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,278 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 1997 Surveys of adult bay scallop abundance were conducted in Pine Island Sound, Anclote estuary, Homosassa Bay, Steinhatchee, St. Joseph Bay, and St. Andrew Bay/Sound during June, with follow-up surveys in Anclote, Homosassa Bay, Steinhatchee, and St. Joseph Bay during Sept. and Oct. Additionally, a June survey was conducted between Anclote and Homosassa to provide a baseline for assessment of increases in adult abundance that may occur in response to restoration efforts. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,198 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 1998 Surveys of adult bay scallop abundance were conducted in Pine Island Sound, Anclote estuary, Hernando, Homosassa Bay, Steinhatchee, St. Joseph Bay, and St. Andrew Bay/Sound during June, with follow-up surveys conducted in Anclote, Homosassa Bay, Steinhatchee, and St. Joseph Bay during September and October. Additionally, adult scallops in the Cedar Keys region were surveyed to provide a baseline for assessment of increases in adult abundance and recruitment. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,479 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 1999 Surveys of adult bay scallop abundance were conducted in Pine Island Sound, Anclote estuary, Hernando, Homosassa Bay, Cedar Keys, Steinhatchee, St. Joseph Bay, and St. Andrew Bay/Sound (Figure 1) during June, with follow-up surveys conducted in Homosassa Bay and St. Joseph Bay during September and October. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,217 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 2000 This report summarizes bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) research conducted during calendar year 2000. We report the results of adult population surveys conducted at a variety of sites along the west coast of Florida between Pine Island Sound in the south and St. Andrews Bay in the northwest. The intent of those surveys is to monitor the status of representative scallop populations and to assess changes in abundance that may occur in response to management and restoration efforts since 1995. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,677 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 2001 This report summarizes bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) research conducted by the Florida Marine Research Institute Molluscan Fisheries program during calendar year 200I. We report the results of adult population surveys conducted at a variety of sites along the west coast of Florida between Pine Island Sound in the south and St. Andrew Bay in the northwest. The intent of those surveys is to monitor scallop population status and assess response to management/restoration efforts. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,747 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 2002 This report summarizes bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) research conducted by the Florida Marine Research Institute's Molluscan Fisheries research program during calendar year 2002. This includes population monitoring status, recruitment monitoring studies, and recreational bay scallop fishing. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,787 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 2009 This report summarizes bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) research during calendar year 2009, including population abundance assessment, recruitment monitoring, and a summary of scallop habitat restoration efforts. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 3,649 KB |
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Annual Report of the Bay Scallop Project 2011 Report summarizing bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) research conducted during calendar year 2011. For each site, from St. Andrew Bay (Bay County) in the northwest to Pine Island Sound (Lee County) in the southwest, the results of annual population surveys, recruitment monitoring activities, and restoration efforts are reported. Next, a summary of other species observed in 2011 is included. Finally, a brief summary of 2011 is followed by an overview of activities planned for 2012. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 2,421 KB |
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Anthropogenic Sediment Resuspension Mechanisms in a Shallow Microtidal Estuary The mechanisms that resuspend bottom sediments in Hillsborough Bay, a shallow, microtidal, subtropical estuary in West-central Florida, were determined by analysing hydrodynamic and suspended-solids concentration data collected during several instrument deployments made in 1990 and 1991. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,985 KB |
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Application of a Three-Dimensional Circulation Model to Tampa Bay (#04-95) This report summarizes the application of a three-dimensional model to support water quality modeling. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,248 KB |
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Approved TMDL for Fecal Coliforms in Big Ditch (WBID 1469) and Channelized Stream (WBID 1483) Total Maximum Daily Loads document for Big Ditch (WBID 1469) and Channelized Stream (WBID 1483), in the Hillsborough River Watershed located in Hillsborough and Polk counties. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 592 KB |
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Aquaphyte Newsletters Downloadable PDFs of the Aquaphyte newsletter are available for 1981 until the present. The newsletter covers news of interest to aquatic, wetland and invasive plant researchers, regulators, managers, students and others. Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants -- UF/IFAS |
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Aquatic Preserves and Current Restoration Locations in Tampa Bay Thematic map depicting the locations of restoration projects and aquatic preserves throughout Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 6,299 KB |
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Aquatic Toxins Program Works to protect both residents and visitors by educating the public about Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) and their toxins, watching for illnesses in communities, sponsoring research to find out more about how these toxins affect our health, and working with other local, state and federal agencies to decrease exposures to toxins from these harmful microorganisms. Florida Department of Health |
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Aquifer Characteristics within the Southwest Florida Water Management District This report is a compilation of selected aquifer pumping tests with SWFWMD and is intended as a reference guide for aquifer tests within the SWFWMD area. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,901 KB |
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Archaeological and Historical Survey of the Lake Thonotosassa By-Pass Canal Right-of-Way in Hillsbor This report summarizes the findings of an archaeological and historical survey conducted for the Southwest Florida Water Management District to assess the cultural resources on land that will be impacted by the construction of the Lake Thonotosassa By-Pass Canal. Field investigation of this tract, which measured approximately ten square miles, was carried out by the author during November, 1976. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 2,402 KB |
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Are Cigarette Butts Biodegradable? Discusses the components of cigarette butts, and why most don't biodegrade quickly. While cigarettes were once largely composed of organic materials, filters now contain plastics that persist in the environment almost indefinitely. Virginia Clean Waterways -- Longwood University File Size: 97 KB |
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Area Contingency Plan The Area Contingency Plan (ACP) was developed to address removal of oil and hazardous substances from waterways. The plan, prepared by an Area Committee, is designed to be implemented in conjunction with the National Contingency Plan (NCP)and is formatted within an Incident Command System (ICS) framework. This page has links to plans for seven sub regions in the southeastern US. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Areas Susceptible to Oils Spills in Tampa Bay (Map) Map showing areas of the Tampa Bay area with regions that are susceptible to environmental damage by oil spills. 4MB PDF file. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Article: Newman Branch Restoration Gears Up Tampa Bay Soundings article describing a 2004 restoration project at Newman Branch creek that involved creating wetlands, removing invasive plants, planting mangroves, salt marsh and other coastal species, and punching through berms to allow high-tide hydration of salterns. Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council |
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Artificial Reef Monitoring in Florida Coastal Counties Describes the extent and nature of reef monitoring, how data are managed and aspects of communication about reefs in Florida counties. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 2,698 KB |
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Artificial Reef Photographs Flickr album with photographs of artificial reefs taken by FWC staff. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Artificial Reefs: Find 'Em and Fish 'Em in Tampa Bay Provides the location, depth, reef materials and reef area for eight artificial reefs in Tampa Bay. Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 699 KB |
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Artificial Reefs: The Florida Sea Grant Connection Research, education, extension and communications efforts concerning artificial reefs have been a part of the Florida Sea Grant College Program 3 for a number of years. As interest continues to grow, both in the public and private sector, Sea Grant continues to support investigators and activities in this area. Today Florida coastal waters are home to about half of all artificial reefs in the United States. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 522 KB |
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Assessing Pinellas County Surface Water Quality Using a Probabilistic Design Assessing Pinellas County Surface Water Quality Using a Probabilistic Design Pinellas County Government File Size: 4,288 KB |
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Assessing the Biological Condition of Florida Lakes: Development of the Lake Vegetation Index Documentation of the development of the lake vegetation index (LVI) Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 541 KB |
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Assessing the Impact of an Organic Restoration Structure on Boat Wake Energy Erosion of unprotected levee banks decreases their structural integrity and increases the likelihood of failure. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 180 KB |
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Assessing the Vulnerability of Public-Supply Wells to Contamination: This fact sheet highlights findings from the vulnerability study of a public-supply well in Temple Terrace, Florida, northeast of Tampa. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Assessment and Impact of Microbial Fecal Pollution and Human Enteric Pathogens in a Coastal Community The goals of this study were to assess watersheds impacted by high densities of OSDS (onsite sewage disposal systems) for evidence of fecal contamination and evaluate the occurrence of human pathogens in coastal waters off west Florida. Eleven stations (representing six watersheds) were intensively sampled for microbial indicators of fecal pollution (fecal coliform bacteria, enterococci, Clostridium perfringens and coliphage) and the human enteric pathogens, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and enterov Marine Pollution Bulletin |
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Assessment Lists - Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection From this page on the Florida DEP website you can download an Excel spreadsheet with data about all the impaired waters in the entire state and their status. The data can be sorted/filtered by basin group, county, or any other column in the spreadsheet. Similar information is also available from this page for individual basin groups, or basins. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Assessment of Bulk Atmospheric Deposition to the Tampa Bay Watershed (#08-96) The objectives of this study were to evaluate the spatial variability in depositions of trace metals and nutrients across the watershed of Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 19,895 KB |
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Assessment of Effects of Freshwater Inflows on Fish & Invertebrate Habitat in Manatee-Braden Estuary SWFWMD Study of Minimum Flows and Levels in the Manatee River. Relates habitat of aquatic organisms to inflows of fresh water to the estuary. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 6,953 KB |
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Assessment of Hydrogeological Conditions with Emphasis on Water Quality & Wastewater Injection The study area includes 7 wastewater injection sites and includes modeling of movement of injected wastewater. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 3,565 KB |
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Assessment of In-Line Alum Injection Facility Used to Treat Stormwater Runoff in Pinellas County The Southwest Florida Water Management District, under its Stormwater Research Program, conducted a study to determine the feasibility of using an in-line alum injection facility for a stormwater treatment retrofit. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of alum technology for an in-line system with limited storage volume. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 108 KB |
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Assessment of Manatee Monitoring Programs in Tampa Bay (#13-96) This report reviews the progress of the manatee monitoring programs five projects: population monitoring, mortality and rescue, ecology and migration, life history and biology, and the manatee geographic information system. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 975 KB |
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Assessment of Minimum Levels for the Intermediate Aquifer System in the SWFWMD Assessment of Minimum Levels for the Intermediate Aquifer System in the Southwest Florida Water Management District Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 13,202 KB |
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Assessment of Sea Turtle Monitoring Programs in Tampa Bay (#12-96) Identifies species of turtles located in Tampa Bay, data collection and statistics and nesting activity. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,291 KB |
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Assessment of Sediment Contamination in Tampa Bay Using the Sediment Quality Triad Approach #04-96 The purpose of this report is to summarize and map the available information on the extent and severity of sediment contamination in Tampa Bay, utilizing exiting information. Report is too large to upload. Contact saveit@tbep.org. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Assessments of Selected TMDL Lakes in Polk and Hillsborough Counties FDEP's Bureau of Laboratories was requested to assess the status of Buck Lake, Lake Effie, Lake Lena, Lake May, Lake Shipp, Mirror Lake, and Parker Lake by conducting habitat, water quality, and biological monitoring of the lake. This report explains the process and the data found. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Atlas of Florida Plants The Atlas of Florida Plants has species information, images and distribution maps. A joint effort by the USF Institute for Systematic Botany and the USF Water Institute to provide users with a comprehensive searchable database of plants in the state of Florida, which has over 4,300 species of native or naturalized vascular plants and over 400 species of bryophytes, making it the third most floristically diverse state in the United States. USF Water Institute |
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Atmosphere in Motion: Results from the National Deposition Monitoring Networks An Atlas that shows the results of efforts to control emissions of sulfur and nitrogen to reduce deposition over broad, regional scales. Maps and data displays show changes in air quality and atmospheric deposition over time and space from 1990 to 2005. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 3,306 KB |
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Atmospheric Concentrations and Dry Deposition Rates of PAHs for Tampa Bay (#08-03) Sampling of 16 USEPA priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) at the Gandy Bridge monitoring site. Report in Atmospheric Environment Atomspheric Environment |
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Atmospheric Deposition Contributions to Nitrogen and Phosphorous Loadings in Tampa Bay Atmospheric Deposition Contributions to Nitrogen and Phosphorous Loadings in Tampa Bay: Intensive Wet and Dry Deposition Data Collection and Analysis August 1996-July 1998 Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,126 KB |
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Atmospheric Deposition of Nitrogen and Air Toxins to the Tampa Bay Estuary This report seeks to synthesize the knowledge gained from the measurement and interpretation of environmental variables as they relate to atmospheric deposition, and to provide the technical basis for the development of community control strategies to reduce the loading to Tampa Bay of nitrogen and of persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic compounds. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,205 KB |
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Audit Final Report (posted 3-11-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 1,995 KB |
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Audubon of Florida's Gulf Coast Ecosystem / Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries Program Power Point Presentation by Florida Audubon on its coastal sanctuaries program on Florida's Gulf Coast, focusing on partnerships for colonial waterbird management and conservation policy initiatives. Audubon of Florida File Size: 1,363 KB |
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Backyard Habitat Ponds General information about different types of backyard ponds, tips on where to place your pond, what wildlife would be likely to use it, references to learn more and sources for materials. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 62 KB |
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Baker Creek (WBID 1522C) Fecal and Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Baker/Pemberton Creek Watershed EcoSummary 1997 (2) Recolonization of the Baker/Pemberton Creek watershed following the termination of Aerial Spraying for the Medfly Eradication Program Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 59 KB |
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Baker/Pemberton Watershed EcoSummary 1997 Biological Reconnaissance of Baker/Pemberton Watershed: Possible Effects of Aerial Spraying During the Medfly Eradication Program July 9 and 13, 1997 Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 161 KB |
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Balancing Urban Water Demand and Supply in Florida: Overview of Tools Available to Water Managers This document discusses alternative strategies that can be used by water utility managers to balance water demand and supply in the residential sector, which accounts for roughly 37 percent of Florida's freshwater use. Pub. date Oct. 2009. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Banana Lake Sediment Inactivation Project, #06-267: Pre- & Post-Treatment Monitoring Plan Objective: to reduce internal phosphorus loading to Banana Lake from existing sediments, improving water quality & reducing downstream loadings to Lake Hancock, Saddle Creek, & the Peace River. Polk County Natural Resources Division File Size: 1,269 KB |
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Banana Lake Sediment Inactivation Project, #06-267: Pre- & Post-Treatment Monitoring Results Objective: to reduce internal phosphorus loading to Banana Lake from existing sediments, improving water quality & reducing downstream loadings to Lake Hancock, Saddle Creek, & the Peace River. Polk County Natural Resources Division File Size: 901 KB |
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Banana Lake Sedimentation Characterization and Inactivation Study This document reports the results of a sediment characterization study performed by ERD,Inc., on Banana and Stahl lakes for purposes of determine potential for sediment phosphorus release and the potential efficacy of alum treatment for sediment inactivation. Polk County Natural Resources Division File Size: 2,034 KB |
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Baseline Mapping, Land Surface Dynamics and Predictive Modeling, and Hazards Vulnerability Studies This Open File Report presents the baseline mapping component of the Tampa Bay Integrated Science Pilot Study, which is examining the effects of urban growth on the ecology of the Tampa Bay Estuary. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 4,802 KB |
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Basin Management Action Plan Phase 2 - Fecal Coliform Bacteria in the Hillsborough River Basin This new document describes management strategies for Phase 2 of the 2009 Hillsborough River BMAP. For this second five-year period, additional strategies for continuing water quality improvements and new monitoring to identify additional sources are proposed to help achieve the adopted fecal coliform TMDLs. The 2009 BMAP remains in effect and its projects and activities are still ongoing unless otherwise stated. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) A Basin Management Action Plan, or BMAP, is a "blueprint" for restoring impaired waters by reducing pollutant loadings to meet the allowable loadings established in a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). It represents a comprehensive set of strategies--permit limits on wastewater facilities, urban and agricultural best management practices, conservation programs, financial assistance and revenue generating activities, etc.--designed to implement the pollutant reductions established by the TMDL. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Basis of Review: History & Intent Section DRAFT (posted 4-1-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 53 KB |
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Basis of Review: Miscellaneous Activities in Wetlands DRAFT (posted 4-1-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 68 KB |
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Basis of Review: Wetland Delineation DRAFT (posted 4-1-08) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 73 KB |
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Bass Biological Laboratory Archive This site is a portal to the records of the Bass Biological Laboratory of Englewood, Florida, during the 1930s and early 1940s. The Bass Laboratory was Florida's first independent, non-profit, full-time, coeducational marine and biological research laboratory. The Lab maintained a profit-making subsidiary, Zoological Research Supply. Records of the Bass Laboratory have been rescued and are archived at Mote Marine Laboratory. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Bathymetric Data for Coastal Resource Management in Southwest Florida Waterways Subtitle: Enhancement and Standardization of Field Collection Methods Used by the West Coast Inland Navigation District. The West Coast Inland Navigation District commissioned the Florida Sea Grant to design a management system for southwest Florida consistent with safe boating and reducing boating impacts on natural resources adopted by FDEP, municipal and county goals. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 2,502 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Alafia River Bathymetric Survey of Alafia River color contours. PBS&J for Hillsborough County File Size: 6,050 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Apollo Beach North - Part 1 of 2 Bathymetric Survey of Apollo Beach North color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 2,220 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Apollo Beach North - Part 2 of 2 Bathymetric Survey of Apollo Beach North color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 3,859 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Apollo Beach South - Part 1 of 3 Bathymetric survey of Apollo Beach South color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 5,703 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Apollo Beach South - Part 2 of 3 Bathymetric survey of Apollo Beach South color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 6,068 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Apollo Beach South - Part 3 of 3 Bathymetric survey of Apollo Beach South color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 12,120 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Baycrest Bathymetric Survey of Baycrest color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 2,630 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Bayport Channel A Bathymetric survey of Bayport Channel A with color contours. Shows "areas of concern", sediment sites, and stormwater pipes. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 1,378 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Dana Shores at Sweetwater Creek Bathymetric survey of Dana Shores at Sweetwater Creek color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 13,135 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Essex Downs at Rocky Creek Bathymetric survey of Essex Downs at Rocky Creek color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 13,419 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Little Manatee River Bathymetric survey of Little Manatee River color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 5,358 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Marsh Branch Bathymetric survey of Marsh Branch color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 7,469 KB |
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Bathymetric Survey of Marsh Branch and the Little Manatee River Bathymetric survey of Marsh Branch and the Little Manatee River color contours. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 7,749 KB |
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Bathymetry and Global Relief Provides several types of bathymetric & relief maps for many regions of the country. National Geophysical Data Center |
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Bathymetry Map for Banana Lake, Polk County Bathymetry Map for Banana Lake, Polk County USF Water Institute File Size: 278 KB |
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Bathymetry Map for Crystal Lake (Lake Wales), Polk County Bathymetry Map for Lake Crystal (Lake Wales), Polk County USF Water Institute File Size: 657 KB |
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Bathymetry Map for Crystal Lake, Polk County Bathymetry Map for Crystal Lake, Polk County USF Water Institute File Size: 234 KB |
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Bathymetry Map for Cypress Lake, Polk County Bathymetry Map for Lake Cypress, Polk County USF Water Institute File Size: 282 KB |
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Bathymetry Systems: History & Methodology Describes early methods of measuring the depth of the ocean and other large bodies of water. Woods Hole Oceanogrphic Institution File Size: 243 KB |
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Battle for Horse Creek, The A special report in the Summer 05 edition of Bay Soundings on the phosphate industry in Florida. This article discusses permits sought by phosphate companies to mine near Horse Creek which provides freshwater to the Peace River Basin. Bay Soundings |
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Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium (BASIS) 1 - Proceedings Proceedings of the first Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium or BASIS, which had as its main goal the summary of all existing scientific information on Tampa Bay. Invited review papers were presented on the physical, chemical, geological, meteorological, biological, anthropological and economic aspects of Tampa Bay and the immediate Bay area. The public presentation of the invited and contributed papers occurred on May 3-6, 1982 and are accessible here. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium (BASIS) 2: The Watershed Proceedings. The primary goal of Tampa BASIS 2 was to bring regulatory and scientific communities together for the exchange of ideas and information. Conference objectives were to review the status of scientific understanding of watershed/estuary interactions, to make management decisions based on this understanding, and to disseminate this information to the public. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium (BASIS) 3: Applying Our Knowledge Below are links to the Proceedings from the presentations given at the third Tampa Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium held October 21-23, 1996 in Clearwater, Florida. Since its inception in 1982, the BASIS conference series has provided a forum for sharing state-of-the-art research on Tampa Bay. The theme for BASIS-3 was "Applying our Knowledge." Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium (BASIS) 4: Linking Science and Management Proceedings of BASIS-4; its theme, Linking Science and Management, is organized around the major elements of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan: Water and Sediment Quality; Habitat Protection and Restoration; Fish and Wildlife Protection; Dredging and Dredged Material Management; Spill Prevention and Response; Watershed Management; and Invasive Species. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium (BASIS) 5: Using Our Knowledge To Shape Our Future Proceedings of the Bay Area Scientific and Information Symposium; these symposia are an opportunity for Tampa Bay scientists and resource managers to present and document the latest technical findings and management implications to a broad regional audience. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium (BASIS) 6: Navigating Changing Tides Proceedings of the sixth Tampa Bay Scientific Information Symposium (BASIS6), held Sept. 28-30, 2015 in St. Petersburg, FL. The theme, Navigating Changing Tides, explores the 21st century dimensions of environmental challenges and innovative and practical strategies devised by regional researchers and resource managers to address them. Session topics: Coastal Connections; Practical Applications of Environmental Management & Policy; Emerging Issues, Technology & Methods; and Climate Change. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Bay Post: Tampa Bay Seagrasses Continue to Surpass Recovery Goal News item from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program announcing gains in seagrass acreage throughout TBEP's study area from 2014 to 2016. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 614 KB |
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Bay Postscript -- April 2009 Edition An e-newsletter featuring Tampa Bay news and updates from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 950 KB |
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Bay Postscript -- August 2009 Edition An e-newsletter featuring Tampa Bay news and updates from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,082 KB |
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Bay Postscript -- January 2009 Edition An e-newsletter featuring Tampa Bay news and updates from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,066 KB |
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Bay Postscript -- January 2010 Edition An e-newsletter featuring Tampa Bay news and updates from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,377 KB |
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Bay Postscript -- June 2009 Edition An e-newsletter featuring Tampa Bay news and updates from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 314 KB |
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Bay Postscript -- October 2008 Edition An e-newsletter featuring Tampa Bay news and updates from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,452 KB |
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Bay Repair Kit Unknowingly, in the daily care of our households, we each may be polluting nearby bays and other waterways. This booklet offers practical steps to reduce that pollution in order to begin repairing our damaged coastal waters. Some suggestions are simple, cost-free, and require only a slight change of routine. Others are more intricate and can be implemented gradually over time. A few suggestions may even inspire you to re-landscape certain areas of your property. Sarasota County Government File Size: 16,529 KB |
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Bay Scallop Habitat Requirements (Presentation) In this 2011 presentation to the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program Shellfish Restoration Needs Workshop, Dr. Leverone discusses the necessary environmental conditions for bay scallops to recruit, survive, grow, and reproduce. Included is information about scallop research related to water quality, phytoplankton, chlorophyll, total suspended solids, reproduction, habitat, hydrodynamics, and harmful algal blooms (red tides). Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 246 KB |
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Bay Scallop, Argopecten irradians, in Florida Coastal Waters, The Bay scallop life cycle and habitat, history of the fishery, likely causes for population declines, and restoration efforts. NOAA Fisheries File Size: 785 KB |
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Bay Scallops, Underwater Canaries Basic information about the bay scallop, Argopecten irradians, its life history, economic importance, threats to habitat, fishing regulations, and current research. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 265 KB |
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Bay Soundings Quarterly news journal of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. It chronicles the news and issue affecting Tampa Bay, Florida's largest open-water estuary, while profiling the people and places, creatures and habitat that make Tampa Bay so compelling. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Baywide Environmental Monitoring Report 1993-1998 (#07-99) This report, the second edition of the Tampa Bay Environmental Monitoring Report, is intended for use by resource managers and scientists working in Tampa Bay. Its authors are those scientists responsible for conducting the extensive monitoring efforts in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,493 KB |
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Baywide Environmental Monitoring Report 1998-2001 (#06-02) Report presents the monitoring program for Tampa Bay that seeks to measure the health and diversity of bay habitats and the animals that inhabit them. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 12,897 KB |
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Baywide Environmental Monitoring Report 2002-2005 (#06-06) Summary results of key monitoring programs in Tampa Bay region, including salinity and freshwater inflows, water quality, nutrient loading, seagrass coverage and condition, benthic habitats, sediment contamination and benthic assemblages, fisheries, and bird populations. Various authors. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 8,592 KB |
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Beach Conditions Reporting System Provides beach condition information in 12 different categories for beaches for Southwest Florida and the Florida Panhandle: oil spill impact & severity, water color, wind direction, surf conditions, dead fish, repiratory irritation, beach flag, seaweed presence, surf type and height, and rip current presence. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Beach-nesting Birds Reference Guide Two-page brochure with photos to help identify shorebirds that nest on Florida's beaches. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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BEACON 2.0 - Beach Advisory and Closing On-line Notification Listed by county, obtain useful information pertaining to beach advisories, public safety and water quality including historical data. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Bear Branch Creek Tidal Stream Assessment Summary 2013 In 2013 the USF Water Institute was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The USFWI tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,397 KB |
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Beating Bacteria: Identifying & Prioritizing Water Bodies This report describes a new methodology for identifying and prioritizing water bodies with high concentrations of fecal coliform is helping Florida address the problem of elevated bacteria levels. Stormwater Magazine File Size: 8,175 KB |
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Bell Creek - Ecological and Water Quality Assessment - March 2023 Analysis results for Bell Creek in Hillsborough County, including Landscape Development Index, Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Conditions Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Analysis. USF Water Institute |
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Benthic Habitat: Seagrasses This appendix from the Marine and Estuarine Goal Setting for South Florida (MARES) project describes the benefits of, and threats to, seagrass meadows in Southeast Florida. U.S. Department of Commerce File Size: 446 KB |
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Benthic Infauna of Tampa Bay (#02-95) This report presents the results of the study conducted by Mote Marine Laboratory during the summer of 1993 that identified the benthic macroinvertebrate fauna. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,242 KB |
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Benthic Macrofaunal Community and Sediment Quality Conditions in Clam Bayou (#05-09) Review of benthic and sediment quality data for Clam Bayou, Pinellas County, Florida. Report by the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,165 KB |
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Benthic Macroinvertebrate Protocols Description of preferred methodologies for conducting macroinvertebrate sampling as a component of rapid stream bioassessment. (Chapter 7 of EPA's "Rapid Bioassessment Protocols for Use in Streams and Wadeable Rivers: Periphyton, Benthic Macroinvertebrates, and Fish - Second Edition") U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 307 KB |
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Benthic Oxygen and Nutrient Fluxes in Tampa Bay: A Final Report (#04-06) This project measured rates of nutrient fluxes between Tampa Bay sediments and the overlying water column. This information has been lacking from previous nitrogen budgets for Tampa Bay. Report by FWC/FWRI. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Berms and Swales Land can be constructed to create a natural holding area for stormwater runoff. This process keeps nutrients and other contaminants from impacting surface waters. Brevard County Government File Size: 444 KB |
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Best Management Practices for Blue-Green Algal (cyanobacterial) Blooms in your Stormwater Pond This best practices guide was created to assist Floridians living, recreating, and working around stormwater ponds to know what do if a blue-green algal bloom occurs. This guide will fill in the regulatory gap for stormwater ponds because these waterbodies do not fall under the responsibility of state regulating agencies, and therefore, do not have any associated monitoring or public notice protocol. UF/IFAS Extension |
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Best Management Practices for Blue-Green Algal (cyanobacterial) Blooms in your Stormwater Pond Six steps to follow to assist Floridians living, recreating, and working around stormwater ponds to know what to do if a blue-green algal bloom occurs. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Best Management Practices for Shellfish Restoration Recommended best practices document to restore critical shellfish areas while protecting public health. The objectives of the project are to establish best management practices which include protocols for educational programs and safeguards to ensure that shellfish raised in unapproved areas do not reach the market. Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference File Size: 2,353 KB |
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Better Assessment Science Integrating Point & Nonpoint Sources (BASINS) Better Assessment Science Integrating Point and Nonpoint Sources (BASINS) is a multipurpose environmental analysis system designed to help regional, state, and local agencies perform watershed- and water quality-based studies. Its purpose is to assist in watershed management and TMDL development by integrating environmental data, analysis tools, and watershed and water quality models. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Beyond Light: Physical, Geological and Geochemical Parameters as Possible SAV Habitat Requirements When determining the suitability of a certain area as a habitat for submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV), light and parameters that modify light (epiphytes, total suspended solids, chlorophyll cnocentration, nutrients) are the first factors to be taken into consideration. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 811 KB |
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Beyond the Horizon: A forum to discuss a potential network of special ocean places to strengthen the This report is the proceedings of a two day workshop held May 11-13, 2011, at the Keating Education Center, Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida. “Beyond the Horizon,” was a forum convened by Mote, the Harte Research Institute, the University of South Florida College of Marine Sciences and the National Marine Sanctuaries Foundation. It represents a commitment to the Gulf of Mexico and to the Nation whose economy depends on the abundant natural resources in the Gulf. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 4,396 KB |
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Bibliography of Benthic Literature for Tampa Bay This bibliography was assembled by Kathryn Smith (U.S. Geological Survey), and Holly Greening (Tampa Bay Estuary Program) in preparation for the "History of Benthic Habitat Research in Tampa Bay", presented at the Tampa Bay Study 4th Annual Science Conference, St. Petersburg, FL on February 8th and 9th. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 231 KB |
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Bibliography of U.S. Geological Survey Reports on the Water Resources of Florida, 1886-1995 In 1930, an office was established for surface-water studies in Florida and in 1938 for ground-water studies. Since 1930, practically all of the water-resources investigations made by the U.S. Geological Survey have been in cooperation with State and local agencies. This document lists USGS studies through March 1995. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Bibliography: Saltwater Intrusion in Florida Bibliography of US Geological Society documents related to saltwater intrusion in Florida, each with a link to the documents on the USGS website where it resides. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Bioassay of Gardinier, Inc., U.S. Phosphoric Products Outfalls # 12 Gardinier, Inc., U.S. Phosphoric Products, releases wastewater that flows into the Alafia River. This report discussed the methods used to determine the toxicity levels of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassay of TECO-Big Bend Power Plant Slag Pond Outfall #002 The TECO - Big Bend Power Station discharges wastewater into an unnamed ditch that flows into Tampa Bay. This report focuses on the discharger's effects on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassay of TECO-Gannon Power Plant The TECO-Gannon Power Plant releases wastewater into Hillsborough Bay. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to find out what the discharger's effects are on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassay of TECO-Gannon Power Plant Slag Pond Discharge The TECO-Gannon Power Plant releases waterwastes into Hillsborough Bay. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to find out what the discharger's effects are on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of An Alum Discharge from the City of Tampa's Water Treatment Plant The City of Tampa Howard F. Curren AWWTF (advanced wastewater treatment facility) is a Type 1, twostage, high rate activated-sludge biological-nitrification domestic wastewater treatment plant. Effluent discharge from this facility is continuous. This report discusses the toxicity levels of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Cargill Fertilizer, Inc. - Riverview Fertilizer Plant Cargile Fertilizer, Inc. - Riverview Fertilizer Plant is a phosphate fertilizer and chemical manufacturing facility and they release wastes into Hillsborough Bay. Tests were conducted to find out the toxicity levels of the receiving levels. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Consolidated Minerals, Inc. - Coronet Plant Consolidated Minerals, Inc. - Coronet Plant is a phosphate processing plant which produces animal feel supplements. The FDEP Biology Section performed two 48-hour static acute screening toxicity bioassays on a sample of effluent collected from this facility. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Dale Mabry Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant There is an advanced domestic wastewater treatment plant that discharges waste water into Brushy Creek. The toxicity test results are discussed in this report. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Falkenburg Road Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant The FDEP Biology Section performed two 48-hour static acute screening toxicity bioassays on a sample of effluent collected from this facility. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Falkenburg Road Wastewater Treatment Plant The FDEP Biology Section performed toxicity tests on samples of effluent. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Plant City Water Reclamation Facility This report describes the facility's is investigation on upgrading the aeration process in an attempt to better control the nitrification/denitrification process. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Plant City WWTP The Plant City Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges wastes into the East Canal. This report discusses the toxicity level of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Seminole Fertilizer Ammonia Terminal Seminole Fertilizer - Ammonia Terminal receives liquid ammonia from barges for storage in tanks prior shipment to fertilizer processing facilities. This report discusses the 48-hour static acute screening toxicity bioassays on a sample of effluent from this facility. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of Tampa Bay Regional WRF The Tampa Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant releases wastewater into Palm River. This report discusses the toxicity level of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of The City of Tampa - Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant This report discusses the toxicity test results of sample of effluent collected from a wastewater treatment plant. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassays of the City of Tampa Water Treatment Plant This report discusses the discharge from the City of Tampa Water Treatment Plant into the Hillsborough River and the results from the toxicity tests performed. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bioassessment of Florida's Aquatic Ecoystems Explains what bioassessment is and why it is important in determining the health of waterbodies and their aquatic ecosystems. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 245 KB |
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Biological and chemical studies on the impact of stormwater runoff upon the biological community... Study intended to assess the impact of urban runoff upon endemic biological communities of the Hillsborough River. Principal activities included laboratory bioassay experiments using both plants and animals exposed to stormwater runoff and sediments and limited field studies on the receiving water body. This study represents a unique approach to the biological and chemical characterization of the relationship between stormwater runoff and pollution problems in an urban receiving water. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 2,931 KB |
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Biological Assesment of Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC - Wingate Creek Mine Results of toxicity tests conducted on effluent from the Mosaic Fertilizer, Inc.- - Wingate Creek Mine to determine the discharger's effects on the biota of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 7,060 KB |
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Biological Assessment of Alpha Owens Corning/Upper Hillsborough River Blackwater Creek, East Canal, Itchepackesassa Creek, and an unnamed wetland streams into the Hillsborough River. This report is about the investigation that was conducted to determine the toxicity levels in the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Cargill Fertilizer, Inc. - Hooker's Prairie Mine Cargil Fertilizers, Inc.-Hooker's Prairie Mine discharges waste into the Alafia River, Bell Creek and an Unknown. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to determine the discharger's effects on the biota of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of City of Plant City WWTP The city of Plant City WWTP discharges wastes into the East Canal. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to find out what the discharger's effects are on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Dale Mabry Wastewater Treatment Plant The Dale Mabry Wastewater Treatment Plant has effluent that is dechlorinated before it is released into Brushy Creek. This report discusses the methods and results of an investigation that was conducted to test the toxicity of the wastes. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Falkenburg WWTP The Falkenburg Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges waste into the Tampa Bypass Canal. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to find out what the discharger's effects are on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Howard F. Curran Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility The Howard F. Curran Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility has discharges that go into the Class III Hillsborough Bay and Tampa Bay. This report discusses the methods and results of an investigation that was conducted to test the toxicity of the wastes. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of IMC - Agrico Port Sutton Terminal The IMC-Agrico Company, Port Sutton facility, discharges wastes into Hillsborough Bay and into the Port Sutton Ship Canal. This report discussed the methods used to determine the toxicity levels of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of IMC Agrico Company - Port Sutton The IMC-Agrico Company, Port Sutton facility, discharges wastes into the Hillsborough Bay and the Port Sutton Ship Canal. This report discussed the methods used to determine the toxicity levels of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of IMC-Agrico Nichols Chemical Plant The IMC FERTILIZER, Inc., Nicolas Plant releases wastes into Thirty mile Creek and then to the North Prong of the Alafia River. This report discusses the processes to test the toxicity levels of the waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of IMC-Kingsford/Haynesworth/Big Four Mine Complex The IMC - Kingsford/Haynesworth/Big Four Mine Complex Plant discharge wastes into the Alafia River (South Prong), Lake Branch and Mizelle Creek. his report discusses the processes to test the toxicity levels of the waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC - Bartow Chemical Complex The Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC - Bartow Chemical Complex discharges wastewater into Little Fishhawk Creek and Skinned Sapling Creek. This report discusses the 48 hour static bioassay that was conducted on a sample of effluent. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Mosaic Phosphates Company - Nichols Plant The Mosaic Phosphates Company-Nichols Plant is located in Polk County, discharges wastewater in the Alafia River. This report describes the investigation that was conducted to determine the potential effects of the facility's effluent on the biota of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Mosiac Fertilizer, Inc. - Wingate Creek Mine Explains the investigation that was conducted in oreder to determine the effects of Mosaic Fertilizer Inc Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,316 KB |
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Biological Assessment of Nitram Incorporated Nitran Incorporated, a manufacturer of ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate fertilizer solutions discharges wastes into Delaney Creek and then into Hillsborough Bay. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to determine the toxicity levels of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Nitram Incorporated Nitran Incorporated, a manufacturer of ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate fertilizer solutions discharges wastes into Delaney Creek and then into Hillsborough Bay. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to determine the toxicity levels of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant The Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment discharges waste into Channel A which then goes into Old Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to find out what the discharger's effects are on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Pebble Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant The Pebble Creek Service Corporation provides advanced domestic wastewater treatment for a country club. This report discusses wastes that they discharge into Pebble Creek and Rocky Creek as well as their toxicity levels. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Plant City Sewage Treatment Plant The DER Biology Section performed bioassay tests on pre-chlorinated and dechlorinated samples from East Canal and Mill Creek. This report discusses and displays the results from those tests. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of River Oaks Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant The River Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant releases wastewater into Tampa Bay but during high tides water will backflow over the weirs and back into Channel Creek and Rocky Creek. This report discusses the methods used to determine the toxicity levels of the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of River Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant and Northwest Regional WWTP The River Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Northwest Regional WWTP both have outfalls in that go into Channel A and Rocky Creek. This report describes an investigation to determine the dischargers' effects on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of River Oaks WWTP and Northwest Regional WWTP The River Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Northwest Regional WWTP releases wastes into Rocky Creek. This report discusses Rocky Creek's toxicity levels. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of Tampa Electric Company (TECO) - Hooker's Point The Tampa Electric Company Hooker's Point Stream Plant releases cooling water discharge into Hillsborough Bay. This report discusses the investigation that was conducted to find out what the discharger's effects are on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Assessment of TECO - Big Bend Power Station The Teco - Big Bend Power Station discharges wastewater into an unnamed ditch that flows into Tampa Bay. This report focuses on the discharger's effects on the receiving waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Biological Oxygen Demand Exceedance Trends for Tampa Bay Map of the biological oxygen demand exceedance trends for the Tampa Bay area. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,250 KB |
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Biological Water Quality Criteria Biological criteria are a way of describing the qualities that must be present to support a desired condition in a waterbody and serve as the standard against which assessment results are compared. This page has links to technical assistance documents, national status summary, factsheets, and case studies. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Biology and Control of Aquatic Plants: A Best Management Practices Handbook (4th Edition, 2020) This 237-page book is a compendium of information about controlling vegetation in aquatic systems. Individual chapters or the entire book are downloadable at no charge. Its information will be useful to lakefront homeowners, natural resource managers, and anyone who wants to better understand the biology of aquatic systems. In addition to general information, it has profiles of plants that most often need to be controlled by mechanical, biological or chemical means. Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation |
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Biology of the Oyster Excerpt (Chapter 2) from the book "Maryland's Oysters, Research and Management". This critical review and synthesis of literature on the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, was published in 1981 for fishery resource managers, researchers and students of marine biology Maryland Sea Grant File Size: 566 KB |
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Bird abundance and species richness on Florida lakes: influence of trophic status, lake morphology, Data from 46 lakes were used to examine relationships between bird abundance/species richness, lake trophic status, lake morphology & plant abundance. Findings: Lake bird populations generally do not significantly impact lake trophic status; trophic status influences bird abundance/species richness on lakes. Bird abundance/species richness were not correlated to other lake morphology or aquatic macrophyte parameters after the effects of lake area & trophic status were accounted for. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 769 KB |
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Bishop Creek Tidal Stream Assessment 2013 In 2013 the USF Water Institute was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The USFWI tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,212 KB |
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Black Skimmer FAQs Information about the life history and conservation status of black skimmers, a shorebird that is a listed as a state threatened species in Florida. Audubon Florida File Size: 140 KB |
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Blackwater Creek (WBID 1482) Fecal and Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Blackwater Creek - Ecological and Water Quality Assessment - March 2023 Analysis results for Blackwater Creek in Hillsborough County, including Landscape Development Index, Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Conditions Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Analysis. USF Water Institute |
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Blooms of Karenia brevis on the West Florida Shelf: Nutrient sources & potential mgmt. strategies... Study of nutrient sources that feed the harmful algae bloom Karenia brevis, colloquially known as "red tide". The combined results from previous studies were used to attempt to quantify nutrients from multiple sources and to develop recommendations in support of effective management of K. brevis blooms in southwest Florida. Harmful Algae File Size: 1,602 KB |
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Blue-Green Algae Freshwater phytoplankton communities naturally may include one or more species of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. These cyanobacteria tend to be rare, or present only in very limited abundance, in water bodies having low levels of fertility. However, cyanobacteria frequently dominate the phytoplankton communities of surface waters receiving high nutrient inputs from their watershed. North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) File Size: 473 KB |
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Blue-green Algae in Florida Waters Explanation of blue-green algae and its effects on water quality. St. Johns River Water Management District |
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BMAP for the Implementation of TMDLs for Nutrients and Fecal Coliforms in the Manatee River Basin This Basin Management Action Plan covers the following impaired segments with waterbody identification (WBID) numbers in the Manatee River Basin for which TMDLs are required: WBID 1923, Rattlesnake Slough; WBID 1926, Cedar Creek; WBID 1913, Nonsense Creek; and WBID 1914, Braden River above Evers Reservoir. (Aug. 2013) Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Boat ramp and beach parking information for Pinellas County This page has information about boat ramp and beach parking fees, as well as a list of fresh and saltwater public ramps throughout the county. Pinellas County Government |
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Boat Ramp at Baker Creek Boat ramp location, photos and boat ramp condition information for Baker Creek in Hillsborough County. USF Water Institute File Size: 194 KB |
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Boat Ramp at Cockroach Bay in Hillsborough County Boat ramp location, photos and condition information for Cockroach Bay in Hillsborough County. USF Water Institute File Size: 186 KB |
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Boat Ramp at Lake Weeks Boat ramp location, photos and condition information for the ramp found on Lake Weeks. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 153 KB |
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Boat Ramps found on the Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County Boat ramp location, photos and condition information for the Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County. USF Water Institute File Size: 876 KB |
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Boat Ramps found on the Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County Boat ramp location, photos and condition information for the ramps founds on the Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County. USF Water Institute File Size: 628 KB |
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Boat Ramps on the Alafia River in Hillsborough County Boat ramp location, photos and condition information for ramps found on the Alafia River in Hillsborough County. USF Water Institute File Size: 489 KB |
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Boater's Guide to Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound This guide invites you to explore the spectacular boaters? destinations, special habitats and high quality natural history resources of Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound. It has information on areas of critical importance for birds and other wildlife, habitat protection strategies, wildlife protection guidelines for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and fish, and a resources section with contact information. Audubon of Florida File Size: 6,166 KB |
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Boater's Guide to Hillsborough Bay Large, annotated map (25.5" x 22") with general information about the area, as well as information about wildlife, boater's tips, fishing tips, speed restrictions, parks and recreation, and resource list. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,028 KB |
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Boater's Guide to Safety and Security Zones in Tampa Bay Map and supporting information about safety and security zones established for the protection of commercial maritime ships--cruise ships and ships carrying potentially hazardous cargo. These zones were established after the terrorist attacks of 2001, to increase public safety and to reduce the threat of sabotage or terrorist acts. U.S. Coast Guard |
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Boaters Alert! Marine Invaders Identification Sheet Two-page fact sheet identifying saltwater invasive species, with advice on how boaters can advoid inadvertently introducing organisms via bilge water, on boat hulls, or by releasing live plants and animals from aquaria Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) Grant funding are provided for tie-up facilities for transient recreational boats 26 feet or longer (non-trailerable). This program is funded from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and expressly used for projects such as: recreational slips, mooring buoys, breakwaters, safe harbors, bulkheads, channel markers, directional information, restrooms, pump-out stations, water supplies, recycling and trash receptacles, and dredging. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Boating, Waterways, and the Rights of Navigation in Florida This is the fourth edition of this analysis of the federal, state, and local government law associated with the practice of navigating on the waters of the state of Florida. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 797 KB |
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Boca Ciega Bay Boater's Guide Large, annotated map (25.5" x 22") with general information about the area, as well as information about wildlife, boater's tips, fishing tips, speed restrictions, parks and recreation, and resource list. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Boca Ciega Bay Shellfish Harvesting Map Shellfish harvesting map for Boca Ciega Bay. There are six possible categories of shellfish harvesting areas: Approved, Conditionally Approved, Conditionally Restricted, Restricted, Prohibited and Unclassified. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
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Boca Ciega Millennium Park Boca Ciega Millennium Park is 186 acres in Seminole and is accessible to the Pinellas Trail. This park provides an observation tower to enjoy panoramic views of Boca Ciega Bay. The park is also recognized by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation as part of the ?Great Florida Birding Trail.? Other highlights of this park include pine flatwoods, coastal oaks, hammock, mangrove swamp, salt marsh, bay head and wetlands. Pinellas County Government |
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BOCC Policy Establishing Hillsborough County Lake Improvement Grant Program (2017) BOCC policy establishing a program to promote environmentally sustainable management strategies for lakes, and to achieve improvements in water quality and ecosystem integrity in unincorporated Hillsborough County, the Lake Improvement Grant Program is established. Hillsborough County Government |
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Boot Lake Narrative Oral History Narrative for Boot Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 450 KB |
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Bowlees Creek Island Bird Sanctuary Management Plan This document has been written by Audubon of Florida's Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries Program to provide an Annual Report and Management Plan for the Bowlees Creek Island Bird Sanctuary. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 3,778 KB |
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Brant Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Chris Capkovic at his home on Lake Brant in July 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 72 KB |
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Brochure for Bass Biological Laboratory (1933) The lab's first brochure, written by John F. Bass, Jr. announcing the establishment of the Bass Biological Laboratory in memory of his father. Informational brochure, 4" x 9", 4 folds with 8 panels, 4 photographs and a map. Blue ink on beige paper. Bass Biological Laboratory |
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Brooker Creek Alternative BMP Analysis This report presents the results of a Best Management Practices (BMPs) alternative analysis for the Brooker Creek Watershed. The objectives of the BMP analysis were to evaluate BMPs that would improve the hydrology of wetlands in the Brooker Creek Preserve (Preserve) and provide more flood protection in the residential developments in the vicinity of Tarpon Woods Boulevard. Pinellas County Government |
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Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve Containing the largest area of contiguous natural habitat remaining in northwest Hillsborough County, public ownership of this preserve ensures protection of important wildlife habitat and the site’s wetlands, which serve as the headwaters of the Brooker Creek system. This property includes a mosaic of forested swamps, floodplains and low-lying uplands. The uplands include pine flatwoods, xeric oak hammocks, and mixed hardwood and pine prairies. Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council |
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Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve Management Plan Containing the largest area of contiguous natural habitat remaining in northwest Hillsborough County, public ownership of this preserve ensures protection of important wildlife habitat and the site's wetlands, which serve as the headwaters of the Brooker Creek system. This property includes a mosaic of forested swamps, floodplains and low-lying uplands. The uplands include pine flatwoods, xeric oak hammocks, and mixed hardwood and pine prairies. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Brooker Creek Preserve At about 8,700 acres, Brooker Creek Preserve is a significant conservation area in the northeastern corner of Pinellas County, where the management of its natural resources (including the protection of its drinkable water supply) is a priority. Pinellas County government and Southwest Florida Water Management District own the preserve, and Parks & Conservation Resources manages it. Pinellas County Government |
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Brooker Creek Preserve Management Plan - 2008 Update Brooker Creek Preserve Management Plan is the inital planning document that details resource assessment, restoration projects, resource-based recreation, and supporting supplemental information. It was created in 1993 and updated in 2008. Pinellas County Government File Size: 15 KB |
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Brooker Creek Watershed Education Program Educational website developed by a partnership including SWFWMD, Brooker Creek Preserve, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve, the Pinellas County School Board and the Hillsborough County School Board. Teaches about the Brooker Creek Watershed. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Brooker Creek Watershed Evaluation The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) in cooperation with Pinellas County contracted the URS Team to develop Digital Topographic Information and a Watershed Evaluation in preparation of a basin- wide stormwater study of the Brooker Creek Watershed. The purpose of this report is to describe the information collected for the development of the Digital Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation performed under Work Order 2 of this contract. Pinellas County Government |
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Brooker Creek Watershed Management Plan (2007) -- Executive Summary This document summarizes the information in full Brooker Creek Watershed Management Plan. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 67 KB |
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Brooker Creek Watershed Management Plan (2007) -- Part 1 Brooker Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapters 1-7 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 16,675 KB |
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Brooker Creek Watershed Management Plan (2007) -- Part 2 Brooker Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapters 8-15 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 19,986 KB |
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Brooker Creek Watershed Management Plan (cover only) Brooker Creek Watershed Management Plan Hillsborough County Government File Size: 140 KB |
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Brown Lake Oral History Narrative Brown Lake Oral History Narrative USF Water Institute File Size: 106 KB |
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Buck Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Alex and Sharon Lancaster in their home on Buck Lake on February 16, 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 83 KB |
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Buckhorn Creek, Alafia River Watershed, WBID 1635, April 2009 and October 2009 Two biological assessments were performed on Buckhorn Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida's Watershed Management and Biocriteria programs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Buffer Zones for Stormwater Ponds Buffer zones, also known as no mow zones, are vegetated lands that are either natural or created to separate a waterbody from negative human impacts. Buffer zones are a key feature for securing shorelines from erosion. This fact sheet has photo examples and information about why and how to create and maintain them. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Bullfrog Creek - Ecological and Water Quality Assessment - March 2023 Analysis results for Bullfrog Creek in Hillsborough County, including Landscape Development Index, Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Conditions Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Analysis. USF Water Institute |
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Bullfrog Creek Aquatic Resource Protection Area Management Plan Update Port Tampa Bay has designated significant areas in Tampa Bay as Aquatic Resource Protection Areas, analogous to the State's Aquatic Preserves. This update to the Bullfrog Creek ARPA outlines the significant water, bay and wildlife resources that qualify the area for its ARPA status; conservation work accomplished to date and still projects and issues needing further work. Audubon Florida File Size: 5,756 KB |
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Bullfrog Creek Watershed Management Plan (2000) Analysis of existing conditions and recommended management activities. Hillsborough County Government |
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Bullfrog Creek/Wolf Branch Watershed Management Plan - Executive Summary (2000) The Executive Summary discusses flood control, water quality conditions, analysis of alternatives, public involvement and recommendations. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 233 KB |
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Bureau of Water Programs -- Florida Dept. of Health Information on the various initiatives administered by the Florida Division of Environmental Health, Bureau of Water Programs, designed to ensure safe drinking water. Florida Department of Health |
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Cabbage Key Management Area The Cabbage Key Management Area is in the Tierra Verde area of unincorporated Pinellas County. In addition to uplands found along the Pinellas Bayway, it contains several mangrove islands and 260 acres of Tampa Bay. Urbanization has caused major changes over the years to this part of the county. Historic aerial photographs show the islands of this region had very little development before being connected to the mainland and were primarily estuarine and coastal hammock natural communities. Pinellas County Government |
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Can I Fish On Lake Parrish? A frequently-asked question gets an answer: No. USF Water Institute File Size: 173 KB |
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Can the World Find Solutions to the Nitrogen Pollution Crisis? More and more nitrogen keeps pouring into waterways, unleashing algal blooms and creating dead zones. To prevent the problem from worsening, scientists warn, the world must drastically cut back on synthetic fertilizers and double the efficiency of the nitrogen used on farms. Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies |
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Car Care for Cleaner Water Hints and tips for preventing pollution caused by automobiles. UCF Stormwater Academy File Size: 236 KB |
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Carbon dioxide supersaturation in Florida lakes This study sought (1) to determine the partial pressures of carbon dioxide (qCO2) in the surface waters of a large sample of Florida lakes, (2) to determine if several limnological or geographic factors are related to levels of qCO2 in Florida lakes, and (3) to estimate the net annual rate of loss of CO2 to the atmosphere from the freshwater lakes of Florida. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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Carlton Branch EcoSummary Bioassessment for Carlton Branch Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 78 KB |
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Case for Sustainable Landscapes, The This document is a companion volume to the larger report "The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009." It gives background on the Initiative; a set of arguments--economic, environmental, and social--for the adoption of sustainable land practices; additional background on the science behind the criteria in the Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009; and a sampling of case studies, including the sustainably-designed parking lot of Tampa's Florida Aquarium. Sustainable Sites Initiative File Size: 2,998 KB |
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Catch-and-Release: Things You Can Do to Help Saltwater Fish Survive Releasing a fish safely and free of harm is key to helping it survive. This brochure for anglers offers tips on how to properly handle and release saltwater fish. It advises the best hooks to use, the proper way to de-hook, how to deflate (vent) blated deep-water fish, and other tips. Florida Sea Grant |
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Cedar Cove Canal Sediment Abatement Study Evaltuation of potential sedimentation causes and remedies for the area draining to Cedar Cove on Little Sarasota Bay in Sarasota. Sarasota County Government File Size: 2,005 KB |
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Cedar Creek, at Jackmar Rd. EcoSummary Macroinvertebrate samples were collected for Stream Coalition Index (SCI) bioassessment of Cedar Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida's Ecosystem Management Water Quality Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,590 KB |
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Cedar Lake Narrative Cedar Lake Oral History Narrative USF Water Institute File Size: 1,125 KB |
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Celery Fields Stormwater Reuse Feasibility Study This report reviews the feasibility of stormwater reuse and identifies alternatives for storage. It concludes that stonnwater reuse is feasible-subject to additional study. Depending on rainfall, approximately 2,000 ac-ft (650 million gallons) per year ofwater may be available for diversion from the proposed Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility to storage. Sarasota County Government File Size: 9,068 KB |
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Challenges of Beach Nourishment in Pinellas County, FL Powerpoint presentation of the history of beach building (nourishment) programs and projects in Pinellas County. The presentation identifies dredging locations and borrow areas of the past and those planned for the future. Pinellas County Government File Size: 6,198 KB |
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Changes In Submersed Macrophytes In Relation To Tidal Storm Surges Analysis of storm events in King's Bay, Crystal River. Natural catastrophic events restructure submersed macrophyte communities by eliminating the dominate species, and allowing revegetation and restructuring of communities. Tidal surges may also act to maintain species diversity in the system. In addition, catastrophic events remove dense nuisance plant growth for several years, altering the public's perception of the nuisance plant problem. Aquatic Plant Management Society File Size: 307 KB |
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Changes in Total Nitrogen Loadings to Tampa Bay from Expected N Air Emissions Reductions (#02-03) The purpose of this project was to estimate the potential changes in total nitrogen loading from atmospheric deposition between previous estimates and that expected by 2010. Report by Janicki Environmental, Inc. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 339 KB |
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Channels A, G, and Rocky Creek Pilot Monitoring Project Report Draft report to the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District. As part of the feasibility of removing salinity barriers in Tampa Bay project, a consultant was tasked with undertaking a pilot monitoring project on Channels A and G to determine baseline data. This report compares the baseline and post-modification data for a variety of parameters, including water quality, shoreline vegetation, and fish communities. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,469 KB |
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Chapter 1-11: Wetlands Chapter 1-11 of the Rules of the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, dealing with wetlands (2007) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County File Size: 128 KB |
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Characterization of the Underwater Light Environment and Its Relevance to Seagrass Recovery and Sustainability in Tampa Bay, Florida The availability of light is a primary limiting factor for seagrass recovery and sustainability. Understanding not only the quantity but the quality of light reaching the bottom is an important component to successful seagrass management and the key focus of this study. This study explores the spectral properties of the sub-surface light field in four shallow Seagrass Management Areas in Tampa Bay. University of South Florida File Size: 4,004 KB |
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Characterization of Three Stormwater Ponds This report presents the results of the stormwater monitoring effort at the Florida Aquarium for over four years and also looks at some stormwater management alternatives. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 8,772 KB |
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Characterization of Tidal Wetlands in Tampa Bay Characterization of tidal wetlands in the Tampa Bay region. U.S. Geological Survey-Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science File Size: 2,705 KB |
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Charting the Course: The Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Tampa Bay, August 2017 This revision of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's long-term work plan is intended to serve as a community blueprint for action to protect and restore the bay over a 10-year horizon. Its detailed actions address these subject areas. Water and sediment quality, bay habitats, dredging and dredged material management, fish and wildlife, spill prevention and response, invasive species, public access, public education and involvement, local implementation, and climate change. Approved in Feb. 2017. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 24,029 KB |
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Chemical Contaminants to Tampa Bay Easy to understand and informative poster presentation of contaminants in Tampa Bay. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 681 KB |
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Chloramines and Coliform: Should You Be Concerned? Although discussed at length among water professionals across the country, less is published about subtropical conditions, such as those encountered in Florida, on the conversion of water systems from chlorine to chloramines as a secondary residual. This article discusses the issues and debate concerning the use of chloramines as a secondary residual and offers insight into solutions that lead to obtaining low coliform occurrence in warm-water distribution systems. Florida Water Resources Journal File Size: 363 KB |
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Chlorophyll Exceedance Trends Chlorophyll exceendance trends for Tampa Bay area. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,266 KB |
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Cigarette Butt Litter -- Questions and Answers Everything you ever wanted to know about cigarette butt litter but were afraid to ask. Virginia Clean Waterways -- Longwood University File Size: 300 KB |
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Cigarette Butt Litter -- Why So Many? Why so we see so many cigarette butts on the ground? (or, why do some people litter?) This document has some possible explanations. Virginia Clean Waterways -- Longwood University File Size: 250 KB |
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Cigarette Butt Litter Prevention Tips Businesses, colleges, parks, and communities across the world struggle with the #1 litter problem--cigarette litter. As more and more indoor smoking bans force smokers outside, the problem may grow. Here is a list of some of the solutions that have been tried. Virginia Clean Waterways -- Longwood University File Size: 306 KB |
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Cigarette Filters -- What are they made of? Describes the various (largely non-biodegradable) components that make up a cigarette filter. In 2007, cigarette and cigar butts and tobacco packaging comprised 38% of debris collected in the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup. Virginia Clean Waterways -- Longwood University File Size: 288 KB |
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Cigarette Litter -- Impacts Cigarette butts aren't just unsightly. They contain toxic compounds that can harm wildlife or children who pick them up and ingest them. Still-lit butts flicked out of windows cause fires. And picking up cigarette butts and other litter is costly to government and business, which pays employees to clean it up. This document gives details about those impacts. Virginia Clean Waterways -- Longwood University File Size: 317 KB |
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Citizen monitoring of aquatic bird populations using a Florida lake Five years of monthly bird counts on a 2.32 km2 lake in north central Florida were used to examine the ability of a citizen volunteer to monitor aquatic bird populations. Whencompared to published aquatic bird data, collected by professional biologists, the citizen volunteer was able to accurately assess bird abundance and species richness. The monthly counts over a five-year period were also used to examine seasonal patterns in aquatic bird use. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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City of Lakeland Water Quality Management Plan (2019) This Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for the City?s priority lakes (Beulah, Bonnet, Bonny, Crystal, Gibson, Hollingsworth, Hunter, Mirror, Morton, Parker, and Wire) differs from past and current guidance documents produced by and for various regulatory programs. Each of the eleven priority lakes was evaluated to verify the impairment status, identify the nutrient of greatest importance to water quality and finally, what type of projects are required to restore water quality. City of Lakeland |
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City of Pinellas Park Pinellas Park Ditch No. 5 (WBID 1668B) Bacterial Pollution Control Plan This report details the efforts by the City of Pinellas Park to address fecal coliform pollution in Pinellas Park Ditch No. 5, in response to a Total Maximum Daily Load document defining allowable pollutant limits issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in March 2008, and in compliance with Pinellas County's NPDES MS4 (stormwater) permit. Pinellas County Government |
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Classroom Activities from GetWise Classroom activies, games and puzzles from Resource Action Programs for saving water and electricity. Downloadable/printable documents in both English and Spanish, with answer keys. Resource Action Programs |
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Clean Vessel Act Website In 1992, the Clean Vessel Act was signed into law to reduce water pollution by prohibiting vessels from discharging raw sewage into fresh water or coastal saltwater. The act established a federal grant program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to fund sewage disposal facilities. This webpage tells how the program is administered in Florida, and how to apply for a grant. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's information page on Impaired Waters & Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program. Includes links to reports, laws & regulations, & policy documents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Clearwater Harbor-Saint Joseph Sound CCMP Task 4b: Review of Existing Management Plans for Managed L As part of the development of the Clearwater Harbor Saint Joseph Sound (CHSJS) Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, a review of existing management plans has been conducted and comparative matrices have been constructed to document the goals, objectives and policies of the various management plans. Pinellas County Government File Size: 1,109 KB |
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Clearwater Harbor-Saint Joseph Sound CCMP Task 5b: CCMP Goals and Targets The objective of this report is to provide a summary of the goals and targets for the Clearwater Harbor-St. Joseph Sound (CHSJS) Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). Perhaps the most critical element of the CCMP will be the establishment of regionally-specific goals and targets for each essential resource component. Pinellas County Government File Size: 415 KB |
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Clearwater Harbor-St. Joseph Sound CCMP Task 3 - Definition of Critical Issues The development of a comprehensive conservation and management plan for the Clearwater Harbor/St. Joseph Sound area includes the identification of critical resources within the study area and the development of data analysis plans to establish management goals and targets for the proper stewardship of the areas valued natural resources. The objective of this technical memo is to define the critical resources within the study area, identify the natural and anthropogenic stressors on the resource. Pinellas County Government File Size: 312 KB |
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Clearwater Harbor-St. Joseph Sound Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan Brochure Trifold brochure to promote the CHSJS CCMP to the public. Pinellas County Government File Size: 3,840 KB |
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Climate Change & Water: Perspectives from the US Forest Service Summarizes projected impacts to hydrologic cycles, ecosystems and watersheds and outlines strategies the US Forest Service will employ to respond to climate change within its mission. U.S. Forest Service File Size: 564 KB |
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Climate Change and Ecosystems Fact sheet outlining the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 399 KB |
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Climate Change and Land Use in Florida: Interdependencies and Opportunities Disussion of specific land use practices in Florida that can be utilized to increase the state's capacity to respond skillfully to anticipated changes in climate, and position Florida to be a major player in carbon markets, supporting economic development of the state. Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida File Size: 1,402 KB |
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Climate Change and Wildlife Health: Direct and Indirect Effects Vonvincing evidence exists for climate change effects on wildlife disease in several areas, four of which are addressed in this summary: geographic range and distribution of wildlife diseases, plant and animal phenology, wildlife host-pathogen interactions, and disease patterns in wildlife. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,136 KB |
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Climate Change Basics for the Southeast U.S.A. Discussion of changes in temperature, rainfall, C02 levels, hurricane frequency in the Southeastern U.S., especially Florida, Georgia, Alabama. Southeast Climate Consortium File Size: 894 KB |
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Climate Change Clearinghouse Website The Water Research Foundation has undertaken the Climate Change Strategic Initiative to establish a research program focused on impacts of climate change on water supplies. The goal of the initiative is to distribute information to water utilities on research and strategies for responding to likely impacts of climate change on the industry. Water Research Foundation |
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Climate Change Evidence & Causes This publication makes clear what is well established, where consensus is growing, and where there is still uncertainty on the topic of climate change. It is written and reviewed by a UK-US team of leading climate scientists. It echoes and builds upon the long history of climate-related work from both national science academies, as well as the newest climate change assessment from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. National Academy of Sciences File Size: 3,872 KB |
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Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning This handbook provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. Key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options are presented that will guide resource managers and planners as they develop means of adapting their programs to a changing climate. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Climate Change in Coastal Areas in Florida: Sea Level Rise Estimation and Economic Analysis Climate Change in Coastal Areas in Florida: Sea Level Rise Estimation and Economic Analysis to Year 2080 Florida State University File Size: 1,061 KB |
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Climate Change in Coastal Florida: Economic Impacts of Sea Level Rise An economic analysis of climate change relate sea level rise in coastal Florida. Florida State University File Size: 2,187 KB |
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Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences Presents information that is deemed important for individuals and communities to know and understand about Earth’s climate, impacts of climate change, and approaches to adaptation or mitigation. Principles in the guide can serve as discussion starters or launching points for scientific inquiry. It aims to promote greater climate science literacy by providing this educational framework of principles and concepts. U.S. Global Change Research Program File Size: 3,065 KB |
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Climate of Florida -- Introduction A discussion of climatic characteristics in the different regions of the state. Florida Climate Center, Florida State University File Size: 73 KB |
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Climate Witness Oral History Project (Lesson Fifteen) In this lesson, students are asked to interview elder community members and write their stories of how they have noticed the climate changing over the years. They present these stories in class, offer suggestions to students, discuss relevance of material presented, and publish stories on a Web site. World Wildlife Fund File Size: 2,720 KB |
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CMAQ-UCD Atmospheric Deposition Estimates to Tampa Bay Watershed Subbasins (#04-07) Model-derived estimates of wet and dry atmospheric deposition to Tampa Bay and its watershed sub-basins from the CMAQ-UCD model. Report by US Environmental Protection Agency. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 980 KB |
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Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning This two-page, full-color fact sheet describes how coastal and marine spatial planning can assist Florida’s residents and visitors with balancing the many uses and activities associated with our coastal and ocean resources. Florida Sea Grant |
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Coastal Construction Control Line Permitting (CCCL) Site provides voluminous information pertaining to guidelines for design elevations. Includes permits & One Hundred-Year Storm Elevation Requirements. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System - COMPS Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMPS) provides real-time meteorological and oceanographic data. Data acquisition station locations and their data can be accessed through an interactive map of Tampa Bay and the Florida Gulf Coast. University of South Florida |
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Coastal Sensitivity to Sea Level Rise: A Focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region Detailed assessment of the effects of sea-level rise on coastal environments and presenting some of the challenges that need to be addressed in order to adapt to sea-level rise while protecting environmental resources U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 7,678 KB |
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Coastal Upland Habitats of the Tampa Bay Ecosystem: Status, Trends & Management Perspectives Powerpoint presentation by R. Whitman Jr. pertaining to coastal upland habitats of Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 11,376 KB |
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Coastal Water Sampling: EPA Response to BP Spill in the Gulf of Mexico Coastal sampling and monitoring data from the region surrounding the site of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, updated on a continuing basis. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan (2016) Designated an aquatic preserve in 1976, this plan describes the management behind preserving this pristine waterway which harbors seagrass beds, provides food and shelter and is home to mangroves. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 14,616 KB |
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Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Describes the Cockroach Bay habitat including key preservation accomplishments, quick facts, maps, access points, ecological importance and management status. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve: Successful Partnerships for the Environment Presentation to the Restore America's Estuaries conference. Overview of individual restoration projects undertaken by a partnership of organizations to improve water quality and habitat value at Cockroach Bay Preserve, under the leadership from the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program. Tampa Bay Watch File Size: 6,665 KB |
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Cockroach Bay Seagrass Scar Imaging Project Report Project Report for Cockroach Bay Seagrass Scar Imaging Effort USF Water Institute File Size: 2,993 KB |
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Cold Kill Update: Resilience across estuaries This presentation was part of the 2016 Snook Symposium hosted on Jan. 13th in Orlando. It details how resilience to cold temperatures varies across different populations of snook depending on which estuary they live in. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 1,061 KB |
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Collaboration for Prediction of Red Tides (CPR) The Collaboration for Prediction of Red Tides is a jointly-funded project between the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Its mission focuses on development of a 3-D coupled physical-biological model capable of predicting and tracking red tides within coastal waters of the southeastern United States. University of South Florida |
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Collection of Data in Reference to Red Tide Outbreaks During 1963 Red Tide - Compilation of red tide documents from 1964 and earlier. Marine Laboratory of the Florida Board of Conservation File Size: 2,454 KB |
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Colored Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) Workshop summary Results from a workshop conducted in 2007 for scientists in southwest Florida concerning the sources, impacts, distribution, measurement techniques, etc., of CDOM in Charlotte Harbor. Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership File Size: 3,688 KB |
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Colored dissolved organic matter in Tampa Bay, Florida Absorption and fluorescence of colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) and concentrations of dissolved organic carbon, chlorophyll and total suspended solids in Tampa Bay and its adjacent rivers were examined in June and October of 2004. Average CDOM absorption was about 5 times higher in June and about 10 times higher in October than phytoplankton pigment absorption, indicating that blue light attenuation was dominated by CDOM rather than by phytoplankton absorption throughout the year. USF College of Marine Science |
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Commiston Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Ray Cornett at the Cornett family home on February 26, 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 204 KB |
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Common Sharks of Florida Describes the shark species that are most commonly encountered in Florida waters. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Communicating with Extension Clients about Water The conservation and preservation of natural resources is one of the most pressing issues facing the nation today.The conservation and preservation of natural resources is one of the most pressing issues facing the nation today.This EDIS publication will provide an overview of how to communicate with Florida residents about water, including information about their preferred communication method and what topics surrounding water Florida residents find of interest. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 798 KB |
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Community Based Manatee Protection in Tampa Bay Powerpoint presentation about the Tampa Bay Manatee Protection Project. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,994 KB |
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Community Landscape: An Environmental Approach (The) Guidelines intended to provide an example of language that could be included in a landscape maintenance contract for existing or new community associations. The fundamental logic guiding this process has been to create a vehicle that both improves the quality of Florida’s environment and articulates the visions and concerns of individual communities. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 6,470 KB |
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Community Oyster Reef Enhancement in Tampa Bay: A Restoration Technique Evaluation Presentation to the Restore America's Estuaries conference. Review of various types of oyster habitat restoration projects and their relative merits. Tampa Bay Watch File Size: 3,662 KB |
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Community Structure & Environmental Conditions in... Shallow Lakes Dominated by Submerged Aquatic Ve Florida inland waters are dominated by shallow lakes, many of which support the growth of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). This study examined the species composition and selected environmental variables of SAV-dominated lakes using data from the Florida LAKEWATCH program. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Community Water Counselor Reference Guide Southwest Florida Water Management District reference guide to Florida's sources of water and water efficiency techniques. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 4,785 KB |
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Comparative "Systems" Approach to HAB Research, The Description of research on harmful algal blooms. Oceanography |
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Comparative study of specific groundwater vulnerability of a karst aquifer in central Florida In this study a new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) -based index, the Karst Aquifer Vulnerability Index (KAVI), incorporates geologic layers used in intrinsic groundwater vulnerability models (GVMs) plus an epikarst layer specific to karst, with land use coverages to create a specific groundwater vulnerability model. The KAVI model was compared to another specific vulnerability model, the Susceptibility Index (SI). Applied Geography |
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Comparison of NEXRAD and Rain Gauge Precipitation Measurements in South Florida For this study, a comparison of rainfall estimates from a gauge-adjusted, NEXRAD-based product developed by the OneRain Company with precipitation measurements from SFWMD rain gauges was performed for the Upper and Lower Kissimmee River Basins over a four-year period from 2002 to 2005. Overall, NEXRAD was found to have a tendency to overestimate small rainfall amounts and underestimate large rainfall amounts relative to the gauge network. American Society of Civil Engineers |
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Comparison of Two Methods for Estimating Discharge and Nutrient Loads: Myakka and Peace Rivers Purpose of this report is to describe and compare two methods, tidal-estimation and basin-ratio, that were used for estimating discharge and nutrient loads for the tidal reaches of the Myakka and Peace River Basins. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound This document, the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, is intended to provide a comprehensive framework for the future protection of Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound natural resources to conserve their natural heritage for future generations. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,370 KB |
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Comprehensive Watershed Management at the Southwest Florida Water Management District-Tampa Bay Powerpoint presentation by Bruce Wirth, SWFWMD, pertaining to SWFWMD's Comprehensive Watershed Management Program. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 12,629 KB |
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Conceptual Residential Flow-Through Planter Box Design Schematic diagrams and instructions describing how to construct a downspout planter box that will be attached to a residential downspout and use plant material to remove nutrients from stormwater. Philadelphia Water Department |
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Conservation: An Investment That Pays This report makes the case for conservation as a long-term economic investment. It refutes the argument that creating parks and conserving land is too expensive, especially in hard economic times, and cites research and examples that creating and maintaining parks and open space produces economic benefits as well as health, environmental, and aesthetic ones. Trust for Public Land File Size: 2,840 KB |
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Conserving Florida's Seagrass Resources: Developing a Coordinated Statewide Management Program This report is intended to serve as a non-technical planning document; it provides a conceptual framework for the development of a coordinated, statewide seagrass management initiative, while recognizing, supporting, and building on the accomplishments of local, community-based programs. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 643 KB |
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Considering the Clean Water Act: 2009 Conference Report An October 2009 workshop hosted by the Johnson Foundation at Wingspread brought together a diverse group of 30 water experts to consider the shortcomings and possibilities of the Clean Water Acts. Its goal was not consensus, but open communication. This document reflects the content of those discussions. Johnson Foundation at Wingspread |
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Constructions and Rehabilitation of Commercial Oyster Reefs in Florida 1949 - 1971 Article talks in detail about the bushels of oysters that have been planted over the years in Florida, which ranges over 4.2 million bushels. Florida Department of Natural Resources File Size: 1,751 KB |
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Consumers Rule: Predator Primacy in Shallow Benthic Systems Presentation concerning the negative effect of algal overgrowth in seagrass habitats as a result of nutrient enrichment, and the counterbalancing positive effect of epiphyte grazers. Dauphin Island Sea Lab File Size: 2,019 KB |
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Contact List Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 15 KB |
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Contemporary Approaches for Small-scale Oyster Reef Restoration to Address Substrate vs. Recruitment This paper was originally presented at the first West Coast Restoration Workshop in 2006 in San Rafael, California and is intended to summarize potential approaches for small-scale restoration projects, including some emerging methods, and highlight the logistical benefits and limitations of these approaches. Journal of Shellfish Research File Size: 2,221 KB |
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Contribution of Total Nitrogen Loading to the Hillsborough River Reservoir from Crystal Springs This report presents the study area and investigation of the contribution of total nitrogen discharged from Crystal Springs to the lower Hillsborough River. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Controlled-Release and Slow-Release Fertilizers as Nutrient Management Tools This article provides a general overview on quick- and slow-release fertilizers for commercial crop producers, crop consultants, crop advisers, county Extension faculty, researchers, and students who are interested in nutrient management for commercial crop production. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 358 KB |
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Cooling Summertime Temperatures: Strategies to Reduce Urban Heat Islands A summary of information about urban heat islands, including suggestions on how to reduce their effect. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,930 KB |
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Core Habitat, Not Buffer Zone While the terms "buffer zone" and "riparian buffer" are commonly understood, areas surrounding wetlands and streams are more than just zones to protect aquatic resources. Two conservation biologists describe these areas as core habitat for semi-aquatic species and call for new criteria to evaluate, protect, and manage these critical areas. Environmental Law Institute File Size: 937 KB |
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Core Stochastic Population Projection Model for Florida Manatees, A A stochastic, stage-based population model was developed to describe the life history & forecast the population dynamics of the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) in four separate regions of Florida. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 552 KB |
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Counts of Red Tide Organisms 1954-57 Red Tide - Counts of Red Tide Organisms Gymnodinium breve and Associated Oceanographic Data from Florida West Coast, 1954-57. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 2,290 KB |
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Courtney draft changes to Ch 1-11 (2-13-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 297 KB |
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Courtney Draft Position Paper (12-14-07) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 2,266 KB |
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Cow Branch Management Area The Cow Branch Management Area is in the Palm Harbor area of unincorporated Pinellas County directly south of Lake Tarpon. The region has experienced dramatic changes over the years. Historic aerial photographs show the management area was once part of a large wetland floodplain complex that drained from Lake Tarpon into Tampa Bay. Pinellas County Government |
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Cow House Creek EcoSummary Bioassessment for Cow House Creek Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 35 KB |
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Creating a Contour Map of Your School Playground Activity for kids to learn about how elevations are represented on two-dimensional topographic and bathymetric maps. Adapted from an activity created by Montana State University's Mountain Environments Novice On-Line Lessons program. USF Water Institute File Size: 178 KB |
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Creating a Seamless Map of Gage-Adjusted Radar Rainfall Estimates for the State of Florida Paper describing how rain gage data was used to eliminate discontinuities in radar rainfall data. NexRain Corporation File Size: 206 KB |
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Creating Topographic Profiles Step-by-step instructions on how to create a topographic profile (cross-section of elevation) from a topographic/bathymetric map. Idaho State University Geospatial Training and Analysis Cooperative File Size: 86 KB |
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Creating Wildlife Habitat Presentation to 2019 Pinellas County Adopt-A-Pond Lakes and Ponds Day attendees. Covers the reasons for creating wildlife habitat, design and plant selection, management and maintenance considerations. Pinellas County Government |
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Crescent Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with John Snyder at his home on October 10, 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 98 KB |
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Critical Coastal Habitat Vulnerability Assessment for the Tampa Bay Estuary The goal of this project was to update the initial estimates of Glick and Clough (2006) with more recent data and sea-level rise information from the IPCC (2007a), and compare the anticipated critical coastal habitat acreage changes with the existing ?Restoring the Balance? goals for Tampa Bay. Additionally, the effects of different adaptation strategies were evaluated within the context of the ?Restoring the Balance? goals for Tampa bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Crystal Lake Assessment - 1998 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 240 KB |
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Curiosity Creek Watershed Management Plan (2005) This plan was published in 2007, includes data through October 2005. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 5,689 KB |
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Curiosity Creek Watershed Management Plan Executive Summary (2000) The Executive Summary describes how the watershed management plan was developed and the area covered within the plan for Curiosity Creek Watershed. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 32 KB |
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Current Status and Opportunities for Marine Stock Enhancement and Aquaculture in Florida With increasing seafood demand, finite and declining wild fisheries, U.S. marine aquaculture production must greatly expand. A decade ago global fisheries reached maximum yield at 2.2 billion pounds. Earlier studies predict that aquaculture's contribution to seafood needs must rise from 30% to 50% in the next 25 years to meet the increasing seafood demand and ease harvest pressure on wild fish stocks. Florida Oceans and Coastal Resources Council File Size: 735 KB |
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Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs) in Water Bodies Information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in recreational waterways. Cyanobacteria and their toxins can harm people, animals, aquatic ecosystems, the economy, drinking water supplies, property values, and recreational activities, including swimming and commercial and recreational fishing. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Cypress Creek (WBID 1402) Fecal and Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Cypress Creek Watershed Management Masterplan (2011 Update) The objective of this project was to update the Hillsborough County SWMM model and floodplain mapping for the Cypress Creek Watershed with the focus on resolving inconsistencies between the current conditions within the watershed and the information used to develop the previous model update for the watershed. This watershed model update was based on 2007 land use, aerial photography and recent development within the watershed. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 4,964 KB |
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Cypress Creek Watershed Management Plan (2000) Analysis of current conditions and recommended management activities Hillsborough County Government File Size: 26,013 KB |
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Cypress Creek Watershed Management Plan Executive Summary (2000) This Executive Summary provides a description of the watershed, the objectives and purpose of the watershed management plan and some final recommendations. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 29 KB |
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Daily Open/Closed Status of Shellfish Harvest Areas for the Southern Gulf Table showing the open/closed status of approved shellfish harvesting areas in the Gulf of Mexico and bays, between Pinellas County and the Ten Thousand Islands. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
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Daily Structure Operations Report The Southwest Florida Water Management District operates control structures are selected water bodies throughout the District, for flood control and water conservation. The Daily Structure Operations Report is generated daily and provides a summary of gate status and water levels for these water control structures. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Data & Maps for the Southwest Florida Water Management District Data & maps for the Southwest Florida Water Management District including links to GIS Distribution Data, Rainfall Data Distribution and Sinkhole Data. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Data Summary from the Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program Through Year 2001 (#09-02) This paper presents a general overview of the Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program and results concerning seagrass distribution within Tampa Bay. Further, a summary of trends in area coverage and major changes in species composition observed during the course of the monitoring program are also included. Data collected during the course of the program pertaining to water quality, sediment composition, and epiphytes are not discussed within this report. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,083 KB |
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Data Summary from the Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program Through Year 2002 (#03-03) This paper presents a general overview of the Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program and results concerning seagrass distribution within Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,086 KB |
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Data Summary from the Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program Through Year 2003 (#05-04) This report presents an overview of the Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program (TBISMP) and seagrass distribution in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,305 KB |
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Data Summary from the Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program Through Year 2004 (#03-05) This report presents an overview of Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program (TBISMP) and seagrass distribution within Tampa Bay. Report by the City of Tampa Wastewater Department Bay Study Group. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,667 KB |
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Databases for Use in Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Planning in Tampa Bay, FL This report summarizes the history, objectives, activities, and results of a 3-year cooperative project by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Tampa Port Authority (TPA) to improve the data base available for making decisions regarding port development and wildlife habitat management in Tampa Bay. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 2,310 KB |
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De Soto National Monument Possible site of DeSoto's 1539 landing National Park Service |
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Dead Lady Narrative Oral History Narrative for Dead Lady Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 211 KB |
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Death By Degrees: The Health Threats of Climate Change in Florida This report was prepared by Physicians for Social Responsibility to alert Florida residents to the potential health effects of climate change and to encourage them to reverse global warming’s deadly course by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Physicians for Social Responsibility File Size: 916 KB |
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Decadal changes in oyster reefs in the Big Bend of Florida's Gulf Coast (1982-2011) Trend assessment of oyster habitat in the Big Bend region of Florida, comparing aerial photographs taken between 1982 and 2011. Snapshot field surveys and extensive ground surveys during 2011 provide estimates of change in spatial extent, reef type, and population structure (proportion live/dead, density, size structure). Includes recommendations for prioritizing research and conservation of oyster resources in this unique region of the Gulf. Ecosphere File Size: 1,263 KB |
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December 14, 2007 Agenda -- Wetlands Hybrid Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 31 KB |
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Decomposition Rates of Marine Debris List of common types of marine debris (glass bottle, cigarette filter, aluminum can, etc.) and the length of time it takes each to biodegrade. Ocean Conservancy File Size: 187 KB |
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Deepwater Horizon Oil Watch Information Brochure with advice for Manatee County residents regarding oil pollution--what the County is doing, what citizens should do, who to call to report oil or injured wildlife, how to become a volunteer. Manatee County Government File Size: 181 KB |
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Deepwater Horizon Oil: Characteristics and Concerns Description of the physical and chemical properties of the oil released in the Deepwater Horizon spill and how it changes over time as it weathers, including a chart summarizing chemical properties, possible health and environmental hazards, and preferred cleanup techniques. NOAA Fisheries File Size: 137 KB |
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Delaney Creek (WBID 1605) Fecal and Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Delaney Creek Watershed Management Plan (2000) -- Part 1 Analysis of current conditions and recommendations for management activities/projects. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 113 KB |
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Delaney Creek Watershed Management Plan (2000) -- Part 2 Analysis of current conditions and recommended activities/projects. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 113 KB |
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Delaney Creek Watershed Management Plan (2000) -- Part 3 Analysis of current conditions and recommended activities/projects. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 113 KB |
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Delaney Creek Watershed Management Plan Executive Summary (2000) This Executive Summary describes the purpose of the watershed management plan, describes the watershed and the target areas within the watershed discussed in the management plan. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 36 KB |
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Delaney Creek Watershed Management Plan Update (2007) Analysis of current conditions and recommended projects and activities. Hillsborough County Government |
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Demonstration of Large-Scale Reintroduction of the Southern Bay Scallop to Tampa Bay, Fl (# 13-95) The purpose of this project was to continue to attempt to increase the population of the southern bay scallop in Tampa Bay by providing spawning stocks to various locations throughout the eastern portion of the Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,260 KB |
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Denitrification and nutrient assimilation on a restored oyster reef Report on research demonstrating that oyster reef restoration can significantly increase denitrification rates and enhance nutrient sequestration via assimilation into bivalve shells. Inter-Research File Size: 1,412 KB |
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Desalination Plant Facts Information, facts and figures about the desalination plant located in Apollo Beach. Tampa Bay Water |
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Description & Monitoring of Saltwater-Freshwater Transition Zone in West-Central Florida Aquifers A network of 163 transition-zone monitoring wells were sampled. Description & Monitoring of the Saltwater-Freshwater Transition Zone in Aquifers along the West-Central Coast of Florida. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,747 KB |
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Description and photos of a seagrass plugging device Description and photos of a seagrass plugging device Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 231 KB |
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Descriptions of Government (and Private) Management and Stewardship Programs in Tampa Bay ( #16-96) This document provide a characterization of many of the existing federal, state, regional and local programs and organizations the comprise the management structure of the Tampa Bay estuarine region. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 16,943 KB |
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Determination of Minimum Flows for the Lower Alafia River Estuary Document defining the minimum flows for the lower Alafia River; evaluates the effects of freshwater inflow on the water quality and estuarine resources of the river, including its plankton, fish, macroinvertebrate, and tidal wetland communities. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Determination of Minimum Flows for the Lower Alafia River Estuary (Appendix) Document defining the minimum flows for the lower Alafia River; evaluates the effects of freshwater inflow on the water quality and estuarine resources of the river, including its plankton, fish, macroinvertebrate, and tidal wetland communities. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Determination of Minimum Flows for the Lower Myakka River This report establishes minimum flows for the Lower Myakka River, or the 52 kilometer reach of the river that lies within the lower river sub-basin. The Lower Myakka River is tidally affected over much of its length and the ecological resources of concern in the lower river include estuarine species and communities that are closely linked with the biological resources of Charlotte Harbor. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Determination of Minimum Flows for the Lower Myakka River (Appendices) This report establishes minimum flows for the Lower Myakka River, or the 52 kilometer reach of the river that lies within the lower river sub-basin. The Lower Myakka River is tidally affected over much of its length and the ecological resources of concern in the lower river include estuarine species and communities that are closely linked with the biological resources of Charlotte Harbor. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Determination Upon Review of Amended FAC Chapter 62-303 Ident. of Impaired Surface Waters U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 195 KB |
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Determining Changes in the Distribution of Oyster Habitats in Southwest Florida Using Archived Maps Description of a project, including anticipated costs, that sought to use historical sources to determine the extent of oyster habitats at different times, and the changes that occurred. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 66 KB |
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Developing and establishing a process to track the status of chlorophyll a concentrations & light... This document includes two original reports: "Development of a Process to Track the Status of Chlorophyll and Light Attenuation to Support Seagrass Goals in Tampa Bay" (Janicki Environmental, December 1999) and "Establishing a Process for Tracking Chlorophyll-a Concentrations and Light Attenuation in Tampa Bay" (Janicki Environmental, October 2000) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Developing Restoration & Mgmt. Objectives to Improve the Quality of Tidal Creek Wetlands in SW Fla. Presentation at the 2012 Restore America's Estuaries conference. Discusses the importance of tidal creeks to estuarine health, reviews recent research and restoration efforts, future opportunities. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program/Tampa Bay Estuary Program |
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Developing Scientifically-Based Ecological Buffers to Protect the Watersheds in Hillsborough County This report outlines the scientific criteria used for establishing protective buffers, including buffers for water quality protection and riparian habitat protection. Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 248 KB |
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Developing the Blue Economy of Florida’s Gulf Coast The Blue Economy is the sum of all economic, educational, and environmental activity connected to ocean and coastal resources. This report identifies the size and scope of the region's marine-based economic cluster, outlines potential growth opportunities and challenges, and provides a strategic blueprint for advancing innovation and economic development in this area. Gulf Coast Community Foundation |
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Development of a Benthic Index to Establish Sediment Quality Targets for Tampa Bay Estuary (#01-06) A single Tampa Bay Benthic Index (TBBI) that was developed specifically for Tampa Bay in a three step process. Report by Janicki Environmental, Inc. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,279 KB |
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Development of a Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor & St. Joseph Sound Janicki Environmental Inc File Size: 21,080 KB |
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Development of Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Boca Ciega Bay, Terra Ceia Bay, and Manatee River, FL Report on project to provide support to the Tampa Bay Estuary Program in development of chlorophyll a targets and commensurate total nitrogen loading and concentration criteria for Boca Ciega Bay, Terra Ceia Bay, and Manatee River. Objectives were to (1) propose chlorophyll 1 targets/thresholds, (2) develop empirical relationships between chlorophyll a, light and nutrients, and (3) propose total nitrogen loading- and concentration-based criteria. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Development of Sediment Contaminant Loading Action Plan (# 04-99) This study attempted to identify Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be successfully integrated into Action Plans, developed and implemented by local governments and agencies participating in the TBNEP, specifically in the two priority sub-basins. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 12,535 KB |
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Diamondback Tract (formerly Brackins Tract) Shoreline Restoration ( #18-96) The Diamondback Tract, a parcel of coastal wetland habitat on Old Tampa Bay, was replanted with the goal of stabilizing an eroding shoreline. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,784 KB |
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Digital Surfaces and Hydrogeologic Data for the Floridan Aquifer System A digital dataset for the Floridan aquifer system in Florida and in parts of Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina was developed from selected reports published as part of the Regional Aquifer-System Analysis (RASA) Program of the USGS in the 1980s. These reports contain maps and data depicting the extent and elevation of both time-stratigraphic and hydrogeologic units of which the aquifer system is composed, as well as data on hydrology, meteorology, and aquifer properties. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Direction of Flow Between Lakes and Rivers in the City of Lakeland Diagrams showing connections and flow direction between lakes in the City of Lakeland, and the location of City-maintained water control structures. City of Lakeland File Size: 358 KB |
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Discharge, Water-Quality Characteristics, and Nutrient Loads from McKay Bay, Delaney Creek, and... The results of this study indicate that nitrogen and phosphorus loads from the basin draining directly to East Bay (excluding loads from the McKay Bay and Delaney Creek basins) are minimal. Nitrogen and phosphorus loads from East Bay to Hillsborough Bay largely were the result of loads from McKay Bay and Delaney Creek. Therefore, losses of fertilizer products during shipping activities in East Bay were not a significant source of nitrogen and phosphorus to Hillsborough Bay during the study. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Dissolved Oxygen and Nutrient TMDL for Mustang Ranch Creek (WBID 1592C) Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Dissolved Oxygen and Nutrient TMDL for Curlew Creek Tidal Segment, WBID 1538 This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Loads for nutrients and dissolved oxygen (DO) for the tidal portion of Curlew Creek, located in the Anclote River/Coastal Pinellas County Planning Unit, which in turn is part of the larger Springs Coast Group 5 Basin. The waterbody segment was verified as impaired for DO and nutrients, and was included on the Verified List of impaired waters for the Springs Coast Basin that was adopted by Secretarial Order in December 2007. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Dissolved Oxygen and Nutrient TMDL for McKay Creek Tidal Segment, WBID 1633 This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Loads for nutrients and dissolved oxygen (DO) for the tidal portion of McKay Creek, located in the Anclote River/Coastal Pinellas County Planning Unit, which in turn is part of the larger Springs Coast Group 5 Basin. The TMDLs establish the allowable loadings to the tidal segment of McKay Creek that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criteria for DO and nutrients. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Dissolved Oxygen: Measurement Guidance & Protocols This section of the National Field Manual (NFM) includes U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) guidance and protocols for four methods to determine dissolved-oxygen concentrations: the amperometric, luminescent-sensor, spectrophotometric, and iodometric (Winkler) methods. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Distribution and Abundance of Juvenile Fishes Along a Salinity Gradient in the Anclote River Estuary Masters Thesis comparing juvenile fish populations in estuarine, tidal salt marsh and river habitats in the Anclote River estuary University of South Florida File Size: 14,606 KB |
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Distribution and Habitat Associations of Common Snook This presentation was given at the 2016 Snook Symposium hosted on Jan. 13th in Orlando. It presents research findings about the distribution of snook populations, the reasons for those distributions, and the behavioral traits of snook. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 4,146 KB |
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Distribution and Variability of Hydrocarbons in Water, Sediment and Organisms from the Eastern Gulf Research into the feasibility of gas and oil development in the eastern Gulf of Mexico outer continental shelf, including environmental impacts. Link to Mote Marine Laboratory Online Technical Report No. 59-a. U.S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service Branch of Environmental Studies File Size: 77 KB |
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Distribution of Selected Fish Species in Tampa Bay This report describes the distribution of 10 Gulf Coast fish species relying on previous studies and in particular fisheries-independent studies. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 874 KB |
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Divers Alert! Report Marine Invaders Reporting of non-native, invasive plants and animals: green mussel, australian spotted jellyfish, caulerpa, lionfish, veined rapa whelk, big pink jellyfish, and chinese mitten crab. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Diving in Florida Guide to scuba locations, resources, safety & regulations. Florida Marine Guide |
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DO Exceedance Trends Map of DO exceedance trends in the Tampa Bay area. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,352 KB |
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Docket Folder for Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters Web page from which one can access rules, proposed rules, supporting and related materials, and public submissions (comments) related to Florida's Numeric Nutrient Criteria rules. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Documentation in Support of Category 4e - Courtney Campbell Causeway Bridge Opening Justification for allowing a "Category 4e" Alternative Restoration Plan for the addition of an elevated bridge opening on the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Old Tampa Bay. Includes waterbody/watershed identification, summary of baseline conditions, evidence of watershed approach, critical milestones/monitoring, key dates, financial commitments, and references. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Documentation in Support of Category 4e for WBID 1537A: Lake Bonnet Justification for allowing a "Category 4e" Alternative Restoration Plan for WBID 1537A, Lake Bonnet in Lakeland. Includes waterbody/watershed identification, summary of baseline conditions, evidence of watershed approach, critical milestones/monitoring, key dates, financial commitments, and references. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Dolphin SMART Dolphin SMART is a partnership program developed by NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and National Marine Fisheries Service, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, and the Dolphin Ecology Project. Its mission is to promote responsible stewardship of wild dolphins in coastal waterways. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Double Branch Creek - Ecological and Water Quality Assessment - March 2023 Analysis results for Double Branch Creek in Hillsborough County, including Landscape Development Index, Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Conditions Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Analysis. USF Water Institute |
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Double Branch Creek Area Existing Conditions Model - Executive Summary Summary of parameters used to create a computer simulation to model stormwater movement in the Double Branch Creek Area watershed. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 11 KB |
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Double Branch Creek Tidal Stream Assessment Summary 2013 In 2013 the Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR) was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The FCCDR tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,303 KB |
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Double Branch Creek Watershed Management Plan (Dec. 2007) -- Part 1 Double Branch Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapters 1-10 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 49 KB |
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Double Branch Creek Watershed Management Plan (Dec. 2007) -- Part 2 Double Branch Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapters 11-15 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 49 KB |
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Double Branch Creek Watershed Management Plan Exec. Summary (Dec. 2007) Summary of conditions and recommended management activities. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 65 KB |
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Double Branch Watershed Management Plan--Jan. 2007 Update Double Branch Watershed Management Plan 2007 Update Hillsborough County Government File Size: 134 KB |
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Doughty draft changes to Ch 1-11 (2-21-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 67 KB |
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Doughty Process Comments (2-28-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 909 KB |
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Downspout Planters Presentation on how to construct a residential downspout planter from wood or using a galvanized tub, and how to install it. The Watershed Institute |
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Downspout Stormwater Biofiltration System Diagrams for constructing a built-in downspout stormwater biofiltration system, with installation notes. Modular Wetland Systems |
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Draft Ag Rule Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 26 KB |
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DRAFT Summary Minutes Work Group Meeting - TMDL/BMAP Project Draft of the meeting minutes from the TMDL/BMAP Project meeting held on May 23, 2006. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 496 KB |
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Dredged Material Management Strategy: Tampa Bay, Florida Dredged Material Management Strategy, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District U.S. Geological Survey |
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Dredging Feasibility Report: Alafia Dredging Feasibility Report: Alafia Hillsborough County Government File Size: 2,356 KB |
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Drinking Water Source Protection in the Tampa Bay Region: A Guide for Government Officials The purpose of this publication is to familiarize government officials with some of the regulatory and non-regulatory tools that can help to protect local sources of drinking water. Univ. Florida Dept. of Soil and Water Science |
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Drought Under Global Warming: A Review This article reviews recent literature on drought of the last millennium, followed by an update on global aridity changes from 1950 to 2008. Projected future aridity is presented based on recent studies and our analysis of model simulations. Dry periods lasting for years to decades have occurred many times during the last millennium over, for example, North America, West Africa, and East Asia. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change |
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DSpace at Mote Marine Laboratory This site contains full-text technical reports produced by Mote staff and other Florida researchers, and various historical materials about Mote. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Duck Pond Watershed Management Plan Executive Summary (2001) This Executive Summary describes the area studied for this watershed management plan, the project area, purpose of the study. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 45 KB |
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Duck Pond Watershed Management Plan Update (2007) Describes watershed conditions, recommended management activities Hillsborough County Government File Size: 11,269 KB |
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Early Results from the Northern Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem Change and Hazard Susceptibility Project The northern Gulf of Mexico coastal region and its diverse ecosystems are threatened by population and development pressure and by the impacts of rising sea level and severe storms such as the series of hurricanes that has impacted the northern Gulf in recent years. This report summarizes research on threats to the region between the Chandeleur Islands and Apalachicola Bay. U.S. Geological Survey |
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East Lake Area Watershed Management Plan (1999) This plan characterizes the existing flooding and water quality conditions within the East Lake Area watershed. In addition to recommending solutions, the plan will also foster informed decision-making when evaluating specific stormwater projects. Environmental issues associated with the proposed flood control projects and general recommendations to address watershed areas of concern are also discussed. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 15,452 KB |
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East Lake Area Watershed Management Plan Update (2007) East Lake Watershed Management Plan 2007 Update Hillsborough County Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, Stormwater Management Section File Size: 104 KB |
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East Lake Management Area The East Lake Management Area is in the East Lake area of unincorporated Pinellas County. The property was originally part of a large, continuous and forested wetland system that spanned from Lake Tarpon to the main channel of Brooker Creek. The management area is nestled within several subdivisions but remains connected to a large wetland system to the northwest that spans from Lake Tarpon to John Chesnut Sr. Park. Pinellas County Government |
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East Lake Restoration Evaluation Report detailing the results of a Phase I design effort targeted at improving water quality in East Lake and reduce pollutant runoff into the Tampa Bypass Canal. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 23,437 KB |
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East Lake Watershed Management Plan (2010) "A plan for the restoration and recovery of East Lake and its habitat." Management plan created for and by the residents of East Lake Park. East Lake Management Plan Committee File Size: 1,260 KB |
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Ecological Assessment of Reclaimed Streams Polk, Hillsborough & Hardee Counties This study was a continuation of the 1998 cooperative study between FDEP's Bureau of Mine Reclamation and Bureau of Laboratories to determine the biological success of stream reclamation or creation efforts in phosphate mining areas. Big Marsh, JP Creek, and Mill Branch had either no riparian buffer zone, or a recently planted one lining the system. Bryants Branch, Horse Creek, and Halls Branch, were all in violation of the Class III Water Quality Standard for fecal coliform concentrations. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Ecological Characterization of Aquatic and Wetland Habitats in the Anclote River Estuary A Master Water Plan, developed in response to continuing population growth within theTampa Bay area.The Plan addresses the need to replace water from currentlyactive wellfields with allowance for additional needs that may occur over the next 10-15 years. Tampa Bay Water File Size: 15,182 KB |
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Ecological Characterization of the Tampa Bay Watershed, An (Part 1 of 2) This report attempts to resolve some of the uncertainties regarding where to draw the line between conservation and economic growth and development in a community. Multi-disciplinary boundaries are crossed in order to focus on the drainage basin functions as an integrated ecological system. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 20,450 KB |
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Ecological Characterization of the Tampa Bay Watershed, An (Part 2 of 2) This report attempts to resolve some of the uncertainties regarding where to draw the line between conservation and economic growth and development in a community. Multi-disciplinary boundaries are crossed in order to focus on the drainage basin functions as an integrated ecological system. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 17,185 KB |
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Ecological Effects of Stormwater and Stormwater Controls on Small Streams Coordinated studies in three different regions in the United States related stream biological communities to land use and land cover attributes of the watersheds draining to their habitats. Watershed Management Institute, Inc. |
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Ecological Engineering for Successful Management and Restoration of Mangrove Forests Paper documenting the importance of assessing the hydrology of natural mangrove ecosystems, applying this knowledge to protect existing mangroves and to achieve successful and cost-effective ecological restoration. Lewis Environmental Services, Inc. |
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Ecological resilence indicators for five northern Gulf of Mexico ecosystems This report recommends a comprehensive set of ecologically-informed ecological resilience indicators for salt marsh, mangrove, seagrass, oyster and coral ecosystems in the NGoM that can be used to inform sustainable ecosystem and LMR management. These indicators address both the ecological integrity and ecosystem services of these ecosystems. NatureServe |
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Ecological Restoration Objectives Presentation describing the benefits of performing shellfish habitat restoration projects. The Nature Conservancy File Size: 2,557 KB |
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Ecology of Tampa Bay: An Estuarine Profile, The A report on the ecology of Tampa Bay, covering diverse topics including the hydrology, chemistry, biology, and geology of Tampa Bay. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 11,855 KB |
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Ecology of the Mangroves of South Florida: A Community Profile This profile of the mangrove community of south Florida is one in a series of community profiles which treat coastal and marine habitats important to man. The obvious work that mangrove communities do for man includes the stabilization and protection of shorelines; the creation and maintenance of habitat for a great number of animals, many of which are either endangered or have commercial value; and the provision of the basis of a food web whose final products are a seafood smorgasbord. U.S. Department of the Interior File Size: 12,277 KB |
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Ecology of the Seagrass Meadows of the West Coast of Florida: A Community Profile This report summarizes what is known about the ecological structure, function, and values of these marine and estuarine communities in the Florida Gulf of Mexico coastline from south of Tampa Bay to Pensacola. This document also is a review of subtropical seagrass ecology and a companion volume to The Ecology of Seagrasses of South Florida (Zieman, 1982). This series highlights how much is still left to learn about these valuable natural habitats. U.S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service File Size: 3,529 KB |
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Ecology of the South Florida Coral Reefs: A Community Profile, The A community profile of the coral reef community and geology history of south Florida that treat coastal and marine habitats important to humans. Coral reefs are highly productive habitats which provide living space and protection from predators. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 19,737 KB |
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Economic Analysis of Final Water Quality Standards for Nutrients for Lakes and Flowing Waters in Fla To provide information on the potential incremental costs that may result from the implementation of actions related to this rule, EPA conducted an analysis that is fully described in this document. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 2,559 KB |
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Economic Benefits of Protecting Healthy Watersheds (Factsheet) This four-page factsheet gives examples of the value of ecosystem services provided by healthy watersheds, water filtration and storage, air filtration, carbon storage, nutrient cycling, soil formation, recreation, food and timber, and also describes other advantages like quality of life and health benefits, and property value improvement. It also includes references for more information. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 856 KB |
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Economic Impact of Climate Change in Florida Explores the likely products of climate change and the impact those would have on the state's ecomomy. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs The goal of the study was to determine the economic benefits, or contributions, that artificial reefs provided during 2009 to Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee counties in southwest Florida. In addition, the demographic characteristics of those who use artificial reefs were derived. Sea Grant Florida File Size: 3,560 KB |
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Economic Impacts of Water Quality Issues in the Gulf of Mexico The research objectives of this project focused on quantifying the linkages between economic outcomes and Gulf of Mexico coastal health, specifically HABs. Results from the project were intended to enable resource managers and their state and federal partners to quantify the economic implications for HABs and their avoidance, and assess restoration investments and/or management actions. Gulf of Mexico Alliance |
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Economics of Structural Stormwater Best Management Practices in North Carolina Describes the relative benefits and costs associated with a set of stormwater best management practices often used in North Carolina: Wet ponds, Stormwater wetlands, Sand filters, Bioretention in clay soils, and Bioretention in sandy soils. North Carolina State University File Size: 10 KB |
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EcoSummary, Baker Creek, Hillsborough County, 1998 A Biorecon was performed on Baker Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed. State statutes mandate that all Class III water bodies maintain a well-balanced population of fish and wildlife. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 51 KB |
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EcoSummary, Brushy Creek, Hillsborough County, 1998 A BioRecon was performed on Brushy Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida?s for use in the administration of Florida?s Medfly Eradication, Ecosystem Management and Total Maximum Daily Loads Programs. Water and sediment samples were also collected for pesticide analysis. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 392 KB |
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EcoSummary, English Creek, Sept. 1, 1998 Report on bioreconnaissance, performed in English Creek by FDEP in order to gain further information on the ecological health of the watershed for use in the administration of Florida's Ecosystem Management Water Quality Assessment (EMWQAS) and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. Surface water samples were also collected. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 37 KB |
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EcoSummary, Frye Canal, Manatee County, 1997 Biological and chemical sampling were performed on Gamble Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida’s Ecosystem Management and Biocriteria programs. Macroinvertebrate samples were collected for the calculation of the Stream Condition Index1. Surface water was also sampled for selected chemical analyses, and physicochemical parameters were measured. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 26 KB |
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EcoSummary, Gamble Creek, Manatee County, 1997 Biological and chemical sampling were performed on Gamble Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida’s Ecosytem Management and Biocriteria programs. Because this watershed is on the 1998/99 303(d) list for Total Maximum Daily Loading (TMDL) determination, the results may also be used in determination of TMDL needs and priorities. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 26 KB |
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EcoSummary, Gap Creek, Manatee County, Sept. 30, 1998 Macroinvertebrate samples were collected for an Stream Condition Index (SCI) bioassessment of Gap Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in the administration of Florida's Ecosystem Management Water Quality Assessment (EMWQAS) and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. A field biorecon, a rapid screening method for identification of biological impairment, was also performed. Surface water samples were collected for analysis of parameters of conc Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 37 KB |
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EcoSummary, Mill Creek, Manatee County, 1997 Biological and chemical sampling were performed on Gamble Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida’s Ecosytem Management and Biocriteria programs. Because this watershed is on the 1998/99 303(d) list for Total Maximum Daily Loading (TMDL) determination, the results may also be used in determination of TMDL needs and priorities. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 26 KB |
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EcoSummary, Myakka River, Manatee County, 1997 A BioRecon sampling was performed at the Myakka River in order to examine the water quality in the river, and document the organisms that inhabit a relatively unimpacted stream in this geographical area. This is important because data from a variety of streams is needed to refine the biological thresholds on which BioRecon is based. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 508 KB |
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EcoSummary, Pemberton Creek, Hillsborough County, 1998 The invertebrate fauna of Pemberton Creek had been impacted by aerial spraying of malathion during the Medfly Eradication Program in June and July, 1997. A biorecon was performed on February 12, 1998, in order to assess recovery of the biological community. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 436 KB |
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Ecosummary, Rattlesnake Slough, Hillsborough/Manatee County, August 1998 Macroinvertebrate samples were collected for a biorecon, short for bioreconnaisance, of Rattlesnake Slough in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in the administration of Florida's Ecosystem Management Water Quality Assessment (EMWQAS) and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. A field biorecon, a rapid screening method for identification of biological impairment, was also performed. Surface water samples were collected for analysis of parameters of c Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 36 KB |
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Ecosummary, Stevenson Creek, Pinellas County, 1998 A BioRecon was performed on Stevenson Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in the administration of Florida’s Ecosystem Management and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. Surface water samples were also collected for analysis of parameters of concern. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 31 KB |
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EcoSummary, Sweetwater Creek, Hillsborough County, 1998 A BioRecon was performed on Sweetwater Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed in the administration of Florida?s Ecosystem Management and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 394 KB |
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Ecosummary, Williams Creek, Manatee County, 30-Sept-1998 Macroinvertebrate samples were collected for an Stream Condition Index (SCI) bioassessment of Williams Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in the administration of Florida's Ecosystem Management Water Quality Assessment (EMWQAS) and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. A field biorecon, a rapid screening method for identification of biological impairment, was also performed. Surface water samples were collected for analysis of parameters of Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 37 KB |
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Ecosummary: Anclote River - headwaters in Starkey Wilderness Park May 11, 2005 Macroinvertebrate samples were collected for a Stream Condition Index bioassessment of the Anclote River in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in the administration of Florida's Ecosystem Management Water Quality Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. The results may also be used in determination of TMDL needs and priorities. The verified parameter of impairment is dissolved oxygen. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Ecosummary: Anclote River at Green Brooks Estates, May 11, 2005 Macroinvertebrate samples were collected for a Stream Condition Index bioassessment of the Anclote River in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in the administration of Florida's Ecosystem Management Water Quality Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Loads programs. The results may also be used in determination of TMDL needs and priorities. The verified parameter of impairment is dissolved oxygen. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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EcoSummary: Bird Lake, Pasco County, Aug. 10, 1999 Physical/chemical parameters and nutrients were sampled in August of 1999. Surface water samples were taken and analyzed for total ammonia, nitrite-nitrate, total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), and total phosphorus. Samples were also analyzed for turbidity, total suspended solids (TSS), total organic carbon (TOC), algal growth potential (AGP), chlorophyll-a, and fecal and total coliform levels. Macroinvertebrates were sampled using petite ponar dredges. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Ecosummary: Curlew Creek, at Saddle Hill Dr bridge, Dunedin, May 19, 2005 A biological assessment was performed on Curlew Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida's Watershed Management and Biocriteria programs. Because this watershed is on the State of Florida's Impaired Water Rule's Verified List for Total Maximum Daily Loading development, the results may also be used in determination of TMDL needs and priorities. The verified parameters of impairment are nutrients and coliforms. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Ecosummary: Lake Stemper, 8/10/1999 Physical/chemical parameters and nutrients were sampled in August of 1999. Surface water samples were taken and analyzed for total ammonia, nitrite-nitrate, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, and total phosphorus. Samples were also analyzed for turbidity, total suspended solids, total organic carbon, algal growth potential, chlorophyll-a, and fecal and total coliform levels. Macroinvertebrates were sampled using petite ponar dredges. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Ecosystem services related to oyster restoration Discussion of benefits of oyster reef restoration, including: control of phytoplankton blooms, seston filtration, (2) benthic–pelagic coupling, creation of refugia from predation, creation of feeding habitat for juveniles and adults of mobile species, and for sessile stages of species that attach to molluscan shells, and provision of nesting habitat. Inter-Research File Size: 59 KB |
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Ecosystem-Based Framework for Assessing & Managing Sediment Quality Conditions in Tampa Bay, FL, An The goals and objectives that have been established to guide the management of sediment quality conditions are described, sediment quality indicators and metrics that have been selected to support assessments of sediment quality. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,697 KB |
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Education Resources from the Southwest Florida Water Management District Teacher Resources include free publications and materials, podcasts and virtual excursions, the Classroom Conservation Challenge, hands-on activities, Kids Corner and more. Splash! School Grants provide reimbursement up to $3,000 to educate public and charter school students about freshwater resources. Sign up for Project WET training, request the Great Water Odyssey software for grades 3-5. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Educational Resources from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission FWC resources designed to introduce teachers, youth, adults and families to exciting ways they can learn more about our diverse fish and wildlife resources. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Educational Resources from the Groundwater Foundation Lesson Plans, Coloring Sheets, Hands-on Activities, Games and Puzzles, Tools to Organize an Event, Models, Guides, and Webinars. Groundwater Foundation, The |
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Educational Resources from the St. Johns River Water Management District STEM Resource Center, Water Conservation Challenge, Envirothon, lesson plans, grants, information links, connections to reading/literature, virtual water plant tour, games, science fair info, and more. St. Johns River Water Management District |
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Eelgrass Preservation and Restoration in Ship Traffic Areas A powerpoint presentation Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,284 KB |
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Effects of "Wave Exposure" on Rocky Shores Conclusions about the importance of wave exposure from (1) analyses of variance based on relative calssification of wave exposure and geographic location to those of (2) regression analyses based on continuous measures from 16 locations on the Swedish west coast. Ecological Society of America File Size: 538 KB |
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Effects of Changes in Freshwater Inflows on Biological Resources of Tampa Bay Tributaries (#06-04) Identify and compile existing data and produce general characterization assessments (status and trends) for freshwater inflow, fish species, benthic species and communities, and vegetation for Tampa Bay and tidal tributaries and streams. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,880 KB |
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Effects of changing land use on the microbial water quality of tidal creeks This study sampled creeks representing forested, suburban, and urban watersheds along a longitudinal gradient for indicators of water quality, including traditional indicator bacteria (fecal coliforms and enterococci) and alternative viral indicators (male-specific and somatic coliphages). Results suggest that headwater creeks can serve as sentinel habitat, signaling early warning of public health concerns from land-based anthropogenic activities. Marine Pollution Bulletin File Size: 677 KB |
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Effects of Entrainment and Temperature Increase on Phytoplankton: a Novel Use of HPLC Pigment Analyses and Particle Size Analysis Effects of Entrainment and Temperature Increase on Phytoplankton: a Novel Use of HPLC Pigment Analyses and Particle Size Analysis Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 4,248 KB |
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Effects of Florida Red Tide on Marine Animals Invertebrates, fish, birds, and mammals can be harmed when they are exposed to Florida red tide toxins in the water, sediments, or aerosol. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Effects of Ground-Water Development on Ground-Water Flow to & from Surface Water Bodies Contains particular aspects of the interaction of ground & surface water that affect the sustainable development of ground-water systems are discussed for various types of surface-water features. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Effects of Hydrology on Red Mangrove Recruits USGS researchers designed a study to evaluate the basic hydrological requirements of mangroves so that their health and survival may be more effectively managed in controlled impoundments and restored wetlands. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Effects of Intertidal Oyster Reefs on Water Quality in a Tidal Creek Ecosystem Results of a study which examined the influence of intertidal oyster reefs on chlorophyll a, fecal coliform bacteria and total suspended solid concentrations under field conditions in a tidal creek estuary. Oyster reefs of varying live oyster density were sampled during summer 2002, winter 2003 and spring 2003. Water samples were taken upstream and downstream of each reef as well as over a mudflat control area on an ebb tide and analyzed for concentrations of these water column constituents. University of North Carolina at Wilmington File Size: 663 KB |
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Effects of pH and specific conductance confound the use of the Florida Lake Vegetation Index to iden Study of the Florida Lake Vegetation Index (LVI) as a measure of lake impairment, which found that the LVI did not accurately predict lake impairment due to excess loading of phosphorus or nitrogen from anthropogenic sources. The results illustrate the importance of considering natural factors that determine the value of any index of biological integrity before it is used to indicate anthropogenic pollution. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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Effects of Suspended Sediment and Burial Upon Survival and Growth of Eastern Gulf of Mexico Corals Laboratory experiments to quantify the effects of high suspended sediment loads and total burial upon selected species of hard corals and sponges from the Gulf of Mexico. The study is a simulation of suspended sediment expected to occur on the periphery of an ocean dredged material disposal site. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 872 KB |
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Effects of Urbanization on Stream Quality at Selected Sites in the Seacoast Region in NH 2001-03 Report on a study of selected water-quality and macroinvertebrate community data, conducted at 10 stream sites in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire to determine if a relation is present between stream quality and the extent of urbanization in a watershed. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,643 KB |
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Effluent Quality Assessment Plant City WRF Plant City Water Reclamation Facility is a Type-1 activated-sludge domestic wastewater treatment plant. This facility discharges wastewater into the East Canal. This report discusses the 48 hour static bioassay that was conducted on a sample of effluent. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Egmont Key State Park Florida State Parks website page for Egmont Key State Park. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Egypt Lake Management Plan: Pros and Cons Regarding Identified Issues Management plan for improving water quality in Egypt Lake. Addresses water quality, stormwater, lake levels, wildlife, lake use and public education. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 768 KB |
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Egypt Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Chris Thayer in his home on Egypt Lake in July, 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 76 KB |
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Electric Lawn Tools Protect Air and Water (brochure) One-pager describing the benefits of switching from gasoline-powered lawn tools to electric ones, including less use of fossil fuels and reduced air, water, and noise pollution. Science and Environment Council |
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EMAP hexagons for the Tampa Bay scallop sampling program Map showing the sampling hexagons for the Tampa Bay Scallop Assessment Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,525 KB |
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Emerson Point Preserve Birds A guide to the turtles, tortoises, and terrapins found within Florida (specifically on the Gulf Coast). This handout was developed for the Wild Florida 101 program. Manatee County Government File Size: 1,202 KB |
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Emerson Point Preserve Butterflies A brief guide to the butterflies found within Emerson Point Preserve. Please note, there are many additional species and this guide is updated as new species are sighted. Developed as part of the 2007 Emerson Point Preserve BioBlitz. Manatee County Government File Size: 434 KB |
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Emerson Point Preserve Reptiles & Amphibians A brief guide to the reptiles and amphibians found within Emerson Point Preserve. Developed as part of the 2007 Emerson Point Preserve BioBlitz. Manatee County Government File Size: 883 KB |
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Emery Process Comments (2-22-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 30 KB |
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Emery Strawman Draft Paper (4-27-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 48 KB |
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Empirical Approaches to Establishing Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Southwest Florida Estuaries This document presents potential empirical methods for use in developing numeric nutrient criteria for southwest Florida estuaries. The methods discussed below build on research developed by the Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Programs and on previous USEPA work (USEPA, 2009) and reviews by its Science Advisory Board (SAB, 2010). Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership File Size: 1,708 KB |
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Engineering with Nature: Nature-Based Solutions Guidance This collection of guidance documents was curated to provide practitioners such as project managers, engineers, scientists, landscape architects, policy makers, and others with resources to inform and guide projects that use green infrastructure. They were authored by experts from the United States and around the world, and provide technical, policy, and economic guidance. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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Enhanced Parking Lot Design for Stormwater Treatment Report on an innovative parking lot at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa which was used as a research site and demonstration project to determine whether small alterations to parking lot designs can decrease runoff and pollutant loads. Over two years of data were collected which included most storm events that produced enough flow to collect water samples. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Enhanced Surface Water System - Brochure Brochure describing Tampa Bay Water's program to take surface water from the Tampa Bypass Canal, Alafia and Hillsborough Rivers and put it in the C.W. Bill Young Reservoir as a potable water source. Tampa Bay Water File Size: 3,997 KB |
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Enhancing Wetland Protection Article (posted 4-3-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 81 KB |
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EnviroFacts EnviroFacts, is a tool that generates maps of environmental information from several EPA databases. The Envirofacts website provides access to information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Environmental Consequences of Water Withdrawls & Drainage of Wetlands Explains the consequences of certain water withdrawls and the risks involved in draining wetlands. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Environmental Factors Affecting Oyster Populations The various species of the family Ostreidae inhabit the coastal waters within the broad belt of the sea. The articles talks about types of oysters, their habitats, temperatures, and locations they can be found. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 6,280 KB |
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Environmental Indicators of Water Quality in the U.S. Describes water quality in the U.S. using a set of 18 environmental indicators that measure progress toward national water goals & objectives. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 978 KB |
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Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) Laboratory Methods Manual Estuaries This document is intended to document analytical methods for use by laboratories conducting analyses for the Environmental Monitoiring and Assessment Program-Estuaries U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 814 KB |
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Environmental Monitoring Programs Operated by Manatee County Environmental Mgmt. Dept. (2007) The programs outlined in the following document include EMD?s Regional Ambient Monitoring Program and Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program, Tampa Bay Estuary Program?s (TBEP) Benthic Biological Monitoring, TBEP?s Seagrass Monitoring Program, and EMD?s Hydrologic Monitoring of Braden River Tributaries. Manatee County Environmental Management Department File Size: 2,323 KB |
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Environmental Requirements Assessment of the Bay Scallop Aropecten Irradians Concentricus Environmental requirements for adult bay scallops in Tampa Bay were assessed from field and laboratory studies. Based on correlations of scallop growth, mortality and reproduction with water quality. Link to Mote Marine Laboratory Online Technical Report No. 253. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Environmental resource permit stormwater quality applicant's handbook Department of Environmental Protection and Water Management Districts March 2010 stormwater quality applicant's handbook with design requirements for stormwater treatment systems in Florida Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 16,138 KB |
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Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) Map Internet mapping and database about environmental resource permitting. Includes jurisdictional boundaries, information for permit application, effects on Coastal Construction Control Line, surface waters, fish & wildlife resources, habitats, and mitigation & restoration opportunities. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Environmental Sensitivity Index Shorelines of Tampa Bay Environmental Sensitivity Index map for Tampa Bay shorelines U.S. Geological Survey-Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science File Size: 7,863 KB |
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Environmental Setting Discusses the environmental conditions in Tampa Bay such as, Land Use,Climate and Weather, Tributaries and Freshwater Inflow,Tides, Circulation,as well as Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise, USGS Land Cover Institute File Size: 3,008 KB |
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EnvironmentalScience.org This website gives information about various educational programs and careers available to those having, or desiring, degrees in environmental science disciplines. It includes a search tool for finding educational degree programs, and salary information. Korpis, LLC |
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EnviroScape Model: Exploring Watersheds and Riparian Forests Lesson plan created for use with the EnviroScape hands-on nonpoint source pollution model. Audubon Naturalist Society File Size: 296 KB |
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EPA Amended Decision Document on Florida's updated 303(d) List (PDF) Document from the US Environmental Protection Agency approving the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's 2009 listing of water resources that the latter deemed impaired. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Modeling Report - Alafia River (South Prong) (WBID 1653) DO EPA Modeling Report U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Modeling Report - Little Manatee River (WBID 1790) Nutrients & DO EPA Modeling Report U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Modeling Report - Owens Branch (WBID 1675) Nutrients & DO EPA Modeling Report U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Modeling Report - TMDL - Six Mile Creek (WBID 1536B and 1536F) Nutrients & DO EPA Modeling Report U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA National Estuary Program Established by Congress in 1987 to improve the quality of estuaries of national importance through the protection of public water supplies and protection of a balanced, indigenous population of shellfish, fish and wildlife. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA National Stormwater Program Poster Information on the EPA National Stormwater Program (Municipal & Industrial), as well as common contributors to stormwater pollution. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 555 KB |
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EPA NPDES Stormwater Program Contains technical & regulatory information about the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater program, which addresses water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants to waters of the United States. Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act, the NPDES permit program is authorized to state governments by EPA to perform many permitting, administrative, and enforcement aspects of the program. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Nutrient Criteria Development Guidance These technical support documents describe the scientific approaches used to develop numeric nutrient criteria for adoption in state and tribal water quality standards by states, territories and authorized tribes. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Proposed TMDL - Black Point Channel (WBID 1637) Nutrients & DO Total Maximum Daily loads of nutrients and dissolved oxygen for Black Point Channel, WBID 1637, adjacent to Hillsborough Bay. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Proposed TMDL - Mullet Creek and Mullet Creek Tidal (WBIDs 1575A and 1575) Fecal Coliform Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load of fecal coliform bacteria for a tidally-influenced creek in Safety Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Proposed TMDL - Owens Branch (WBID 1675) Nutrients & DO EPA Proposed TMDL U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA Proposed TMDL Joes Creek & Klosterman Bayou Run, Nutrients, Dissolved Oxygen, BOD Document establishing regulatory limits for Joe's Creek and Klosterman Bayou Run, for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), dissolved oxygen, and biochemical oxygen demand, in order to comply with the provisions of the Impaired Waters Rule of the Clean Water Act. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 819 KB |
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EPA Proposed TMDL Report Fecal Coliform TMDL for Saint Joes Creek, WBID 1668A EPA report Total Maximum Daily Load of Fecal Coliform for Saint Joes Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. United States Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 685 KB |
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EPA Regulatory and Guidance Information by Topic: Water Regulatory information about water topics, including drinking water, ground water, hydraulic fracturing, mountaintop mining, oceans, beaches, wastewater and wetlands. EPA enforces federal clean water and safe drinking water laws, provides support for municipal wastewater treatment plants, and takes part in pollution prevention efforts aimed at protecting watersheds and sources of drinking water. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPA TMDL for Dissolved Oxygen and BOD in Blackwater Creek, Itchepackesassa Creek and New River This report proposes Total Maximum Daily Load of Dissolved Oxygen for Blackwater Creek and Itchepackasassa Creek by reviewing the water quality data. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,679 KB |
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EPA's Approval of Florida's Numeric Nutrient Criteria Rules (Fact Sheet) Discusses the EPA's adoption of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation's numeric nutrient criteria rules for lakes, springs, rivers and estuaries. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 188 KB |
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EPA's Gulf of Mexico Program Formed in 1988 as a non-regulatory, inclusive partnership to provide a broad geographic focus on the major environmental issues in the Gulf. Its mission is to facilitate collaborative actions to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the Region. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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EPC Report for Bay Lake (12/28/1993) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 325 KB |
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EPC Report for Boat Lake (09/13/1983) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 192 KB |
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EPC Report for Boat Lake (09/21/1988) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 527 KB |
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EPC Report for Boat Lake (09/24/1974) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 229 KB |
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EPC Report for Brant, Lake (06/08/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 134 KB |
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EPC Report for Brant, Lake (07/28/1980) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 92 KB |
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EPC Report for Brant, Lake (09/06/1983) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 249 KB |
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EPC Report for Brant, Lake (09/15/1982) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 294 KB |
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EPC Report for Brant, Lake (09/17/1981) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 180 KB |
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EPC Report for Brant, Lake (Date Unknown) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 140 KB |
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EPC Report for Calm Lake (08/17/1987) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 241 KB |
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EPC Report for Calm Lake (09/30/1973) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 219 KB |
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EPC Report for Chapman, Lake (05/28/1985) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 213 KB |
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EPC Report for Chapman, Lake (06/18/1980) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 176 KB |
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EPC Report for Chapman, Lake (07/13/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 162 KB |
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EPC Report for Chapman, Lake (07/27/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 132 KB |
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EPC Report for Chapman, Lake (09/29/1988) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 257 KB |
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EPC Report for Chapman, Lake (10/09/1979) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 167 KB |
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EPC Report for Chapman, Lake (10/22/1979) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 564 KB |
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EPC Report for Chapman, Lake (11/13/1978) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 237 KB |
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EPC Report for Church Lake (09/04/2001) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 98 KB |
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EPC Report for Commiston Lake (03/09/1993) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 182 KB |
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EPC Report for Cove Lake (03/21/1990) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 335 KB |
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EPC Report for Cove Lake (06/19/1990) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 248 KB |
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EPC Report for Crenshaw, Lake (06/18/1987) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 223 KB |
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EPC Report for Crystal Lake (Date Unknown) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 152 KB |
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EPC Report for Cypress Lake (09/26/1995) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 149 KB |
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EPC Report for Deer Lake (07/12/2000) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 308 KB |
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EPC Report for Dosson Lake (05/29/1996) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 105 KB |
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EPC Report for East Lake (01/05/1989) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 3,622 KB |
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EPC Report for East Lake (01/10/1989) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 2,221 KB |
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EPC Report for East Lake (01/17/1986) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 293 KB |
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EPC Report for East Lake (01/22/1988) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 2,865 KB |
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EPC Report for East Lake (03/09/1989) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 324 KB |
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EPC Report for East Lake (07/08/1992) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 243 KB |
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EPC Report for Eckles, Lake (04/28/1980) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 178 KB |
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EPC Report for Eckles, Lake (06/14/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 164 KB |
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EPC Report for Eckles, Lake (06/22/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 145 KB |
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EPC Report for Eckles, Lake (07/06/1987) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 224 KB |
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EPC Report for Eckles, Lake (07/16/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 148 KB |
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EPC Report for Eckles, Lake (07/29/1993) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 119 KB |
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EPC Report for Eckles, Lake (08/18/1977) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 279 KB |
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EPC Report for Egypt Lake (01/30/1992) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 497 KB |
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EPC Report for Egypt Lake (06/05/1992) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 219 KB |
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EPC Report for Egypt Lake (08/12/1991) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 171 KB |
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EPC Report for Egypt Lake (11/03/1993) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 342 KB |
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EPC Report for Egypt Lake (12/29/1994) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 740 KB |
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EPC Report for Gass Lake (07/12/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 140 KB |
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EPC Report for Hanna Lake (10/01/1979) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 407 KB |
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EPC Report for Hiawatha, Lake (03/18/1982) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 174 KB |
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EPC Report for Hiawatha, Lake (08/22/1966) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 138 KB |
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EPC Report for Hog Island Lake (10/07/1991) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 461 KB |
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EPC Report for Island Ford Lake (05/10/1989) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 793 KB |
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EPC Report for Island Ford Lake (05/31/1989) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 1,012 KB |
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EPC Report for Island Ford Lake (06/18/1987) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 237 KB |
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EPC Report for Island Ford Lake (09/21/1987) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 3,685 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (03/21/1972) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 177 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (05/05/1970) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 80 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (05/14/1990) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 269 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (06/22/1970) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 223 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (07/26/1989) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 482 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (08/06/1990) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 239 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (08/08/1991) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 259 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (08/12/1991) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 526 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (08/22/1991) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 356 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (09/16/1985) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 2,399 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (10/14/1985) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 1,688 KB |
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EPC Report for Keene, Lake (10/26/1972) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 332 KB |
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EPC Report for Keystone Lake (Date Unknown) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 2,102 KB |
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EPC Report for Lake Thonotosassa, Flint Creek, and Baker Creek Water chemistry graphs for the years 1980-1989 for dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, chlorophyll a, total phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, ammonia, nitrate-nitrite, total coliform, fecal coliform, color, Secchi depth, and turbidity. Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 837 KB |
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EPC Report for Little Bay Lake (06/28/1991) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 253 KB |
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EPC Report for Little Bay Lake (08/05/1983) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 333 KB |
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EPC Report for Little Bay Lake (12/28/1993) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 306 KB |
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EPC Report for Little Deer Lake (07/12/2000) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 140 KB |
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EPC Report for Mound Lake (03/05/1973) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 163 KB |
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EPC Report for Noreast, Lake (08/09/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 164 KB |
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EPC Report for Osceola, Lake (01/26/1995) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 120 KB |
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EPC Report for Platt Lake (06/25/1990) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 362 KB |
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EPC Report for Rainbow Lake (03/20/1972) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 171 KB |
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EPC Report for Rainbow Lake (06/08/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 154 KB |
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EPC Report for Rainbow Lake (07/17/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 131 KB |
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EPC Report for Rock Lake (06/02/1988) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 215 KB |
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EPC Report for Rock Lake (10/28/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 151 KB |
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EPC Report for Round Lake (05/29/1996) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 100 KB |
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EPC Report for Saddleback Lake (05/29/1996) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 102 KB |
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EPC Report for Saddleback Lake (06/22/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 154 KB |
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EPC Report for Sapphire Lake (11/02/1994) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 94 KB |
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EPC Report for Silver Lake (03/01/1968) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 172 KB |
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EPC Report for Silver Lake (04/24/1968) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 149 KB |
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EPC Report for Silver Lake (05/22/1980) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 156 KB |
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EPC Report for Silver Lake (06/14/1990) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 183 KB |
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EPC Report for Silver Lake (08/14/1968) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 127 KB |
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EPC Report for Starvation Lake (05/29/1996) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 104 KB |
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EPC Report for Stillwater Lake (05/01/1990) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 455 KB |
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EPC Report for Strawberry Lake (Date Unknown) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 145 KB |
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EPC Report for White Trout Lake (01/17/1984) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 120 KB |
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EPC Report for White Trout Lake (07/06/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 101 KB |
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EPC Report for White Trout Lake (09/21/1971) Water Quality Report Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 131 KB |
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EPC Staff Contact List Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 11 KB |
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EPCHC Artificial Reefs Program The Artificial Reef Program is administered by the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County and was started October 23, 1986. The goal of the Artificial Reef Program is to increase habitat diversity by providing hard-bottom substrates and communities which might not otherwise be available in Tampa Bay. The reefs also provide additional fishing opportunities for the sport fishing public in the bay area. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County |
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EPCHC-TAG 11-16-07 Agenda Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 31 KB |
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EPCHC-TAG Meeting Notes 11-16-2007 Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 17 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Classification Minutes (1-29-08, Approved 5-16-08) Minutes from the wetland classification subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 24 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG External Process Minutes (11-19-2007posted 12-17-07) Minutes of the External Process Subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 18 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Internal Process Subcommittee Minutes (11-16-2007, posted 11-29-07) A meeting summary of the Internal Process Subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 17 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Minutes (1-18-08, Revised & Approved 3-21-08) Minutes of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 26 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Minutes -- October 19, 2007 Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 29 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Mitigation Minutes (1-18-08, Approved 4-18-08) Minutes of the Mitigation Subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 14 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Mitigation Minutes (5-20-08, Approved 6-20-08) Minutes of the Mitigation Subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Committee of Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 13 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Mitigation Minutes (6-16-08, Approved 6-20-08) Minutes of the Mitigation Subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 13 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Process Subcommittee Minutes (11-29-2007, posted 12-17-07) Draft Minutes for the Process Subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 19 KB |
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EPCHC/TAG Wetlands Classification Minutes (1-18-08, Approved 4-3-08) Minutes of a subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Group of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County that studied the classification of wetlands. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 52 KB |
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Establishment of Minimum Levels for Category 1 and Category 2 Lakes This report provides a general explanation of the area, hydrogeology, the Legislature's direction to the Southwest Florida Management District and the processes and constraints for the District's establishment of minimum flows and levels; it describes the specific methods developed for determination of minimum levels in certain wetlands, certain lakes, and in the Upper Floridan Aquifer, respectively; it describes the methods used to develop the minimum flow for the Tampa Bypass Canal. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Estimates of Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, and Total Suspended Solids to Tampa Bay, FL #19-96 A technical appendix for Estimates of Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, and Total Suspended Solids to Tampa Bay, Florida that provides a discussion of TN loadings to Tampa Bay from 5 major sources for the period 1992-1994. Technical Publication #19-96. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,029 KB |
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Estimates of Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, Total Suspended Solids, and Biochemical Oxygen Demand Loadings to Tampa Bay, Florida: 1995 - 1998 The objective of this report is to provide annual average loading estimates of Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, Total Suspended Solids, and Biochemical Oxygen Demand Loadings to Tampa Bay, Florida: 1995 - 1998. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 23,361 KB |
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Estimates of Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, and Total Suspended Solids Loadings to Tampa Bay, Florida (04-94) The objective of this report is to provide annual average loading estimates for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total suspended solids, and total biochemical oxygen demand for the 1995-1998 period. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 18,065 KB |
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Estimates of Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, TSS, BOD Loadings to Tampa Bay:1999-2003 (#02-05) Purpose of this report is to provide annual average loading estimates for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total suspended solids, and total biochemical oxygen demand for 1999-2003. Report by Janicki Environmental, Inc. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 17,820 KB |
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Estimating Critical Nitrogen Loads for Tampa Bay Estuary: Empirically Based Approach ( #06-96) The management tools and conclusions provided by this study and several other ongoing studies will be applied to the development of baywide pollution load management plans in support of the development of the Tampa Bay CCMP. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Estimating the Magnitude and Frequency of Floods for Streams in West-Central Florida, 2001 Purpose of this report is to present updated regional flood-frequency relations for streamflow gaging stations in west-central Florida, present methods for estimating flood discharges at unregulated, rural sites where systematic data are not available or where the period is too short for individual analysis. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Estimation of Potential Nonpoint-Source Loads of TN, TP and BOD Initial draft with GIS analyses and maps describing sources and methods used to capture NPS loads covering the Alafia/Little Manatee Rivers, Hillsborough River and Northwest Hillsborough areas in the Tampa Bay region. Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 8,108 KB |
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Estimation of Runoff Peak Rates from Volumes From Flatwoods Watersheds Estimation of Runoff Peak Rates from volumes from Flatwoods Watersheds University of Florida File Size: 3,113 KB |
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Estuary Neighborhood Coloring Book This coloring book is a great way for younger children to learn about 'The Estuary Neighborhood'. The book covers the food chain, mangroves, and may different estuary animals. Written and illustrated by Cori Chandler for the Southwest Florida's Estuarine Community. 24 pages total. Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership File Size: 3,732 KB |
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Estuary Nutrient Region Maps: Crystal River to Lemon Bay For purposes of regulation nutrient pollution, the Florida coastline is separated into estuary and coastal segments. Numeric nutrient criteria are established for all estuary segments, including criteria for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll a. These four maps identify these estuary segments for Florida's west coast, from Crystal River on the Springs Coast, south to Lemon Bay in the Charlotte Harbor region. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,878 KB |
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Eutrophication The history and applied applications scientific concept of "Eutrophication". Where do pollutant come from? How do they enter water bodies? What are the commonly described states of water body? North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) File Size: 391 KB |
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Evaluating the Effect of Offshore Sandbars on Seagrass Recovery and Restoration in Tampa Bay In recent years, large expanses of Tampa Bay have experienced natural seagrass recolonization correlated with the achievement of improved water quality. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,106 KB |
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Evaluation and Modification of Five Techniques for Estimating Stormwater Runoff for Watersheds Comparison of estimates to obaserved runoff to validate techniques for local area with low topographic relief. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 389 KB |
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Evaluation Guidelines For Ecological Indicators This document presents fifteen technical guidelines to evaluate the suitability of an ecological indicator for a particular monitoring program. The guidelines are organized within four evaluation phases: conceptual relevance, feasibility of implementation, response variability, and interpretation and utility. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,990 KB |
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Evaluation of Alternative Methods of Achieving Sediment Quality Targets (#10-03) This document describes alternative management options to achieve sediment quality targets and estimates of costs associated with these methods. Report by Janicki Environmental, Inc. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,079 KB |
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Evaluation of Alternative Stormwater Regulations for Southwest Florida Design criteria to reduce post-development loadings of stormwater pollutants to values that are equal to or less than pollutant loadings generated from a development site under pre-development conditions. Alternative stormwater treatment criteria are developed for four common stormwater constituents, including total nitrogen, total phosphorus, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and total suspended solids (TSS). Water Enhancement and Restoration Coalition, Inc. File Size: 1,937 KB |
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Evaluation of Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages as Indicators of Lake Condition This report describes results for testing biological measures derived from benthic macroinvertebrate samples in lakes against an independent measure of human disturbance, the Landscape Development Intensity (LDI) index (Brown and Vivas, 2005; Lane and Brown, 2006b). Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Evaluation of Current Stormwater Design Criteria within the State of Florida Report on a 2007 project to evaluate then-existing stormwater design criteria to determine whether they met treatment requirements as specified in Chapter 62-40 of the Florida administrative code, as well as criteria for discharges to Outstanding Florida Waters, and criteria necessary to achieve no-net-increase in loadings for pre- and post-development conditions. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 4,822 KB |
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Evaluation of eastern oysters, Crassostrea virginica, restoration techniques for use in intertidal.. Paper describing research which assessed various intertidal restoration techniques in environments characterized by high levels of sediment deposition or migration. University of Georgia Marine Extension Service File Size: 671 KB |
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Evaluation of macrophyte control in 38 Florida lakes using triploid grass carp Results of a study that looked at 38 Florida lakes that had been stocked with grass carp, for 3 to 10 years with stocking rates ranging from < 1 to 59 grass carp per hectare of lake and 1 to 207 grass carp per hectare of vegetation to determine the long term effects of grass carp on aquatic macrophyte communities. Aquatic Plant Management Society File Size: 122 KB |
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Evaluation of surface sampling for estimates of chlorophyll, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen co This study of 11 north-central Florida lakes was conducted to determine if surface sampling (0.5 m) provided the same estimates of chlorophyll, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen concentrations as samples collected with a Kemmerer bottle at 1m and 2m, and a 2-m pvc tube sampler (integrated column). Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Evaluation of the Tools Available to Assess the Potential Impacts of Unplanned Pollutant Releases to Tampa Bay The objective of this study was to examine the utility of existing tools to assess the potential impacts of unplanned releases of nitrogen and other pollutants to Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 223 KB |
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Evolution of Tidal Creek Networks in a High Sedimentation Environment Study testing whether the excavation of tidal creeks during restoration projects is beneficial to the goals of ecological restoration. The goal of the study was to enhance understanding of tidal creek networks and to test the need to excavate creeks during salt marsh restoration. Estuarine Research Federation File Size: 326 KB |
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Evolution of Water Quality Regulations in the United States and Florida The intent of this document is to summarize U.S. water quality legislative history, Florida water quality legislation (particularly regarding Total Maximum Daily Loads), and water quality criteria. This document provides a background for understanding water quality and how it is evaluated and regulated in the U.S. with particular focus on the state of Florida. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 233 KB |
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Examination of the Spatial and Temporal Nature of Hypoxia in Tampa Bay, Florida Describes hypoxia in estuarine waters and the biological consequences of hypoxia in waters low in dissolved oxygen. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 8,997 KB |
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Examining the Impact of Urbanization on Seafloor Habitats Describes the approach towards identifying, quantify, and develop models that illustrate the impact of urbanization on seafloor habitat distribution, health and restoration. U.S. Geological Survey-Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science |
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Example of Classification White Paper (posted 11-28-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 57 KB |
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Example of Mitigation Bank White Paper (posted 11-29-07) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 56 KB |
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Example of Mitigation Process White Paper (posted 11-29-07) Working document of a committee working to establish permitting procedures in Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 57 KB |
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Executive Order: State of Emergency caused by Red Tide in Southwest Florida, Aug. 2018 Executive order 18-221 signed by Governor Rick Scott on August 13, 2018, invoking the Florida Emergency Management Act to permit the Division of Emergency Management and the Department of Environmental Protection to allocate additional resources and provide needed coordination to address conditions created by a severe outbreak of red tide in southwest Florida. Office of the Governor (Florida) File Size: 1,005 KB |
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Exotic Fishes and Invertebrates of Southwest Florida Photographic ID chart showing about three dozen exotic fishes and mollusks (snails and bivalves) commonly seen in southwest Florida freshwater lakes and ponds. Lee County Hyacinth Control District |
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Exotic plant lesson plans (elementary & middle schools) Eight lessons to teach students about exotic, native, naturalized and invasive plant species in Florida. Includes both classroom and hands-on activities. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council File Size: 4,565 KB |
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Exotic/Invasive Species Control Manual for Mangrove Forest Areas ( #05-95) Describes the process in locating information regarding the Brazaillian Pepper, an invasive species, in a study to determine the best treatment of ridding the Florida environment of this species. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,148 KB |
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Expert Credibility in Climate Change Research results of a review of an extensive dataset of 1,372 climate researchers and their publication and citation data to show that (i) 97–98% of the climate researchers most actively publishing in the field support the tenets of ACC outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and (ii) the relative climate expertise and scientific prominence of the researchers unconvinced of ACC are substantially below that of the convinced researchers. National Academy of Sciences |
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Exploring Tampa Bay: A Teacher's Guide to Florida's Largest Estuary Designed for students at the middle-school level, this guide assists teachers and parents in educating pupils about the bay's outstanding natural resources, and its most pressing problems. Contains six teaching units that feature handouts, fast facts about the bay and classroom activities utilizing science, social studies, writing, and mathematics skills. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Extent of Areal Inundation of Riverine Wetlands Along West-Central Florida The health of the riverine wetlands located along Cypress Creek, the Peace, Alafia, North Prong Alafia and South Prong Alafia Rivers depends upon the frequency and duration of periodic flooding and inundation. USGS and SWFWMD evaluated a potential range in areal inundation resulting from withdrawals of 10% of average daily flows when flows exceed regulatory minimums for these waterbodies. U.S. Geological Survey |
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FAC 62-25 Regulations of Stormwater Discharge Chapter 62-25 of the Florida Administrative Code covers statewide rules of stormwater discharge. Florida Department of State |
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FAC 62-302 Surface Water Quality Standards Water quality criteria is established for the health of aquatic animals as well as for human health. These standards also include narrative criteria for pollutants and other conditions. Florida Department of State |
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FAC 62-302.531 Numeric Interpretations of Narrative Nutrient Criteria Chapter of the Florida Administrative Code which defines when narrative and numeric nutrient criteria should be applied, and gives statewide limits on nutrients for lakes, and for streams by region. Florida Department of State |
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FAC 62-302.532 Estuary-Specific Numeric Interpretations of the Narrative Nutrient Criterion Florida regulation that defines the site-specific limits to be used to assess compliance with nutrient pollution limits set forth by the US EPA/Florida DEP, including the methods of calculation and specific numeric limits for identified bays/estuaries. Florida Department of State |
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FAC 62-303.351 Nutrients in Freshwater Streams Chapter of the Florida Administrative Code which defines when a stream or stream segment must be included on the planning list to be monitored for impairment by nutrient pollution. Florida Department of State |
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FAC 62-303.352 Nutrients in Freshwater Lakes Chapter of the Florida Administrative Code defining the conditions under which lakes or lake segments must be placed on planning lists for monitoring for impairment by nutrient pollution. Florida Department of State |
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FAC 62-303.353 Nutrients in Estuaries and Open Coastal Waters Florida Administrative Code defining regulations related to nutrient pollution in coastal systems. Florida Department of State |
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FAC 62-304 Total Maximum Daily Loads This chapter establishes Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and their allocations, for waters that have been verified to be impaired by a pollutant pursuant to Chapter 62-303, F.A.C. Florida Department of State |
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FAC 62-40 Water Resource Implementation Rule Intended to provide water resource implementation goals, objectives, & guidance for the development & review of programs, rules, & plans relating to water resources, based on statutory policies & directives in Chapters 187, 373, & 403, Florida Statutes. Florida Department of State |
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Fact Sheet - Hillsborough River BMAP Fact Sheet Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fact Sheet: Bioretention Basins/Rain Gardens Four-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Bioswales/Vegetated Swales Four-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Cisterns / Rain Barrels Three-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Enhanced Stormwater Basins Four-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Exfiltration Tanks/Trenches Three-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Final Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters Fact sheet describing the numeric nutrient standards adopted in November 2010 to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus pollution inFlorida's inland waters. The rules are scheduled to go into effect in February 2012. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 28 KB |
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Fact Sheet: Green Roofs/Eco-roofs Four-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Hillsborough County Lake Improvement Grant Program One-pager describing a program that provides matching grants for water quality improvement projects that promote environmentally sustainable management strategies for lakes in unincorporated Hillsborough County, and help achieve improvements in water quality and lake ecosystems. Hillsborough County Government |
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Fact Sheet: Low Impact Site Preparation Four-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Permeable Surfaces Three-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Resource Efficient Landscapes and Irrigation Four-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Soil Moisture Sensors Four-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Fact Sheet: Stormwater Reuse Three-page excerpt from "Florida Field Guide for Low Impact Development." Definition, objectives, overview, applications, benefits, design considerations, operations and maintenance, regulatory considerations, costs, references. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Factors affecting the maximum depth of colonization by submersed macrophytes in Florida lakes This study collected data from 32 Florida lakes, and used unpublished data from 187 more, to analyze the effect of water clarity on plant colonization depth. Secchi depth (SD), light attenuation coefficient measured with a light meter, plant and sediment type, and slope were examined with respect to the maximum depth of plant colonization. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Factors determining the distributions of total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll a in FL lakes Using data from 1387 lakes collected over 3 decades, the authors of this study found a wide range of concentrations of total phosphorus, total nitrogen, and chlorophyll a in Florida Lakes, and that soil-related factors were dominant in determining concentrations of plant nutrients in Florida lakes. The hypothesis that the majority of the eutrophic lakes in Florida without known point source pollution are the result of nonpoint source nutrient pollution was tested in several ways and rejected. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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Factors Influencing Seagrass Recovery in Feather Sound, Tampa Bay, Florida This document is a summary of the findings and recommendations of the Feather Sound Seagrass Recovery Workgroup. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 10,476 KB |
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Facts and Figures: Florida's Ocean and Coastal Economies, Phase 1 This document was prepared by the National Ocean Economics Program (NOEP) for the State of Florida DEP, it is a quick reference to some of the more important findings from the study. The information in Phase I is limited to the datasets compiled by the NOEP for all Coastal and Great Lakes. The NOEP defines two separate but overlapping categories of economic activities to measure the value of Florida's coast to the economy: the Ocean Economy and the Coastal Economy. National Ocean Economics Program File Size: 2,950 KB |
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Fauna and Flora in Hydraulic Clam Dredge Collections from Florida West and Southeast Coasts, 1970-71 Four hundred fifty-three taxa of marine flora and fauna were identified from 846 dredging stations in depths of 0.9 to 24.4 m. Specimens were collected during 1970 and 1971 1n conjunction with an exploratory clam survey using a hydraulic Nantucket clam dredge and a Maryland soft-shell escalator clam dredge. The majority of reported taxa are mollusks and crustaceans. All are listed by locality, depth, and numbers collected. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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FDEP Division of Water Resource Management Responsible for protecting the quality of Florida's drinking water as well as its rivers, lakes & wetlands & for reclaiming lands. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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FDEP Geographic Information Systems Portal The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's mapping and spatial data library are managed through the GIS. Several tools and websites let you view and create maps, perform analysis and download our spatial data. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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FDEP Petition to EPA Requesting that Numeric Nutrient Criteria Requirement Be Rescinded Cover letter and petition from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting that its January 2009 determination letter requiring the implementation of numeric nutrient water quality criteria be rescinded. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,100 KB |
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FDEP Surface Water Quality Standards Information about Florida's surface water quality standards and how they are enforced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as proxy for the federal government (US Environmental Protection Agency). Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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FDEP Temporal Variability (Trend) Network The purposes of the TV network are to correlate Tier I, II, and III IWRM results with seasonal climatic change (i.e., is sampling occurring during wet or dry hydrologic condition?), to make best estimates of temporal variance of sampled analytes within the USGS drainage basins, and to determine how these analytes are changing over time. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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FDEP Water Quality Evaluation and TMDL Program The Water Quality Evaluation and TMDL Program (WQETP) includes two sections: the Watershed Evaluation and TMDL (WET) section and the Watershed Assessment Section (WAS). The Watershed Evaluation and TMDL (WET) section is responsible for conducting statewide, basin-scale assessments of surface water quality, focusing its main efforts on Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) development. The WET section also assists with technical reviews, model evaluation for mixing zones and other department needs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Feather Sound Seagrass Recovery Project: Final Report and Management Recommendations (#03-07) Summary report and management recommendations for Feather Sound, Tampa Bay, Florida. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,568 KB |
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Feb. 2002 Itchepackesassa Creek Ecosummary Biological assessment performed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Itchepackesassa Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida's Watershed Management and Biocriteria programs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 225 KB |
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Fecal Coliform TMDL for Bullfrog Creek (WBID 1666A) Bullfrog Creek (WBID 1666) (WBID 1688) This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for fecal coliform bacteria for Bullfrog Creek and Little Bullfrog Creek, within the Tampa Bay Basin. The TMDL establishes the allowable fecal coliform loadings to Bullfrog Creek (fresh and marine portions) and Little Bullfrog Creek that would restore these waterbodies so that they meet their applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDL for Curlew Creek Freshwater Segment (WBID 1538A) The TMDL establishes the allowable fecal coliform loading to the Curlew Creek Freshwater Segment that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDL for Moccasin Creek Tidal (WBID 1530) This Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load document establishes the allowable fecal coliform loadings to Moccasin Creek Tidal that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. This waterbody was placed on the Verified list of Impaired Waters in June 2008. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDL for New River (WBID 3506), Dissolved Oxygen for New River (3506,A,B) Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDL for Trout Creek (WBID 1455) and Mill Creek (WBID 1542A) This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for fecal coliform for Trout Creek and Mill Creek (WBID 1455 & 1542A) located in the Tampa Bay Tributaries Basin – Hillsborough River Planning Unit. This TMDL has been finalized by the Florida DEP. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDL Mustang Ranch (1592C), Turkey (1578B), English (1552), Poley(1583) Creeks Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDLs for McKay Creek Tidal (WBID 1633) and McKay Creek (WBID 1633B) This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for fecal coliform bacteria for the tidal and freshwaters segments of McKay Creek, located in the Springs Coast Basin. These TMDLs establish the allowable fecal coliform loading to the McKay Creek tidal and freshwater segments that would restore these waterbodies so that they meet their applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDLs for Mullet Creek (WBID 1575A) and Mullet Creek Tidal (WBID 1575) The TMDL establishes the allowable fecal coliform loadings to Mullet Creek Tidal and Mullet Creek that would restore these waterbodies so that they meet their applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. These waterbodies were placed on the Verified List of impaired waterbodies in 2008. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDLs for 34th Street Basin, Clam Bayou Drain, and Clam Bayou (Fresh & Tidal) Document establishing regulatory limits on fecal coliform bacteria to comply with the Impaired Waters Rule of the Clean Waters Act. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Fecal Coliform TMDLs: Gilly, Nonsense, Cedar Creeks, Braden River, Rattlesnake Slough The TMDLs establish the allowable fecal coliform loadings to Gilly Creek, Nonsense Creek, Braden River AWL, Rattlesnake Slough, and Cedar Creek that would restore these waterbodies so that they meet the applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Federal AMP Report (posted 4-3-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 281 KB |
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Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) First passed by Congress in 1948 as the Federal Water Pollution Act, the Clean Water Act was amended and strengthened in 1972. It uses a combination of regulatory and non-regulatory tools to reduce pollutant discharges into waterways and manage polluted runoff by setting water quality standards for all contaminants in surface waters. United States Senate |
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Feeling the Heat in Florida: Global Warming on the Local Level This report is a synthesis of current scientific knowledge about the anticipated effects of global warming on Florida. Prepared by leading research scientists at universities across the state, it draws on global, national, and local studies to better understand Florida's specific vulnerabilities. It is intended as a tool for Florida's leaders to make the best possible choices today to preserve Florida's threatened prosperity for tomorrow. Natural Resources Defense Council |
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Fertilizer Ordinance -- Pinellas County (2010) Text of the fertilizer ordinance enacted by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners in January 2010. Pinellas County Government File Size: 32 KB |
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Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States A guide to help identify and delineate hydric soils in the field. This guide describes the concept, procedure, field indicators and test indicators to determine hydric soils. U.S. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service File Size: 1,846 KB |
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Field Measurements of Bottom Stress due to Wave Action and Tidal Velocity in Tampa Bay (#03-09) Measurements of bottom stress to support seagrass restoration and shoreline protection. Project was a component of the Tampa Bay longshore bar project. Report is a final deliverable to the Hillsborough County Pollution Recovery Fund. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,884 KB |
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Final 2015 Annual Progress Report for the Alafia River Basin Management Action Plan This is the first annual Progress Report for the Alafia River BMAP. Section 2 and Section 3 describe the results of the water quality monitoring for trends that occurred during the period from April 1, 2014, to March 30, 2015, in the Alafia River Basin. Section 4 of this report describes the projects and activities that occurred during the reporting period. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final 2016 Progress Report for the Alafia River Basin Management Action Plan This annual Progress Report describes activities associated with the second year of implementation for the Alafia River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) that was adopted in April 2014. Section 2 describes the projects and activities implemented by stakeholders during the reporting period (April 1, 2015–March 31, 2016) as well as planned projects for the next reporting period (April 1, 2016–March 31, 2017). Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final 2016 Progress Report for the Hillsborough River Basin Management Action Plan This report summarizes activities associated with the 7th year (November 1, 2015, through October 31, 2016) of the Hillsborough River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP), adopted in October 2009. Section 2 describes projects and activities implemented during the reporting period, as well as projects planned for the next reporting period. Section 3 is an evaluation of water quality data. Also included are a septic system summary and a list of BMAP monitoring stations. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final 2016 Progress Report for the Manatee River Basin Management Action Plan This annual Progress Report describes activities associated with the second year of the Manatee River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) adopted in April 2014. Section 2 describes the projects and activities implemented by stakeholders during the reporting period (April 1, 2015–March 31, 2016), as well as planned projects for the next reporting period (April 1, 2016–March 31, 2017). Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final BMAP for TMDLs for Nutrients, Dissolved Oxygen and Fecal Coliforms in the Alafia River Basin The Alafia River BMAP was developed in collaboration with area wide stakeholders with the assistance of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) and the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium (NMC). This BMAP addresses four fecal coliform TMDLs and three DO and nutrient TMDLs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final Florida Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2025 The Center for Climate Strategies prepared this report for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as part of the Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate Change process. This report presents an assessment of the State's greenhouse gas emissions and anthropogenic sinks (carbon storage) from 1990 to 2025. Center for Climate Strategies File Size: 670 KB |
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Final Report By the Lower Hillsborough River Minimum Flow Scientific Peer Review Panel Peer review of the analysis performed by the SWFWMD in defining the regulatory flow limits for the Lower Hillsborough River. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Final Report: Fecal Coliform TMDL for Brushy Creek, Sweetwater Creek, Rocky Creek, Lower Rocky Creek This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for fecal coliform bacteria for Brushy Creek, Sweetwater Creek, Rocky Creek, and Lower Rocky Creek within the Tampa Bay Basin. These waterbodies were verified as impaired for fecal coliform and therefore were included on the Verified List of impaired waters for the Tampa Bay Basin that was adopted on June 3, 2008. The TMDLs establish the allowable fecal coliform loadings to Brushy Creek, Sweetwater Creek, Rocky Creek, Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final Report: Mercury TMDL for the State of Florida This document describes how the Fla. Dept. of Environmental Protection assessed water bodies for impairment with mercury, primarily by examining fish tissue, how sources of mercury pollution were identified, and measures which can be taken to reduce mercury pollution. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,072 KB |
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Final Report: The use of Staphylococcus aureus & MRSA as indicators of human pollution in Tampa Bay Final report of a Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund study that used the presence of certain bacteria to track the extent of human-caused pollution in Tampa Bay. Report includes data table and metadata. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Final TAG Agriculture Wetland Rule Position Paper 12-17-07 Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 59 KB |
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Final TMDL - Bell Creek & Owens Branch (WBIDs 1660, 1675) Fecal Coliform Defines limits on the occurence of fecal coliform bacteria in Bell Creek and Owens Branch (WBIDs 1660 and 1675) streams in the Alafia River Watershed in Hillsborough County. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 563 KB |
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Final TMDL Report Dissolved Oxygen and Nutrient TMDL for Stevenson Creek Tidal Segment, WBID 1567 This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Loads for nutrients and dissolved oxygen (DO) for the tidal portion of Stevenson Creek, located in the Anclote River/Coastal Pinellas County Planning Unit, which in turn is part of the larger Springs Coast Group 5 Basin. The waterbody segment was verified as impaired for DO and nutrients, and was included on the Verified List of impaired waters for the Springs Coast Basin that was adopted by Secretarial Order in December 2007. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final TMDL Report Fecal Coliform TMDL for Allen Creek Tidal (WBID 1604) The TMDL establishes the allowable fecal coliform loadings to Allen Creek Tidal that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. This water body was placed on the Verified List of Impaired waters in 2009. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final TMDL Report Fecal Coliform TMDL for Cross Canal North (WBID 1625) Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final TMDL Report Fecal Coliform TMDL for Pinellas Park Ditch No. 1 (Tidal Segment) (WBID 1662) The TMDL establishes the allowable fecal coliform loading to the Pinellas Park Ditch No. 1 (Tidal Segment) that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final TMDL Report Fecal Coliform TMDL for Alligator Creek (WBID 1574) This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for fecal coliform bacteria for Alligator Creek, within the Tampa Bay Basin. The TMDL establishes the allowable fecal coliform loadings to Alligator Creek that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final TMDL Report Fecal Coliform TMDL for Bellows Lake Outlet (WBID 1579) Document describing regulatory limits on fecal coliform bacteria concentrations in East Lake/Bellows Lake Outlet. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final TMDL Report Fecal Coliform TMDLs for Cedar Creek (Tidal) and Cedar Creek (Freshwater) These TMDLs establish the allowable fecal coliform loading to the Cedar Creek tidal and freshwater segments that would restore the waterbodies so that they meet their applicable water quality criterion for fecal coliform. These water bodies were placed on the erified Lists of impaired waters for the Springs Coast Basin adopted in 2009 (for the freshwater segment) and in 2012 (for the tidal segment). Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Final TMDL Report: Fecal Coliform for Bishop Creek Marine and Bishop Creek Freshwater This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for fecal coliform for the marine and freshwater portions of Bishop Creek, within the Tampa Bay Basin. During the first five-year basin rotation cycle, the creek was assessed as one waterbody and was verified as impaired for fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Finding A New Future For Corals This aricle discusses how the populations of elkhorn and staghorn corals became decimated. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Fine-scale habitat selection of foraging bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus near Clearwater, FL Foraging bottlenose dolphins select habitats near Clearwater, Florida Inter-Research for University of North Carolina File Size: 295 KB |
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Finfish Species Account Species accounts provide a summary of biology and fishery information for a particular species. The accounts provide life history information, statewide landings, trends in catch rates, and results of recent stock assessments. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Finfish Stock Assessments Stock Assessment reports provide updated life histories, biology and fishery information for a particular species, as well as commercial landings, recreational catch, and additional statistical information. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Fire Weather and Forecast Current and forecast weather information to fire managers and fire suppression professionals across the state. Florida Division of Forestry |
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Fish and Wildlife Brochures & Videos from FWRI Product ordering from FWRI includes educational materials for children, boaters guides to Counties, information about reefs, mangroves, fish, shellfish, manatees, and fishing. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Options for Port Development in Tampa Bay: Results of a Workshop This report records the results of a workshop held September 25 - 27, 1983, in Tampa, Florida between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tampa Bay Port Authority. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 1,995 KB |
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Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Publications Scientific publications available from the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. Resources include a broad range of marine, wildlife, habitat and environmental information. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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Fish Communities and Trophic Status in Florida Lakes Discussion of the characteristics and environmental factors that affect the biological productivity of Florida lakes in regard to healthy fish populations, including lake stratification, temperature layers, and trophic state, methods of estimating fish populations, discussion of fish biomass, species richness, and management implications. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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Fish Ecology - Cedar East Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Cedar East Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 96 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Cedar West Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Cedar West Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 94 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Dorsett Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Dorsett Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 93 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Eckles Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Eckles Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 100 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Egypt Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Egypt Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 93 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Josephine Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Josephine Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 104 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Keystone Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Keystone Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 106 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Lake Burrell Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Lake Burrell. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 96 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Lake Carroll Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Lake Carroll. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 111 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Lake Magdalene Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Lake Magdalene. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 107 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Lake Noreast Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Lake Noreast. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 95 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Lake Osceola Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Lake Osceola. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 105 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Lake Pine Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Lake Pine. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 98 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Lake Virginia Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Lake Virginia. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 105 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Pretty Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Pretty Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 97 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Strawberry Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Strawberry Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 108 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Valrico Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Valrico Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 99 KB |
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Fish Ecology - Wilson Lake Fish species data including number per hour, minimum, mean and maximum weight for Wilson Lake. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 70 KB |
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Fish Invaders at Gypsy Point: Storybook and Lesson Plan This curriculum for students in 3rd through 6th grades has information about invasive species. A story book and correlated lesson plans teach responsible pet ownership, including the reasons for not releasing aquarium fish into the wild, and alternatives to doing so. University of Southern California |
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Fish Kill Submission Form Report fish kills in your area. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Fish Management Areas Listing and description of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission freshwater fish management areas, organized by region. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Fisheries-Independent Monitoring Using Stratified-Random Sampling The management of Florida's marine and estuarine fisheries resources requires the collection of a variety of information on many species. To help provide that information, the Fisheries-Independent Monitoring (FIM) program established a survey project using stratified-random sampling (SRS), a technique used to describe and compare population trends. FIM initiated stratified-random sampling in 1988 with a survey of Tampa Bay. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Fishing Lines Field Guide (FWC) The Fishing Lines Field Guide was developed to provide information about Florida's marine resources. It includes articles about saltwater fishing, important habitats, fish handling, marine fisheries conservation and fish identification for 145 species. You can read it online, download individual sections (PDFs), or download the whole guide. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Five Star Grant Information Information about the 2010 Five Star grants offered by US EPA for restoration/education projects in wetlands and streams. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 532 KB |
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Five Year Science Plan for the Tampa Bay Study This document explains how the Tampa Bay Study at USGS came about, goals and objectives of the study, tasks and a timeline for the study. U.S. Geological Survey-Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science |
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Five-Year Land Acquisition Plan for SWFWMD (2001) Southwest Florida Water Management District's Five-Year Land Acquisition Plan. Includes chapters on the Myakka River, Peace River, Manatee River, and Southern Coastal Watersheds. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 2,473 KB |
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FLEPPC Invasive Plant Species List FLEPPC compiles invasive species lists that are revised every two years. Professional botanists and others perform exhaustive studies to determine invasive exotic plants that should be placed on the lists. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council |
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Flint Creek (WBID 1522A) Fecal and Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Float Plan Fillable PDF form, with instructions, for recording a planned trip by boat. A boater fills out the form outlining their itinerary ahead of time and saves it on their computer, then e-mails the completed plan to a contact who can follow up should the boater not return or check-in as planned. The form can be modified as the trip progresses if plans change, with updates emailed to the contact. U.S. Coast Guard Auxilary |
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Flood Information from FEMA What to do before, during and after a flood, as well as information about flood insurance, spring floods, and links to FEMA publications related to flooding and floodplain management. Federal Emergency Management Agency |
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Flood Insurance Study: Hillsborough County, Florida and Incorporated Areas (Vol. 4 of 5) This countywide Flood Insurance Study (FIS) investigates the existence and severity of flood hazards in, or revises and updates previous FISs/Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the geographic area of Hillsborough County, Florida, including: the Cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace, and the unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County (hereinafter referred to collectively as Hillsborough County). Federal Emergency Management Agency File Size: 18,733 KB |
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Flood Insurance Study: Hillsborough County, Florida and Incorporated Areas (Vol. 5 of 5) This countywide Flood Insurance Study (FIS) investigates the existence and severity of flood hazards in, or revises and updates previous FISs/Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the geographic area of Hillsborough County, Florida, including: the Cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace, and the unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County (hereinafter referred to collectively as Hillsborough County). Federal Emergency Management Agency File Size: 17,836 KB |
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Floods in Southwest-Central Florida from Hurricane Frances, September 2004 Details about the flooding that occurred in Southwest Florida area due to Hurricane Frances in 2004. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Florida 2060: A Population Distribution Scenario for the State of Florida Between 2006 and 2060 the State’s population is projected to more than double and consequently, without shifts in our policies, the additional land devoted to urban use will also more than double. To explore the physical reality of this trend 1000 Friends of Florida contracted with researchers at the University of Florida’s GeoPlan Center to demonstrate what land use in the State might look like in 2060. This is the resulting report. 1000 Friends of Florida File Size: 737 KB |
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Florida 2060: A Population Distribution Scenario--Central Florida Summary of anticipated population changes and resulting land use changes predicted to occur between 2006 and 2060. 1000 Friends of Florida File Size: 653 KB |
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Florida Aerial Photography "Aerial photography Florida" is a collection of aerial photographs taken between 1930 and 2000. Archival Library and Museum Materials |
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Florida and Climate Change: The Costs of Inaction This report examines the potential costs to Florida if greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked. To do so, researchers compared an optimistic scenario (reduced emissions by mid-century) and a pessimistic one (business-as-usual skyrocketing emissions). Tufts University |
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Florida Aquatic Preserve Program Continuous Data Portal The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection's continuous water quality monitoring program began in 1995 at the National Estuarine Research Reserves and was expanded to the Aquatic Preserves in late 2003. The Aquatic Preserve Program maintains 14 continuous water quality monitoring stations around the state. Data from these stations can be downloaded and graphed from this website. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Aquifer Geology A primer on Florida aquifers and groundwater issues, presented to Florida Department of Environmental Protection trainees in September 2016. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,148 KB |
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Florida Bay Scallop 2015 Annual Report This report summarizes bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) research conducted by the Molluscan Fisheries program at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) during the calendar year 2015. Methods and results are reported for abundance and recruitment monitoring conducted along the west coast of Florida from St. Andrew Bay to Pine Island Sound. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 514 KB |
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Florida Bicycle Trails: A Guide to Florida's Top Paved and Off-Road Trails A brochure collaborated with DEP and Visit Florida describing the many bike trails throughout Florida that allow the visitors to see unique wildlife, breathtaking vistas and views, lush natural areas and quaint downtowns and small towns. Visit Florida File Size: 3,450 KB |
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Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant funding for recreational boating. Participants include county governments and municipalities. Eligible uses include boat ramps, piers, docks, mooring facilities, channel marking, aquatic plant control, education, boating related economic development. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Florida Botanical Gardens Visitors to the Florida Botanical Gardens can relish the natural wonder of Florida while enjoying a walk through 150 acres of formal gardens, scenic landscapes, and native habitats. Pinellas County Government |
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Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Beginning at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola, extending around the Florida peninsula and Keys, and ending at Fort Clinch State Park near the Georgia border, the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail (commonly referred to as The CT) is a 1,515-mile sea kayaking paradise. The trail includes every Florida coastal habitat type, from barrier island dune systems to salt marsh to mangroves. Historical sites and points of interest are accessible by kayak. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Segment 8 : Pinellas The Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail is a 1,515-mile trail that includes every Florida coastal habitat type, from barrier island dune systems to salt marsh to mangroves. Historical sites and points of interest are accessible by kayak along with colorful fishing communities and urban centers. The trail is divided into 26 segments. This document describes that portion of the trail that begins at Anclote Key and ends at Fort DeSoto County Park. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,088 KB |
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Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Segment 9 : Tampa Bay / Longboat Key The Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail is a 1,515-mile trail that includes every Florida coastal habitat type, from barrier island dune systems to salt marsh to mangroves. Historical sites and points of interest are accessible by kayak along with colorful fishing communities and urban centers. The trail is divided into 26 segments. This document describes that portion of the trail that begins at Fort DeSoto Park and ends at Lido Beach on Longboat Key. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,008 KB |
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Florida Clean Boating Programs The Clean Vessel Act, Clean Marina, Clean Boater, and Clean Boating Partnership programs are all located under the Clean Boating Programs. The goal of the Clean Boating Programs is to promote a clean marine environment by building partnerships with marinas and educating the community about the importance of keeping Florida waters clean to reduce water pollution and improve water quality. These clean programs also provide outreach to marinas and their boaters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Coastal Access Guide: Manatee County Manatee County's 27 miles of white sand beaches edge the gulf sides of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, barrier islands that attract more than two million visitors per year. Much of the population lives along estuarine bays dense with seagrasses and mangroves. The Manatee River, a popular spot for fishing, bird-watching and water sports, flows into Tampa Bay midway along the coast. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Coastal Access Guide: Pinellas Pinellas County, one of the state's smallest and most densely populated counties, is a peninsula surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay/Pinellas County State Aquatic Preserve. The coast is lined with 37 miles of sandy beach, barrier islands, urban areas, and mangrove and seagrass lagoons. The Anclote River flows to the gulf across Pinellas's northern corner. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Commercial Saltwater Fishing Regulations General information, latest state and federal news about commercial fishing regulations, regulations for individual fish/shellfish species (size, season, equipment, catch limits, etc.), and a link to FWC's commercial fishing licensing system. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Florida Conservation Planning Atlas The Florida Conservation Planning Atlas (CPA) is a data discovery, visualization, and analytical platform for stakeholders throughout Florida. With the Florida CPA you can search for spatial datasets, visualize supported projects, and learn more about landscape scale conservation science and design in the region. Conservation Biology Institute |
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Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Aquatic Weeds This document describes the infestation of aquatic weeds, which areas are affected the most, management activities including controlling their growth and describes the different types of aquatic weeds. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 54 KB |
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Florida DEP Algal Bloom Dashboard This is an interactive dashboard featuring information and real-time sampling updates for harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Florida. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida DEP Bioassessment Program Biological assessment is an applied scientific discipline that uses the response of resident aquatic biological communities to various stressors as a method of evaluating ecosystem health. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has developed bioassessment tools used in various monitoring and regulatory applications throughout the state. These tools directly measure whether the designated aquatic life use, a “well-balanced population of fish and wildlife,” is being attained. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida DEP Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration Standard Operating Procedures This Florida DEP webpage has official versions of SOPs cited in the DEP QA Rule, Chapter 62-160, F.A.C. The revision date appears in the page footer in each SOP. All other versions of the DEP SOPs are not current and should be discarded (or retained in archives if needed for historical reference). Draft versions of DEP SOPs, such as those published with markup for public comment during rulemaking, are not official documents. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida DEP Draft TMDL Documents These regulatory documents have been proposed for rulemaking but have not yet been approved for formal adoption. Once TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads) documents have been formally approved, they are then adopted and become part of the Florida Administrative Code. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida DEP Final TMDL Documents These TMDL documents are final reports in support of adopted TMDL rules. The final rules may be found in Chapter 62-304 of the Florida Administrative Code. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida DEP NPDES Stormwater Permitting Program Brochure Trifold brochure describing the FDEP's NPDES stormwater permitting program. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,035 KB |
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Florida DEP TMDL/BMAP Development Schedule Strategy FY2016-2022 Letter from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlining the department's strategy for prioritizing and scheduling the development of Total Maximum Daily Load requirements and Basin Management Action Plans to maximize the recovery potential of impaired waterbodies in Florida. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 291 KB |
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Florida Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special Concern (FFWCC ) This document consolidates the official state of Florida list of endangered species, threatened species, and species of special concern. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 226 KB |
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Florida Environments Online Florida Environments Online contains both digital full text materials and research bibliographies about the ecology and environment of Florida. Digitized materials include more than 200 seminal texts on species and ecosystems selected by scientific experts throughout the state of Florida and digitized specifically for the Linking Florida's Natural Heritage project. State University System of Florida |
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Florida Envirothon Study Guide: Introduction to Forestry in Florida This guide for high school students is designed to teach good forestry management practices. Each section is followed by questiona for the student. The front matter includes a list of applicable Sunshine State Standards. Part 1, the introduction, covers the history and value of Florida Forests. Part 2 covers forest management practices, and Part 3 covers methods of measuring forest production. The guide also includes a glossary and bibliography. Florida Envirothon File Size: 7,803 KB |
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Florida Envirothon Study Packet -- Soils Section The introduction to this study guide for high school students covers soil definition, characteristics, classification, uses, and conservation. Appendices discuss details of soil biology, vocabulary, texture and quality, as well as soil quality indicators and resource concerns, and a discussion of the effect of agricultural practices on earthworm populations. Content comes from UF/IFAS and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Florida Envirothon File Size: 6,177 KB |
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Florida Envirothon Study Packet -- Wildlife Section This study guide for high school students includes the following sections: Introduction, wildlife biology, management and research, natural histories (individual species), diseases, human causes and effects, and regulatory protection. It also includes a reference section and a glossary. Florida Envirothon File Size: 217 KB |
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Florida Envirothon Study Packet Aquatics Section This study guide for high school students covers the following topics: the water cycle, aquifer facts, river system facts, watershed facts, wetland facts, stormwater facts, water quality facts, benthic/invertebrate facts, marine/coastal facts, water conservation facts. It has references and a glossary and is a good overview of these topics for anyone. Florida Envirothon File Size: 2,399 KB |
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Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's 2015 List of Invasive Plant Species Invasive plant species listed compiled by FLEPPC, a nonprofit organization with no regulatory authority; purpose of the list is to focus attention on the impacts of invasive plants on Florida's biodiversity and plant communities, including habitat loss, increased wildfires, socio-economic costs of eradication, and impacts on endangered species. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council |
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Florida Fertilizer Ordinance Map This interactive statewide map shows which counties and municipalities have fertilizer ordinances in effect, typically summer fertilizer application bans and/or requirements to use slow-release nitrogen and/or phosphorus. UF/IFAS Extension |
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Florida Fish Consumption Advisories (2017) Advisories inform the public that high concentrations of chemical contaminants have been found in local fish and wildlife and include recommendations to limit or avoid consumption of certain fish and wildlife species from specific waterbodies. Florida Department of Health File Size: 211 KB |
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Florida Fishing Pier Finder This interactive map shows all the fishing piers, jetties, bridges, and fingers cataloged throughout Florida. They are color-coded based on their feature type, with a legend available under the map. If you click on a feature, a pop-up window appears with basic information about the feature, with a link to get driving directions, and any photos that have been taken of the feature and the surrounding area. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Florida Floodplain Facts Information provided by the Southwest Florida Water Management District concerning floodplains. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 209 KB |
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Florida Forever Program Replaces the Preservation 2000 Program as the State's blueprint for conservation including land acquisition, restoration of damaged environmental systems, water resource development and supply, public lands management and increased protection through land acquisition. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations Florida Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Florida Friendly Angler Online Training and Certification Florida Friendly Angler is a free, online, do-at-your-own pace educational program designed for any angler who wants to learn more about sustainable fishing and boating practices while interacting with Florida's aquatic environments. Topics covered include environmental ethics for anglers, best practices for catch and release, and an introduction to fisheries management. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate and a free Florida Friendly Angler weatherproof decal. Florida Sea Grant |
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Florida Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries Recommendations for environmentally friendly landscape design, irrigation, fertilization, plant selection, buffer zones, soils and more. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Friendly Landscaping Brochure offering advice consistent with the Florida yards and neighborhoods program about watering, fertilizing, mulching, wildlife, recycling, and stormwater. Sarasota County Cooperative Extension Service |
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Florida Geographic Data Library The Florida Geographic Data Library is a collection of Geospatial Data compiled by the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. GIS data available in FGDL is collected from various state, federal, and other agencies ("data sources") who are data stewards, originators, producers, or publishers. The data sources are listed in each data layer's metadata as the Data Originator or Content Publisher. State of Florida |
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Florida Green Lodging Program Information The Florida Department of Environmental Protection designates and recognizes lodging facilities that make a commitment to conserve and protect Florida's natural resources through the Florida Green Lodging Program. The program's environmental guidelines allow the hospitality industry to evaluate its operations, set goals and take specific actions to continuously improve environmental performance. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Green School Designation The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recognizes schools that make a commitment to conserve and protect Florida's natural resources through the Green School Designation Program. The program's environmental guidelines help Florida primary and secondary schools evaluate operations, set goals and take specific actions to improve environmental performance. Designated Green Schools create a healthier environment for students, employees and communities. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Gulf Bay Scallop (Argopecten irradians concentricus) Population Genetic Structure Research report on a project that used DNA results to analyze bay scallop population genetic relationships within the context of habitat, hydrodynamic, and environmental variation, and concomitant spatial patterns in the abundance of adult and recently recruited scallops. Florida Gulf bay scallops form a hierarchical, mixed-model, source–sink metapopulation with intergenerational variation in connectivity that seems to be influenced by the factors considered. Journal of Shellfish Research File Size: 6,511 KB |
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Florida Gulf Coast Red Tide Red tide organism, damage, distribution, eradication, and causes. University of Florida File Size: 1,478 KB |
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Florida Healthy Beaches Program Beginning with a 1998 pilot program, 11 Florida coastal counties began conducting beach water sampling every two weeks and reporting the results here and in local news media. In August 2000, the beach water sampling program was expanded to include 34 Florida counties. In September, 2011 state funding was reduced such that biweekly sampling resulted, as well as tests for only enterococci bacteria, and winter sampling information in northern counties was discontinued. Florida Department of Health |
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Florida Healthy Beaches Sampling Locations: Hillsborough County Site provides map-referenced Healthy Beaches Program sampling locations for Hillsborough County. Sampling locations are ranked as 'good', 'moderate' or 'poor' and explanations are given for those rankings. Florida Department of Health |
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Florida Healthy Beaches Sampling Locations: Manatee County Site provides map-referenced Healthy Beaches Program sampling locations for Manatee County. Sampling locations are ranked as 'good', 'moderate' or 'poor' and explanations are given for those rankings. Florida Department of Health |
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Florida Healthy Beaches Sampling Locations: Pinellas County Site provides map-referenced sampling locations on Pinellas County beaches along with contact advisory ratings, 'good', 'moderate' and 'poor' and what constitutes those ratings. Florida Department of Health |
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Florida Hurricanes and Damage Costs The value of insured property in Florida against windstorm damage is the highest in the nation and on the rise. The frequency and severity of hurricanes affecting Florida are examined from the best set of available data and the damages are related to characteristics of the storms at landfall. Results show that normalized losses are increasing over time consistent with small increases in hurricane intensity and hurricane size. Florida State University File Size: 362 KB |
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Florida Hydrologic Unit Basins (Map) This map depicts the 52 Hydrologic Unit Basins in Florida, as defined by the United States Geological Survey. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 428 KB |
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Florida Impaired Waters Rule Feb. 2008 letter from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection approving its implementation of the Clean Water Act's Impaired Waters Rule via an amended version of Chapter 62-303 of the Florida Administrative Code. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 195 KB |
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Florida Lake Management Society Newsletter - Summer 2017 Contents: FLMS 2018 Hawks Cay Annual Symposium Information; A request for weird lake pictures; Regression Kriging, a water level interpolation technique; Floating treatment wetlands; Water quality monitoring fact sheet series; Continuous monitoring data spreadsheet; And much, much more! Florida Lake Management Society (FLMS) File Size: 863 KB |
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Florida Lake Management Society Newsletters Quarterly newsletters of the Florida Lake Management Society, whose mission is to promote protection, enhancement, conservation, restoration and management of Florida's aquatic resources; provide a forum for education and information exchange; and advocate environmentally sound and economically feasible lake and aquatic resource management for the citizens of Florida. Florida Lake Management Society |
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Florida Lake Regions Map Color map of Florida's lake regions based on document "Florida Lake Regions: A Classification System." Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 5,340 KB |
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Florida Lake Regions: A Classification System Information on How and why the Florida Lake Regions project was developed; How to compare your lake with other lakes in its Lake Region; and How the Lake Region Classification System can be useful to you. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 236 KB |
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Florida Lakes and Ponds Guide for Pinellas County Residents Guidebook that 1) introduces the concepts of watersheds and the ecology of lakes and ponds, including the importance of a watershed approach to lake and pond protection and the ecology and cycles within a lake system; 2) addresses the main causes of reduced water quality and outlines ways citizens can prevent further degradation to our waterbodies; and 3) provides guidance for people who wish to join (or begin) a lake association, apply for grants or obtain educational publications. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,335 KB |
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Florida Lakes: A Description of Lakes, Their Processes, and Means of Protection General educational document of Florida's Lakes produced by the Florida Department of Regulation (Florida Department of Environmental Protection). Florida Department of Environmental Regulation File Size: 2,380 KB |
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Florida LAKEWATCH Data: What Does it all Mean? A guide to understanding LAKEWATCH water quality data and how it can be put to use by homeowners. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 324 KB |
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Florida LAKEWATCH Estuary Reports These reports summarize data collected on systems that have been part of the LAKEWATCH program. Data are from the period of record for individual systems. The first part of this summary lists background data for each system, the second part lists the long-term data averages and ranges and the final part are trend plots for nutrients, chlorophyll and Secchi depth. Plots were only made for systems with five or more years of data. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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Florida LAKEWATCH Newsletters Quarterly newsletters of Florida LAKEWATCH, a statewide volunteer citizen water quality monitoring program, from 1991 to the present. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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Florida LAKEWATCH Volunteer Training Materials This page of the Florida LAKEWATCH website has downloadable documents (training manual, field guide), and an embedded video that demonstrates proper procedures for water sampling and filtering. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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Florida LAKEWATCH Water Chemistry Field Sampling and Laboratory Protocols (2020) Techniques that Florida LAKEWATCH volunteers will use to sample the water at each station are described in this document and are taught during a training session at a time and place convenient to the volunteer. Volunteers also are given a training manual, which contains both a detailed description and a summary of each sampling procedure, for review before future sampling events. Florida LAKEWATCH |
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Florida Land Steward Program The Florida Land Steward Program is an extension program of the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. The mission of the Program is to help and encourage private landowners to manage their lands for long-term environmental, economic and social benefits. University of Florida IFAS Extension |
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Florida Land Use, Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS) Manual Documents the system that the Florida Department of Transportation uses to classify land use types within the state. Describes each major land use category, as well as subcategories. Also has information about soils, geologic features, drainage characteristics, and examples of maps. Florida Department of Transportation |
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Florida Manatee Program (FWC) Site describes the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Manatee Program, including methods to protect manatees from injury, regulations protecting manatee zones and habitat and ways to support manatee conservation. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Florida Marine Research Institute's Fisheries Independent Monitoring Map of Florida Marine Research Institute's Fisheries Independent Monitoring Program study grid Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,473 KB |
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Florida Matters: Digging into Fertilizer Policy "Florida Matters" radio program dealing with the passage of a Sarasota County ordinance regulating how much and when lawn fertilizer can be applied to help stem runoff pollution. Guests: Jon Thaxton, Sarasota County Commissioner and member of the Florida Consumer Fertilizer Task Force and Mary Hartney, Executive Director of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association WUSF Public Broadcasting |
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Florida Natural Areas Tracking List FNAI maintains and continues to build the Natural Heritage database for the state of Florida. This database is the single most comprehensive compilation of records documenting the location and ecological status of rare plant and animal species in the state, with information on approximately 233 vertebrates, 562 invertebrates, and 492 plants representing approximately 13% of the state's vertebrate species, less than 5% of the invertebrates, and about 12% of the plants. Florida Natural Areas Inventory |
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Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria Consent Decree, 2009 Legal document settling a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by the Florida Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, and St. Johns Riverkeeper, which document establishes the steps that the EPA and the State of Florida would take to implement numeric nutrient criteria to determine impairment of Florida's surface waters. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida File Size: 52 KB |
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Florida Office of Greenways and Trails Online Trail Guide This online trail guide and map includes links to information on over 1,300 existing recreational trails located in the state of Florida. An existing recreational trail is defined as a paved or unpaved trail for hiking, biking, equestrian, multiple use, paddling, or motorized use (ATV, OHM, ROV) that is open to the public. This guide does not include in-road bike lanes or sidewalks. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies Study Final Report In 2008, the Florida Legislature directed the Department of Health to develop a tool box of cost-effective nitrogen reduction strategies for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS). The project had two main areas of focus: development of passive nitrogen reduction technologies; and evaluation and prediction of the fate and transport of nitrogen from OSTDS. This report details ther results of that effort, which continued through 2015. Florida Department of Health File Size: 9,806 KB |
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Florida Public Boat Ramp Finder Interactive mapping application with information about both public and private boat ramps throughout the state. Some private ramps may require a launch fee. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Florida River Flow Patterns and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation This report has three parts. It discusses river flow patterns throughout Florida, showing a south to north difference in the timing of flows. It discusses changes in stream flow due to differences in rainfall as influenced by the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO). Finally, significant differences in flows are discussed for a select number of sites in the SWFWMD, with emphasis on climate and anthropogenic effects. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Florida Scrub Jay - A Threatened Species A pamphlet about the endangered Florida Scrub jay, including protection measures, mating and habits, habitat needs, how to identify, threats to survival, and how you can help. Sarasota County Public Works File Size: 1,107 KB |
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Florida Scrub, The A virtual field trip to the Florida scrub, with information about this endangered ecosystem, including photos and descriptions of its plants and animals, some of which are endangered and threatened, and some which are found nowhere else on earth. Floridata |
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Florida Springs Initiative, Program Summary and Recommendations, 2007 The Florida Springs Initiative (FSI) was created by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in 2001 to implement the recommendations of the 2000 Florida Springs Task Force Report. This document provides an overview of spring protection activities since FSI’s inception and recommends future FSI actions that are based on the program’s experiences to date. This adaptive management approach will tailor resources and staff to the challenges of protecting and restoring individual springs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 3,026 KB |
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Florida Springs: A Florida Springs Institute Educational Resource This website is a learning tool developed by the Florida Springs Institute. Its main purpose is to educate Florida residents and tourists about our state's most precious natural resource, Florida springs. It includes teacher and student activities, curriculum guide, and supplemental activities for grades 1-12. Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute |
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Florida State of the Environment: Stormwater Management This document discusses the problem of stormwater runoff in Florida. It includes information on the statewide stormwater program, restoration programs, watershed management, and the future of stormwater management. It contains suggestions for keeping stormwater out of Florida's waterways. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 4,717 KB |
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Florida State Parks website A guide to the state parks of the Southwest Region which spans from the Citrus County, south to Collier County along Florida's Gulf Coast, and extends eastward into central Florida as far as Highlands county. Find specific information pertaining to all the State parks in this region including directions, facilities and accommodations. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Stream Water-Quality Index Criteria (Table 2-5 of the 1996 305(b) Report) Table of water criteria to be used in calculating the WQI. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 159 KB |
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Florida Symbols: Myakka Fine Sand (Video) In 1989 the legislature designated Myakka fine sand as the official state soil. Myakka soil, which is unique to Florida, occurs in more than one-and-a-half million acres of flatwoods, making it the single most extensive soil in the state. Soil conservation is very important in Florida, where agriculture is a significant industry. The Florida Channel |
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Florida TMDL Consent Decree (1999) Legal document settling a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by the Florida Wildlife Federation, the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, and Save Our Creeks. The document establishes the steps that the EPA and the State of Florida would take to ensure that TMDLs would be generated in a timely manner for impaired waters on Florida's 1998 Section 303(d) list. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida File Size: 11,861 KB |
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Florida TMDL Schedule per Consent Decree Table summarizing the TMDLs to be generated for basins in the State of Florida. For each year from 1999-2011, the TMDLs that are due for each basin are listed, along with the assessment rotation group(s) that are associated for that basin. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 96 KB |
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Florida Vegetation 2003 and Land Use Change Between 1985-89 and 2003 In 2004, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) completed an updated digital vegetation and land cover dataset, or a collection of information, for the state of Florida. The final statewide digital dataset contains 43 vegetation and land cover types, including 26 natural and semi-natural vegetation types, 16 types of disturbed lands (such as agriculture, urban, and mining), and one water class. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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Florida Water Management and Adaptation in the Face of Climate Change The primary objectives of this white paper are: (1) to identify Florida’s water resources & water-related infrastructure that are vulnerable to climate change; (2) to show demographics that are vulnerable to climate change impacts with a focus on water resources and sea level rise; and (3) to highlight alternative technologies currently being used to solve water resource supply issues that are likely to expand and be challenged under various scenarios of climate change. State University System Board of Governors |
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Florida Water Quality Assessment Report for 2000; 305(b) Report Florida's report on water quality to the U.S. E.P.A. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,055 KB |
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Florida Water Resources Journal Monthly journal owned by, and the official publication of, three Florida associations--Florida Section/American Water Works Association, Florida Water Environment Association, and the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association. Contains information and topics concerning Florida's more than 3,000 domestic and 1,500 industrial wastewater facilities, its 7,000 drinking water systems, and a myriad of wetlands and other surface water agencies. American Water Works Association |
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Florida Water Rules by Program Area Links to Florida Statutes that apply to the regulation of water and wetlands, by Florida DEP program area: Beaches and Coastal Systems, Drinking Water, Environmental Resource Permitting, Groundwater, Mining and Mitigation, Mine-Reclamation, Oil and Gas, Sovereign Submerged Lands, Stormwater, Wastewater. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida Water Star Program Patterened after the EPA's successful Energy Star program, this water conservation certification program for new and existing homes and commercial developments was developed by the St. Johns River Water Management District in 2006 and became a statewide program in 2012. Standards and guidelines for water efficiency are included for indoor fixtures and appliances, landscape design, and irrigation systems. St. Johns River Water Management District |
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Florida Waters: A Water Resources Manual from Florida's Water Management Districts This 120-page primer on water resources, their history, science, importance, management, and regulation, was written with students in mind but is a good introduction to the topic for anyone. It has an index, glossary, and bibliography, and links to the "Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide" information about which can be found at projectwet.org. South Florida Water Management District |
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Florida Watershed Journal Quarterly publication of peer-reviewed articles by members of the sponsoring organizations, the Florida Watershed Environment Association and the Florida Section of the American Water Resources Association. Florida Watershed Environment Association/American Water Resources Association |
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Florida Watershed Protection Act (1999) This legislation directs the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to evaluate state waters and establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) of pollutants for waters with impaired water quality. It gives FDEP authority to develop Basin Management Plans (BMPs) to achieve these TMDLs and to promulgate rules establishing BMPs. Florida Legislature File Size: 131 KB |
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Florida Yards & Neighborhoods This program was developed to address serious problems of pollution and disappearing habitats by enlisting homeowners in the battle to save our natural environment. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program Annual Report 2007 Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program Annual Report 2007. Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program, UF/IFAS Extension File Size: 1,009 KB |
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Florida Yardstick Workbook Advice for managing your Florida landscape with water conservation in mind. Topics: Right Plant, Right Spot; Water Efficiently; Mulch; Recycle; Fertilizing; Managing Yard Pests; Stormwater Runoff; Wildlife; On the Waterfront. Sarasota County Extension Service File Size: 4,933 KB |
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Florida's Aquifers Information about the different aquifer systems that are present in the state of Florida, with maps. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 976 KB |
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Florida's Coastal and Ocean Future: A Blueprint for Economic and Environmental Leadership This report identifies the major problems threatening Florida's ocean waters and coastlines, and the actios needed to solve them. Natural Resources Defense Council File Size: 798 KB |
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Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species 2013 This document consolidates the official State of Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species List of wildlife, effective 2013. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) maintains the state list of animals designated as Federally-designated Endangered or Threatened, State-designated Threatened, or State-designated Species of Special Concern, in accordance with Rules 68A-27.003, and 68A-27.005, respectively, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 376 KB |
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Florida's Estuaries: A Citizen's Guide to Coastal Living and Conservation (1993) The approach advocated by this booklet is action-oriented providing numerous suggestions for "things you can do to help". The intent is to provide a starting point for readers to begin to learn more about estuaries. Florida Sea Grant |
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Florida's Federally Listed Plant Species List of Florida's federally listed plant species, their status and whether or not there is a recovery plan for the species listed, as of December 2013. For an updated list, visit: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Our-Forests/Forest-Health/Florida-Statewide-Endangered-and-Threatened-Plant-Conservation-Program/Florida-s-Federally-Listed-Plant-Species Florida Forest Service File Size: 113 KB |
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Florida's Fragile Oasis This multipart article from NOAA's ClimateWatch online magazine discusses how Tampa Bay Water came to exist and how it climate change is affecting its operations, and how it plans to adapt in the future. Four sections, including an overview, "The Past & Present," "Climate, Costs, and Permits," and "The Future." National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Florida's Future Water Availability and Needs - 2020 and Beyond: Manatee County's Outlook Presentation describing the current state of water availability in Manatee County, giving sources for the present and future, and commenting on the relatively low cost of water in the United States. Delivered at the Manatee County Water School in April 2012. Manatee County Utilities File Size: 644 KB |
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Florida's Geological History Fact sheet describing some of the geologic shifts made in Florida over time dating back until the Ice Age. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 1,313 KB |
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Florida's Geological History & Geological Resources This book is a synthesis of geological facts and the manner in which they have been used to reconstruct the geological history of Florida. Basic geological concepts and techniques are presented in order to provide background information that is necessary for discussions of the topics. It is intended to be succinct, yet broad enough in scope to cover the important aspects of Florida geology. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 5,562 KB |
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Florida's Ground Water Quality Monitoring Program: Background Geochemistry The purpose of this report is to present the results of the initial quantification of background water quality in each of the state's major potable aquifer systems. Results are presented and interpreted in light of the influencing factors which locally and regionally affect ambient ground-water quality. Florida Geological Survey |
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Florida's Hydrogeologic Environment (Poster) This poster illustrates many of the complex relationships that exist between a Florida community and the environment which sustains it. Water for various uses is withdrawn from subsurface limestones which are extremely porous and permeable. Ground water which resides in these limestones is naturally protected from various types of contaminants by a widespread confining layer (intermediate confining unit) which is predominantly clay. Florida Geological Survey |
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Florida's Impaired Waters Rule: Is There a "Method" to the Madness? Article reviewing the implementation of the Impaired Waters Rule from the passage of the Clean Water Act in the early 1970s to 2004, when the article was written. Florida State University Law School |
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Florida's Most Invasive Aquatic Plants Ninety-six percent of the Florida public waters inventoried in 2017 contained one or more non-native plants. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission considers 18 of the 26 non-native aquatic plants found in Florida?s public waters to be invasive. This page has photos and descriptions of some of the most common and troublesome invasive plants in Florida. Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants |
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Florida's Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Website to help residents & visitors understand invasive plants and their harmful effects on Florida's environment & economy. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Florida's NPDES Stormwater Program NPDES Stormwater Program Rules. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Florida's Ocean and Coastal Economies Report, Phase 1 This report was prepared by the Florida State DEP along with other groups. It is a preliminary study of Florida's Ocean and Coastal Economies based only on information currently found within the datasets of the National Ocean Economics Program. (NOEP). It reflects only a portion of the value of Florida's coastal related economy and should not be considered comprehensive. National Ocean Economics Program File Size: 4,248 KB |
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Florida's Resilient Coasts: a state policy framework for adapatation to climate change As the state government is mobilizing its forces and institutions to begin considering how to deal with this issue, we offer this report to the leaders, stakeholders, and citizens of Florida. Florida Atlantic University File Size: 11,521 KB |
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Florida's Salt Marshes A pamphlet about grassy coastal wetlands, rich in marine life, that grow on shorelines where waves are mild. Descriptions of plants that define a salt marsh, habitat value, losses from development, and protective regulations. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 336 KB |
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Florida's Seagrass Meadows This brochure will introduce you to the importance of seagrass, and let you know how you can help protect this valuable resource. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 178 KB |
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Florida's Seagrass Meadows - Benefiting Everyone A brochure explaining the value asset of seagrass, its benefits, how its destroyed and how we can protect this vital resource. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 178 KB |
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Florida's Seagrasses (Poster) This poster has information about the seven species of seagrasses in Florida, the ecosystems that depend on them, and ways for people to help protect them. It was published as an insert in the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program's Harbor Happenings newsletter. Loxahatchee River District File Size: 546 KB |
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Florida's Sinkholes (poster) Poster with map showing sinkholes reported from 1954-2004, cross-section diagrams showing typical sinkhole types and proces of formation, "sinkhole zone" map, and other information. (23 in. x 35 in.) Florida Geological Survey |
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Florida's Springs: Strategies for Protection and Restoration (2000) An educational document about Florida's springs. Included are strategies to provide education about the springs and strategies to manage and regulate Florida's springs. Florida Springs Task Force File Size: 3,196 KB |
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Florida's Statewide Mercury TMDL: Fact Sheet General information about the sources of contamination of marine and fresh water with mercury, its effects, and about the development and adoption of regulatory standards designed to reduce the presence of mercury in surface waters. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 73 KB |
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Florida's statewide stormwater treatment rule Draft rule and applicant handbook for Florida's Statewide Stormwater Treatment Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 800 KB |
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Florida's Total Maximum Daily Load Program After Seven Years of Implementation Florida's Total Maximum Daily Load Program After Seven Years of Implementation Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 37 KB |
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Florida's Water Quality Assessment 2002 305(b) Report Provides an overview of Florida’s surface & ground water quality, trends & protection efforts. Consolidated integrated report to address water quality monitoring strategies, data quality & data quantity needs & data interpretation methodologies. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 3,726 KB |
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Florida's Water Resources Overview of Florida's hydrological cycle. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 254 KB |
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Florida's Water: Supply, Use, and Public Policy This paper provides a capsule summary of information about the geohydrology of Florida, about patterns of water use, and about Florida's public institutions for water management. It is offered as a primer, as a starting point, for anyone wishing to participate in discussions and activities that bear upon the water resources of this state. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 632 KB |
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Florida's Wildlife: On the Front Line of Climate Change (2008 Summit Report) This report summarizes information from presentations and workshops conducted during a 2008 Summit conducted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It also identifies some of the concerns which emerged after three days of discussions about the potential impacts of climate change for Florida's fish and wildlife resources. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 1,621 KB |
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design Included in this book are information on landscape design strategies, a landscape planning worksheet, and the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Plant List containing many of the UF/IFAS-recommended Florida-Friendly plants for each region of the state. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Florida-Friendly Plants for Stormwater Pond Shorelines The concept of using the right plant in the right place is particularly important in the shoreline environment because the planting area includes a dry slope and a littoral shelf with shallow and deep water areas. Three questions to ask when selecting plants include 1) What environmental conditions does the plant need to grow? 2) How do you want the plant to function? 3) What do you want the plant to look like? UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture |
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Fluctuating Lake Levels Central Florida Lakes vary in size and origin. This document explains the differences in these water body features and why water levels may be different from one year to the next. St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 482 KB |
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Follow-up Study of Clam Bayou, Pinellas County, Florida This document presents the results of a study of Clam Bayou conducted in 2016. The study was requested by the City of Gulfport following discharges of untreated sewage into the stormwater system draining into Clam Bayou following heavy rainfall in July and August 2015. This study replicated most of the sampling conducted during a previous 2011 study and additionally collected bacteria samples and microbial source tracking analyses designed to evaluate the potential impacts of the discharges. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,330 KB |
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Forensic Methods for Characterizing Watercraft from Watercraft-Induced Wounds on the Florida Manatee This paper describes the methods used in researching and studying watercraft-related wounds on manatees from which estimates of watercraft size can be determined. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 4,970 KB |
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Fort De Soto Park The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment. Pinellas County Government |
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Fossil hunters guide to the geology of southern Florida Florida Geological Survey |
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Fred Howard Park Fred Howard Park is a beach park in St. Joseph Sound/Anclote Ancorage. It consists of a coastal area with canoe/kayak launch and playground, and a beach area that is connected by a causeway. Pinellas County Government |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Florida-Friendly Landscaping These Frequently Asked Questions address common concerns related to irrigation and fertilizer. These FAQs draw on extensive UF/IFAS research, and were created to help guide government officials in developing local regulations based on science. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 54 KB |
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Frequently Asked Questions About TMDLs Basic questions and answers about TMDLs and the terms used to talk about them. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 267 KB |
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Frequently Asked Questions for (Landscape) Professionals Information about the Pinellas County fertilizer ordinance, directed at those who provide landscaping installation and maintenance services. Pinellas County Government File Size: 29 KB |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Red Tide FAQs about Karenia Brevis the organism that causes "red tide", and the effects of these algal blooms. Includes information sources for learning more about harmful algal blooms. Florida Department of Health |
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Freshwater Fisheries Division Permits The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Freshwater Fisheries web site lists several different types of permits. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Freshwater Fishing Forecast for Edward Medard Reservoir Profile of Edward Medard Reservoir from an angler's point of view: what to catch, best times and areas to fish, what baits and lures to use. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Freshwater Fishing Forecast for Lake Tarpon Profile of Lake Tarpon from an angler's point of view: what to catch, best times and areas to fish, what baits and lures to use. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Freshwater Inflows Explains what an estuary is, how it functions, and the process that fresh water goes through once it flows into an estuary. USGS Land Cover Institute File Size: 2,894 KB |
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Freshwater Wetlands in the Tampa Bay Basin Slides presented at The 4th Tampa Bay Area Scientific and Information Symposium discussing herbaceous, cypress and hardwood wetlands in Tampa Bay, the status of regulatory protection and land preservation and priorities for restoration and management. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,344 KB |
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Friends of Salt Creek Friends of Salt Creek is an experiment in nature writing, run principally by English professor Thomas Hallock (U. South Florida St. Petersburg). Hallock has made Salt Creek the focus of a class that he teaches every Spring, environmental literature. This student-led website comes from those courses, and has received generous support from the USFSP Center for Civic Engagement. University of South Florida (St. Petersburg campus) |
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Friends of the Earth vs. Environmental Protection Agency April 25, 2006 Circuit Judge Tatel explains his judgement to require EPA to promulgate TMDLs for daily loads as opposed to seasonal or annual loads. U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit File Size: 141 KB |
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Frog Creek Tidal Stream Assessment 2013 In 2013 the Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR) was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The FCCDR tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,904 KB |
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From Tampa Bay with Love Story from the Spring 2007 issue of Bay Soundings magazine. The Florida Aquarium, working with researchers from the University of Florida's Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory in Ruskin and Mote Marine Laboratory's Summerland Key station, is cultivating coral to restore the reefs in the Florida Keys. Tampa Bay Soundings |
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FT3000. Aquatic Habitat Characterization SOP Standard Operating Procedure for collection and assessment of aquatic habitat data. Includes forms 9000-3, 9000-4, 9000-5 and 9000-6, datasheets for recording and scoring data. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,394 KB |
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Fundamentals of Urban Runoff Management: Technical and Institutional Issues Updated 2nd edition a manual that combines technical & institutional information to provide a handy resource for practitioners & regulators for both erosion & sediment control & stormwater management. Includes practices on streams to the use of practices on individual subdivisions & lots. North American Lake Management Society File Size: 6,784 KB |
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Funding Source Inventory for Comprehensive Conservation and Management Action Plans ( #14-95) This report includes a draft review of FY94-95 public agency budgets for restoration, preservation and management activities focused on enhancing Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Fungibility of Wetlands This article advocates quantifying the benefits of wetlands by assessing their economic contribution in terms of four attributes: features (site-specific characteristics), functions (biophysical processes), services (beneficial outcomes) and values (what beneficiaries are willing to pay). National Wetlands Newsletter File Size: 239 KB |
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Future Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Coastal Wetland Ecosystems: An Overview Sarasota County has many coastal wetlands that provide valuable economic benefits and protection from storm surge. Future changes in coastal conditions could threaten the survival of our wetlands. This report examines how coastal wetlands will be affected by future changes in sea level. By examining the research on relatively well-studied species, this technical overview for coastal planners aims to distill themes in how wetland flora and fauna will be impacted by and respond to future SLR. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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FWC Boating Information A roundup of boating information from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program The Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program provides grants to coastal local governments for the removal of derelict vessels from Florida waters. The program was established by Florida Statute 376.15. Rules governing the program are in the Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 68D-16.029. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Fisheries Website with information about licenses, permits, scuba diving, regulations, publications, artificial reefs, and research. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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FWC Freshwater Fisheries Programs Information on freshwater fishing in Florida. Includes information on rules, licenses and locations. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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FWC License and Permit Information The FWC issues more than 200 licenses, permits and certifications that are required for a wide range of activities impacting fish, wildlife and boater safety. The links on this page will help you find license and permit information and how to apply. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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FWC Manatee Research Information from the Florida Wildlife Research Institute on the West Indian Manatee. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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FWC Recreational Licenses and Permit Requirements Provides a detailed description of the various fishing and hunting licenses and their stipulations for Florida waters. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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FWRI Quick Maps Many GIS data layers from the Center For Spatial Analysis have been converted to Google Earth-compatible files for easy viewing within the free Google Earth or other compatible viewer. Google Earth requires an Internet connection. These files are updated on an ongoing basis (currently through January 2012) and are considered 'static.' Files will be updated and added to this list as they become available. In order to view these files, you must have Google Earth or another compatible program Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute |
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FWRI Sea Turtle Monitoring (the SNBS and INBS Programs) The Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) coordinates monitoring of sea turtle nesting activity through two separate programs: the Statewide Nesting Beach Survey (SNBS) and the Index Nesting Beach Survey (INBS). The surveys are conducted through a network of permit holders consisting of federal, state, and local park personnel; other government agency personnel; members of conservation organizations, university researchers; and private citizens. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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FWRI Sea Turtle Research List of initiatives related sea turtle biology, conservation, and research by the Florida Wildlife Research Institute. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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FWS Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Gage Adjustment of Radar Rainfall Estimates Over Florida Two-page poster describing the process by which rainfall gage data from Florida's five water management districts and GIS smoothing techniques are used to suppress ground clutter and remove inconsistencies to improve accuracy of radar-based rainfall estimates. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,732 KB |
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Gammaridean Amphipoda of Tampa Bay, Florida (#05-06) This report examines the distribution and taxonomic composition of gammaridean amphipods from soft substrata in Tampa Bay. Two studies are discussed: study areas of degraded sediments and putative effects of reduced freshwater flow. Report by Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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GIS Basics Brief tutorial on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including a glossary. USF Water Institute File Size: 68 KB |
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GIS Estimation of Potential Non-Point Source Loadings GIS information regarding Basin Management Areas. Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 23 KB |
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GIS Mapping of Boom Locations and Other Information Needed for Tampa Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan The primary purpose of this project was to create GIS data layers out of all the spatially referenced information found in the Tampa Bay Area Contingency Plan issued September, 1994. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 597 KB |
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Glass Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Al and Lyn Wellner in their home on Glass Lake in June 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 90 KB |
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Global and Regional Sea Level Rise Scenarios for the United States This report articulates the linkages between scenario-based and probabilistic projections of future sea levels for coastal-risk planning, management of long-lived critical infrastructure, mission readiness, and other purposes. The probabilistic projections discussed in this report recognize the inherent dependency (conditionality) of future GMSL rise on future greenhouse-gas emissions and associated ocean-atmosphere warming. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States (2009) This web page summarizes the science and the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future. United States Global Change Research Program |
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Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States: Society Describes the societal impacts likely to occur as a result of climate change. U.S. Global Change Research Program. File Size: 784 KB |
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Global Warming and Extreme Weather: The Science, the Forecast, and the Impacts on America This report reviews recent trends in several types of extreme weather, the impacts caused by notable events that have occurred since 2005, and the most recent scientific projections of future changes in extreme weather. Environment America Research & Policy Center File Size: 962 KB |
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Global Warming Early Warning Signs Map Curriculum Guide This set of teaching materials is designed to accompany Global Warming: Early Warning Signs -- a science-based world map depicting the local and regional consequences of global climate change. The map was produced as a collaborative project by several environmental organizations including the Union of Concerned Scientists. Union of Concerned Scientists File Size: 178 KB |
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Global, Complex Phenomena of Harmful Algal Blooms, The Global look at harmful algal blooms. Oceanography |
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Glossary of Climate-Change Terms Definitions of terms that are often used in the discussion of climate change, alphabetized and cross-referenced, with links to source information where appropriate. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Glossary of Water Related Environmental Resource Terms A glossary of water resource related terms. St. Johns River Water Management District |
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Go Hydrology! This blog by National Park Service hydrologist Bob Sobczak is "your daily passport into the realm of south Florida's water cycle." Its easy, straightforward style and effective use of graphics to explain water, weather and environment make it interesting and valuable, no matter what part of Florida you inhabit. Visit it for water news, weather, rain and surf reports and forecasts, historical data, fascinating facts and more. GoHydrology |
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Goals and Sub-Committee Members -- Bona Fide Agricultural Activity Description and composition of the Bona Fide Agricultural Activity Subcommittee Tampa Bay Estuary Program TAG File Size: 58 KB |
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Goals and Sub-Committee Members -- Wetlands Mitigation Description and composition of Wetland Mitigation Subcommittee Tampa Bay Estuary Program TAG File Size: 55 KB |
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Goals of Classification & Sub-Committee Members (posted 11-28-07) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 54 KB |
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Goals of Mitigation & Sub-Committee Members (posted 11-29-07) Organizing document for a committee to study the establishment of mitigation banks in Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 55 KB |
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Gornto Lake Narrative Oral History Narrative for Gornto Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 224 KB |
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Governors' Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts An Action Plan for 2006 through 2009 for improvements to the Gulf of Mexico in the areas of habitat restoration, shellfish harvesting, bacteria reduction, red tide, education and more. Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 1,545 KB |
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Graphs of Predicted Climate Change for Hillsborough County This comprehensive 3-page summary was generated by the US Geological Survey's NEX-DCP30 climate change modeling tool, using CMIP5 model weather data from NASA. Its graphs and charts show predicted changes in temperature and rainfall for the periods 2025-2049, 2050-2074 and 2075-2099. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,231 KB |
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Graphs of Predicted Climate Change for Manatee County This comprehensive 3-page summary was generated by the US Geological Survey's NEX-DCP30 climate change modeling tool, using CMIP5 model weather data from NASA. Its graphs and charts show predicted changes in temperature and rainfall for the periods 2025-2049, 2050-2074 and 2075-2099. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 937 KB |
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Graphs of Predicted Climate Change for Pinellas County This comprehensive 3-page summary was generated by the US Geological Survey's NEX-DCP30 climate change modeling tool, using CMIP5 model weather data from NASA. Its graphs and charts show predicted changes in temperature and rainfall for the periods 2025-2049, 2050-2074 and 2075-2099. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,251 KB |
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Green, Waveform LIDAR in Topo-bathymetric Mapping, Principles and Applications Presentation explaining how Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) is used to perform topo-bathymetric mapping. U.S. Geological Survey, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science |
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Greenscape Alliance Formed in 2009 as a collaborative effort to streamline community awareness, compliance, and education efforts related to the Project Greenscape landscaper training. This group of local experts agreed to the common mission of protecting natural resources through innovative strategies that promote Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices in southwest Florida. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve |
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Ground Water: The Hidden Resource This fact sheet describes the importance of ground water, the difference between ground and surface water and pollution and depletion worries. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 1,074 KB |
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Ground-water Resources for the Future: Atlantic Coastal Zone This fact sheet reviews some of the issues associated with saltwater intrusion and discharge of nutrient-contaminated ground water along the Atlantic coastal zone. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 463 KB |
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Growing Greener Minds: An Environmental Approach to Teaching Growing Greener Minds is a newsletter for central Florida educators. It is designed to provide information specific to Florida and ideas on how to incorporate environmental education into the classroom. Issue: Summer 2008, Volume 1, Issue 1 Orange County Environmental Protection Division File Size: 463 KB |
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Growth and Mortality of Oysters on Constructed Intertidal Reefs In this study a 210m 330 m intertidal reef was constructed. During three, 28-day sampling periods in the summer and early fall, growth and mortality of two size classes of oysters placed in cages at three tidal heights and at two substrate levels within the reef setting were examined. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology File Size: 988 KB |
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Growth of Syringodium Filiforme in Thermally Stressed and Unstressed Areas of the Anclote Estuary Master's Thesis for USF, Marine Science Moore, S. J. File Size: 5,021 KB |
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Guía de la navegante de la Bahía de Hillsborough Mapa grande, anotado (64.8cm x 55,9 cm) con información general sobre la zona, as? como información acerca de los animales, consejos de la navegante, los consejos de pesca, las restricciones de velocidad, parques y recreación, y la lista de recursos. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Guia de Propietarios del Condado Pinellas para la Poda de Manglares Los manglares proporcionan estabilizaci?n del suelo y protecci?n contra las marejadas cicl?nicas en las zonas costeras. Su gesti?n se rige por la ordenanza del condado. En 2003, la Junta del Condado Los comisionados, con la asistencia de un comit? asesor de ciudadanos, adoptaron el C?digo de Preservaci?n y Recorte de Manglares del Condado de Pinellas, que ahora proporciona la ?nica regulaci?n sobre los manglares en el Condado de Pinellas. Este folleto describe sus disposiciones. Pinellas County Government |
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Guide to District Hydrologic Data (2017) This comprehensive inventory of data types collected and maintained by the Hydrologic Data Section of the Data Collection Bureau includes availability and format, update frequency, data access, and how to get help. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Guide to Florida Mangroves Bifold brochure (8" x 9", folded) describing the four species of mangroves found in Florida, and discussing their role in estuarine ecosystems. Color photographs aid in identification. Sarasota County Extension |
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Guide to Selection and Installation of Stormwater Pond Plants This 13-page guide has advice for choosing and installing floating, emergent, and shoreline plants in and around stormwater ponds to improve water quality, reduce bank erosion, and enhance wildlife habitat. It includes photos of plants for various planting locations, planting layouts, and advice for site selection, installation, and maintenance. Sarasota County Government |
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Guide to the Natural Communities of Florida (2010 Edition) This summary presents the hierarchical classification and brief descriptions of Natural Communities developed by Florida Natural Areas Inventory and identified as collectively constituting the original, natural biological associations of Florida. Florida Natural Areas Inventory |
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Guidelines for Calculating Nitrogen Load Reduction Credits ( #02-97) Proposed methods of calculating nitrogen credits based on implementing a variety of management practices have been developed and reviewed by TBEP's TAC. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,032 KB |
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Guidelines for Designing and Managing Florida Ponds for Recreation This group of webpages was prepared to help pond owners develop a sound program for managing a recreational waterbody including fishing, waterfowling and wildlife viewing. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Guidelines for the Conservation and Restoration of Seagrasses in the United States and Adjacent... Part 12 of NOAA's Coastal Ocean Program Decision Analysis Series. The document presents an overview of the current state of seagrass conservation and restoration in the United States, particularly: planning, methodologies, monitoring and evaluating success. NOAA File Size: 8,339 KB |
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Gulf 360° State of the Gulf of Mexico (2013) This is a comprehensive look at the Gulf of Mexico which uses graphics to convey information about the physiography, economics, demographics, and natural resources, including not only the United States, but also Cuba and Mexico. Harte Research Institute |
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Gulf Monitoring Network Monitoring Design This report presents the overall water-quality monitoring design for the Gulf Monitoring Network (GMN, defined as those physical, chemical, and biological measures needed to indicate that an area’s water quality supports a healthy and productive ecosystem. The GMN is primarily intended to monitor water-quality status and trends and to support a broad array of other monitoring by creating the opportunity to build upon the network’s "monitoring foundation". Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 3,575 KB |
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Gulf of Mexico Coastal Condition (2005) This report is a chapter within the National Coastal Condition Report II by the EPA focused on the Gulf of Mexcio coastal condition by examining several data sets from different agencies and summarizes them to present a broad baseline picture of the condition of the Gulf of Mexico's coastal waters. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 4,510 KB |
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Gulf of Mexico Data Atlas Coastal Ecosystems Program multilayer map of the Gulf. With information about seagrass, fish habitat, oyster bars/reefs, wetlands, bottom sediments, human impact data, political boundaries, salinity, bathymetry. NOAA National Coastal Development Center |
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Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science - Tampa Bay Study Overview A description of the Tampa Bay Study at USGS, Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science U.S. Geological Survey-Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science File Size: 537 KB |
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Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science: Tampa Bay Study Data & Information Management System Presentation of the Tampa Bay Data and Information Management System (DIMS). U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 2,748 KB |
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Gulf of Mexico Offshore Oases This teacher's instructional guide was created to accompany a poster of the same title. In it is information that focuses on the various seafloor habitats and the geology that drives them, as well as the marine animals associated with these extraordinary systems. This guide focuses on three specific habitat features. The information and activities are intended for use in grades 6-12. Additional topics and resources are included at the end of the guide. U.S. Minerals Management Service File Size: 2,473 KB |
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Gulf of Mexico Research Plan The mission of the Gulf of Mexico Research Plan (GMRP) is to identify priority research needs for the Gulf of Mexico through broad constituent input and to implement strategies to address those needs. The goal is to assist the Gulf of Mexico research community, including those who conduct or administer research or use research findings. Sea Grant |
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Gulf of Mexico Tidal Creeks Serve as Sentinel Habitats for Assessing Impact of Coastal Development Study evaluating the impacts of coastal development on tidal creek sentinel habitats, including potential impacts to human health and well-being. This research combined a watershed-level study integrating ecological, public health and human dimension attributes with watershed-level land cover data. The approach used was based upon a comparative watershed and ecosystem approach that sampled tidal creek networks draining developed watersheds as well as undeveloped sites. NOAA National Ocean Service File Size: 1,329 KB |
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Gulf-wide Seagrass Monitoring and Needs Assessment Workshop Report for the Gulf of Mexico Alliance To support the monitoring and ongoing study of seagrasses, a Gulfwide Seagrass Monitoring and Needs Assessment Workshop was convened at the EPA Gulf Ecology Division, Gulf Breeze, Florida from October 3-5, 2017 with resource experts attending from across the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) region. This document outlines the rationale for and the outcomes and results of the 2017 Seagrass Expert Monitoring and Assessment Workshop. Gulf of Mexico Alliance |
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GulfBase: Resource Database for Gulf of Mexico Research GulfBase is a free, searchable database of people, places, projects, events and organizations in the Gulf of Mexico. Created and maintained by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, our vision was to create an easy-to-use one-stop portal for all things Gulf. GulfBase aims to be a resource for a broad audience of knowledge-seekers: From scientists seeking new collaborators to students researching a science project. Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi |
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Habitat Plan Focuses on Restoring the Balance Article from the fall 2010 issue of Bay Soundings describing the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's intent to restore the relative ratios of different habitat types within its study area. Progress made in habitat restoration is reviewed, and the future strategy for restoration projects is discussed. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 586 KB |
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Habitat Protection and Restoration This document talks about many different habitats and species in the Tampa Bay area and the actions that are being taken to help restore and protect them. USGS Land Cover Institute File Size: 9,637 KB |
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Habitat Protection and Restoration Targets for Tampa Bay (1995) This document identifies critical habitats for restoration and protection and addresses reasonable and achievable goals for Tampa Bay region. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 20,895 KB |
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HABscope Respiratory Forecast This Experimental Forecast provides information on when the red tide caused by Karenia brevis could be impacting area beaches so that people who are susceptible to its impacts will know the risks. Impacts happen when K. brevis, the organism that causes red tides in the Gulf of Mexico, is present and winds blow onshore or alongshore (generally from the west). Offshore winds (typically from the east) usually keep respiratory impacts to a minimum. Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) |
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Half Moon Lake Narrative Oral History Narrative for Half Moon Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 158 KB |
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Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters This handbook is intended to help communities, watershed organizations, and state, local, tribal and federal environmental agencies develop and implement watershed plans to meet water quality standards and protect water resources. It was designed to help any organization undertaking a watershed planning effort, and it should be particularly useful to persons working with impaired or threatened waters. This page also contains a link to EPA's interactive Watershed Plan Builder tool. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Hanna Lake Critter Report Critter report from Old Hillsborough Lake Atlas USF Water Institute File Size: 46 KB |
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Hard Bottom Habitats: an Overview of Mapping and Monitoring Needs of Epibenthic Communities in Tampa Bay, Florida Hard Bottom Habitats: an Overview of Mapping and Monitoring Needs of Epibenthic Communities in Tampa Bay, Florida Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 2,320 KB |
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Hard Bottom Mapping and Characterization for Restoration Planning in Tampa Bay The primary objectives of this 2014 SWFWMD project, funded by the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund grant, were to create a benthic habitat map of hard and live bottom for portions of Middle and Lower Tampa Bay and to provide data support for habitat restoration target setting of three submerged habitat types: hard bottom, oyster, and tidal flats. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Hard Bottom Mapping of Tampa Bay TBEP contracted with Lewis Environmental Services, Inc. to locate and map existing hard bottom communities in Tampa Bay. This report presents the results from aerial photointerpretation, groundtruthing and mapping tasks. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 597 KB |
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Harmful Algal Blooms and Coastal Business: Economic Consequences in Florida This study compared the economic impact of red tide outbreaks to hurricanes/tropical storms that occurred in the Destin and Fort Walton Beach areas during the period from 1995-2000. University of Florida/IFAS Dept. of Food & Resource Economics File Size: 160 KB |
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Harmful Algal Blooms in Stratified Environments Successful management of the coastal environment requires sound knowledge of the biological, chemical, and physical processes governing the growth, retention, dispersion, and transport of water constituents, including plankton. The growing problem posed by the existence of harmful plankton species now demands a thorough understanding of the life histories and population dynamics of these organisms. Oceanography |
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Harmful Algal Blooms State of the Science for in Florida: Karenia brevis and Microcystis spp. This reports presents consensus summaries for each bloom species by focus area. Each consensus summary includes what we know as a concise synopsis, followed by what we think we know and what we don?t know in bulleted statements, and research priorities in tabular form. The consensus summaries presented represent the current state of knowledge as identified by symposium participants during the presentations and facilitated discussion. Florida Sea Grant |
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Headwater streams of Florida: types, distribution and a framework for conservation Using geographic information system and topographic maps, 5829 headwater streams in Florida were surveyed for several parameters including elevation, stream length, flow regime and surrounding geology, and vegetation. Each was assigned to one of four headwater types: wetland, seep, lake, and spring. USF Department of Integrative Biology File Size: 1,347 KB |
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Health Alert: Naegleria Public health poster warning of the risk of infection by Naegleria fowleri, a parasitic ameba that thrives in warm water and can cause Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, a rare potentially fatal brain inflammation, and giving advice on how to avoid it. Orange County Health Department File Size: 103 KB |
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Healthy Beaches Tampa Bay: Microbiological Monitoring of Water Quality Conditions and Public Health This study examined traditional and alternative pollution indicators as well as the presence of pathogenic viruses and their association with environmental variables in fresh and marine water systems of the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,696 KB |
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Healthy Pond Banks and Buffer Zones (postcard) Postcard with guidance for managing stormwater pond shorelines to improve water quality, reduce erosion, and enhance wildlife habitat. Sarasota County Government |
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Healthy Ponds and You! (postcard) Postcard with guidance for managing stormwater ponds to improve water quality, reduce shoreline erosion, and enhance wildlife habitat. Sarasota County Government |
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Healthy Ponds Guide (high-res version) This guide provides a clear and concise toolbox for increasing community engagement in stormwater pond management. Property, condo, and homeowner associations (collectively referred to in this manual as HOAs) will benefit from expert step-by-step guidance on incorporating best management practices for maintaining their stormwater ponds? function to store and treat stormwater, while improving aquatic habitat for Florida?s wildlife and enhancing neighborhood aesthetics. Science and Environment Council |
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Healthy Ponds Guide (low-res version) This guide provides a clear and concise toolbox for increasing community engagement in stormwater pond management. Property, condo, and homeowner associations (collectively referred to in this manual as HOAs) will benefit from expert step-by-step guidance on incorporating best management practices for maintaining their stormwater ponds? function to store and treat stormwater, while improving aquatic habitat for Florida?s wildlife and enhancing neighborhood aesthetics. Science and Environment Council |
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Healthy Ponds Include... (postcard) Postcard with recommendations for managing stormwater ponds to improve water quality, reduce erosion, and enhance wildlife habitat. Sarasota County Government |
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Help Protect Florida's Natural Areas from Non-Native Invasive Plants Describes the problems created by the presence of nonnative invasive plants in Florida's natural areas, and gives advice on how to identify them and prevent their spread. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Helping as a Boater Document describes practical ways that boaters can help protect and conserve Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 16 KB |
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Helping as a Waterfront Homeowner Document provides practical ways that waterfront homeowners can prevent water pollution through thoughtful practices and stewardship on their property. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 16 KB |
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Helping as an Angler Helping as an Angler is a short document encouraging ethical fishing practices with links to programs supported by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 18 KB |
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Helping Conserve Water Document provides practical ways that everyone can effectively help conserve our water resources. Document also provides links to Southwest Florida Water Management District programs. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 17 KB |
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Helping Through Landscaping Document encourages the use of native, non-invasive, and drought-tolerant plants, conservative irrigation and limited use of lawn and garden chemicals as just some of the ways we can protect Tampa Bay through our landscaping practices. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 17 KB |
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Helping Through Septic Tank Use Practical guide to responsible septic tank use. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 16 KB |
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Heritage Village The mission of Heritage Village is to inspire exploration of Pinellas County's story by designing unique programs and exhibits, facilitating research, and collecting and preserving local history. Pinellas County Government |
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Hillsborough County Agricultural Land & Wetlands Under 1/2-Acre Map 2007 map with maps less than 1/2 acre and between 1/4 and 1/2 acre marked. Tampa Bay Estuary Program TAG File Size: 250 KB |
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Hillsborough County Lake Improvement Grant Fund Application (6/7/2017) Application form for a matching grant program to promote environmentally sustainable management strategies for lakes, and to achieve improvements in water quality and ecosystem integrity within unincorporated Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County Government |
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Hillsborough River & Tampa Bypass Canal Stormwater Management Plan (Update 1, 2011) The objective of this study was to update the existing conditions hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) model (created in 2007) for the HR/TBC watershed and re-evaluate improvement projects recommended in the previous WMP. The WMP proposed improvements are based on an evaluation of the flood protection levels of service (FPLOS) and an identification of improvements necessary to correct any deficiencies. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 3 KB |
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Hillsborough River (WBID 1443D) Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Hillsborough River (WBID 1443E) Fecal and Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Hillsborough River Basin Management Action Plan This BMAP addresses stream segments with waterbody identification (WBID) numbers in the Hillsborough River Basin that are impaired for fecal coliform bacteria. It focuses on tracking and reducing fecal coliform discharges to streams verified as impaired. Its phased implementation and adaptive management process will continue in five-year cycles until the TMDLs are met for fecal coliform bacteria in the impaired WBIDs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Hillsborough River Benthic Fauna: A Review of 1991-1992 Data This report is a brief review of benthic macroinfaunal data collected from the Hillsborough River from October 1991 through July 1993. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 341 KB |
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Hillsborough River Paddling Guide Comprehensive, 15-page trail guide including area and detail maps, access points with directions, trip description, on-route facilities, cultural and historical features. Covers 30 mils of the river. Revised Dec. 2011. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Hillsborough River Watershed Excursion This virtual tour of the Hillsborough River includes information about its watershed, headwaters, springs, tributaries, reservoir, human history, ecology, restoration activities, recreational opportunities, and connection to Tampa Bay. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Hillsborough River Watershed Topo Map Geographic map of Hillsborough River watershed Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance File Size: 1,059 KB |
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Hillsborough River-Tampa Bypass Canal Watershed Management Plan Executive Summary (2001) This Executive Summary describes the area studied for this watershed management plan, how data was collected, modeling performed, water quality evaluation and pollutant loading modeling, development of alternatives and recommendations. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 10,686 KB |
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Historical and Current Observations on Macroalgae in the Hillsborough Bay Estuary Presentation describing a macroalgae monitoring project undertaken by the City of Tampa between 1986 and 2000. Results indicate that the annual bay-wide macroalgae coverage has decreased near steadily from about 300ha in the late 1980's to less than 30ha since 1997. Estimated average monthly bay biomass has decreased from a peak of near 150tons wet weight in 1988 to less than 1ton wet weight since 1997. University of South Florida |
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Historical and Prehistorical Record of Tampa Bay Environments Article about research performed by Eckerd College and USF to assess anthropogenic changes in Tampa Bay, using data obtained from sediment cores taken from the bay bottom. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 473 KB |
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Historical Bathymetric Analysis of Tampa Bay Estuarine depth is the result of coastal sediment budgets involving terrestrial, marine, and autochthonous sources/sinks. Through the last century Tampa Bay's bathymetry has been altered drastically. This study corroborates and adds to a previous one which found that the mean depth of Tampa Bay has increased by more than 5% in the past century. At finer scale, some areas have become more shallow, such as Boca Ciega Bay and a special study area labeled Feather Sound. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 323 KB |
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Historical Longshore Bar Mapping, Tampa Bay, Florida Photointerpretation and mapping of longshore bars in seagrass meadows in Tampa Bay using historical and current vertical aerial photographs has shown that the visible length of longshore bars as interpreted from circa 1940 black and white vertical aerial photography had declined by 56.8% as compared with similar photointerpretation and mapping done from 2004 true color vertical aerial photography. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,834 KB |
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Historical Maps of Florida Maps of Florida from the 1700's to 1900's. Department of Geography, University of Alabama |
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History of Hillsborough County Water Issues This document details the "Tampa Bay Water Wars" and the formation of Tampa Bay Water Hillsborough County Planning and Growth Management File Size: 105 KB |
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History of Lake Magdalene Name Historical article about the naming of Lake Magdalene Tampa Tribune and Tampa Times File Size: 433 KB |
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History of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway This report is one of a series on the history of navigation done as part of the National Waterways Study, authorized by Congress. The Study is an intensive review by the Corps of Engineers' Institute for Water Resources of past, present, and future needs and capabilities of the United States water transportation network. The Historical Division of the Office of the Chief of Engineers supervised the development of this report, designed to present a succinct overview of the subject area. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers File Size: 1,080 KB |
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Homeowner Guidelines for Trimming Mangroves in Pinellas County Mangroves provide soil stabilization and protection from storm surge in coastal areas. Their management is governed by county ordinance. In 2003, the Board of County Commissioners, with the assistance of a citizen advisory committee, adopted the Pinellas County Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Code, which now provides the sole regulation over mangroves in Pinellas County. This brochure outlines its provisions. Pinellas County Government |
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Homeowner's Guide to Wetlands This booklet explains why wetlands are important, how people affect their wetland environment and how to protect them. It also outlines permitting steps and recommended practices that should be followed by those constructing in or near wetlands. Finally, it suggests how each person can help protect e wetlands, and provides sources of additional information on wetlands and Best Management Practices Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,793 KB |
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Homeowner's Guide to Practicing Sustainability in the Landscape This brochure has steps for homeowner's to take to protect water quality, improve wildlife habitat, and prevent invasive species in residential landscapes. It includes references to online sources for more information. Florida Native Plant Society |
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Homeowners Guide to Lake Management Techniques for the design and management of neighborhood lakes to minimize eutrophication, pests, and excessive plant growth. New College of Florida Environmental Studies Program File Size: 695 KB |
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Homeowners' Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards The goal of this handbook is to increase the resiliency of coastal communities from natural hazards, by enhancing individual resilience and recognizing that adjustments to day-to-day living are necessary. This book is designed to promote individual resilience; thereby creating a fortified community. Gulf of Mexico Alliance and UF/IFAS Extension |
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Horse Creek Stewardship Program and Settlement Agreement Agreement between IMC Phosphates and the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority that implements the "Horse Creek Stewardship Program" and other details. Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority File Size: 626 KB |
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Horse Lake Narrative Oral History Narrative for Horse Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 282 KB |
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How to Access Documents and Data on regulations.gov This document provides instructions to assist stakeholders with finding documents on Regulations.gov associated with EPA’s Proposed Rule, Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Estuaries, Coastal Waters, and South Florida Inland Flowing Waters. The same method may be used to find other information on Regulations.gov, a website, launched in 2003 that enables citizens to search, view, and comment on regulations issued by the U.S. government. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 837 KB |
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How to Make a Secchi Disk Instructions for making a Secchi disk, a simple device for measuring the clarity/turbidity of water. New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services File Size: 2,221 KB |
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How to Operate & Maintain Your Stormwater Management System General maintenance and operation guidelines for several different types of stormwater management systems. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,120 KB |
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How to Read a Topographic Map Lesson plan describing what a topographic map is and how to interpret it. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 85 KB |
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How Trees Can Retain Stormwater Runoff One of the most overlooked and underappreciated services of trees is their ability to reduce the volume of water rushing through gutters and pipes following a storm. This means less investment in expensive infrastructure and—importantly—cleaner water when the runoff reaches rivers and lakes. Arbor Day Foundation File Size: 1,897 KB |
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How You Can Help Reduce Stormwater Runoff Document discusses how each of us can reduce stormwater pollutant loads to our surface and groundwater systems. Water conservation and integrated pest management (IPM) techniques are just some of the ways we can help. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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How's My Waterway? Webpages designed to provide the general public with information about the condition of their local waters based on data that states, federal, tribal, local agencies and others have provided to EPA. Water quality information is displayed on 3 scales in How?s My Waterway; community, state and national. More recent or more detailed water information may exist that is not yet available through EPA databases or other sources. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Hurricane Prep: Securing Your Boat Blog post with suggestions for securing boats, equipment and boat trailers before a storm. Florida Sea Grant |
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Hurricanes and the Oil Spill FAQs regarding the possibility that a hurricane will cross over the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill location. NOAA Fisheries |
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Hurricanes in a Warmer World Discusses the potential for warmer global temperatures to spawn more, and more powerful, hurricanes. Union of Concerned Scientists File Size: 291 KB |
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Hurricanes Stronger Due to Warming Summarizes research that indicates global warming trends will create more powerful hurricanes. Environmental Defense Fund File Size: 25 KB |
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Hurricanes... Unleashing Nature's Fury: A Preparedness Guide Basic information about hurricanes, including how they form, how they are tracked, the risks they pose to life and property, how to stay informed, how to make a disaster plan, what to do before, during and after a storm. National Weather Service File Size: 1,382 KB |
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Hydrilla Management in Florida Lakes Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is the most aggressive invasive plant in Florida waters. It can provide some benefits to fish and wildlife at low levels of coverage, but it also can have major detrimental impacts to water uses, causing substantial economic and environmental hardships. This paper gives advice on preventing its spread and keeping it in check. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Hydrobiological Comparison of the Alafia River, Hillsborough River, and Tampa Bypass Canal, A Powerpoint presentation of analysis performed for "Enhanced Surface Water System" project; examines flows/inflows, sediments, DO, salinity, benthic diversity, fish diversity, etc. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,306 KB |
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Hydrodynamic & Hydrologic Characteristics of Tampa Bay Presentation of hydrodynamic & hydrologic characteristics of Tampa Bay displayed in charts and graphs. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,287 KB |
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Hydrodynamic Model, of... Waters Adjacent to the Proposed Tampa Bay...Desalination Facility Document discusses results of modeling possible effects of construction of a desalination plant on the Anclote River. Tampa Bay Water File Size: 25,774 KB |
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Hydrodynamic Modeling Report for the Big Bend Estuary Systems This is a report on the application of the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Model, an advanced three-dimensional surface water modeling system for hydrodynamic and reactive transport simulations of rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetland systems, estuaries, and the coastal ocean, to the Florida Big Bend model runs along the Gulf coast from Apalachicola Bay in the west to Clearwater Harbor in the east. The modeling was performed in support of TMDL development for Big Bend Estuary System surface waters. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Hydrogeology and Analysis of Aquifer Characteristics in West-Central Pinellas County, Florida Report presents study results that evaulated brackish-water resources underlying the Walsingham Park study area in west-central Pinellas County. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,435 KB |
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Hydrographic Characterization of Two Tidal Creeks with Implications for Watershed Land Use... The objectives of this particular study were to assess the hydrography of the two macrotidal creek ecosystems, explore differences in dissolved oxygen (DO), and develop a better understanding of the variations in primary and benthic secondary production in southeastern creek ecosystems. Estuarine Research Federation File Size: 561 KB |
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Hydrographic Conditions and Dissolved Oxygen Status of the Tampa Bay Estuarine System (September-October 1993-1996) This report summarizes up to four years of dissolved oxygen monitoring, including both daytime and diel measures, in each of the seven designated segments of Tampa Bay. Areal estimates of marginal and subnominal DO in bottom waters and supersaturation in Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,351 KB |
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Hydrologic & Ecological Analysis Related to Estab. of Min. Flows for the Hillsborough River Analysis of Lower Hillsborough River includes discussion of scientific approach, physical and hydrologic characteristics, recommendations of min. flows advisory group and associated reports, eceological assessment, hydrodaminic salinity modeling, summary and determination of adopted minimum flow. (Peer Review Final Draft June 1999) Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 21,617 KB |
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Hydrologic Aspects of Freshening Upper Old Tampa Bay, Florida (1972) Study done during the investigation phase of a proposal to dam off Old Tampa Bay to create a freshwater lake, that portion north of the present-day Courtney Campbell Causeway. Its purpose was to use hydrologic data from 1966-69 determine whether adequate freshwater would flow into the proposed lake from surface and groundwater sources and to evaluate the plan's probably hydrologic effects. Florida Department of Natural Resources File Size: 2,695 KB |
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Hydrologic Conditions Reports within the SWFWMD The Hydrologic Conditions Report is generated monthly and provides an analytical summary of regional and temporal variations in the hydrologic conditions for planning and regulatory purposes. In addition, it provides an excellent historical record for long-term local and regional hydrologic analysis. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Hydrologic Cycle Activity Sheet Two page activity sheet with coloring page, vocabulary words, and a description of how evaporation and precipitation form the hydrologic cycle. St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 209 KB |
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Hydrologic Data & Maps -- SWFWMD Water level data for district groundwater wells, flowing water sites & static water sites, daily rainfall data & historic hydrologic data are available for download here. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Hydrologic Description of the Braden River Watershed, West-Central Florida The purpose of this report is to provide a general hydrologic description of the watershed, identify ground and surface water contributions of flow to the Braden River and describe the data collection network established to monitor surface drainage in the Braden River. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Hydrologic restoration of coastal wetlands Hydrologic modification of coastal wetlands requires appreciation for the subtleties of the direct and indirect effects of hydrologic changes on emergent vegetation, soils and co-dependent flora and fauna is contributing to restoration efforts. These papers provide documentation of the past and present failures and successes in wetland restoration. Wetlands Ecology and Management Journal |
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Hydrology and Ecology of Freshwater Wetlands in Central Florida--A Primer U.S. Geological Survey |
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Hydrology and Ecology of Freshwater Wetlands in Central Florida: A Primer (Summary Poster) Assessment and characterization of central Florida wetlands. Poster spreads summarize these topics: wetland mapping, seepage wetlands, wetland bathymetry and flooded area, water budgets, marsh restoration, highland marsh ecosystem, amphibians as biological indicators, assessment and monitoring strategies, conservation partnerships, flood-plain restoration, and aquifer recovery. For the full study, visit http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1342/ U.S. Geological Survey |
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Hydrology and Water Quality of Select Springs in the Southwest Florida Water Management District This report combines and condenses into one document a wealth of information collected during previous water-quality studies performed by the Water Quality Monitoring Program at the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The report is designed to present the reader with an up-to-date catalog of some of the larger and better known springs within the District, and summarizes nearly 10 years of research, providing a detailed description of the chemistry of spring waters. (Revised 2011) Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 15,551 KB |
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Hydrology, Phenology and the USA National Phenology Network Explanation of how variances in hydrological cycles contribute to phenology, the study of seasonally-recurring biological events. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Identification and Biology of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas This publication concerns natural-area weeds in Florida. It presents information on 62 non-native species that have spread into the state?s public and private conservation lands. These plants have formed self-sustaining and expanding populations within plant communities with which they were not previously associated, and thus they are defined as invasive. UF/IFAS Extension |
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Identification and Control of Non-Native Invasive Plants in Tampa Bay Intended to be used by homeowners and professionals to aid in the identification and control of non-native invasive plants in the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,584 KB |
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Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Guidance Manual This manual provides communities with guidance on establishing and implementing an effective Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program, with chapters on program design, responsibility and legal authority, program goals and implementation strategies, searching for problems in the field, and preventing, isolating, tracking, fixing, reporting, and monitoring discharges. Center for Watershed Protection File Size: 9,759 KB |
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Impact of Boat-Generated Waves on a Seagrass Habitat Although previous studies proved that boats can have a negative impact on seagrass beds when their anchors/rotating props are in direct contact with the plants, very little is know about the direct impact that boats can have on seagrasses. Horn Point Laboratory. U. of Maryland Center for Enviro. Science File Size: 665 KB |
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Impact of Dredging in the Tampa Bay Estuary, 1876-1976 During the last 100 years four major types of dredging have impacted the bay: channel deepening, maintenance dredging, shell dredging, and dredging for landfill construction. Lewis III, Roy R., The Coastal Society File Size: 3,885 KB |
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Impact of Groundwater and Contaminants on Tampa Bay, The Desribes the approach used for measuring groundwater flow into Tampa Bay and assessing the impact of contaminants and sediments on bay water quality and ecosystem health. U.S. Geological Survey-Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science File Size: 312 KB |
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Impact of Hurricanes on Pinellas County, Florida 1985 This report documents the nature and extent of the damage and changes that took place along the beaches of Pinellas County during the hurricane season of 1985. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 2,284 KB |
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Impact of Phosphorus on Water Quality The paper highlights the role of phosphorus, interactions with the environment, and its potential impact on water quality. It is intended to serve audiences such as high school students, farmers, and the general public seeking information on the causes and mechanisms of potential phosphorus effects on water quality. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 40 KB |
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Impacts and Climate Adaptations in the Gulf Coast This report reviews observed and projected changes for hazards related to climate change (severe weather, sea level rise, wetland loss, and coastal erosion), as well as potential impacts and adaptation options. Information about the scale and relative importance of the energy and fishing industries is also provided, as well as insight into potential vulnerabilities of these industries to climate change. This report also identifies some adaptation options for those industries. Center for Climate and Energy Solutions |
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Impacts of Atmospheric Deposition on Stormwater Quality (#03-99) This project had two major objectives, estimating the total nitrogen loads in stormwater runoff contributed from atmospheric deposition versus all other sources for sampled urban/residential basins in the Tampa Bay watershed, and estimating retention rates of nitrogen for these basins. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 14,726 KB |
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Impacts of impervious cover, water withdrawals, and climate change on river flows in the conterminou This study used an integrated water balance and flow routing model to evaluate the impacts of impervious cover and water withdrawal on river flow in 8 representative watersheds over time, in various scenarios. The model was used to compare the impacts of projected change in withdrawals, impervious cover, and climate under the B1 “Low” and A2 “High” emission scenarios on river flows by 2060. Southern Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture |
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Impacts of Oil on Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles Fact sheet describing the effects of oil pollution on wildlife. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Impacts of residential fertilizer ordinances on Florida lacustrine water quality Despite the assumption that residential fertilizer ordinances improve regional water quality, their impacts across space and time largely have remained unknown. Data from the UF/IFAS LAKEWATER program were used to analyze changes in water quality of lakes throughout the State of Florida from 1987 to 2018, comparing trends in water quality parameters before and after implementation of county-wide fertilizer ordinances. The article includes a link where data and metadata may be downloaded. Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography |
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Implementation Guidance for the Fecal Coliform Total Daily Maximum Loads Adopted by the FDEP This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 413 KB |
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Implementation of Florida's Numeric Nutrient Standards Document Submitted to EPA in Support of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Adopted Nutrient Standards for Streams, Spring Vents, Lakes, and Selected Estuaries. This document describes how numeric nutrient standards in Chapters 62-302 (Water Quality Standards) and 62-303 (Identification of Impaired Surface Waters), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), are implemented by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,967 KB |
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Implementing an Effective NPS Pollution Education Program Describes how to set up, administer, and measure the effectiveness of a community stormwater pollution education program. University of Central Florida Stormwater Management Academy |
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Implementing the Tampa Bay Dredged Material Management Strategy (DMMS) Powerpoint presentation discussing environmentally compatible uses for/placement of material dredged from the Bay Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,314 KB |
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Importance of Habitat Created by Molluscan Shellfish to Managed Species along the Atlantic Coast... The Importance of Habitat Created by Molluscan Shellfish to Managed Species along the Atlantic Coast of the United States. In addition to an examination of the direct relation of shellfish habitat to managed species, this document also deals with the broader ecological context of shellfish habitat, because management decisions often require that type of information. Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission File Size: 2,645 KB |
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Importance of Oyster Restoration Presentation on the status, both globally and in Florida, of oyster reefs. The Nature Conservancy File Size: 908 KB |
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Important Bird Nesting Colonies of Tampa Bay 1999 Map of Tampa Bay identifying key locations of nesting colonies. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,441 KB |
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Important Observations and Parameters for a Salt Water Intrusion Model This document is an analysis of the different ways to determine when salt-water intrusion is occuring. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 459 KB |
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Improved methods for quantifying potential nutrient interception by riparian buffers Report on research to develop a new metric to quantify the effects of riparian buffers on watershed nutrient discharges. In addition to traditional fixed-distance measures, researchers calculated mean buffer width, gap frequency, and measures of variation in buffer width using both “unconstrained” metrics and “flow-path” metrics constrained by surface topography, providing greater detail, interpretability, and flexibility than previous approaches. Landscape Ecology Journal |
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Improving Old MacDonald's Farm: Protecting streams from "fruited plains" Two-page handout for students describing how activities in the agricultural sector adversely impact water quality. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 155 KB |
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Improving Siting and Contruction Criteria for Oyster Reef Restoration The unregulated harvest of oysters and shell has caused widespread destruction on oysters and their habitat. The Center for Coastal Resources Management at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science has digitalized and analyzed data in order to help improve the construction for oyster reef restoration. Center for Coastal Resources Management File Size: 1,841 KB |
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Incident News This site has news, photos, and other information about selected oil spills (and other incidents) where NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) provided scientific support for the incident response. It contains information on thousands of historical incidents spanning 30 years of OR&R spill response. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Index of Watershed Indicators: An Overview The Index is a compilation of information on the "health" of aquatic resources in the US. Just as a physician might take your temperature and your blood pressure, listen to your heart beat and respiration, evaluate your weight compared to your height, etc., the Index looks at a variety of indicators that point to whether rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands and coastal areas are "well" or "ailing" and whether activities on the surrounding lands that affect our waters are placing them at risk. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 473 KB |
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Indicator Development: National Coastal Condition Report Powerpoint presentation on development and use of indicators, with examples from the National Park Service. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 3,172 KB |
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Indicators Developed by Various Groups Quality measures for coastal areas and estuaries U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,354 KB |
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Indicators: Enterococci General information about enterococcus bacteria in water, including sources and effects. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Information Bulletin 10: Native Aquatic Plants Two-page bulletin extolling the benefits of native plant species and giving guidelines about when aquatic plant management permits are required. Also has contact information for regional offices of the FDEP's Bureau of Invasive Plant Management. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Information Resource List -- Florida Exotic Invasive Plants Links to websites and PDF files with information about identification and management of invasive exotic plants. USF Water Institute File Size: 204 KB |
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Inland Harmful Algal Blooms Health Bulletin This weekly bulletin is produced by the Florida Department of Health Public Health Toxicology Program. Florida Department of Health File Size: 1,138 KB |
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Institute for Marine Sensing (iMaRS) - University of South Florida The main objective is to provide a better understanding of the world oceans on a large spatial and temporal scale specializing in coastal processes of highly variable regions like the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and Cuba. USF College of Marine Science |
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Integrated Conceptual Ecosystem Model Development for the Southeast Florida Coastal Marine Ecosystem Report on a project whose goal was to "reach a science-based consensus about the defining characteristics and fundamental regulating processes of a South Florida coastal marine ecosystem that is both sustainable and capable of providing diverse ecosystem services." U.S. Department of Commerce File Size: 8,158 KB |
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Integrated Management of Nonnative Plants in Natural Areas of Florida Provides land managers in Florida with current methods being used to manage nonnative plants in the state. Plant species included are those that have warranted control measures in at least one natural area in the state and should be viewed as potentially invasive in other natural areas Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida Information on the State's water resources, population, climate, hydrogeography, major problems and ways to protect and manage surface and ground water resources, etc., that must be reported to the US Environmental Protection Agency every two years. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida This page has links to Integrated Water Quality Assessment Reports, which the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection sends to the EPA every 2 years under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). These reports provide an overview of the status and overall conditions of Florida's surface water and groundwater quality. They also address the Section 303(d), 305(b) and 314 reporting requirements of the CWA. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida: 2006 305(b) Report & 303(d) List Update Provides an overview of Florida's surface water & ground water quality & trends as of 2006. Referred to as integrated report because it fulfills the reporting requirements under Sections 305(b) & 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act, the report must be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) every two years. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 6,165 KB |
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Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida: 2008 305(b) Report & 303(d) List Update Provides an overview of Florida's surface water & ground water quality & trends as of 2008. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,202 KB |
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Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida: 2012 305(b) Report and 303(d) List Update This report provides an overview of the status and overall condition of Florida’s surface and ground water quality addressing reporting requirements of Sections 305(b) and 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). Section 305(b) requires each state to report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the condition of its surface waters, and Section 303(d) requires each state to report on its impaired waterbodies (those not meeting water quality standards). Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 5,878 KB |
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Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida: 2014 Sections 303(d), 305(b), and 314 Report... This report provides an overview of the status and overall condition of Florida’s surface and ground water quality, and addresses the reporting requirements of Sections 305(b) and 303(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (known as the Clean Water Act, or CWA). Section 305(b) requires each state to report to the US EPA on the condition of its surface waters, and Section 303(d) requires each state to report on its impaired waterbodies (those not meeting water quality standards). Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 6,617 KB |
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Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida: 2016 Sections 303(d), 305(b), and 314 Report and Li This report provides an overview of the status and overall condition of Florida’s surface and ground water quality from 2012 to 2014. It also addresses the reporting requirements of Sections 305(b) and 303(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (also known as the Clean Water Act, or CWA). Section 305(b) requires each state to report every two years to the U.S. EPA on the condition of its surface waters; Section 303(d) requires reporting on impaired water bodies. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 15,967 KB |
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Integrated Water Quality Assessment for Florida: 2018 Sections 303(d), 305(b), and 314 Report This report provides an overview of the status and overall condition of Florida's surface water and groundwater quality. It also addresses the 305(b) and 303(d) reporting requirements of the federal Clean Water Act. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 7,558 KB |
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Integrated Water Resource Monitoring Efforts & the Design Plan of the Status Network Provides an overview of the three-tiered, IWRM approach to monitoring & provides the design plan of the Status Network. IWRM Network's goal is to provide scientifically defensible, statewide data & information on the important chemical, physical & pertinent biological characteristics of water. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 732 KB |
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Integrated Wildlife Habitat Ranking System 2009 The Integrated Wildlife Habitat Ranking System (IWHRS) is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tool that ranks the Florida landscape based upon the habitat needs of wildlife as a way to identify ecologically significant lands in the state and to assess the potential impacts of land development projects. It incorporates a variety of land cover and wildlife species data and presents it in an easy-to-understand classification scheme. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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Integrating Coastal Science & Policy Join us this fall as we integrate coastal science and policy in St. Pete Beach. Please see the reverse side of this fl yer for the Call for Presentations. American Beach and Shore Protection Association File Size: 1,269 KB |
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Integrating Science and Resource Management in Tampa Bay, Florida The need for an up-to-date synthesis of Tampa Bay science and management has resulted in the production of this document. The U.S. Geological Survey recently completed a 5-year Tampa Bay Integrated Science Study, and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program updated the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Tampa Bay in 2006. These efforts build upon results of the many research and management studies and programs summarized here. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Integrating Science and Resource Management in Tampa Bay, Florida (PDF) This document shows the cover page, chapter links, and contacts for Integrating Science and Resource Management in Tampa Bay, Florida. USGS Land Cover Institute File Size: 26 KB |
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Interactive Florida Springs Map This interactive map locates 1st through 4th magnitude springs in Florida. Filters allow map users to find springs in a particular county of Water Management District, springs that have a photo, springs with water quality data, springs of a particular magnitude, or in a particular basin. Popups give detailed information about each spring, including graphs of water quality data where available. Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute |
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Interactive Green Swamp This is an interactive website of the Green Swamp between Tampa and Orlando, FL. It contains video movement with notes written on the side with a description for each slideshow and video. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Internal Process Goals and Sub-Committee Members (posted 11-29-07) The Internal and External Sub-Committees have combined to form the Process Sub-Committee. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 55 KB |
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Interpretation of Bulk Atmospheric Deposition and Stormwater Quality Data in the Tampa Bay Region Project goals were to investigate the spatial variability in deposition and the influence of atmospheric deposition on stormwater quality. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,958 KB |
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Invasion of the Red Tide In North Carolina Coastal Waters On or about Oct. 31, 1987, Onslow Bay (North Carolina) shelf waters became infested with red tide, Ptychodiscus brevis. The red tide, common in many costal states, was unknown in North Carolina waters. Scientists immediately became suspicious that the dinoflagelate was transported to North Carolina from the south. We must consider the physical oceanography of the system to properly address these questions and to construct a possible scenario for this event. Sea Grant |
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Invasive Plant Management Section (FWC) The Invasive Plant Management Section is the lead agency in Florida responsible for coordinating and funding two statewide programs controlling invasive aquatic and upland plants on public conservation lands and waterways throughout the state. The section also ensures that beneficial native aquatic plants in Florida's ponds, lakes and rivers are protected through its permitting programs and funding research to find more cost-effective management techniques. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Invasive Species Definition Clarification and Guidance White Paper Clarifies which species should be classified as "invasive" and lists possible adverse impacts to environmental and human health. National Invasive Species Council File Size: 106 KB |
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Island Ford Lake Narrative This narrative was derived from an interview with Ensley Williams and Marilyn Fink in 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 229 KB |
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Isolation & Identification of Pathogenic Naegleria from Florida Lakes (1977) Report on a study of the distribution of the pathogenic amoeba Naegleria Fowleri in Florida. Applied and Environmental Microbiology |
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Jan. 2002 Itchepackesassa Creek Ecosummary Biological assessments were performed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Itchepackesassa Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida's Watershed Management and Biocriteria programs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 238 KB |
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January 18, 2008 Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 21 KB |
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Jobs & Dollars: Big Returns from Coastal Habitat Restoration This report summarizes a study which investigated the economic impact of coastal estuary restoration activities on local communities. Restore America's Estuaries File Size: 543 KB |
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Joe's Creek Bacterial Pollution Control Plan (WBID 1668A) This report outlines the Bacterial Pollution Control Plan for Joe?s Creek and documents the process followed for development of the plan, which fulfills the requirements in Part VIII.B.4 of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit for Pinellas County to address the Joe's Creek fecal coliform Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). Pinellas County Government File Size: 6,876 KB |
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Joe's Creek Dissolved Oxygen/Nutrients TMDL Implementation Plan (WBID 1668A) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for nutrients and dissolved oxygen in St. Joe Creek ("Joe's Creek") in March 2008. This plan fulfills the requirements of the NPDES stormwater permit for Pinellas County, the City of St. Petersburg, and Kenneth City, and describes both ongoing and planned efforts to address dissolved oxygen and nutrient impairments in Joe?s Creek. Pinellas County Government |
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Joe's Creek Management Area This page on Pinellas County's website describes the Joe's Creek watershed and gives information about recent improvements there to improve water quality. Pinellas County Government |
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Joe's Creek Watershed Best Management Practices (BMP) Alternatives Analysis This analysis is a component of an overall watershed management plan. Its purpose is to provide Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg with a list of BMPs that could be implemented to improve water quality and increase flood protection in the Joe?s Creek Watershed. Floodplain analysis and level-of-service evaluation was used to create a computer model of existing watershed conditions. The model was used to evaluate the flood control BMPs included in this document. Pinellas County Government File Size: 57,727 KB |
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John Chesnut Sr. Park John Chesnut Sr. Park was picture built in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It covers approximately 255 acres and is conveniently located near communities of Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs, serving north Pinellas County. Additionally, residents of Pasco and Hillsborough counties utilize this park. It is situated immediately adjacent Lake Tarpon. Pinellas County Government |
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John S. Taylor Park John S. Taylor Park is 156.5 acres that connects to the Pinellas Trail and is tucked next to a 53-acre freshwater lake in Largo. The park provides a full disc golf course, a tree-lined shell trail and a lake to take a boat out for fishing. Pinellas County Government |
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Joint Motion to Enter Consent Decree Requiring TMDL Development in Florida (2001) Legal document settling a lawsuit filed against the US Environmental Protection Agency by the Florida Wildlife Federation, Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, and Save Our Creeks, to change the way the EPA establishes water quality standards in the State of Florida, establishing priority rankings, numeric standards, and an assessment schedule. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida File Size: 2,171 KB |
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Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law Journal published online during the spring and fall of each year. Articles are written by law students at FSU as well as by students in other disciplines from other universities, and deal with legal questions surrounding environmental resource ownership and use, both land and water. Florida State University College of Law |
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Karenia brevis Fact Sheet Background, seafood safety, and health information about the "red tide" organism in Florida, Karenia brevis, plus links to more information, including how to report observed blooms, fish kills, and affected wildlife. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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Keeping Stormwater Ponds Functional, Sustainable and Beautiful Presentation to 2019 Pinellas County Adopt-A-Pond Lakes and Ponds Day attendees. Discusses the functions of manmade residential stormwater ponds and how to maintain them in order to preserve their efficiency and enhance their aesthetic appeal. Pinellas County Government |
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Keetch Byram Drought Index (KBDI) Provides the current & past KBDI by Counties & Districts of Florida. The Keetch-Byram drought index (KBDI) is a continuous reference scale for estimating the dryness of the soil & duff layers. It increases for each day without rain (the amount of increase depends on the daily high temperature) & decreases when it rains. Florida Forest Service |
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Kids' Corner--Frogs & Snakes Coloring pages, information sheets on frogs and snakes, links to kids' pages on other sites. UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation |
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King Islands Management Area The King Islands Management Area is located in the St. Joseph Sound off Dunedin. The two islands supported by this management area were created from the spoils of dredging operations. This part of the county has experienced dramatic changes over the years, largely because of urbanization. Pinellas County Government |
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Lake Alice Assessment - 1998 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 580 KB |
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Lake Alice Assessment - 2006 This assessment was conducted to update existing physical and ecological data for Lake Alice. This data is intended to assist Hillsborough County and its citizens to better manage lakes and lake centered watersheds. USF Water Institute File Size: 3,519 KB |
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Lake Alice Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Jody Corn at his home on Lake Alice on June 22, 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 190 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for Calm Lake 2010 Lake Assessment Report for Calm Lake from data collected in 2010 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,433 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for East Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida This assessment was conducted to update existing physical and ecological data for East Lake on the Hillsborough County & City of Tampa Water Atlas. The product of these investigations will provide the County, lake property owners and the general public a better understanding of the general health of Hillsborough County lakes, in terms of shoreline development, water quality, lake morphology (bottom contour, volume, area, etc.) and the plant biomass and species diversity. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,114 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for Josephine Lake 2010 Lake Assessment Report for Josephine Lake from data collected in 2010 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,322 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for Keystone Lake 2010 Lake Assessment Report for Keystone Lake from data collected in 2010 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,195 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for Lake Alice 2010 2010 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Alice USF Water Institute File Size: 1,126 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for Lake Brant 2010 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Brant from data collected in 2010 USF Water Institute File Size: 668 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for Lake Carroll 2010 Lake Assessment Report for Lake Carroll from data collected in 2010 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,349 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for Lake Magdalene 2010 LAke Assessment Report for Lake Magdalene from data collected in 2010 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,353 KB |
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Lake Assessment Report for Rock Lake 2010 Lake Assessment Report for Rock Lake from data collected in 2010 USF Water Institute File Size: 1,302 KB |
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Lake Bonnet Pollutant Source Reduction Feasibility Study This report was commenced to evaluate the potential sources of nutrient load to Lake Bonnet and evaluate the feasibility of surface water quality improvement through source reduction. Wood conducted a multifaceted data analysis assessing factors and relationships that may affect the Lake Bonnet water quality and ecological conditions. City of Lakeland |
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Lake Brant Assessment - 1998 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 268 KB |
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Lake Carroll Assessment - 1997 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 316 KB |
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Lake Carroll Assessment - 2001 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 376 KB |
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Lake Carroll Narrative 1 The following narrative is based on an interview with Terrence and Betty Owens in their home on Lake Carroll in July 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 61 KB |
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Lake Carroll Narrative 2 The following narrative is based on an interview with Heywood Turner at his home near Lake Carroll on May 23, 2001. USF Water Institute File Size: 86 KB |
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Lake Carroll Narrative 3 Historical narrative written in 2009 by Tom Levin, a resident of the Lake Carroll area since 1965. USF Water Institute File Size: 186 KB |
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Lake Chapman North Assessment - 1999 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 616 KB |
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Lake Chapman North Narrative This narrative was derived from an interview with Jack and Bonnie Marsh in 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 360 KB |
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Lake Chapman South Assessment - 2000 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 304 KB |
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Lake Chapman South Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Tad and LuLu Denham in their home on Lake Chapman South in August 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 79 KB |
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Lake Conservation Park There?s something for everyone at this large park surrounded by suburban homes. For nature lovers, there are five lakes, cypress swamps, pine flatwoods, hardwood hammocks, and lots of wildlife. Marked wooded pathways are great for hikers, cross-country runners, mountain bicyclists, and equestrians. There?s a fitness trail with workout stations, an archery range, two horse arenas, and opportunities to fish and boat on the lakes. The park has a track for Tampa BMX and radio-controlled car racing. Hillsborough County Government |
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Lake Crenshaw Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Marilyn Heyck in her home on Lake Crenshaw in August 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 49 KB |
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Lake Eckles Assessment - 1999 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 512 KB |
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Lake Eckles Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview held in the Chamblisses home on May 26, 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 149 KB |
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Lake Ecology Primer University of Minnesota provides a useful primer on limnology, nutrient dynamics, trophic states and ecoregions through its Water on the Web program. Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota |
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Lake Ecosummary, Lake Hooker, WBID 1547D, Hillsborough County, 08/14/2018 and 05/20/2019 DEP conducted water quality and biological sampling at Lake Hooker (WIN G2SW0069, SBIO LAKEHOOKER) in Hillsborough County on August 14, 2018 and May 20, 2019 to assess attainment of designated uses. This lake was sampled as part of the strategic monitoring program. Overall, the water quality and plant community data indicated that the lake did not meet expectations for a healthy, well-balanced lake. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Lake Ellen Assessment - 1998 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 248 KB |
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Lake Ellen Narrative This narrative was derived from an interview with Barbara and George Stover in 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 65 KB |
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Lake Hancock Dredging Feasibility Report - Section 1 Section 1 of 3 a study on the feasibility of dredging Lake Hancock. The study was completed as part of a plan to remove accumulated sediments from the lake in order to improve water quality by reducing nutrients. Polk County Natural Resources Division File Size: 21,285 KB |
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Lake Hancock Dredging Feasibility Report - Section 2 Section 2 of 3 of a study of the feasibility of dredging Lake Hancock. The study was completed as part of a plan to remove accumulated sediments from the lake in order to improve water quality by reducing nutrients. Polk County Natural Resources Division File Size: 13,968 KB |
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Lake Hancock Dredging Feasibility Report - Section 3 Section 3 of 3 of a report on the feasibility of dredging Lake Hancock. The study was completed as part of a plan to remove accumulated sediments from the lake in order to improve water quality by reducing nutrients. Polk County Natural Resources Division File Size: 8,845 KB |
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Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Preliminary Evaluation Final Report Results of a preliminary evaluation of potential benefits and adverse impacts associated with raising Lake Hancock's operating level as part of the upper Peace River's Minimum Flows and Levels recovery. The modifications evaluated include raising the Lake's operating level from 98.5 feet to 99.5, 100.0, or 100.5 feet. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Lake Hiawatha Assessment - 1999 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 600 KB |
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Lake Hiawatha Narrative This narrative was derived from an interview with Flora Bolesta and Julie Sanders in 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 119 KB |
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Lake Keene Assessment - 1998 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 556 KB |
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Lake Keene Narrative This narrative was derived from an interview with David Cold in 2000. USF Water Institute File Size: 81 KB |
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Lake Kell Assessment - 2009 Morphology, vegetation and water quality assessment, July 2009. USF Water Institute File Size: 592 KB |
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Lake level and trophic state variables among a population of shallow Florida lakes and within indivi In this study, monthly total phosphorus, total nitrogen, and chlorophyll concentrations, Secchi depth, and lake water level data for 84 Florida lakes were used to examine relations between trophic state variables and water level fluctuation. However, individual lakes showed direct, inverse, or no significant relations between lake trophic state variables and water level fluctuation, regardless of the magnitude of water level fluctuation. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 793 KB |
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Lake Magdalene Assessment - 1998 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 376 KB |
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Lake Magdalene Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Paul and Mary Bearss in their home on Lake Magdalene in August 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 154 KB |
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Lake Management and Aquatic Birds Discussion of the relationship between the number and species diversity of aquatic birds and lake surface area, trophic state, and amount of aquatic vegetation. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 759 KB |
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Lake Osceola Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Fred Sauls at his home on Lake Osceola in August 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 69 KB |
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Lake Regions of Florida Defines 47 lake regions of Florida by mapping & analyzing water quality data sets in conjunction with information on soils, physiography, geology, vegetation, climate & land use/cover,also, relying on the expert judgement of limnologists & resource managers. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 18,281 KB |
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Lake Rogers Conservation Park Trails popular with hikers and joggers twist through this park?s forest of oak and pine trees. Anglers and kayakers frequent two freshwater lakes, one of which ? Lake Rogers ? is among the largest in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County Government |
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Lake Seminole Fact Sheet General facts, history (including 1942 aerial photo), current conditions, current and future restoration projects, funding sources. Pinellas County Government |
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Lake Seminole History and Restoration Efforts Presentation detailing the characteristics, history, past, current, and future restoration efforts undertaken to improve water quality in the lake. Pinellas County Government |
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Lake Seminole Management Area The Lake Seminole Management Area is 31 acres between Lake Seminole and the Lake Seminole Bypass Canal near the city of Largo in unincorporated Pinellas County. This part of the county has experienced a dramatic transformation over the years, largely caused by extreme changes to the natural groundwater system and surrounding urbanization. Lake Seminole was created in the 1940s when Park Boulevard was constructed and the upper reaches of Long Bayou were separated. Pinellas County Government |
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Lake Seminole Reasonable Assurance Plan The original RAP was developed by Pinellas County in 2007 to set forth the actions to reduce nutrient loadings to Lake Seminole and restore the lake's water quality. Since 2007, updates have been submitted to the department that report on the progress of the plan. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Lake Seminole Reasonable Assurance Update 2019 The first Lake Seminole Reasonable Assurance Plan (RAP) was developed by Pinellas County in 2007 to set forth actions to reduce nutrient loading to the lake and restore water quality. This document is the third update to the original RAP and includes a brief overview of progress since 2007 and a detailed description of management actions from 2014 to date. Pinellas County monitors water quality, phytoplankton, and vegetation in Lake Seminole; monitoring results and trends are included. Pinellas County Government |
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Lake Seminole Restoration: Everything But the Kitchen Sink Review of past, present, and future restoration projects aimed at improving water quality in Pinellas County's Lake Seminole. Includes lake history and background, early restoration efforts, development of Reasonable Assurance Plan, summary of work completed and still in progress, and review of results achieved and still to be achieved. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 1,465 KB |
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Lake Stemper Assessment - 1997 Lake assessments are being conducted to contribute physical and ecological data to the Atlas as a collaborative effort between project partners. USF Water Institute File Size: 104 KB |
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Lake Stemper Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with John Crilly at his home on Lake Stemper in May 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 102 KB |
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Lake Tarpon Management Area The Lake Tarpon Management Area is located in the East Lake region of unincorporated Pinellas County just east of Lake Tarpon. This part of the county has experienced dramatic changes over the years caused largely by urbanization. Remarkably, the natural communities within the management area have undergone very little change. It provides unique insight into the natural characteristics of an old-growth, wetland forest. Pinellas County Government |
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Lake Tarpon Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan, 2001 This is the third revision of the Lake Tarpon water management plan, the first two being in 1989 and 1994. It addresses water quality, aquatic vegetation, fisheries, flood control, hydrologic and habitat restoration, public education, and pollutant load reduction, with information about management strategies and priority projects. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 7,794 KB |
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Lake Tarpon West Management Area The Lake Tarpon West Management Area is in the Palm Harbor area of unincorporated Pinellas County just west of Lake Tarpon. Historic aerial photographs show this property has remained relatively undisturbed. While many wetlands in the region were drained and filled, the cypress dome swamp in this management area has remained largely intact. The management area also protects floodplain marshes associated with Lake Tarpon. Pinellas County Government |
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Lake Thonotosassa Narrative Oral History Narrative for Lake Thonotosassa USF Water Institute File Size: 135 KB |
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Lake Thonotosassa Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan, 2003 This plan outlines strategies to improve water quality and habitat within the lake and its watershed, while providing details for projects that implement these strategies. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 4,242 KB |
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Lake-Dredged Material for Beef Cattle Pasture Establishment in Subtropics Presentation slides of the pros and cons of dredging Florida waterbodies. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 6,399 KB |
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Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park Water Quality Information 2007-2016 Summary of ground and surface water quality data sampled from 2007-2017 in the vicinity of the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park in Sarasota County, just east of Nathan Benderson Park. Includes maps of sampling locations, sampling data, and charts for selected analytes. Stantec File Size: 7,765 KB |
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Landscape Diversity Explores the possibilities of restoring clay areas, wetland functions while for improving water quality. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Landscape Irrigation & Florida-Friendly Design Standards Report by a committee created by Florida Statute to develop recommendations to improve practices and standards related to landscape maintenance, with the goal of reducing landscape use of water resources and improving groundwater quality Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 50 KB |
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Landscaping Best Management Practices Presentation at the 2013 Lakes & Ponds Education Day by the owner of Pampered Yards, with recommendations on how to choose and maintain turf grasses to minimize their negative environmental impacts. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,502 KB |
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Landscaping with Reclaimed Water Poster-sized (16" x 8.5") brochure identifying landscape plants that are best suited to irrigation with reclaimed water. Pinellas County Government File Size: 1,398 KB |
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LandScope Florida LandScope America is a new online resource for the land-protection community and the public. Developed in collaboration by NatureServe, the National Geographic Society, and many partner organizations, LandScope America is designed to increase the pace and effectiveness of conservation action and investment throughout the United States. NatureServe |
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Largemouth bass abundance and aquatic vegetation in Florida Lakes - an empirical analysis This paper reports on research into relationships between aquatic macrophyte abundance, largemouth bass presence, and eutrophic state in 56 Florida lakes. Aquatic Plant Management Society File Size: 95 KB |
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Leaking Underground Storage Tanks: Preventions and Cleanup This report reviews the leaking underground storage tanks (LUST)program, related issues and legislative changes made by the 109th Congress. Congressional Research Service (CRS) |
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Learning and Teaching about the Environment - US EPA K-12 students and educators need access to quality homework resources, lesson plans and project ideas to learn and teach about the environment. Environmental education (EE) is a multi-disciplinary approach to learning about environmental issues that enhances knowledge, builds critical thinking skills and helps students make informed and responsible decisions. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Learning From Nature: Bottlenose Dolphin Care and Husbandry What aquaria can learn from the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program's observational and capture-release studies on the biology, behavior, life history, ecology, and health of individually identifiable Sarasota Bay resident dolphins of up to 59 years of age and spanning five generations. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 227 KB |
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Legislation and Policy: BEACH Act In 2000 Congress passed the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act. The Act established uniform criteria for testing, monitoring, and notifying public users of possible coastal recreation water problems. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Lessons from Florida's Experience Developing Numeric Nutrient Standards for Flowing Waters This paper explains the EPA-approved Florida NNC process and the possible application of its approach to Virginia waterways, including differences in application that must be made due to difference in data availability and other state-specific circumstances. Virginia Water Resources Research Center |
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Life ain't easy for a bay scallop Article from a boating and fishing magazine about bay scallop life cycle and abundance in Florida. Waterline Magazine File Size: 1,609 KB |
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Life on the Inland Shore: A Guide for Waterside Living This shoreline homeowner?s guide is designed to make you more aware of potentially undesirable impacts that your activity might have on the water feature near your yard. It will also give you ideas on what you can do to minimize your impact and how you can protect and enhance the "buffer" zone between you and the adjacent water body. Current Problems |
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Limnology Limnology is the study of fresh waters-basically the freshwater equivalent of oceanography. It is also the basis for informed lake management, and is the foundation upon which many of our management techniques have been built. North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) File Size: 344 KB |
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Linkages between tidal creek ecosystems and the landscape and demographic attributes Study of 23 headwater tidal creeks along the South Carolina coast which was designed to: (1) evaluate the degree to which impervious land cover is an integrative watershed-scale indicator of stress; (2) synthesize and integrate the available data on linkages between land cover and tidal creek environmental quality into a conceptual model of the responses of tidal creeks to human development; and (3) use the model to develop recommendations for conserving and restoring tidal creek ecosystems. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology File Size: 1,095 KB |
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List of FWC-Maintained Boat Ramps by County Listing of all boat ramps maintained by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, in order by county name. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 532 KB |
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Literature Compilation and Data Synthesis for Atmospheric Deposition to the Tampa Bay Watershed Compilation of data for the atmospheric deposition to the Tampa Bay watershed; discusses sources, emissions, available ambient air quality data, precipitation quality, reported ranges of wet/dry deposition rates. The project is an outgrowth of a program to determine current/benchmark nutrient loadings for Tampa Bay and to establish pollutant reduction goals necessary to support and restore the Bay's natural resources. Pollutants monitored: nitrogen, phosphorus, copper, lead and zinc. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 1,573 KB |
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Lithia and Buckhorn Springs Focus Area The purpose of this study is to provide an updated discussion of the land uses and nitrate migration potential within Lithia and Buckhorn Springs Focus area. Tampa Bay Water File Size: 2,055 KB |
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Lithia Springs Conservation Park History This article from Hillsborough County describes the history and amenities of Lithia Springs Conservation Park. Hillsborough County Government |
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Little Manatee River (WBID 1742A) & South Fork Little Manatee River (WBID 1790) Fecal Coliform TMDL The TMDL establishes the allowable loadings to the Little Manatee River (WBID 1742A) and South Fork Little Manatee River (WBID 1790) watersheds that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criteria for fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Little Manatee River Narrative - 1 Little Manatee River Narrative USF Water Institute File Size: 194 KB |
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Little Manatee River Narrative - 2 Oral History Narrative for Little Manatee River USF Water Institute File Size: 147 KB |
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Little Manatee River Nature Preserve Land Management and Land Use Plan (2009) Management plan containing information about natural, cultural, and recreational resources, resource management, habitat restoration, compliance with county preservation and comprehensive plans, and management goals/objectives. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 21,552 KB |
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Little Manatee River Paddling Trail Guide Comprehensive trail guide includes maps showing launch/take-out points, restrooms, campgrounds, potable water, Florida conservation lands, state parks, and wetlands, as well as trip descriptions, waterway overview, and contact info for local outfitter. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Little Manatee River Watershed Management Plan (2002) -- Vol. 1 Analysis of current conditions and recommended management activities/projects. Chapters 1-6 Hillsborough County Government |
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Little Manatee River Watershed Management Plan (2002) -- Vol. 2 Analysis of current conditions and recommendations for management activities/projects. Chapters 7-12 Hillsborough County Government |
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Little Manatee River Watershed Management Plan (2002) -- Vol. 3 Analysis of current conditions and recommendations for management activities/projects. Chapters 13-19 Hillsborough County Government |
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Little Manatee River Watershed Management Plan - Executive Summary (2002) Executive summary for the Little Manatee River Watershed Plan. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 2,736 KB |
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Little Moon Lake Narrative Oral History Narrative for Little Moon Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 256 KB |
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Living Blue Planet Report 2015 The World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Report 2014 detailed alarming declines in biodiversity, showing species populations falling by half between 1970 and 2010. Data on marine ecosystems and human impacts upon them is limited, reflecting the lack of attention the ocean has received to date. Nevertheless, the trends shown here present a compelling case for action to restore our ocean to health. World Wildlife Fund File Size: 8,172 KB |
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Living Next to Nature brochure A homeowner's guide to minimizing environmental impacts Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,235 KB |
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Living Shoreline - Tampa Bay (Story Map) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute applied the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Living Shoreline Suitability Model to Tampa Bay. The model has been successfully applied to other estuaries in the United States. This story map depicts the LSSM results in order to suggest environmentally and structurally sound erosion control alternatives for Tampa Bay. These alternatives may be of use to Natural Resource and Planning Managers. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute |
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Living Shorelines Training for Marine Contractors Manual for a training course for marine contractors to learn to install living shorelines for property owners, either alone or in addition to an existing seawall or other structure. Living Shorelines are softer, greener alternatives to stabilize shorelines from erosion, sea level rise, and other damage. They protect, restore, or enhance natural shoreline habitat and maintain coastal processes through the strategic placement of plants, oyster shell, and other structural organic materials. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Living with Alligators Alligators will start moving about as the weather warms, taking a siesta in the flower bed of the local mobile home park or lying in the tepid chlorinated waters of your swimming pool. Do you know what to do when a gator comes calling and stays a little longer than it's welcome? Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 790 KB |
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Long Branch at Long Branch Apts. EcoSummary - 2002 Biological assessments were performed on Long Branch in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida's Watershed Management and Biocriteria programs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 262 KB |
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Long Branch Creek Bacterial Pollution Control Plan This report outlines the Bacterial Pollution Control Plan (BPCP) for the Long Branch Creek watershed developed by Pinellas County and the City of Largo. This report fulfills the requirements in Part VIII.B.4 of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit for Pinellas County and the City of Largo to address the Long Branch Creek Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for fecal and total coliform bacteria. Pinellas County Government |
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Long Branch Creek Dissolved Oxygen TMDL Implementation Plan (WBID 1627) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for dissolved oxygen in Long Branch Creek, WBID 1627, in November 2012. This TMDL Implementation Plan fulfills the requirements of the NPDES MS4 permit for Pinellas County and the City of Largo and describes both ongoing and planned efforts to address dissolved oxygen impairment in Long Branch Creek. Pinellas County Government |
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Long Branch Creek Watershed Best Managements Practices (BMP) Recommendations Report This report contains recommendations for best management practices related to nutrient management, nutrient reduction and water quality improvement, and stormwater management in the Long Branch Creek watershed in central Pinellas County. Pinellas County Government |
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Long Branch Management Area The Long Branch Management Area is located between the cities of Largo and Clearwater in unincorporated Pinellas County. Historic aerial photographs show the area once supported an extensive tidal creek. The wetlands have remained largely natural with the exception of minor ditching for mosquito control and dredging to straighten the channel. In contrast, the surrounding uplands have undergone major changes since the 1980s related to extensive urban development. Pinellas County Government |
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Long Branch Upstream of 69th St. Culvert EcoSummary - 2002 A biological assessment was performed on Long Branch in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida's Watershed Management and Biocriteria programs. These results may also be used for TMDL determinations. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 247 KB |
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Long-Lived Macroinvertebrate Taxa The macroinvertebrate species listed below have been identified by Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other agencies and experts as being long-lived. Long-lived taxa require more than one year to complete their life cycles, therefore they are provide excellent inference of the overall historic as well as current health of the waterbody. Table includes order, family, genus, species and synonyms. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 53 KB |
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Longleaf Pine Mapper This map contains data from the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Geodatabase (LPEGDB), a Project partnership between the Florida Forest Service and Florida Natural Areas Inventory. The LPEGDB serves as a central repository for data on the distribution and condition of longleaf pine ecosystems in Florida and contains information from many partner agencies and organizations. Florida Forest Service |
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Longshore Bar Creation: a viable option for seagrass restoration? Presentation for the Oct. 2012 Restore America's Estuaries conference. Describes the rationale, objectives and progress of a project to re-create longshore bars along the shorelines of Tampa Bay, using artificial materials, in an attempt to attenuate wave action and encourage growth of seagrass. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,185 KB |
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Low Impact Development: A Design Manual for Urban Areas Excerpts from a book that introduces general audiences to designing landscapes for urban stormwater runoff—a primary source of watershed pollution. This 29-page excerpt has many pictorial examples of biological treatment options for stormwater. It is suitable for a wide cross-section of stakeholders, from property owners to municipal governments that regulate infrastructure development. University of Arkansas Community Design Center File Size: 25,105 KB |
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Lower Hillsborough River Low Flow Study Results and Minimum Flow Recommendation (Draft-Aug 31, 2006) Summary of work completed to reevaluate the then minimum flow of 10 cubic feet/sec. The study was agreed to as a part of a legal settlement which called for low flow (0 – 30 cfs) experiments to increase the available data under low flow conditions. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 10,533 KB |
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Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements Southeast Regional System Design-Build Project In 2016, the City of Tampa approved a Stormwater Improvement Assessment which established funding for much needed capital improvement projects aimed at alleviating flooding and improving water quality within the City?s stormwater improvement area. This page has project information for the first of several projects the City is planning in the Lower Peninsula area. It includes two of eight projects identified in the Lower Peninsula Watershed Plan. City of Tampa |
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Lower Sweetwater Creek (WBID 1570A) Fecal and Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Lower Sweetwater Creek (WBID 1570A) Nutrients TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Lower Sweetwater Creek Management Plan Executive Summary (2002) Lower Sweetwater Creek Executive Summary Hillsborough County Government File Size: 23 KB |
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Lower Sweetwater Creek Watershed Management Plan (2007) -- Part 1 Lower Sweetwater Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapters 1-6 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 48 KB |
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Lower Sweetwater Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Exec. Summary This document summarizes the water management plan for the Lower Sweetwater Creek Watershed Hillsborough County Government File Size: 72 KB |
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Lower Tampa Bay Boater's Guide This boater's guide includes a map that points out water depths, seagrass areas, boat ramps and canoe/kayak launches, bird sanctuaries, and artificial reefs. The guide highlights information about the region's special places, birds and other wildlife including fish and manatees, and a list of telephone and contact information pertinent to the area. The guide encompasses the region in Manatee County south of the county line to the north to Bradenton to the south and east past the Braden River. Audubon's Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries File Size: 3,409 KB |
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Lower Tampa Bay Shellfish Harvesting Area Classification Map Map showing allowable areas in Tampa Bay, in Hillsborough and Manatee Counties, where harvesting shellfish is and is not allowed due to concerns about water quality. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
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Lutz Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Lutz Lake resident, Bill Collier, in his home on July 17, 2000. USF Water Institute File Size: 93 KB |
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Macrointervebrate Identification Key Color key for identifying macroinvertebrates. Includes mollusks, arthropods, worms, insect larvae, beetles, dragonflies, mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, water striders, and other insects. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources File Size: 4,961 KB |
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Macroinvertebrate Coloring Book Drawings of common macroinvertebrates with point rating, size, description, point value, and key characteristics. Bureau of Land Management File Size: 257 KB |
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Macroinvertebrate Identification Chart Illustrations of common macroinvertebrates found in lakes and streams. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 329 KB |
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Macroinvertebrate Mayhem Instructions for playing an educational game in which kids learn about tolerant and facultative macroinvertebrate species. Half the group play the roles of various invertebrates and the other half environmental stressors. The latter group tries to prevent the former from making headway. Different "species" of invertebrates exhibit different responses to stressors, which affects their ability to progress down the field. Project WET File Size: 619 KB |
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Macrophytes Primer on macrophytes (large plants), aquatic plants we can easily see with the "naked" eye. They consist principally of aquatic vascular flowering plants, but they also include some aquatic moss, liverwort, fern, large algae, and non-flowering vascular plant species. They all inhabit the littoral zone-that area of a lake where plants grow. North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) File Size: 439 KB |
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Magnitude and Frequency of Flooding on the Myakka River, Southwest Florida Description of Myakka Basin flooding for natural conditions and conditions with Tatum Sawgrass diked existing in 1974. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,027 KB |
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Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Public Law 94-265 The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act is the primary law governing marine fisheries management in U.S. federal waters. First passed in 1976, the MSA fosters long-term biological and economic sustainability of our nation?s marine fisheries. Key objectives of the MSA are to: prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, increase long-term economic and social benefits, ensure a safe and sustainable supply of seafood. National Marine Fisheries Service |
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Making the Most of Reclaimed Water This presentation was given to the Lakes Education/Action Drive conference in October 2010. It discusses the conservation benefits of reclaimed water use, as well as its downside: the possibility of increased nutrient introduction into surface water bodies, and proposes strategies to minimize reclaimed water use's disadvantages. St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 7,192 KB |
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Making Waves: The effects of Boat-Wash on Macrobenthic Assemblages of Estuaries Numerous studies have examined ecological impacts of boating resulting from scarring by propellers, the discharge of pollutants and sewage, noise, anchoring and the infrastructure associated with boating (e.g. marinas and wharves). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,395 KB |
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Manager's Guide to Indicator Selection, A Choosing an indicator begins with the type of question being asked. What is the problem? What is causing it? Is management making a difference? A relevant indicator should give managers the answers to their specific questions, and it should help them communicate the answers to the public in an understandable and pertinent way. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 3,517 KB |
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Managerial decisions as experiments: an opportunity to determine the ecological impacts, etc. A previous correlative study study showed that assemblages of macrobenthic infauna and abundances of common taxa on intertidal mudflats differed between a no-wash zone, where ferries had to minimize production of wash, and places where the production of wash was unrestricted (wash zone). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 318 KB |
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Managing Nutrients in the National Estuary Program Presentation prepared for a US EPA Watershed Academy Webcast in March 2010. Presenters are from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Peconic Estuary Program (New York), and Delaware Inland Bay Estuary Program. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 2,004 KB |
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Managing Reductions of Freshwater Inflows from Unimpounded Rivers to Southwest Florida Estuaries The Southwest Florida Water Management District is implementing the management of freshwater inflows from unimpounded rivers Estuarine Research Federation File Size: 321 KB |
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Manatee County Boat Ramps Boat ramps in Manatee County, with map, street address, and list of amenities. Manatee County Government |
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Manatee County Volunteer Program Information This page has an overview of Manatee County's volunteer program, a printable brochure, and volunteer application forms. Manatee County Government |
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Manatee Fact Sheet Two-page fact sheet for kids describing the food, habits, habitats of the Florida manatee. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,620 KB |
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Manatee Mortality Statistics Since 1974, biologists have collected mortality statistics for Florida manatees. Researchers have determined both the number of manatee deaths in each Florida county and the probable cause of death for each carcass. This page has recent statistics, yearly mortality summaries, summaries of causes of death, and a searchable database.f Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Manatee River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) Annual Meeting - April 2018 Presentation given to stakeholders in the Manatee River Basin in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Information covered included fecal coliform testing methods and DEP website and water quality database improvements. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 5,590 KB |
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Manatee Synoptic Surveys Each year, as mandated by law, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission coordinates at least one statewide (synoptic) aerial survey to count manatees. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Manatees, Florida's Gentle Giants - Coloring/Activity Book 20-page coloring/activity book with species information about manatees and other sirenians. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 1,802 KB |
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Mango - Hillsborough County Historic Resources Excerpts Excerpt from Hillsborough County Historic Resources Report. Hillsborough County Planning and Growth Management File Size: 67 KB |
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Mango Lake - 2009 Assessment Morphology, vegetation and water quality assessment of Mango Lake, June 2009. USF Water Institute File Size: 941 KB |
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Mangrove Action Project MAP has taken a dynamically unique five-pronged approach to long-term mangrove conservation: Education/Awareness Raising, Collaboration, Restoration, Conservation and Advocacy Earth Island Institute |
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Mangrove Restoration Ecological Engineering (posted 6-11-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 828 KB |
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Mangrove Trimming Guidelines for Homeowners This booklet is intended to assist coastal property owners in identifying, trimming, and altering mangrove trees in a manner that will: provide a view or navigational access; protect valuable mangrove resources; and be in compliance with state statutes that regulate the trimming and alteration of mangroves. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Mangroves This online guide on mangroves has pages that discuss their identification, morphology, physiology, reproduction, community types, ecology, and the flora and fauna that are commonly found with them. Newfound Harbor Marine Institute |
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Mangroves: The Trees of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Describes the different mangrove species (black, red, white), tells why they are important to the refuges ecology and threats to them. J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge File Size: 2,032 KB |
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Manual of Best Practices for Safeguarding Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches This manual was created for beachfront hotel owners and managers in order to assist them in identifying actions that can be taken to protect sea turtles and their nesting beaches. Its advice applies to all beachfront property owners, on: pre-construction, construction, building setbacks, coastal lighting, beach cleaning and restoration, erosion control, vegetation and landscape, and operation of marine vessels. Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network |
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Map of Pinellas County Manatee Protection Zones Map of Manatee protection areas in Pinellas County. This is a combination map that includes state and federal Manatee Protection Zones and/or State Boating Restricted Areas. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Maps of Hillsborough County Manatee Protection Zones Map of Manatee protection areas in Hillsborough County. This is a combination map that includes state and federal Manatee Protection Zones and/or State Boating Restricted Areas. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Marine Debris - How Harmful Is It? Marine Debris brochure describes hazards to birds, manatees and other creatures from careless littering. Sarasota County File Size: 219 KB |
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Marine Debris Collection Areas in Tampa Bay This map was designed as part of a Tampa Bay Estuary Program Mini-Grant to help determine what areas around Tampa Bay have the highest concentration for marine debris. The tides and currents can carry debris from the land and deposit anywhere along shore but frequently it collects in the same locations. Users can use the may to tell FWC where they commonly find garbage accumulating, so that cleanup organizations can focus on these spots and allocate more resources to keeping it clean! Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Marine Habitat Research and Restoration Program Project was designed and conducted to experimentally determine if planted saltmarsh and seagrass communities assume the same ecological functions as their natural counterparts. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 1,971 KB |
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Marine Life Viewing Guidelines Clearly, the distinction between 'viewing' vs. 'interacting' with wild marine mammals needs to be made to the public, an effort that NOAA Fisheries has been pursuing for over a decade. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
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Marine Mammal Protection Information from NOAA Fisheries about Cetaceans (dolphins, whales, porpoises) and pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, walruses), including a list of marine mammals that are under the organization's jurisdiction. NOAA Fisheries |
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Mariner's Point Management Area The Mariner?s Point Management Area is in Tarpon Springs east of the Gulf of Mexico. Urbanization has dramatically transformed the surrounding area; however, the natural communities protected by this management area appear to have changed little. Historic aerial photographs suggest the area has continued to support a diverse array of communities, including the now relatively rare sandhills favored for development. Pinellas County Government |
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Master Plan for the Protection and Restoration of Freshwater Wetlands in the Tampa Bay Watershed, Fl The Master Plan for the Protection and Restoration of Freshwater Wetlands in the Tampa Bay, Florida, Watershed is a guidance document for public and private agencies interested and involved with freshwater wetland restoration, protection and/or mitigation in the Tampa Bay region. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 28,132 KB |
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Maturation & Future of Habitat Restoration Programs for the Tampa Bay (FL) Estuarine Ecosystem, The Presentation slides providing information on the degradation & destruction of the ecosystem surrounding Tampa Bay. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 8,688 KB |
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McKay Bay (WBID 1584B) Nutrients and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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McKay Creek Bacterial Pollution Control Plan WIBIDs 1633 and 1633B Plan analyzing the sources of bacterial pollution and identifying corrective measures to be taken to remove the impairment, for McKay Creek in Pinellas County. City of Largo |
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McKay Creek Watershed Management Plan This plan was initiated by Pinellas County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. It incorporates Digital Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements from the 2011 SWFWMD Guidelines and Specifications. Tasks included development of a digital terrain model, watershed evaluation, watershed management plan, level of service analysis, surface water resource and biological assessments, and best management practice alternative analysis. Pinellas County Government |
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Measurements of physical parameters in seagrass habitats To present methods for quantifying temperature, salinity, currents, waves and turbulance in seagrass habitats and to describe simple, yet biologically relevant techniquest that can be easily applied throughout the world. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 974 KB |
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Measuring & Forecasting Total Ecosystem Services Values from Habitat Condition Analyses... Presentation to the Restore America's Estuaries conference, reporting the results of a research report evaluating ecosystem services provided by the Charlotte Harbor estuarine system. Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council |
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Meeting Notes 11-19-2007 Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 18 KB |
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Meeting Notes 11-29-2007 Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 19 KB |
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Memorandum of Minimum and Guidance Levels for Round Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Round Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,033 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Church Lake and Lake Echo A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Church Lake and Lake Echo allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,243 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Garden Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Garden Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,299 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Halfmoon Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Halfmoon Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,053 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Charles in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Lake Charles allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 2,000 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Dan in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Lake Dan allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,697 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Hobbs in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Lake Hobbs allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,114 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed MInimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Jackson in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Lake Jackson allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,418 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lakes Helen, Ellen and Barbara A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Lakes Ellen, Helen and Barbara allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,052 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Mound Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Mound Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,957 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed MInimum and Guidance Levels for Saddleback Lake in Hillsborough County A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Saddleback Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,285 KB |
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Memorandum of Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Strawberry (North Crystal) Lake A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Strawberry (North Crystal) Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 2,000 KB |
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Memorandum on Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Calm Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Calm Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 908 KB |
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Memorandum on Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Cypress Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Cypress Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,265 KB |
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Memorandum on Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Crenshaw in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Lake Crenshaw allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,157 KB |
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Memorandum: Role of Wastewater Treatment Plants in Phillippi Creek Water Quality (1997) Memo discussing the results of a study performed to determine the contribution of individual wastewater treatment plant outflows to fecal coliform levels in Phillippi Creek. Sarasota County Government File Size: 3,080 KB |
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Methodology for Deriving U.S. EPA's Proposed Criteria for Lakes Describes the background, methodology, and results of U.S. EPA's analysis for deriving the proposed nutrient criteria for Florida lakes. The methodology includes developing lake classification and deriving chlorophyll and nutrient criteria for each of the resultant lake classes. All statistical data analysis was based on Florida's STORET and GWIS database, as developed and screened by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,521 KB |
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Methodology for Deriving U.S. EPA's Proposed Criteria for Streams Describes the background, methodology, and results of U.S. EPA's analysis for deriving the proposed nutrient criteria for Florida stream-reaches. The process consisted of classifying streams and rivers into relatively naturally homogeneous groups, identifying that population of biologically healthy stream sites, estimating a distribution of nutrient values within the population, and estimating the 75th percentile of the distribution. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 2,984 KB |
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Methylmercury in the Gulf of Mexico: State of Knowledge and Research Needs This report provides a brief overview of the current state of knowledge of the occurence and impact of methylmercury in the Gulf of Mexico region and identifies data and information gaps that can be addressed by agencies working in the region. National Science and Technology Council File Size: 600 KB |
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Microbial Source Tracking Guide The intent of this document is to provide insight into various tools and approaches used to track sources of fecal contamination impacting water quality in streams, rivers, lakes, and marine beaches. Descriptions of research and several case studies gathered through workshops, literature searches, and phone interviews are also provided. An effort was made to showcase programs, activities, and analyses that incorporated diverse Microbial Source Tracking (MST) approaches and tools. EPA Science and Ecosystem Support Division File Size: 1,292 KB |
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Microplastics in Tampa Bay, Florida: Abundance and variability in estuarine waters and sediments This study provides the first measurement of microplastic abundance and distribution in surface waters and sediments in Tampa Bay. It examines microplastic concentrations at 24 stations over 14 months in order to constrain temporal variations over an annual cycle. It measures microplastic abundance throughout Tampa Bay including: the mouths of major rivers, small tributaries, close to wastewater treatment facilities, near industrial facilities and near relatively pristine coastal mangroves. University of South Florida |
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Mid Lake Narrative Mid Lake Oral History Narrative USF Water Institute File Size: 73 KB |
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Middle Hillsborough River: Water Levels, Water Quality & Water Management--Powerpoint Presentation Powerpoint presentation summarizing the full report Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 6,695 KB |
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Middle Hillsborough River: Water Levels, Water Quality and Water Management Study of the middle Hillsborough River, from City of Tampa Dam to the Fletcher Avenue Bridge, including history, impoundment, management activities, level fluctuations, bathymetric data, recommended regulatory minimum flows and levels and water quality. (Feb. 2009 Draft) Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 23,021 KB |
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Military Map Southward of Tampa Bay: April 1856 Sarasota County Environmental Services File Size: 5,216 KB |
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Minimizing the Impact of Golf Courses on Streams - Technical Note 20 Discussion of chemicals, water consumption, comparisons to crops, drainage, stream crossings, etc. Center for Watershed Protection File Size: 47 KB |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Bird Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Bird Lake. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Bird Lake in Pasco County, Florida This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for Bird Lake, in accordance with Florida Statutes. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Crescent Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Crescent Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,945 KB |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels For Crystal Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Crystal Lake. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Horse Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida A document addressing the results of a study by SWFWMD on the minimum levels of Horse Lake allowed by Florida Statutes. Document includes maps of the lake, a historical perspective on how the lake levels have changed, reasons for that change, current status and proposed guidance levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,821 KB |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for King Lake (East) in Pasco County, Florida This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for King Lake (East), in accordance with Florida Statutes Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for King Lake in Pasco County, Florida This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for King Lake, in accordance with Florida Statutes Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Alice in Hillsborough County, Florida (Reevaluation) This report describes the development of minimum levels for Lake Alice in Hillsborough County, Florida. These levels were developed based on the reevaluation of minimum and guidance levels approved by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board in October 1998 and subsequently adopted into District rules. The minimum and guidance levels represent necessary revisions to the currently adopted levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Hanna in Hillsborough County, Florida Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Lake Hanna. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Hooker in Hillsborough County, Florida In accordance with Chapter 40D-8, F.A.C., the adopted Minimum and Guidance Levels were developed for Lake Hooker, a Category 3 Lake located in Hillsborough County, Florida. The levels were established using best available information, including field data that were obtained specifically for the purpose of minimum levels development. The data and analyses used for development of the adopted levels are described in the remainder of this report. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 3,133 KB |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Keene in Hillsborough County, Florida This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for Lake Keene, in accordance with Florida Statutes. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels For Lake Kell in Hillsborough County, Florida This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for Lake Kell, in accordance with Florida Statute Rule 40D8.624. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and guidance levels for Lake Raleigh in Hillsborough County, Florida Document giving the minimum and guidance levels for Lake Raleigh in Hillsborough County, and the methodology used to arrive at them. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Wimauma in Hillsborough County, Florida Document defining the regulatory water level limits which guide permitting for water withdrawals and for stormwater discharge into surface water. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 3,685 KB |
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Minimum Flows and Levels Program—SWFWMD Information about the Southwest Florida Water Management District's implementation of the Florida Statute regulating minimum flows and levels for Florida waters. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Minimum Flows for the Tampa Bay Bypass Canal This document defines the minimum levels and flows for the Tampa Bypass Canal for regulatory and management purposes and describes the data and analyses that were used to make the determination. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Mining of Submerged Shell Deposits: History and Status of Regulation and Production... Traces the history of shell dredging and its regulation from its inception in the early part of the century until 1975. In 1923 governmental monitoring began, and royalties were paid to the state. Millions of tons of shells, mostly oyster, were harvested from beds in waters off every coast of Florida. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,891 KB |
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Mission Bay Bacterial Source Identification Study Funded by a grant from the State of California's Clean Beaches Initiative, this report describes activities to track causes of contamination in Mission Bay, adjacent to the City of San Diego. Stormwater Magazine File Size: 1,048 KB |
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Mitigation Banking and Wetlands Categorization Report 1994 (posted 5-22-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 2,956 KB |
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Mitigation Banks Draft White Paper (posted 2-28-08) Working document for a white paper on the possible establishment of mitigation banks in Hillsborough County. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 102 KB |
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Mitigation Banks White Paper FINAL (6-20-08) Position paper that considers whether the Environmental Protection Commission should consider taking steps to encourage the development of private and/or public banks. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 40 KB |
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Mitigation Criteria for Tampa Bay (#06-99) The object of this document is to present proposed criteria and draft recommendations for mitigation projects in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,458 KB |
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Mitigation Options for Fish Wildlife Resources Affected by... Developments in Tampa Bay A report on developing an information base to assist in the identification of management options to mitigate environmental damage caused by development U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 28,958 KB |
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Mitigation Process Draft White Paper (posted 2-28-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 77 KB |
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Mitigation Process White Paper FINAL (6-20-08) Position paper that evaluates the current mitigation process and discusses possible changes to streamline the program while keeping the integrity of wetlands protection. Tampa Bay Estuary Program Technical Advisory Group File Size: 40 KB |
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Mobbly Bayou Preserve At the north end of Upper Tampa Bay, the preserve encompasses a wide diversity of upland and coastal plant communities. The 396-acre preserve is managed with the city of Oldsmar, which oversees two recreational areas. Pinellas County Government |
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Model-Based Estimates of Nitrogen Load Reductions Assoc. with Fertilizer Restriction Implementation Technical background document summarizing the relative contribution of non-agricultural fertilizer application in the Tampa Bay watershed and provide estimates (best available based on existing literature) of potential nitrogen load reductions associated with implementation of the application recommendations. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 541 KB |
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Model-Based Estimates of Total Nitrogen Loading to Tampa Bay: Current Conditions and Updated 2010 Conditions The objective of this report is to update the expected future nitrogen loading from external sources to each bay segment for the year 2010. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,713 KB |
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Modeling Waves and Their Impacts On Nearshore Habitats Modeling Waves and Their Impacts On Nearshore Habitats Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 10 KB |
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Monitoring Approaches for Early Warning of Domoic Acid Events in Washington State Description of a monitoring program around the Juan de Fuca area near the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. Domoic acid is an indicator of shellfish contamination with a toxic substance produced by algal blooms. Oceanography |
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Monitoring Bay Scallop Recovery and Stocking Efforts in Tampa Bay (#11-96) Document contains efforts to monitor growth, reproductive development, and mortality of laboratory cultured scallops planted at various sites throughout Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,366 KB |
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Monitoring Design Document, Div. of Environmental Assessment & Restoration, Watershed Monitoring Sec This report follows EPA guidance. It articulates the strategy, goals, objectives, and design of FDEP’s Status and Trend Monitoring Programs related to fulfilling Florida’s commitment to monitor and protect surface and ground water resources. This document does not cover FDEP programs providing Tier II and III monitoring. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Monitoring of Restored and Natural Oyster Reefs in Tampa Bay Information about a 2018 Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund project to monitor existing and newly established reefs in Tampa Bay. USF Water Institute |
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Southeast Consumer Guide Jan.-Jun. 2019 The Seafood Watch program helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that?s fished or farmed in ways that support a healthy ocean, now and for future generations.This pocket guide lists best choices, good alternatives, and fish and shellfish to avoid, based based on whether they are harvested or farmed in sustainable ways. For the most recent version of this guide, visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium's website. Monterey Bay Aquarium |
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Mosquito-Borne Dengue Fever Threat Spreading in the Americas Due to climate change, diseases such as Dengue fever which have only tropical countries now pose a risk to the Americas. Natural Resources Defense Council |
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Mote Marine Lab Education Programs Mote Marine Laboratory Education Programs for students and teachers include field trips, overnighters, teachers only, interns, group programs, conference handouts, the Jason Project, Summer Programs, Se Trek Distance Learning, A Closer Look at the Scientist's World, Environmental Education Outreach, and homeschoolers. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Mote Marine Laboratory: Center for Fisheries Ecology & Enhancement Mission is to substantially increase the knowledge of how to preserve and enhance coastal fish and invertebrate populations. A leader in fisheries ecology, marine fisheries enhancement and fisheries management through innovative research and by promoting sustainable fishing practices. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Mote Marine Manatee Research Program The Mote Marine Laboratory Manatee Research Program's primary goal is to serve as an integral part of a team devoted to studying manatees in Florida. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Mote/FWC-FWRI cooperative red tide research program, 2008-09 This report describes the progress during the first quarter of the FY-2008-2009 cooperative program between the FWC-FWRI and Mote that is designed to focus on specific red tide research areas that are of critical concern to the state of Florida. The project components were developed around a series of three organizational goals. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 1,617 KB |
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Movement of the Saltwater Interface in the Surficial Aquifer System in Response to Hydrologic... This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between water-level fluctuations and saltwater intrusion in Broward County, Florida. The objective was achieved through data collection and numerical modeling of variable-density ground-water flow to simulate short- and long-term movement of the saltwater interface. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 6,625 KB |
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Mullet Creek Tidal Stream Assessment 2013 In 2013 the Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR) was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The FCCDR tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,200 KB |
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Myakka River basin biological study: Down's Dam to Snook Haven (final report) Data on the distribution of the infaunal & epifaunal macroinvertebrates collected from this study provided a baseline for Sarasota County to maximize their ability to make informed and proper land and water-use decisions relating to the management of the Myakka River watershed. It was conducted in anticipation of freshwater withdrawal from the Myakka River next to the T. Mabry Carlton Memorial Reserve and the return of treated water to the river three miles downstream. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 759 KB |
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Myakka River benthic macroinvertebrate survey dry season sampling. Final report. The primary objective of the study is to identify species distributions as related to salinity zonation in the Myakka River in Florida. The data presented in this report summarize the results of dry season sampling along a prescribed length of the Myakka River. The sampling area encompasses the tidal Myakka River from its mouth to a distance forty-five kilometers upstream. Upstream of this point, a limestone sill (Rocky Ford) provides a barrier to possible saltwater penetration. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 1,051 KB |
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Naegleria Fowleri Amoebae Fact Sheet Includes information on signs & symptoms of infection, ways to avoid infection and treatment options. Seminole County Government File Size: 10 KB |
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Naegleria Infection FAQs Naegleria fowleri is an aquatic ameba found worldwide. This page provides information about it and how to protect yourself from infection, from the Centers for Disease Control. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Naegleria Infection Webpage (CDC) Website with information about Naegleria Fowleri, an amoeba found worldwide which in rare cases can infect humans. Includes a fact sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Naples Bay Tidal Creek Restoration Project Description Description of a project to perform long-term enhancement of tropical mangrove wetland ecosystem services through restoration of 1-1.5 miles of tidal creek habitat. The project area is south of Hamilton Harbor and the Naples Botanical Garden in Naples, Florida. Description includes funding partners, amounts, goals, economic and environmental benefits, activities, progress through 2013, monitoring plan and future enhancements. Everglades Wetland Research Park File Size: 1,538 KB |
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National Assessment of Coastal Vulnerability to Sea-Level Rise This project, within the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program's National Assessment, seeks to objectively determine the relative risks due to future sea-level rise for the U.S. Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico coasts. U.S. Geological Survey |
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National Atmospheric Deposition Program The National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) monitors precipitation chemistry. The program is a cooperative effort between many different groups, including federal, state, tribal and local governmental agencies, educational institutions, private companies, and non-governmental agencies. It is administered by the University of Wisconsin. National Atmospheric Deposition Program |
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National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC) The National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC) is a part of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate and Land Use Change Mission Area (CLU) and acts as the managing entity for the eight Department of the Interior (DOI) Climate Science Centers (CSCs). U.S. Geological Survey |
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National Coastal Condition Report 2005 - Gulf of Mexico - Chapter 5 Rates ecological health from good to poor, including water and sediment quality, habitat, fish, and beaches. Written by EPA, NOAA, USGS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and coastal States. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,969 KB |
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National Coastal Condition Reports These reports are prepared every few years and describe the ecological and environmental conditions in U.S. coastal waters. They summarize the condition of ecological resources in the coastal waters of the United States and highlight several exemplary federal, state, tribal, and local programs that assess coastal ecological and water quality conditions. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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National Estuary Program Coastal Condition Report 2007, Chapter 5: Gulf Coast EPA issued the National Estuary Program Coastal Condition Report (NEPCCR) in June, 2007. It is the third in a series of coastal environmental assessments. The first two reports covered all U.S. coastal waters. This document is an excerpt of that Report (all of Chapter 5) and includes assessments of the National Estuary Programs (NEPs) on the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 12,368 KB |
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National Hurricane Center The mission of the NHC, a division of NOAA's National Weather Service, is to save lives, mitigate property loss, and improve economic efficiency by issuing the best watches, warnings, forecasts and analyses of hazardous tropical weather, and by increasing understanding of these hazards through global outreach. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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National Hydrography Dataset This digital vector dataset is used by geographic information systems (GIS). It contains features such as lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, canals, dams and streamgages. These data are designed to be used in general mapping and in the analysis of surface-water systems. In mapping, the NHD is used with other data themes such as elevation, boundaries, and transportation to produce general reference maps. The NHD is often used by scientists using GIS technology. U.S. Geological Survey |
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National Integrated Drought Information System NIDIS is a multi-agency partnership that coordinates drought monitoring, forecasting, planning, and information at national, state, and local levels across the country. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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National Invasive Species Council The overarching duty of the Council is to provide the high-level vision and leadership necessary to sustain and expand Federal efforts to safeguard interests of the United States by preventing, eradicating, and controlling invasive species, as well as restoring ecosystems and other assets impacted by invasive species. Department of the Interior |
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National Invasive Species Information Center The National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) was established in 2005 at the National Agricultural Library to meet the information needs of users including the National Invasive Species Council (Council). The website serves as a reference gateway to information, organizations, and services about invasive species. U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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National Resource Conservation Service: Soil This USDA website is part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, an effort of federal and state agencies, universities, and professional societies to deliver science-based soil information. Natural Resources Conservation Service |
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National Water and Climate Center Technical Note 99-1: Stream Visual Assessment Protocol Presents an easy-to-use assessment protocol to evaluate the condition of aquatic ecosystems associated with streams. U.S. Department of Agriculture File Size: 276 KB |
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National Water Quality Inventory Reports to Congress (305(b) reports) The National Water Quality Inventory Report to Congress (305(b) report) is the primary vehicle for informing Congress and the public about general water quality conditions in the United States. This document characterizes our water quality, identifies widespread water quality problems of national significance, and describes various programs implemented to restore and protect our waters. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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National Water-Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA) This program describes the status and trends in the quality of the Nation's ground and surface waters and provides an understanding of the natural and human factors that affect the quality of these resources. U.S. Geological Survey |
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National Weather Service Provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas for the protection of life and property. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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National Wetland Plant List Indicator Rating Definitions This Technical Note presents definitions for the five wetland plant categories. A long version is intended to standardize the groups using wetland features to define the groups, and a short version is intended to be easy to use for everyday purposes. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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National Wetland Plant List website This web site represents a National effort led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to update the North American Digital Flora: National Wetland Plant List (NWPL). The NWPL (and the information implied by its wetland plant species status ratings) is used extensively in wetland delineation, wetland restoration and research, and the development of compensatory mitigation goals, as well as in providing general botanical information about wetland plants. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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National Wetlands Inventory The National Wetlands Inventory Program (NWI) has been producing wetland maps and geospatial wetland data for the United States since the mid-1970s. The focus on the program has been on two fronts, 1) mapping wetlands data and 2) projecting and reporting on wetland trends using probability-based sample design. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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National Working Waterfront Network The National Working Waterfront Network increases the capacity of coastal communities and stakeholders to make informed decisions, balance diverse uses, ensure access, and plan for the future of working waterfronts and waterways. This website contains lots of information, data, and tools that individuals, communities, and governments at all levels can use to develop, inform, and enhance their sustainable working waterfront initiatives. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Native Plants for your Pond Presentation at the 2013 Lakes & Ponds Education Day by Pinellas County Watershed Management. Photographs and information about 23 species of Florida native plants that are recommended for in and around your pond. Pinellas County Government File Size: 1,799 KB |
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Natural and Structural Measures for Shoreline Stabilization This 7-page brochure from the "SAGE" community of practice (Structural Approaches to Geomorphic Engineering) presents a continuum of green to gray shoreline stabilization techniques, highlighting Living Shorelines, that help reduce coastal risks and improve resiliency though an integrated approach that draws from the full array of coastal risk reduction measures. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Natural Resources Policy: Management, Institutions, and Issues This report discusses the issues and themes around natural resources Congress discusses for legislative purposes. The topics described include federal and Indian lands and resources, natural hazards, ocean and coastal habitats, ecosystem protection and water resources. Congressional Research Service (CRS) File Size: 200 KB |
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NCEI Estuarine Bathymetric Digital Elevation Models The National Ocean Service's Estuarine Bathymetry is a digital raster compilation of NOS' hydrographic survey data for selected U.S. estuaries. The following are available for 70 estuaries: (1) 30-meter Bathymetric DEM; (2) Spatial Extent Shapefile; (3) Google Earth Visualization Files (bathymetry and shaded relief in .kmz format); (4) Sounding Density Images. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Near-term Forecasting of Surface Water Supplies from the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bypass Canal System Presentation slides from the BASIS-4, Session 3 Tampa Bay Water File Size: 372 KB |
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Neighborhood Lakes and Ponds Management Workshop Information about surface water impairments in the City of Naples, efforts by the City of mitigate urban runoff, and examples of rain gardens for retaining stormwater on site. City of Naples File Size: 14,799 KB |
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Neighborhood Scale Quantification of Ecosystem Goods and Services Ecosystem goods and services (EGS_ are those ecological structures and functions that humans can directly relate to their state of well-being. This report serves as a demonstration of applying an EGS assessment approach at the large neighborhood scale (~1,000 acres of residential parcels plus common areas). The report compares two areas, Fishhawk Ranch in the Alafia Basin, and an area of equal size in East Tampa. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Neldner draft changes to Ch 1-11 (2-13-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 86 KB |
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New Approaches and Technologies for Observing Harmful Algal Blooms New technologies in monitoring harmful algal blooms Oceanography |
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New Method to Describe Seagrass Habitat Sampled During Fisheries-Independent Monitoring, A This paper presents evidence for the accuracy and applicability of a procedure designed to quantify seagrass rapidly and objectively during the nekton sampling in shallow water. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 229 KB |
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News Item: Whale Sharks Tagged Off Sarasota Coast May 28, 2010 Account of tagging of a pair of whale sharks off Sarasota's coast. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 227 KB |
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News Release: EPA and Florida DEP Work Together to Restore Florida's Surface Waters This January 2009 news release announces that the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection and the US Environmental Protection Agency, recognizing that the old narrative water quality standards were insufficient, would cooperate to define new measurable limits on nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) pollution to allow Florida to meet the provisions of the Clean Water Act. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 31 KB |
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News Release: FDEP Statement on EPA Settlement with EarthJustice on Nutrient Criteria Development In this August 2009 news release, then-FDEP secretary Michael Sole announces that the US Environmental Protection Agency has settled a lawsuit against it filed by the environmental organization EarthJustice, which contended that it failed toenforce the Clean Water Act in Florida; Sole declares that FDEP has made progress on water quality initiatives and states FDEP's intention to continue to work with the USEPA to define and enforce measurable water quality standards. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 24 KB |
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NEX-DCP30 Climate Change Model Viewer This online tool allows the user to visualize projected climate change for any county in the continental United States. To create a manageable number of permutations for the viewer, the NEX-DCP30 averages data into 25-year climatologies that span the 21st century. The viewer provides: plots of monthly averages, histograms that show the distribution of model simulations, monthly time series series for 1950-2099, and tables that summarize changes in temperature and precipitation. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Nitrate in the Ground Waters of the United States - Assessing the Risk Nitrate contamination of ground water occurs in predictable patterns, based on results of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program. Knowing where and what type of risks to ground water exist can alert water-resource managers and private users of the need to protect water supplies. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Nitrate Migration Potential in Lithia and Buckhorn Springs Focus Area The purpose of this study is to provide an updated and more detailed discussion of the land uses and nitrate migration potential in the Lithia and Buckhorn Springs Focus area. Tampa Bay Water File Size: 2,247 KB |
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Nitrogen Exceedance Trends Map of the nitrogen exceedance trends in the Tampa Bay area, for WBIDs in Group 1 (assessment scheduled for 2000-2007) and Group 2 (assessment scheduled for 2001-2008). Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,265 KB |
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Nitrogen Loadings to Tampa Bay: Model Based Estimates of 1998 and 2010 Loads (#04-03) Model Based Estimates of 1998 and 2010 Loads to Major Basins, and TN Load Reduction/Preclusion Apportionment. This report provides brief descriptions of the methods used to derive the model based total nitrogen loadings from major basins for 1998 and 2010. Report by Janicki Environmental, Inc. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 319 KB |
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Nitrogen Management For Tampa Bay Map of the nitrogen levels and drainage from area rivers into Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 8,652 KB |
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NOAA BookletCharts™ BookletCharts can be printed at home for free, are made to help recreational boaters locate themselves on the water. The BookletChart is reduced in scale and divided into pages for convenience, but otherwise contains all the information of a full-scale nautical chart. Bar scales are also reduced in scale, but are accurate when used to measure distances. Excerpts from the United States Coast Pilot are included. Booklet charts DO NOT meet USCG chart carriage requirements for commercial vessels. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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NOAA Coast Survey's Historical Map and Chart Collection Contains over 20,000 maps and charts from the late 1700s to present day. Collection includes some of the earliest nautical charts, hydrographic, topographic and geodetic surveys, city plans and Civil War battle maps. Office of Coast Survey's Historical Map & Chart Collection covers the land and waters of the United States of America, including territories and possessions (past and present). The images are free to download, and may be used for commercial or educational purposes. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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NOAA Fisheries Population Assessments Population assessments are a key component of marine resource management. These assessments allow us to evaluate and report the status of managed fisheries, marine mammals, and endangered/threatened species under the authorities of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the Endangered Species Act. NOAA Fisheries |
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NOAA Gulf Spill Restoration Website with information about restoration efforts being undertaken in the Gulf of Mexico in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill which occurred in April 2010. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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NOAA Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasts Regional HAB forecasts are based on understanding the causes of HABs and how they respond to changing weather and ocean conditions. The other critical component of a HAB forecast is the ability to routinely and remotely detect HABs, their toxins, and environmental conditions that foster blooms and enhance their toxicity. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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NOAA Office for Coastal Management This branch of NOAA provides national leadership, strategic direction and guidance to state and territory coastal programs and estuarine research reserves. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - NOAA |
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NOAA Tides and Currents Select a tide station to view trend view of rising sea level. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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NOAA website on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response Webpage providing information, updated daily, on the current status of and NOAA's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Non-Commercial Oyster Culture, or Oyster Gardening The first section of this publication addresses the growing of oysters, while the second contains information for educators who would like to use oyster gardening in their lesson plans. Southern Regional Aquaculture Center File Size: 2,865 KB |
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Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Located at Gainesville, Florida, this site has been established as a central repository for spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of introduced aquatic species. The program provides scientific reports, online/realtime queries, spatial data sets, regional contact lists, and general information. The data is made available for use by biologists, interagency groups, and the general public. The geographical coverage is the United States. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Nonindigenous Marine Species in the Greater Tampa Bay Ecosystem (#02-04) Literature Review and Field Survey of Tampa Bay for Nonindigenous Marine and Estuarine Species. Report by University of Florida, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 555 KB |
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Nonpoint Source Educational Materials for Students (EPA) Educational activities for school-aged children to learn about stormwater runoff, water and the environment, ground water and drinking water and macroinvertebrates U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Nonpoint Source Pollution: Controlling Nonpoint Source Pollution Strategies that urban and suburban areas, agricultural operations, forestry operations and marinas use to decrease nonpoint source pollution. NOAA National Ocean Service |
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Nonpoint Source: Volunteer Monitoring - US EPA This page has links to guidance documents from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the operation of volunteer water quality monitoring programs. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Nonsense Creek (WBID 1913) Dissolved Oxygen TMDL This TMDL establishes the allowable loadings to Nonsense Creek that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its’ applicable water quality criteria for DO. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Noreast Lake Narrative Oral History Narrative for Noreast Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 305 KB |
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NortekUSA Wave Measurements A powerpoint presentation by NortekUSA Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,068 KB |
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Northern Tampa Bay Minimum Flows & Levels White Papers The purpose of this report is to document for the Scientific Peer Review Panel scientific and technical data and methodologies used to determine the flows and levels for priority waters in the Northern Tampa Bay area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Numeric Nutrient Criteria for the State of Florida: Withdrawing the Federal Actions Fact sheet explaining the EPA's withdrawal of federal water quality standards (WQS) applicable to waters of the state of Florida, issued when Florida adopted— and EPA approved— relevant numeric nutrient criteria (NNC); At that time EPA also ceased action on three proposed rules applicable to waters of the state of Florida. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 52 KB |
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Numeric Nutrient Criteria Recommendations for the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (Exec. Summary) The objective of this document is to provide a summary of the recent work conducted by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) to provide the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommendations regarding the establishment of numeric nutrient criteria for the SBEP area. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 400 KB |
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Numeric Nutrient Criteria Recommendations for the Tampa Bay Estuary The objective of this document is to provide a summary of the recent work conducted by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) to provide the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) recommendations regarding the establishment of numeric nutrient criteria for the Tampa Bay Estuary. For reference, the following map of Tampa Bay depicts the four major bay segments referred to in this summary and technical documents. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 10,832 KB |
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Numeric Nutrient Criteria Workshop Part I (Video) Video/slide show presentation addressing urban surface runoff. It discusses the ways in which the urban interface profoundly modifies the the coupled hydrologic, particulate, chemical and thermal cycles, then considers the problems of monitoring, modeling and control of stormwater systems, recognizing that they are complex and have spatial scales ranging from watershed to molecular and temporal scales from seconds to years Water Quality Program UF/IFAS |
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Numeric Nutrient Criteria Workshop Part III (Video) This video/slide show address particulate matter and nutrient load recovery, credits and costs for municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) maintenance activities. Study results are presented from a project whose object was a Florida-based “yardstick” or metrics allowing an MS4 to quantify nutrient (N and P) loads through separation then recovery of particulate matter (PM) for street sweeping, catch basins (inlets), and best management practices. Water Quality Program UF/IFAS |
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Numeric Nutrient Standards for Florida Article which appeared in the online Florida Watershed Journal in December 2013. Explains the history and goals of Florida's numeric nutrient standards, and describes their application. Florida Watershed Journal File Size: 1,967 KB |
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Numeric Nutrient Standards for Florida Waters Describes the nutrient standards that helps guide the management and protection of Florida waters as part of the State's Numeric Nutrient Criteria Development Plan. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Nutrient Criteria for Florida Lakes: A Comparison of Approaches The principal objective of this study was to begin a technical process of developing effective nutrient criteria for Florida lakes. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 19,628 KB |
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Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual: Estuarine and Coastal Marine Waters This manual provides technical guidance to water quality managers to establish criteria and standards under the Clean Water Act (CWA), to protect aquatic life from acute and chronic effects of nutrient overenrichment, with special focus on estuarine and marine environments. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 6,279 KB |
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Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual: Lakes & Reservoirs This manual provides technical guidance to water managers to establish water quality criteria and standards under the Clean Water Act (CWA), to protect aquatic life from acute and chronic effects of nutrient overenrichment, with special focus on lakes and reservoirs. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 3,908 KB |
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Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual: Rivers and Streams This manual provides technical guidance to water managers to establish water quality criteria and standards under the Clean Water Act (CWA), in order to protect aquatic life from acute and chronic effects of nutrient over-enrichment, with a special focus on rivers and streams U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,773 KB |
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Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual: Wetlands This manual provides technical guidance to water managers to establish water quality criteria and standards under the Clean Water Act (CWA), in order to protect aquatic life from acute and chronic effects of nutrient over-enrichment, with a special focus on wetlands. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 2,380 KB |
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Nutrient Delivery to the Gulf of Mexico Among Highest Measured 2009 News Release U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 18 KB |
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Nutrient Limitation of Periphyton in a Spring-Fed, Coastal Stream in Florida Report on research testing the potential effects of elevated nutrient concentrations on the periphyton community. An in situ nutrient addition experiment was conducted in the spring-fed Chassahowitzka River, during the summer of 1999. Plastic tubes housing arrays of glass microscope slides were suspended in the stream. Periphyton colonizing the microscope slides was subjected to artificial increases in nitrogen, phosphorus or a combination of both and the results observed. Aquatic Plant Management Society File Size: 142 KB |
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Nutrient Management for Golf Courses Suggested management practices for golf courses that are designed to reduce erosion, runoff, and nutrient leaching into surface waters. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University File Size: 373 KB |
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Nutrient Pollution and Numeric Water Quality Standards This May 2007 memo provides a national update on the development of numeric nutrient water quality standards and describes EPA's commitment to accelerating the pace for progress. It lays out EPA's justification for pursuing federal standards for nitrogen and phosophorus pollution and summarizes EPA's intended course of action to enforce those standards. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 132 KB |
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Nutrient TMDLs for Lake Valrico (WBID 1547A) - FINAL This report presents the total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) developed to address the nutrient impairment of Lake Valrico, located in Hillsborough County. Lake Valrico (the segment with waterbody identification [WBID] number 1547A) was identified as impaired for nutrients based on chlorophyll a, total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP). Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Nutrient TMDLs for WBIDs 1522A and 1522B, and documentation for site-specific NNC This report presents the total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) developed to address the nutrient impairments of Lake Thonotosassa and Flint Creek, located in the Hillsborough River Basin. The TMDLs establish the allowable loadings to Lake Thonotosassa and Flint Creek that would restore the waterbodies so that they meet their applicable water quality criteria for nutrients. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Nutrient, chlorophyll, and water clarity relationships in Florida's nearshore coastal waters with co Models relating chlorophyll to nutrients and Secchi depth to chlorophyll using data from nearshore coastal waters of Florida were successfully developed. While similar to models developed for freshwater lakes in Florida. However, analysis revealed that nutrient to chlorophyll and chlorophyll to Secchi depth models developed for freshwater systems are probably ill suited for use in Florida's marine systems. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 310 KB |
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Nutrient-chlorophyll relationships: an evaluation of empirical nutrient-chlorophyll models using Flo Nutrient-chlorophyll (CHL) relationships were developed using a large data set collected in Florida over the last 10 years consisting of monthly total phosphorus (TP), total nitrogen (TN), and CHL concentrations from 360 lakes. Analysis of the TP-CHL relationship was analyzed to determine nutrient-limiting characteristics. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 940 KB |
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Nutrients and Florida's Coastal Waters: Links between People, Increased Nutrients & Changes to Coast This report explores how nutrients function in coastal aquatic systems, how human activities affect these natural cycles, and what the resulting impact is on ecosystems. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 259 KB |
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Nutrients in the Nation’s Streams and Groundwater, 1992-2004 Although the use of artificial fertilizer has supported increasing food production to meet the needs of a growing population, increases in nutrient loadings from agricultural and, to a lesser extent, urban sources have resulted in nutrient concentrations in many streams and parts of aquifers that exceed standards for protection of human health and (or) aquatic life, often by large margins. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Nutrients in the Nation's Waters: Too Much of a Good Thing? Nutrients are essential for plant & animal growth & nourishment, but the overabundance of certain nutrients in water can cause a number of adverse health & ecological effects. U.S. Geological Survey |
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NWIS: USGS Water Data for the Nation Gain access to surface and groundwater quantity, quality and distribution data gathered by the USGS at over 1.5 million sites in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. U.S. Geological Survey |
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NWS JetStream -- Online School for Weather National Weather Service Online Weather School. This site is designed to help educators, emergency managers, or anyone interested in learning about weather and weather safety. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Observations and Experiments on the Growth of Oysters The article goes into detail about the observations made from oysters including it features and growing habits. The articles also provides tables of the oysters they have measure in experiments. Oyster Industry of North Carolina File Size: 1,166 KB |
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Occurrence of Fishes and Decapod Crustaceans in Natural and Altered Wetlands Habitats at Mobbly Bayou, Tampa Bay, Florida A table describing the occurrence of fish and crustaceans in wetland creeks and drainage ditches of Mobbly Bayou. The table categorizes species as either absent, rare, occasional, common, or abundant. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 11 KB |
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Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century, An This report from the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy provides a blueprint for change in the 21st century, with recommendations for creation of an effective national ocean policy that ensures sustainable use and protection of our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes for today and far into the future. U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy |
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Ocean Literacy: The Essential Principles of Ocean Sciences K-12 This guide is the product of a two-week online workshop in October 2004 and extensive follow-up communications among some 100 members of the ocean sciences and education communities. It lays out essential principles and fundamental concepts of ocean science that should be understood by all students. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Oct. 2002 Itchepackesassa Creek Ecosummary Results of bioreconnaissance,performed in Itchepackesassa Creek in order to gain further information on the biological health of the watershed for use in Florida's Watershed Management and Biocriteria programs. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 225 KB |
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OCULUS Electronic Document Management System This searchable database of electronic documents has permits, incident and inspection reports, and other information from the Florida DEP Division of Waste Management, Division of Water Resource Management, and Division of Air Resource Management (DARM). Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Office of Economic & Demographic Research A research arm of the Legislature principally concerned with forecasting economic and social trends that affect policy making, revenues, and appropriations. Florida Legislature |
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Offshore Red Tide-Associated Mortalities and FWRI Event Response 08-17-05 Update on widespread reef and other death in Gulf of Mexico in August 2005. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Oiled Wildlife Response Program ( #01-97) A guide to preparing for and managing a recovery and treatment staging area for oiled wildlife. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 10,282 KB |
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Old Tampa Bay Water Quality & Habitat Assessment (2011-2015) The Southwest Fla. Water Mgmt. District and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program developed this project to determine the primary factors leading to declining water quality and habitat conditions observed in Old Tampa Bay, developing an Old Tampa Bay model, an integrated set of computer models that estimate the amount of water and nitrogen flowing from the Old Tampa Bay watershed to the bay, simulate changes, estimate water quality improvements, and evaluate management actions. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Oligohaline Areas in Tampa Bay Tributaries: Spatial Extent and Species Lists (#04-92) Low-salinity (oligohaline) areas are believed to play a critical role in estuarine ecology, providing habitat for mangroves and possibly serving as nursery areas for a variety of fish species. Oligohaline areas provide important foraging areas for wading birds and other animals, especially when vegetated. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 291 KB |
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On The Lookout For Illegal Discharge This flyer outlines what to look for when an illegal discharge into a stormwater system or open waterbody is suspected. The flyer also provides information on who to contact if an illegal discharge is found. Manatee County Environmental Management Department File Size: 429 KB |
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Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems Gives a baisc understanding of onsite wastewater treatment and the behavior of different wastewater-borne contaminants coming from septic systems. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Oral History - Rock Lake This narrative was derived from an interview with Marchetta Heckenbach and Amy Coyle, mother and daughter, respectively. The family interview took place on the evening of August 24, 2001 in their home on Rock Lake. The home is owned by Marchetta, but is now occupied by Amy and her family of seven. This narrative tells the story of living on Rock Lake over a two-generation span with plans for continuation of the tradition. USF Water Institute File Size: 197 KB |
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Oral History Interviews: Florida Water Management, 2003-2005 Transcripts of 58 interviews conducted from 2003-2005 as part of a joint project by the Suwannee River Water Management District and the University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program. The project's goal was to explore Florida's unique situation with water management, including its inner workings from some of the most influential people on the subject at the time, and to educate people in Florida about concepts related to water management and the history of the laws that govern it. University of Florida Dept. of History |
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Oral History Project: Guidelines for Recording an Interview Ten tips for successfully conducting an oral history interview. Adapted from a list created by the Girl Scouts of America. Girl Scouts of America File Size: 53 KB |
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Origin and Development of Anclote Key, West-Peninsular Florida Overview of geologic development of Anclote Key including stratigraphic analyses and vibracoring data. Marine Geology File Size: 1,250 KB |
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Origin and Evolution of Tampa Bay Talks about the history of the land usage in Tampa Bay. This document also discusses subjects such as Geologic History, Stratigraphy, Paleoenvironments, Anthropogenic, and Changes to the Bay and its Watershed. USGS Land Cover Institute File Size: 6,760 KB |
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Our Built and Natural Environments A technical reference work on the implications of land use and transportation for the environment. This report concludes that together the built environment and decisions made in response to it dramatically impact environmental health and the quality of life. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,566 KB |
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Our Restless Tides A brief explanation of basic astronomical factors which produce tides & tidal currents. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
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Overview of Boca Ciega Bay Benthos: 1997 (#01-98) 1997 was the third year of monitoring of Boca Ciega Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,243 KB |
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Overview of Manatee River Benthos: 1993-1997 (#02-98) 1997 was the fifth year of benthic monitoring of the Manatee River segment of Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,659 KB |
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Overview of Recent Anclote River Studies Power Point Presentation from Clearwater Harbor/St. Joseph Sound meeting. Janicki Environmental, Inc File Size: 1,178 KB |
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Overview of Terra Ceia Bay Benthos: 1993-1997 (#03-98) 1997 was the fifth year of benthic monitoring of the Terra Ceia Bay segment of Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,462 KB |
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Oyster Integrated Mapping and Monitoring Program (OIMMP) The objective of the OIMMP is to build and maintain a collaborative network of stakeholders with interest in mapping and monitoring Florida?s oyster habitats in order to identify the status of, and management priorities for, oysters and their habitats. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute |
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Oyster Reef Habitat Restoration: Relationships Between Oyster Abundance and Community Development ba Research paper examining the value of alternative restoration metrics and associated success criteria using data from two very different systems and approaches, one in Virginia's Rappahannock River and one in intertidal areas in South Carolina. Journal of Coastal Research File Size: 1,519 KB |
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Ozona Management Area The Ozona Management Area is in the Ozona area of unincorporated Pinellas County. Aerial photographs from the 1920s suggest the management area once supported a freshwater marsh wetland and was surrounded by flatwoods and sandhill communities. Prior to 1942, a ditch connected this area to the Gulf of Mexico. This provided a conduit for saltwater to enter the formerly freshwater system. Later, roads were improved, the natural coastline was altered and mangrove-dominated swamps were filled. Pinellas County Government |
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Paddle Manatee Trail Map--Bishop Harbor Blueway trail map for canoers and kayakers. Manatee County Government File Size: 77 KB |
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Paddle Manatee Trail Map--Braden River Blueway trail map for canoers and kayakers. Manatee County Government File Size: 61 KB |
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Paddle Manatee Trail Map--Lower Braden River Blueway trail map for canoers and kayakers. Manatee County File Size: 49 KB |
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Paddle Manatee Trail Map--Manatee River Blueway trail map for canoers and kayakers. Manatee County File Size: 74 KB |
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Paddle Manatee Trail Map--Palma Sola Bay Blueway trail map for canoers and kayakers. Manatee County File Size: 87 KB |
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Paddle Manatee Trail Map--Sarasota Bay/Barrier Islands Blueway trail map for canoers and kayakers. Manatee County Government File Size: 91 KB |
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Paddle Manatee Trail Map--Terra Ceia Bay Blueway trail map for canoers and kayakers. Manatee County Government File Size: 92 KB |
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Palma Sola Bay Conditions Report 2010 This annual report rates the bay based on the concentration of specific pollutants: total nitrogen, total phosphorus and chlorophyll a. Their levels are compared to regulatory thresholds and resource management targets. Five-year trend graphs show the concentration of these substances, as well as rainfall, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, light attenuation and salinity. Finally, it has links to maps that illustrate sea grass coverage and water quality contours, and a watershed land use diagram. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,118 KB |
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Palma Sola Bay Conditions Report 2011 This annual report rates the bay based on the concentration of specific pollutants: total nitrogen, total phosphorus and chlorophyll a. Their levels are compared to regulatory thresholds and resource management targets. Five-year trend graphs show the concentration of these substances, as well as rainfall, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, light attenuation and salinity. Finally, it has links to maps that illustrate sea grass coverage and water quality contours, and a watershed land use diagram. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,119 KB |
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Path to Protection: Ten Strategies for Successful Source Water Protection A result of a joint review/analysis of five successful source water protection pilot projects funded by the US EPA yielded these ten strategies for protecting water quality. Trust for Public Land |
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Patterns in phytoplankton community structure in Florida lakes Paper demonstrating, based on examination of phytoplankton communities from 165 lakes located throughout Florida, the existence of smooth gradients of change in phytoplankton community structure with increasing lake trophic status. This change involves a gradation from a tendency toward the dominance of green algae in oligotrophic lakes to dominance of cyanobacteria in eutrophic and hypereutrophic lakes, with a peak in diatom abundance in mesotrophic lakes. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography |
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Peace River and Withlacoochee River Threats Assessments and Fish Assemblage Monitoring Final Report Report on a project to: (1) identify and inventory the location and magnitude of habitat degradation within the Peace and Withlacoochee Rivers and their tributaries; (2) identify and inventory fish passage impacts at road crossings in the watersheds; (3) develop restoration recommendations for impacted locations; (4) develop prioritized Basin Restoration Plans for public agencies and private landowners; (5) conduct fish assemblage assessment for the Withlacoochee basin. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Peconic Estuary Program Tidal Creek Study Study of ten tidal creeks in the Peconic Estuary. The study focused on the relationship between nutrient inputs, primary productivity, and biotic communities, as well as land use of immediately adjacent shorelines, by comparing collected data for each selected creek. Analysis of the macrobenthic communities indicated the relative health of the creeks. Land use, water quality, bathymetry, hydrodynamics, physical chemistry, grain size, and wildlife were evaluated. Suffolk County (NY) Department of Health Services File Size: 7,654 KB |
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Peer Review of Minimum Flows and Levels Rule for Northern Tampa Bay Area, Florida Full title: Report of the Scientific Peer Review Panel on the Data, Theories and Methodologies Supporting the Minimum Flows and Levels Rule for the Northern Tampa Bay Area, Florida Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Pemberton/Baker Creek Watershed Management Plan - Executive Summary (2002) Executive summary for the Pemberton Creek/Baker Canal Watershed Management Plan. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 31 KB |
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Pemberton/Baker Creek Watershed Managment Plan (2002) Pemberton/Baker Creek 2002 Watershed Managment Plan Hillsborough County Government |
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Peninsular Florida Stream Systems: Guidance for their classification and restoration - Final Report One approach to stream restoration on mined lands has been to construct a flood plain whose dimensions are based on a 25-year, 24-hour storm event, followed by allowing the stream to gradually cut its own meandering low-flow channel. The aim of this project was to provide much-needed information to enable designers to rapidly and accurately fit equilibrium channels to reclaimed basins and to thus provide a basis for improving the ability to restore headwater stream morphology and functions. Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute File Size: 26,297 KB |
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Permitting Application Subscription Service Provides information about environmental permit applications received by Florida DEP. When a permit application is received by the agency which matches your selection criteria (geographic area, permit type) they'll send you an e-mail with a link to more information. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Philippe Park Philippe Park is 122 acres rich in history. This is the oldest park in Pinellas County and is in Safety Harbor. The majestic shade trees and the Native American mound welcome visitors to the park. The Temple Mound was built by Native Americans known as the Tocobaga. It is the largest remaining mound in the Tampa Bay region and is listed in the National Register of Historic Landmarks. Pinellas County Government |
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Phosphorous Exceedance Trends Map of the phosphorous exceendance trends in the Tampa Bay area. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,266 KB |
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Phosphorus Sources and Risk Potential This documents talks about the harms that phosporus releases can have on water quality Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Photo-identification and aerial surveys of Florida manatees in Manatee County This report which focused on the identification of manatees, provided sighting data from a third year of aerial surveys over Manatee County waters and a summary of photo-identification efforts conducted at specific sites during the 2007-2008 contract year. Comparisons in data among the three study years are also discussed. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 2,723 KB |
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Phragmites in Florida Information about the aquatic, perennial, wetland grass species that belong to the genus Phragmites, which are invasive in the Southeastern United States. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Lake Hancock Results of a study by Environmental Research and Design of the physicochemical characteristics of Lake Hancock, Polk County, Florida. 2000 Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 14,264 KB |
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Phytoplankton abundance in Florida lakes: Evidence for the frequent lack of nutrient limitation This research paper suggests that nonnutrient constraints including self-regulation by the algal community may be playing an important role in regulating phytoplankton biomass in many Florida lakes. As nonnutrient constraints became more important, algal communities shifted from small-celled, diatom-green algal communities to communities dominated primarily by large, blue-green bacteria. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography |
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Phytoplankton of Tampa Bay - A review A synopsis of marine and brackish phytoplankton in Tampa Bay. Paper presented at the 1982 BASIS 1 Conference. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,528 KB |
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Phytoplankton Productivity and Standing Crop in the Anclote Estuary, Florida Masters thesis which characterizes the marine environment prior to the construction and operation of a Florida Power Corporation generating plant and the impact it's construction and operating may have on the einvironment. University of South Florida File Size: 6,042 KB |
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Pilot Study to Evaluate Impacts to Water Quality and Seagrass Meadows from the Green Mussel (#04-04) An interim report of a pilot study that evaluates the current invasion of green mussels in Hillsborough Bay, specifically in areas with seagrass coverage and potential areas of seagrass colonization. Report by the City of Tampa Wastewater Department Bay Study Group. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Pine Lake Narrative The following narrative has been derived from an interview with Marge and Bob Webb, at their home on the shores of Pine Lake, on August 12th, 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 42 KB |
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Pinellas County Aquatic Preserves Describes the key accomplishments, habitat, ecological importance, uses, management status and more of the Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve and Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Pinellas County Artificial Reef Guide Page has downloadable documents that map the location and describe conditions at Pinellas County's 13 inshore and offshore artificial reefs. Pinellas County Government |
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Pinellas County Parks and Recreation The Parks and Conservation Resources Department maintains more than 20,000 acres of parks and preserves. Picnic shelters, camping, playgrounds, boat ramps and trails are among the many amenities enjoyed by residents and visitors. Pinellas County Government |
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Pinellas County Red Tide (Karenia brevis) Counting Procedure This document describes the procedure used to quantify the presence of red tide cells in water samples collected for analysis by the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management. Pinellas County Government |
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Pinellas County Seagrass Resource Assessment & Monitoring Program Status Report 1998-2010 In an effort to assess and monitor the seagrass resource, Pinellas County performs a combination of transect monitoring and remote sensing programs in Boca Ciega Bay, Clearwater Harbor, and St. Joseph Sound. This report has information about those activities for the period 1998 until 2010. The report concludes that the condition of seagrass varied from poor to very good, with the majority of the sites rated as fair to good. Pinellas County Government File Size: 4,505 KB |
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Pinellas County Surface Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment 2002 Annual Report This report presents the long-term trends from 2013 to present, a ten-year timeframe. Long-term trend analyses were performed for each waterbody that has a minimum of 60 observations over at least seven years (the required minimum amount of data for the trend analysis). Pinellas County Government |
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Pinellas County Watershed Boundaries Map showing 56 watersheds (also known as drainage basins) within Pinellas County. Pinellas County Government |
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Pinellas Fertilizer Ordinance: Homeowner Frequently Asked Questions Q&A about the provisions of the Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance passed in January 2010. Pinellas County Government File Size: 28 KB |
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Pinellas Fertilizer Ordinance: Retail Notice 8.5" x 11" placard advertising the ban of sale/application of fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus from June 1st through September 30. Pinellas County Government File Size: 3,165 KB |
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Piney Point and Bishop Harbor Monitoring Program Design (#12-02) Two phase design to assess potential effects of releases of treat.ment water from Piney Point phosphate facility on water quality in Bishop Harbor and nearby Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,473 KB |
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Piney Point Discharge Program: HAB Phytoplankton Analysis Summary (2004) From Jul.-Dec. 2003, 271 live and 271 lugols preserved water samples collected as part of the Piney Point Discharge Program were screened for harmful algal bloom (HAB) species at the request of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The 542 samples examined had extremely low concentrations of phytoplankton: 25% had no phytoplankton cells present. The remaining 75%, only 4% (21 samples) had HAB species that could be enumerated. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 124 KB |
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Planner's Guide to Wetland Buffers for Local Governments This guide for planners is based on detailed examination of approximately 50 enacted wetland buffer ordinances and nine model ordinances, and upon several hundred scientific studies and analyses of buffer performance. This guide identifies both the state-of-the-art and the range of current practice in the protection of wetland buffers by local governments. Environmental Law Institute File Size: 693 KB |
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Plant Management in Florida Waters: An Integrated Approach Describes proper management of aquatic plants in freshwater systems, including creating management plans for controlling invasive exotics and curbing vegetative overgrowth. Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants -- UF/IFAS |
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Plants for Lakefront Revegetation Lists types of plants for revegetation, their planting requirements, as well, as the advantages of revegetation. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 4,424 KB |
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Platt Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Platt Lake residents, Mary Louise Smith and Maurine McTyre, in the home of Mary Louise Smith on June 16, 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 1 KB |
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Pointless Personal Pollution (brochure) This trifold brochure identifies common causes of nonpoint source pollution and suggests ways homeowners can prevent it. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 150 KB |
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Policies that Address Sustainable Landscaping Practices The purpose of this document is to compile and summarize city and county ordinances that provide incentives or regulations to promote sustainable development at the landscaping level. City or county officials can use this document to aid in drafting sustainable development policies for their local area. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Pond University Podcast Pond University is a podcast that brings together aquatic scientists, landowners and pond professionals to discuss topics such as pond habitat, fish stocking, vegetation control and pond construction. It is part of the larger podcast network Natural Resources University and is funded by the Renewable Resources Extension Act. Natural Resources University |
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Population Biology, Ecology, & Ecosystem Contributions of the Eastern Oyster Master's thesis focusing on aspects of oyster ecology in Tampa Bay, including condition, prevalence and intensity of disease (Perkinsus marinus-dermo), reproductive activity (including stage, fecundity, and juvenile recruitment), adult oyster density, and the faunal community associated with the oysters. University of South Florida File Size: 1,418 KB |
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Position Paper from 11-29-07 Meeting Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 190 KB |
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Potential Coastal and Estuarine Indicators--A Review of Current Research and Data. Report by a group developing a national set of environmental indicators for New Zealand's coasts and estuaries. Lincoln Environmental File Size: 100 KB |
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Potential for Plants to Remove Phosphorus from the Spodic Horizon Discusses management practices and policies that minimize the risk of phosphorus loss from soils Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Potential for Water-Quality Degradation of Interconnected Aquifers in West-Central Florida A geographical area was defined where there is a potential for water quality degradation due to improperly cased wells. This area was delineated based on an upward component of groundwater flow and poor water quality. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,801 KB |
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Potentiometric Surface of the Upper Floridan Aquifer, West-central Florida, Sept. 2010 This report, prepared in cooperation with the Southwest Florida Water Management District, is part of a semi-annual series of Upper Floridan aquifer potentiometric-surface map reports for west-central Florida. Potentiometric surface maps have been prepared for Jan. 1964, May 1969, May 1971, May 1973, May 1974, and for each May and Sept. since 1975. Water-level data are collected in May and September each year to show the approximate annual low and high water-level conditions, respectively. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Predicting the Frequencies of High Chlorophyll Levels in Florida Lakes from Average Chlorophyll or N An alternative to using average concentrations of phytoplankton chlorophyll in setting lake management goals is to use the frequency that chlorophyll concentrations exceed an established nuisance level. This study analyzed 1473 lake-years of data on 438 Florida lakes to develop a series of tables that can be used to predict the frequencies that phytoplankton chlorophylls will exceed specified concentrations. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Prediction of chlorophyll a concentrations in Florida Lakes: importance of phosphorus and nitrogen Models for the prediction of chlorophyll a concentrations were developed and tested using data on 223 Florida lakes.The model yields unbiased estimates of chlorophyll a concentrations over a wide range of lake types and has a 95 percent confidence interval of 29–319 percent of the calculated chlorophyll a concentrations. The data support the hypothesis that nitrogen is an important limiting nutrient in hypereutrophic lakes. Journal of the American Water Resources Association |
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Prediction of submersed plant biomass by use of a recording fathometer This paper describes how a recording fathometer was used to estimate the biomass of submerged plants in Florida lakes. Prediction equations were generated and compared to actual data. This revealed that the equations developed for one water body cannot be used indiscriminately in others. However, accurate biomass determination can be obtained if fathometer tracings are calibrated with actual biomass data. Aquatic Plant Management Society File Size: 318 KB |
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Preliminary Results of 2016 Seagrass Survey Bay-by-bay summary of seagrass acreage in five estuaries in the spanning the five coastal counties within the SWFWMD study area: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte. Acreage for each of the last six surveys is shown, as well as the percent change from the 2014 survey. Also included for each bay segment the restoration and total target acreages, and the percent of the total target acreage achieved. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 693 KB |
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Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional and State Governments Designed to help local, regional, and state governments prepare for climate change by recommending a detailed, easy-to-understand process for climate change preparedness based on familiar resources and tools. (~5MB) University of Washington Climate Impacts Group |
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Presentation: 2012 Biennial Seagrass Mapping Presentation that summarizes of aerial seagrass assessment in 2012 by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, discussing methods and results. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 8,361 KB |
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Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Arizona, Florida, and Texas, 2007 Case summaries of incidents of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, a disease caused by a water-borne ameba. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention File Size: 163 KB |
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Primer on Harmful Algal Blooms in the Gulf of Mexico, A This educational document covers the basics of "HABs": What are they, what causes them, how do they affect people and ecosystems, where do they occur, which species are harmful, how are they detected, and what solutions exist. A reference list is also included. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Primer on Invasive Species in Coastal and Marine Waters, A 28-page primer explaining coastal/marine invasive species, how they are introduced, their effects on habitats, ecology, populations, and the economy, and agencies responsible for managing them. Includes bibliography, glossary, and appendices giving relevant international laws and conventions, contact information for experts on invasive species management, a list of informational websites, and related publications. Florida Sea Grant |
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Primer on Water Quality, A Answers to basic questions about water quality. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Prioritizing TMDL Development in Florida (2014 Presentation) Presentation given at a December 2014 meeting of the Florida Stormwater Association by the administrator of FDEP's Water Quality Evaluation Program, outlining the vision, goals, prioritization strategy, current status, and future efforts of the program. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,820 KB |
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Probability of Nitrate Contamination of Recently Recharged Ground Waters in the Conterminous U.S. Research article in which a new logistic regression (LR) model was used to predict the probability of nitrate contamination exceeding 4 mg/L in predominantly shallow, recently recharged ground waters of the United States. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Proceedings of the Eighth Biennial Conference on Stormwater Research and Watershed Management, 2005 This conference is the eighth in a continuing series of symposia sponsored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It is designed to disseminate the findings of current stormwater research, as well as present the latest developments in watershed management. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 5,590 KB |
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Process White Paper FINAL (6-20-08) Discusses the development of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County's Applicant's Handbook and the desired process steps to be followed by environmental permit applicants. Tampa Bay Estuary Program Technical Advisory Group File Size: 59 KB |
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Product data sheet for YSI 6600EDS Sonde This document gives the sensor specifications of a sonde used to analyze surface water chemistry, including DO concentration and saturation, salinity, conductivity, temperature, pH, ORP, turbidity, depth, BGA and chlorophyll. YSI Incorporated File Size: 377 KB |
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Productivity of Benthic Habitats in Tampa Bay This document explains results of benthic habitat productivity measurements and provides a map of the monitoring sites and their respective data for each water body. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 671 KB |
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Progress Toward Goals for Tampa Bay Restoration & Protection Presentation regarding priority issues of water & sediment quality, bay habitats, fish wildlife, dredging & spill prevention for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,270 KB |
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Project ColonyWatch: A Colonial Waterbird Protection Project Handbook for Project ColonyWatch, the goal of which is to protect the important breeding colonies of Florida’s coasts through the assistance and involvement of Audubon chapters and other volunteers. ColonyWatch volunteers will use the colonies and the birds themselves as powerful educational devices to build the constituency for wildlife in their local communities. Audubon of Florida File Size: 509 KB |
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Projects that received grants through the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund (TBERF) in 2017 The goal of the TBERF is to establish the habitat, species, and nutrient reduction priorities that have been developed by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and its partners, and outlined in the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). This document lists those projects funded in 2017. Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund File Size: 63 KB |
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Propeller Scar Monitoring Program for the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program - 1996 (# 14-96) Reviews the effects of propellers on seagrass environments and discusses a statewide survey documenting "propeller scar damage" on seagrass in Hillsborough, Manatee and Pinellas Counties. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Proposed minimum and guidance levels for Bell Lake in Pasco County, Florida (Technical Memorandum) This document gives proposed minimum elevation and flow levels for Bell Lake, and describes the data and analysis used to arrive at those levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Bird Lake in Hillsborough County,Florida The Department of Environmental Protection or the water management districts to establish minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for lakes, wetlands, rivers and aquifers. A Minimum flows is "the level of groundwater in the aquifer and the level of surface water at which further withdrawals would be significantly harmful to the water resources of the area". Used for water resource planning, as one of the criteria used for evaluating water use permit applications, and for the design, construction. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 6,958 KB |
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Proposed Minimum and Guidance Levels for Brant Lake in Hillsborough County The Department of Environmental Protection or the water management districts to establish minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for lakes, wetlands, rivers and aquifers. A Minimum flows is "the level of groundwater in the aquifer and the level of surface water at which further withdrawals would be significantly harmful to the water resources of the area". Used for water resource planning, as one of the criteria used for evaluating water use permit applications, and for the design, construction. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed minimum and guidance levels for Clear Lake in Pasco County, Florida (Technical Memorandum) This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for Clear Lake, in accordance with Florida Statutes Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed minimum and guidance levels for Green Lake in Pasco County, Florida This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for Green Lake, in accordance with Florida Statutes. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed minimum and guidance levels for Lake Parker (Ann) in Pasco County, FL (Technical Memo) This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for Lake Parker (Ann), in accordance with Florida Statutes. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed minimum and guidance levels for Lake Rogers in Hillsborough County, Florida Describes methodology and recommendations for proposed minimum and guidance levels for Lake Rogers in Hillsborough County. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed minimum and guidance levels for Starvation Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida This report describes the development of proposed minimum levels for Starvation Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. The proposed levels were developed based on the reevaluation of minimum levels (and guidance) levels approved by the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board and adopted into District rules in September 1980. The proposed minimum and guidance levels represent necessary revisions to the currently adopted levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed Minimum Flows & Levels for the Upper Segment of the Braden River, Linger Lodge-Lorraine Rd In this report, minimum flows are proposed for the upper or fresh water segment of the Braden River, defined as the stretch of the river from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Braden River at Lorraine gage site, downstream to the USGS Braden River at Linger Lodge near Bradenton gage. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed Minimum Flows & Levels for the Upper Segment of the Hillsborough River, from Crystal Spr... In this report, minimum flows are proposed for the fresh water segment of the upper Hillsborough River, defined as the stretch of the river from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Green Swamp near the Withlacoochee-Hillsborough Overflow at US 98, downstream to the USGS gage at Morris Bridge Road. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed Minimum Flows and Levels for the Little Manatee River - Peer Review Draft Water resource management data and analysis for Little Manatee River Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 4,089 KB |
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Proposed Minimum Flows and Levels for the Upper Segment of the Hillsborough River... ...from Crystal Springs to Morris Bridge, and Crystal Springs. In this report, minimum flows are proposed for the fresh water segment of the upper Hillsborough River, defined as the stretch of the river from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Green Swamp near the Withlacoochee-Hillsborough Overflow at US 98, downstream to the USGS gage at Morris Bridge Road. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Proposed Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Tampa Bay This document provides background information concerning the Tampa Bay estuarine system, including a brief physical characterization of the system and a summary of previous work completed with respect to Tampa Bay estuarine targets. It provides the data and methodology used to develop estuarine numeric nutrient criteria for Tampa Bay, the targets resulting from application of the methodology, the proposed criteria, and the proposed methodology for implementation and compliance. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Protecting Florida Together: Blue Green Algae This website brings together resources and tools to help citizens understand and positively impact water quality throughout the state of Florida. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Protecting Florida's Communities: Land Use Planning Strategies and Best Development Practices A guidebook that provides information on planning policies and strategies that can be implemented before and after disasters strike to further reduce community vulnerability to flooding and coastal storms. Florida Department of Community Affairs File Size: 5,034 KB |
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Protecting Florida's Springs: An Implementation Guidebook The policies in this guidebook recommend limiting intense land uses as well as those associated with potential negative impacts to the aquifer. They also suggest standards for the location and design of development and management of stormwater and wastewater. Best management practices are recommended, such as: design of development projects, limitations on impervious surfaces, protection of open space, design and management of stormwater facilities, and design and management of wastewater. Florida Department of Community Affairs File Size: 3,231 KB |
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Protecting Florida's Springs: Land Use Planning Strategies and Best Management Practices Topics in this Best Management Practices manual: Comprehensive planning strategies; managing development impacts; golf course siting, design and management; agriculture and silviculture; public recreation. Also contains a glossary and bibliography. Work by the Florida Springs Task Force led to the creation of this document, the goal of which is to encourage full implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 14,407 KB |
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Protecting Florida's Water Quality: Identifying & Overcoming Barriers to... Low Impact Development Explores the perception among engineers, developers, and other professionals that regulatory and permitting barriers are problematic and recommends additional outreach and marketing to overcome that objection. University of Florida Water Institute |
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Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff Fact sheet describing how urbanized areas affect water quality, listing steps homeowners can take to lessen polluted runoff and increase rainwater infiltration, and providing links for more information and recommendations. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 264 KB |
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Protecting Your Home, Caring for Your Septic System Fact sheet from the Florida Department of Health with advice for homeowners to extend the life of residential septic systems and prevent them from polluting ground and surface waters. Florida Department of Health File Size: 1,237 KB |
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Providing Water-Quality Information to Support Informed Resource Management and Public Knowledge The purpose of this "White Paper on Gulf of Mexico Water-Quality Monitoring" is to provide the background setting and to describe technical/scientific, programmatic, and policy foundations of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance's proposed monitoring network, as well as potential budgetary support. It provides specific recommendations for attaining these goals, and specific factors that allow evaluation of success. Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 2,001 KB |
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Public Notice of Pollution Florida Statutes Section 403.077 defines a "reportable release" and requires reporting of any "release or discharge of a substance from an installation to the air, land, or waters of the state which is discovered by the owner or operator of the installation, which is not authorized by law, and which is reportable to the State Watch Office within the Division of Emergency Management pursuant to any department rule, permit, order, or variance." Report/view/download recent reports on this webpage. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Public Policy and Water in Florida This publication describes the state policies and regulations that provide the framework for water resources use and the impact of human activities on water resources in the state of Florida. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 141 KB |
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Public Workshop Presentation: Draft Rule Language for Numeric Nutrient Standards This 89-page presentation was prepared for public workshops in summer 2011 to inform the public of proposed changes in the way the Florida Department of Environmental Protection assesses surface water quality. It describes proposed modifications to the Florida Administrative Code, Chapters 62-302 and 62-303, which govern Surface Water Quality Standards and Identification of Impaired Surface Waters, changing from a "narrative" standard to a "numeric nutrient" one with quantifiable benchmarks. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 468 KB |
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Quality of Our Nation's Waters: Nutrients & Pesticides, The Provides a general overview of findings on nutrients & pesticides & their implications for water-resource management & protection. Includes detailed technical discussions of the sources, distributions, & potential effects of these chemicals. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Quantifying Nutrient Loads Associated with Urban Particulate Matter, and Biogenic Litter Recovery... Results of a study for the Florida Stormwater Association Educational Foundation, comparing the "best management practices" of 14 Florida stormwater departments in order to assess the relative effectiveness of different techniques in reducing nutrient loads (nitrogen and phosphorous) contributed by two sources -- particulates (soil) and biogenic/litter (leaves, etc.) -- for three different land use types: commercial, residential, and highway. University of Florida File Size: 3,056 KB |
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Quantifying the Greenhouse Gas Benefits of Urban Parks Urban green space serves diverse purposes, ranging from neighborhood and city parks to river parkways, bike paths, and street trees, which in turn can produce different types of greenhouse gas benefits. This white paper outlines the greenhouse gas benefits of adding green space to an urban area and introduces methodologies for estimating potential greenhouse gas reductions. Trust for Public Land |
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Quantifying the Socio-Economic Impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms in Southwest Florida in 2018 Florida was impacted by two significant harmful algal bloom events between late 2017 and early 2019 on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. This report, commissioned by the West Coast Inland Navigation District and the Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association, documents select impacts of the 2017-2019 Red Tide event to marine industries and tourism sectors in Southwestern Florida. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences |
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Quantitative Threats Analyses for the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Assesses & forecasts the status of the Florida manatee population over 50 to 150 years, & examines the relative roles that different threats play in determining the status of these marine mammals. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 505 KB |
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Rain Barrels: A Homeowner's Guide Illustrated booklet that explains what rain barrels and cisterns are, gives step-by-step instructions for making a rain barrel, and gives instructions on how to connect and use rain barrels for irrigation. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 2,850 KB |
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Rain Gardens: A Manual for Central Florida Residents Manual that provides directions for building a rain garden and the benfits to your yard and the environment University of Florida File Size: 3,674 KB |
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Rainbow Lake Narrative Oral History Narrative for Rainbow Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 158 KB |
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Ramsar and the Ugly Duckling of Ecosystems The 1971 multnational Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, requires signatory countries to maintain at least one "wetland of significance." This article discusses the implications of that designation on the privately-owned and managed Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Rate of Reclamation Report: July 1, 1975 through December 31, 2010 The tabular data in this report reflects the status of reclamation for land mined to extract phosphate ore after July 1, 1975. The report is the most current report for the Florida Phosphate Industry. The Rate of Reclamation Report is required by subsections 62C-16.0075(6)(a-i) of the Florida Administrative Code. According to the report, seventy-one percent (71%) of the land mined for phosphate since July 1, 1975 have been reclaimed. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 277 KB |
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Rationale for a New Generation of Indicators for Coastal Waters Human development of coastal watersheds has greatly accelerated environmental pressure on downstream estuarine and coastal ecosystems; yet, unfortunately, assessing detrimental changes in these systems is complex. Environmental Health Perspectives File Size: 552 KB |
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Rattlesnake Slough (WBID 1923) Dissolved Oxygen and Nutrient TMDLs The stream was verified as impaired for both DO and nutrients, and was included on the Verified List of impaired waters for the Manatee River Basin that was adopted by Secretarial Order in May 2009. This TMDL establishes the allowable loadings to Rattlesnake Slough that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criteria for both DO and nutrients. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Reaching Tampa Bay Restoration Goals Through Watershed Management Presentation documenting the progress of restoring Tampa Bay, who is partnered with TBEP for this project & their master plan for restoration. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,799 KB |
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Recent Trends in Brown Pelican Populations in Tampa Bay (#10-96) The present study is an attempt to better understand trends in numbers of Brown Pelicans in the Tampa Bay region, and to identify factors associated with those trends. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,855 KB |
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Reclaimed water information from SWFWMD Information about reclaimed water including the process of reclamation, its sources and its uses. Includes links to various agency reports. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Reclaimed Water Use in the Landscape: Frequently Asked Questions about Reclaimed Water This fact sheet is one of a series titled Reclaimed Water Use in the Landscape addressing various issues related to use and management of reclaimed water in urban landscapes. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Reclaimed Water Use in the Landscape: What's in Reclaimed Water and Where Does It Go? Fact sheet describing recommended uses of reclaimed water, common contaminants and their methods of disposition into the environment. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Recommendations for Reducing Wetland Loss in Coastal Watersheds of the United States This document presents recommendations that aim to reduce and reverse the loss of wetlands in coastal watersheds. Theseare organized around five main themes: increasing the acreage of wetlands restored in coastal watersheds; reducing loss of coastal wetlands to development; reducing loss of coastal wetlands associated with silviculture in the Southeast; supporting the collection, enhancement, and dissemination of landscape-scale wetland monitoring data; and conducting targeted outreach. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Recommendations from the 2008 Water Congress In September 2008, delegates from government, industry and non-governmental sectors from around the state convened in Orlando for a Water Congress to address issues related to water conservation, re-use, ground and surface water supply, desalination and water policy administration. A total of 18 consensus recommendations were identified by the delegates, with four recommended priorities voted on with majority consent. These are enumerated in this document. Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida File Size: 18 KB |
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Recommended Minimum Flows for the Little Manatee River, Final Draft Report, Nov. 2023 This report summarizes minimum flows developed for the Little Manatee River, including both the freshwater and estuarine portions of the river. Analyses used to develop minimum flows for the freshwater portion or Upper Little Manatee River focused on the river from its headwaters near Fort Lonesome in southeastern Hillsborough County to the US Highway 301 bridge. Appendices A-P can be found here: www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/projects/mfl/documents-and-reports Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Reconnaissance of Springs and Sinks in West Central Florida The report locates and describes 52 springs and sinks, and gives selective chemical analyses of the water and the rate of flow measured at the springhead or traversing the sink. These springs and sinks are not only important as recreational sites, but contribute to the availability of water resources of the area. Florida Geological Survey File Size: 2,944 KB |
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Recovering the Sand Deficit from a Century of Dredging and Jetties along Florida's Atlantic Coast Study seeks to determine whether the long-term benefits of beach renourishment--creating beach habitat with dredged material--may override the practice's short-term deficits. Journal of Coastal Research |
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Recreation Guide to Southwest Florida Water Management District Lands Information on recreation on lands owned by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 19,712 KB |
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Recreational Boating Characterization for Tampa & Sarasota Bays, Florida Boat ramps , marinas, and activities. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 5,776 KB |
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Recreational Boating Characterization for Tampa and Sarasota Bays This report documents the data collection, compilation, and analysis of a mail survey to characterize recreational boating in Florida's Tampa and Sarasota Bays. It presents (1) the questionnaire and related correspondence;(2) the sample design and results; (3) a GIS density analysis that; (4) a density analysis of spatial boating patterns; and (5) a set of descriptive statistics that characterize boating groups, activities, and perceived problems, solutions to problems, and information requests. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 5,776 KB |
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Recreational Boating Characterization for Tampa and Sarasota Bays, A This report documents the data collection, compilation, and analysis of a mail survey to characterize recreational boating in Tampa and Sarasota Bays. Florida Sea Grant |
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Recreational Fisheries Statistics Program Provides descriptions and materials for each of the recreational data collection programs administered by the Fisheries Statistics Division, Office of Science & Technology, NOAA Fisheries Service. NOAA Fisheries |
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Recreational Saltwater Fishing License Requirements (FWC) List of requirements & licenses for saltwater fishing. Links to license purchasing including for-hire licenses. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Red Tide and Other Harmful Algal Blooms (FWC) Learn about algae blooms in Florida, including red tide. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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Red tide bloom dynamics with respect to rainfall and riverine flow. Final report. This report documents the procedures and results of an examination of blooms of Karenia brevis in the Gulf of Mexico for relationships to rainfall and riverine flows as surrogates for nutrient loadings, to hurricanes as a potential source of nutrients by water overturn, to selected climatological indices as surrogates for temperature or rainfall-related forcing functions, and to the atmospheric deposition of inorganic nitrogen. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 8,993 KB |
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Red Tide Control and Mitigation Program: Report to Stakeholders Between 2007 and 2009, the program funded 12 projects addressing numerous topics including effects on human health; outreach and education strategies; economic impact investigations; and biological, chemical, or physical control of red tide blooms or their toxins. This report presents overviews of projects funded through 2009 and represents a significant contribution to our understanding of red tide impacts and how to deal with them in Florida. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 1,904 KB |
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Red Tide Current Status from FWC This summary report of current red tide conditions around Florida includes a map of sampling results and regional status reports. Reports are generally updated on Friday afternoon. Additional information, if available, is provided on Tuesday afternoon. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Red Tide Report, 1954 Progress report on the cause of the mortality of fish along the west coast of Florida. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 3,076 KB |
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Red Tide Studies from Pinellas to Collier Counties 1963-1966, A Symposium Red tide studies from Pinellas to Collier Counties 1963-1966, A Symposium. Florida Board of Conservation Marine Laboratory File Size: 6,568 KB |
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Red Tides In Florida Brief but comprehensive overview of red tides found along the Florida Gulf Coast. Topics covered: Introduction, description, taxonomy, effects, initiation, transport, detection, monitoring, research, data, and conclusions. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Reducing Pathogens Story Map This interactive story map has information about sources of bacterial contamination in surface water, how problems are tracked and corrected, and the management and regulatory strategies that are used to reduce bacterial pollution. It includes information about Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) for the Hillsborough River, Alafia River, Manatee River, Bayou Chico, and the Lower St. Johns River. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Reducing Stormwater Costs through Low Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices This report provides information to cities, counties, states, private-sector developers and others on the costs and benefits of using Low Impact Development (LID) strategies and practices to help protect and restore water quality U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 578 KB |
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Reducing Urban Heat Islands: Compendium of Strategies One chapter in a series that describes the causes and impacts of summertime urban heat islands and promotes strategies for lowering temperatures in U.S. communities. This chapter provides an overview of different types of urban heat islands, methods for identifying them, and factors that contribute to their development. It introduces key concepts that are important to understanding and mitigating this phenomenon, as well as additional sources of information. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,537 KB |
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Reevaluation of Lakes Allen, Harvey and Virginia High Minimum Lake Levels Minimum levels for Lakes Allen, Harvey and Virginia in Hillsborough County were reevaluated by the Southwest Florida Water Management District in 2018 (Campbell et al., 2019). The three lakes share a control point elevation, are connected by dredged canals that allow their water levels to equalize, and accordingly have identical minimum levels. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Reevaluation of Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Stemper (Technical Memorandum) The reevaluation of minimum and guidance levels for Lake Stemper determined no difference between those newly developed to those currently adopted (in July 2000) for the lake. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an overview of the reevaluation methods and results which support maintaining the currently adopted Minimum and Guidance levels for Lake Stemper. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Regional Analysis of Current & Future Florida Resident Participation in Marine Recreational Fishing This 1993 report describes and summarizes the results from a stare-wide survey of Florida households concerning their participation in marine recreational fIshing, their motivations for fishing, and attitudes toward management for Florida's fisheries. The survey was designed to identify current participants and to provide socioeconomic information about both participants and nonparticipants. Florida Sea Grant |
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Regional Climate Impacts: Southeast Quantifies the extent of expected impacts of climate change in the southeastern U.S. and outlines possible adaptation responses. U.S. Global Change Research Program File Size: 641 KB |
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Regional Water Supply Plan - SWFWMD - 2001 Southwest Florida Water Management District's Regional Water Supply Plan published in April 2001. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 7,169 KB |
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Regional Water Supply Plan - SWFWMD - 2001 - Executive Summary Executive Summary of the Regional Water Supply Plan developed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 463 KB |
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Regional Water Supply Planning Regional Water Supply Plans include: water supply/resource development component; funding strategy for development projects; consideration of how the project options serve the public or save costs; technical data; list of water bodies for which minimum flows and levels have been established or are needed; recovery or prevention strategies for water bodies not meeting minimum flows/levels; list of water reservations. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Regional Waterway Management System For Manatee County The project devises and uses methods that allow for the simultaneous use and protection of coastal waters, while still maintaining the economic vitality of coastal communities. This approach evaluates the human ecosystem (boat user) and waterway system (environment) jointly, concurrently, and spatially; and is consistent with municipal, county, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and WCIND goals of facilitating safe boating and reducing boating impacts on natural resources. Sea Grant Florida File Size: 3,220 KB |
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Regional Waterway Management System: A Tool for Balancing Coastal Resource Use and Protection Describes the RWMS, a tool that helps planners and policymakers identify, evaluate and prioritize channel maintenance and improvement needs. The goal of the program is to provide sufficient navigation infrastructure while protecting the coastal environment. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 2,140 KB |
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Relation Between water chemistry and water quality as defined by lake users in Florida A lake user survey was conducted on 116 Florida lakes concurrent with citizens' water sampling activities. Results showed there were significant relations between lake users perceptions of physical condition of water and associated lake trophic state water chemistry variables. There were also significant relations between lake users perceptions of recreational and aesthetic enjoyment of water and associated lake trophic state water chemistry variables. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Relations between trophic state indicators and fish in Florida lakes This paper describes how researchers correlated fish biomass with nutrient and chlorophyll a concentrations and water clarity in 65 lakes in Florida that ranged from oligotrophic to hypereutrophic. Also studied was the diversity of fish species present. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 311 KB |
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Relations Between Trophic State Indicators and Plant Biomass in Florida Lakes Report on research which used collected quantitative data on macrophyte abundance and water quality in 319 mostly shallow, polymictic, Florida lakes to look for relationships between trophic state indicators and the biomasses of plankton algae, periphyton, and macrophytes. Conclusion: Rather than nutrient concentrations controlling macrophyte abundance, it seems that macrophytes acted to modify nutrient concentrations. University of Florida IFAS Dept. of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences File Size: 1,162 KB |
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Relationship Between Watershed Land-Cover/Land-Use Change and Water Turbidity Status of Tampa Bay Ma The extent and change of land cover/land use (LCLU) across the Tampa Bay watershed, Florida, was characterized for the time period between 1996 and 2006. Likewise, the water turbidity trend was determined at a site near the Bay for each of four major tributaries to Tampa Bay (Hillsborough River, the Alafia River, the Little Manatee River, and the Manatee River). This study identifies consistent changes in LCLU across the Tampa Bay watershed and a decrease in water turbidity. Springer Netherlands |
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Remote Sensing Techniques for Studying Coastal Ecosystems: An Overview Advances in sensor design and data analysis techniques are making remote sensing systems practical and attractive for use in research and management of coastal ecosystems, such as wetlands, estuaries, and coral reefs. The objective of this paper is to present an overview of practical remote sensing techniques that can be used in studies of coastal ecosystems. Journal of Coastal Research File Size: 914 KB |
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Report from the Local Rule Review Committee for Tampa Bay: Manatee Protection Zones (#07-03) Provides a summary of recommendations from the Local Rule Review Committee for Tampa Bay on manatee protection speed zones including detailed highlights of discussions regarding those proposed zones. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,361 KB |
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Report of Investigation of the Environmental Effects of Private Waterfront Canals Report of Investigation of the Environmental Effects of Private Waterfront Canals Florida Conservation Foundation, Inc. File Size: 3,699 KB |
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Report of Investigation of the Environmental Effects of Private Waterfront Canals Groundbreaking report by the Environmental Information Center of the Florida Conservation Foundation, a comprehensive study of the environmental impact of the then-widespread practice of creating waterfront canals using dredge-and-fill. It reveals that the networks of box-cut canals are not only disastrous to fish and wildlife, but are a serious threat to the health and welfare to humans who inhabit homes adjacent to the canals, and to others who may wade or fish in them. Florida's Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund File Size: 3,411 KB |
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Report on Expansion of Beneficial Use of Reclaimed Water, Stormwater & Excess Surface Water (SB536) The report includes a review and analysis of the historic development, regulatory framework, current status and potential for future expansion of reclaimed water, stormwater, excess surface water and storage. Impediments and constraints to increasing the use of reclaimed water, stormwater and excess surface water for water supply are identified. Recommendations are provided for mitigating or eliminating impediments and incentivizing increased beneficial use of these water sources. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 11,111 KB |
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Report on Flood of 20-21 September 1962 Southwest Florida Areas affected, streamflow, rainfall, damages, Corps activities, and flood control plans. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers File Size: 3,371 KB |
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Report on the Mapping of Publicly-Owned Land in the Tampa Bay Watershed (#01-96) King Engineering Associates, Inc. was contracted by the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program to obtain information from selected government entities and non-profit organizations regarding the ownership and location of publicly-owned lands. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,001 KB |
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Reports Prepared by the Tampa Subdistrict of the U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Division Calendar Years 1977-99 A bibliography of report titles, publication numbers and project numbers of water resource investigations conducted by USGS over a 20 year period. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 483 KB |
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Researchers recognize 'lower-energy' varieties of coastal islands A different style of coastal barrier islands that forms under lower-energy conditions than classic ocean-facing barriers, such as North Carolina's Outer Banks, has been identified by coastal geological researchers at Duke University and the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. The new style of islands is typically found in protected bays and lagoons. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 20 KB |
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Response of Florida Shelf Ecosystems to Climate Change: from Macro to Micro Scales This fact sheet summarizes USGS research in St. Petersburg, Fla., that is focusing attention on marine environments of the Florida shelf at three levels, from regional to estuarine to the individual organism. The specific goals of the research are an improved understanding of the effects of ocean acidification on regional carbonate processes, changes in individual estuaries, and organism-level response. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Response of Tidal Creek Fish Communities to Dredging & Coastal Development Pressures Comparison of three sets of paired dredged and undredged tidal creeks were within Lynnhaven River, VA. Fish species diversity, community abundance, biomass, and size structure were compared and related to watershed, shoreline, and physicochemical characteristics. Mean fish community characteristics (e.g., abundance) were similar among creeks; however, species-specific analysis revealed subtle differences. Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation File Size: 924 KB |
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Responses of Tidal Creek Macrobenthic Communities to the Effects of Watershed Development Study examining the effects of watershed development on macrobenthic communities in tidal creeks of Charleston Harbor, SC. Upland creeks and salt marsh creeks were evaluated. Macrobenthic organism samples, water and sediment quality data were also collected, including dissolved oxygen, salinity, temperature, sediment characteristics, and toxic chemicals in sediments. Estuarine Research Federation File Size: 297 KB |
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Restoration and Creation of Seagrass Meadows in the Southeast United States The restoration and creation of seagrass meadows is of increasing concern in the southeast United States, due to large scale declines in seagrass meadow coverage. Florida Department of Natural Resources File Size: 1,675 KB |
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Restoration Monitoring of Oyster Reefs The characteristics of oyster reefs can lead to unpredictable or surprising behavior, particularly when these systems are faced with environmental changes they have never experienced. Under such circumstances, these systems may shift to an alternate state or even collapse. Thus, the restoration and management require flexible and innovative long-term planning and monitoring. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration File Size: 1,828 KB |
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Restoration of Seagrass Habitat in Tampa Bay using Large Manatee grass Units (#01-09) Report of seagrass restoration using large units of Syringodium filiforme and a discussion of planting site sediment elevation dynamics. Project was part of the Tampa Bay longshore bar project. Report is a final deliverable to the Hillsborough County Pollution Recovery Fund. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 11,696 KB |
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Restoring Bacteria-Impaired Waters This document is intended for MS4 Phase I coordinators and other local leaders working on developing and implementing restoration plans. This guidance is intended to help local stakeholders identify and eliminate pathogen sources in surface waters. It is based on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's use of fecal indicator bacteria to indicate potential pathogens in surface waters, and it guides the subsequent development of strategies to identify and eliminate their sources. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Results of Analysis of Prop Scar Damage at the Fort DeSoto Aquatic Habitat Management Area 1992/1993 Results of analysis of Prop Scar Damage at the Fort DeSoto Aquatic Habitat Management Area 1992/1993. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 10,289 KB |
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Results of the National Urban Runoff Program: Executive Summary The following summarizes NURP's conclusion relating to its major objectives and is based on the results presented in Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of the report. Conclusions reached by the individual NURP projects are also presented to further support the results of the national level analysis. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 866 KB |
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Retention Ponds and Detention Ponds: The Recovery Process Description of how retention and detention ponds function. Terry Dykehouse, P.E. File Size: 73 KB |
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Review of "A Multiple-Parameter Approach for Establishing Minimum Levels for Category 3 Lakes... Peer review of document defining the regulatory water level limits which guide permitting for water withdrawals and for stormwater discharge into certain surface waters. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Review of Alafia River MFLs (Freshwater) and MFLs for Upper Segment of Myakka River Full title: "A Review of 'Alafia River Minimum Flows and Levels Freshwater Segment including Lithia and Buckhorn Springs' March 21, 2005 Draft and 'Proposed Minimum Flows and Levels for the Upper Segment of the Myakka River, from Myakka City to SR72'"; Evaluation of the scientific and technical data, assumptions, and methodologies used. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... Adopted for Brant Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Lake Hanna. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... Adopted for Church and Echo Lakes in Hillsborough County, FL Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Lakes Echo and Church. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... Adopted for Lake Calm in Hillsborough County, Florida Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Lake Calm. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... for Lake Charles in Hillsborough County, Florida Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Lake Charles. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... for Lake Juanita in Hillsborough County, Florida This report describes the development of revised minimum and guidance levels for Lake Juanita in Hillsborough County. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and because of the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... for Lake Linda in Pasco County, Florida (DRAFT) This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for Lake Linda, in accordance with Florida Statutes. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... for Lake Padgett in Pasco County, Florida This document describes the data and process that were used to establish regulatory minimum and guidance elevation and flow levels for Lake Padgett, in accordance with Florida Statutes. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... for Lakes Allen, Virginia, and Harvey in Hillsborough County Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Lake Hanna. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... for Pierce Lake in Pasco County, Florida This report describes the development of revised minimum and guidance levels for Pierce Lake in Pasco County. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and because of the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... for Rainbow Lake and Little Moon Lake in Hillsborough County This report describes the development of revised minimum and guidance levels for Rainbow Lake and Little Moon Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Rainbow Lake and Little Moon Lake were selected for reevaluation based on development of modeling tools used to simulate natural water level fluctuations in lake basins that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels for the lakes were developed. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels ... for Sapphire Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida This report describes the development of minimum levels and guidance levels for Sapphire Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels Based ... for Lake Merrywater in Hillsborough County, FL This report describes the development of revised minimum and guidance levels for Lake Merrywater in Hillsborough County. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and because of the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels for Big Fish Lake in Pasco County, Florida This report describes the development of revised minimum levels for Big Fish Lake in Pasco County, Florida. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and because of the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels for Deer Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Deer Lake. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels for Horse Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida This report describes the development of revised minimum and guidance levels for Horse Lake in Hillsborough County. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and because of the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Dan in Hillsborough County, Florida Florida law requires establishment of minimum flows and levels of water bodies to prevent significant harm associated with water withdrawals. This document contains the results of hydrological analysis to determine the minimum water level and flow levels that must be maintained for ecological health for Lake Dan. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lakes Buddy and Pasadena in Pasco County, Florida This report describes the development of Minimum and Guidance levels for Lakes Buddy and Pasadena in Pasco County, Florida based on reevaluation of levels in Southwest Florida Water Management District rules that became effective in February 2017 Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels for Round Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida This report describes the development of revised minimum levels for Round Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels for Saddleback Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida This report describes the development of revised minimum levels for Saddleback Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum and Guidance Levels for Sunset Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida This report describes the development of revised minimum and guidance levels for Sunset Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. The lake was selected for reevaluation using new modeling tools that were not available when the previously adopted minimum levels were developed, and the need for additional recovery in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Revised Minimum Levels Based on Reevaluation of Minimum Levels Adopted for 29 Lakes in the SWFWMD The 29 lakes identified in this report currently have minimum lake levels established at the Historic P50, where the Historic P50 is the median water level estimated to occur in the total absence of withdrawals. Reevaluation was needed because the P50 approach was not able to fully consider the applicability of each standard to the lake given the lake?s unique hydrologic behavior and limitations induced by structural alterations. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Rezoning Letter-Approval Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 79 KB |
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Rezoning Letter-Denial Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 77 KB |
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Ridgecrest Park Ridgecrest Park sits by a 5-acre freshwater lake and is 23 acres nestled in the Ridgecrest neighborhood of Largo. This park provides a ball field and a playground area for outdoor fun. Pinellas County Government |
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River of Interests: Water Management in South Florida and the Everglades, 1948-2010 (Updated 2012) This is a history of the construction of the Central and Southern Flood Control Project and the project's unintended impacts on the environment, and the evolution of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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Robert Richards, Helen Richards oral history interview by Andrew Huse, March 27, 2006 Commercial fishermen and Seabreeze restaurant owners Robert and Helen Richards discuss the history of Florida's fishing industry and the changes they have seen over the years. They discuss their cookbook and what inspired them to write it. They also discuss the health of Florida's waterways and how the fishing industry has been affected by pollution and over-fishing. The interview ends with a discussion of the history of the Richards' fleet of trawlers and the current (2006) condition of Florida University of South Florida |
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Robinson Preserve Marine Fish Identification Guide A guide to critters (fish and invertebrates) commonly caught with dip nets in the saltwaters and estuaries of Manatee County. Developed with funding from the Gulf of Mexico Foundation and Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Manatee County Government File Size: 484 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Executive Summary This document summarizes the Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 62 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Outline with links to Parts 1-7 In September 2003, Hillsborough County retained Ayres Associates Inc to update the Watershed Management Plan (WMP) for the Rocky/Brushy Creek watershed, which was originally prepared in 2001. The main objective of the project was to perform water resources, natural systems assessment, Total Maximum Daily Load, and water quality modeling for the watershed and prepare its supporting documents. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 127 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 1 Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapters 1-7 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 15,444 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 2 Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapters 8-9 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 19,568 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 3 Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapter 10 including maps Hillsborough County Government File Size: 16,464 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 4 Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapters 11-13 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 50 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 5 Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapter 14 (first half) Hillsborough County Government File Size: 50 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 6 Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapter 14 (last half) Hillsborough County Government File Size: 50 KB |
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Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 7 Description: Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan, Chapter 15 and appendices Hillsborough County Government File Size: 8,642 KB |
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Rogers Park Golf Course Rogers Park Golf Course, built in 1952, has a beautiful 18-hole golf facility that is steeped in history and rich in heritage. During the days of segregation, Rogers Park was the only picnic area for the African-American community in Tampa. The park took the name of its contributor, G.D. Rogers. After church on Sundays, many families came to enjoy the swings, slides, baseball diamond and picnic area. It is now a public course managed by the Tampa Sports Authority. Tampa Sports Authority |
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Role of Aquatic Invasive Species in State Listing of Impaired Waters & TMDL Program-7 Case Studies Research results of a study that examined how seven states, including Florida, treat the presence of invasive species when it comes to determining whether a water resource is legally considered to be "impaired." Clean Water Act reports, state policy justifications, state water standard criteria, and TMDL documents were used to determine whether invasion by exotic plants was considered "pollution" of a water resource. Environmental Law Institute File Size: 849 KB |
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Roosevelt Basin Channel 2 (WBID 1624) Fecal Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Roosevelt Creek Final Report This document provides a summary of field and laboratory efforts conducted for Pinellas County as part of the Roosevelt Creek Nutrient Source Evaluation and Assessment Project. The purpose of this project is to identify the sources of elevated nutrient levels observed in the Roosevelt Creek drainage basin in Pinellas County. Pinellas County Government File Size: 13,074 KB |
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Round Lake Narrative The following narrative is derived from an interview with Woody Dame, a twenty-six year resident of the northern shore of Round Lake, at his home on March 15th, 2000. USF Water Institute File Size: 108 KB |
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Saddleback Lake Narrative This narrative was derived from an interview with Jen Smith in 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 142 KB |
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Saint Joes Creek (WBID 1668A) Fecal Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Salinity Tolerances for the Major Biotic Components within the Anclote River and Anchorage & Nearby Report describing spatial and temporal variation in salinity within estuarine and offshore environments, and provides new information regarding the tolerance to salinity changes of the vegetation, invertebrates, fish and marine mammals commonly found in the Anclote Anchorage and offshore areas. Tampa Bay Water File Size: 1,262 KB |
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Salt Marsh Plant Identification Guide A fact sheet with photos and descriptions of plants that commonly inhabit salt marshes. Produced with funding from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the Gulf of Mexico Foundation. Manatee County Government File Size: 636 KB |
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Salt Marsh Teacher's Guide 55-page curriculum guide for exploring Manatee County's salt marshes, with suggested activities, classroom exercises and projects, background information, and bibliographic references. Produced with funding from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the Gulf of Mexico Foundation. Manatee County Government File Size: 5,656 KB |
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Salterns Fact Sheet This one-page sheet describes what a saltern habitat is. Manatee County Government File Size: 331 KB |
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Saltwater Intrusion and the Minimum Aquifer Level in the Southern Water Use Caution Area This paper documents the background and the methodology used to establish a minimum aquifer level to prevent significant harm caused by saltwater intrusion in the Upper Floridan aquifer within the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The principal area of concern in the SWUCA is the coastal area of the Eastern Tampa Bay WUCA located in southern Hillsborough, Manatee, and northern Sarasota counties. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 2,455 KB |
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Salty water causes some freshwater harmful algae to release toxins 2018 news release discussing results of research into cyanobacteria in Lake Okeechobee, including the observation that when freshwater-dwelling cyanobacteria are exposed to high salinity, their cell walls weaken and toxins are released into the surrounding water. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Sampling Parameter Definitions Definitions for all of the parameters sampled for surface water quality. Orange County Environmental Protection Division File Size: 18 KB |
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Sand Key Park Sand Key Park is 95 acres with two distinct areas of beach and park in Clearwater. This park has a white sandy beach with seasonal lifeguards and sea turtles that nest from April ? October. The park also provides benches for viewing the salt marsh that sustains the native wildlife. Pinellas County Government |
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Sarasota Bay Numeric Nutrient Criteria: Task 2 -- Downstream Protection Values Downstream Protection Values (DPVs) are defined by EPA as those water quality criteria in flowing waters that ensure protection of designated uses in the downstream estuarine waters as required by the Clean Water Act. This document proposes DPVs for Sarasota Bay tributaries. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 1,247 KB |
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Sarasota Bay Numeric Nutrient Criteria: Task 4 -- Implementation Issues The objective of this task is to address two key issues identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding successful implementation of the proposed numeric nutrient criteria in Sarasota Bay, namely the method to account for non-anthropogenic events, such as El Niño and hurricanes, and the allowable exceedance criteria (how often criteria may be exceeded before non-compliance is indicated). Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 742 KB |
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Sarasota Bay Numeric Nutrient Criteria: Tidal Creeks (Letter Memorandum) Results of a study that examined the advantages and disadvantages of various methods for establishing numeric nutrient criteria for tidal creeks that connect to Sarasota Bay. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 429 KB |
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Sarasota Dolphin Research Program A long-running collaborative dolphin research program between Mote Marine Laboratory, Chicago Zoological Society and colleagues around the world to develop an understanding of the structure and dynamic of populations of small cetaceans. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Satellite monitoring of the FDEP Gulf dispersal of the Piney Point treated wastewater (Final Report) In order to assess the impact of a release of contaminated water from a rain-swollen gypsum stack, this report documents surface circulation patterns and changes in surface ocean color that may have implied changes in the concentration of chlorophyll, and examines possible movement of undiluted discharge toward near-shore environments. USF College of Marine Science File Size: 9,920 KB |
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Save the Swales Explanation of swales & berms & their importance to stormwater management. Includes suggestions on how to maintain swales. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 106 KB |
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Save Water When Travelling A round-up of links to website that provide water conservation tips for travellers. Trip.com |
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Saving Water Indoors An educational publication about how to save water indoors. St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 443 KB |
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Saving Water Outdoors An educational publication about how to save water outdoors. St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 653 KB |
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Sawgrass Lake Park Habitat Enhancement Project (2011-2016) This project enhanced 315 acres of wetlands and uplands within the Tampa Bay watershed. Beginning in Nov. 2011, nonnative and invasive vegetation were identified at Sawgrass Lake Park and the surrounding water management area. Once the vegetation was removed, the District installed native plants throughout the park. Final planting of lake edge and channels was complete in October 2014. Quarterly maintenance was complete in 2016. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Sawgrass Lake Restoration Project (2011-2016) A study conducted in the late 1990s showed that the land on the west side of Sawgrass Lake contained elevated levels of lead and arsenic, a result of shooting from a nearby gun range. Contaminated materials cleanup and restoration construction began in February 2011 and was completed in Spring 2015. As part of the project, the Southwest Fla. Water Mgmt. District removed spent lead shot and contaminants from the system and conducted water quality monitoring through March 2016. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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SBEP Tidal Creek Wetlands: SW Florida Tidal Creeks NNC Project, Data Report - Solids Final summary data table for additional analyses requested in December 2014 for sediment solids and organics from November 2013 to September 2014 bi-monthly sampling of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Tidal Creek Wetlands: Southwest Florida Tidal Creeks Numeric Nutrient Criteria Project. The results pertain only to the samples as delivered to Mote Marine Laboratory (MML). Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 445 KB |
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Scarring of Florida's Seagrasses: Assessment and Management Options An investigation of seagrass scarring in Florida's coastal counties by aerial survey. Categorized as light, moderate, or severe. Management options. Florida Marine Research Institute |
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Science Advisory Group Workshop on Sediment Assessment in Tampa Bay (#06-95) The primary objective of this report is to summarize the results of the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program workshop on the applicability of sediment quality assessment guidelines in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,207 KB |
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Scientific forum on the Gulf of Mexico, A: the islands in the stream concept This forum took place in January 2008 in Sarasota, Florida at the Keating Education Center at Mote Marine Laboratory. The purpose of the meeting was to bring together scientists and managers from around the Gulf of Mexico to discuss a range of topics on our knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico, from its geology to larger-scale connectivity to the Caribbean region, and their applications to the concept of a more integrated approach to area-based management. Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 5,454 KB |
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Scoop on Pet Poo This 3-page brochure explains why pet waste should not be disposed of in storm sewers, and how to properly dispose of it. Osceola County Government File Size: 619 KB |
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Scrub -- Natural Community Description Characteristics of Florida scrub, with bibliographic references. Florida Natural Areas Inventory File Size: 188 KB |
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Scrub Jay (profile) Excerpt from the Field Guide to the Rare Animals of Florida. Florida Natural Areas Inventory File Size: 49 KB |
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Sea Level Rise Video describes the expected effects of sea level rise on coastal communities, and about Florida Sea Grant's activities to help local governments adapt. (YouTube, ~5 minutes) Florida Sea Grant |
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Sea Level Rise Adaptation: Emerging Lessons for Local Policy Development This technical report analyzes the experiences of 14 local jurisdictions that have pursued sea level rise adaptation. It is the latest study from Mote's Marine Policy Institute, which seeks to provide information and synthesis on coastal science to policymakers in Sarasota and Southwest Florida. Awareness, analysis, and planning are the three common stages observed in these communities as they made preparations for expected changes brought about by sea level rise. Mote Marine Laboratory |
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Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts Viewer Interactive mapping application that: Displays potential future sea levels; Provides simulations of sea level rise at local landmarks; Communicates the spatial uncertainty of mapped sea levels; Models potential marsh migration due to sea level rise; Overlays social and economic data onto potential sea level rise; Examines how tidal flooding will become more frequent with sea level rise NOAA Coastal Services Center |
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Sea Turtle & Beach Furniture Awareness Flyer Beach Furniture Awareness Flyer (Educate coastal properties on the importance of removing obstacles from the beach each night). Sarasota County Environmental Services File Size: 124 KB |
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Sea Turtle Fact Sheet This two-page fact sheet for kids tells how to identify the different species of sea turtles found in Florida, what they eat, where they live, how long they live, and gives tips for their conservation. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,642 KB |
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Sea Turtle Mortality Information & Data from Fish & Wildlife Research Institute FMRI staff members coordinate the Florida Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (FLSTSSN), which is responsible for gathering data on dead or debilitated (i.e., stranded) sea turtles found in Florida. Debilitated turtles are rescued and transported to rehabilitation facilities. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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Sea Turtle Nesting (FWC) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute coordinates nesting beach survey programs around the state. This webpage has information about each of them, with links to program pages. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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Seafood Watch Consumer Guides Recommendations about which seafood to buy or avoid to support sustainable fishing, aquaculture, and a healthy environment. Some popular fish are disappearing, but other great seafoods are doing fine. Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation |
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Seagrass Distribution: Temporal Trends in St. Joseph Sound and Clearwater Harbor 2 slide power point chart for most variable seagrass hotspots from 1999 to 2006 Janicki Environmental, Inc. File Size: 144 KB |
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Seagrass and Boating Skills The ecological and economic importance of seagrass and actions that boaters can take to ensure its protection. Pinellas County Government File Size: 39 KB |
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Seagrass Bibliography A list of publications related to seagrass assessment and restoration for Florida. Sarasota County Government File Size: 253 KB |
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Seagrass Communities of the Gulf Coast of Florida: Status and Ecology (#03-04) This paper is a review update of the condition of seagrass habitats along Florida's Gulf Coast from Key West in the South to Pensacola in the North. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,693 KB |
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Seagrass Habitat in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: Degradation, Conservation and Restoration of a Valuable Resource The purpose of this report is to provide scientists, manager and citizens with valuable baseline information on the status of seagrasses in coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of Mexico Program File Size: 894 KB |
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Seagrass Integrated Mapping & Monitoring for the State of Florida Mapping & Monitoring Report No. 1 First comprehensive effort of the Seagrass Integrated Mapping and Monitoring (SIMM) program to provide mapping and monitoring information for seagrasses throughout Florida’s coastal waters. The program inventoried mapping and monitoring programs, identified spatial gaps in coverage by these programs, identified emergent metrics of seagrass distribution, abundance, and health, and summarized mapping data. This report includes data, graphics, and text from many collaborators. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 6,556 KB |
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Seagrass Integrated Mapping & Monitoring Program Report for Tampa Bay (2016) Chapter from statewide seagrass monitoring report, covering Tampa Bay. Contains a concise and general overall assessment and color-coded report card of seagrass status, as well as a map of the distribution of seagrass beds in the estuary or subregion. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 609 KB |
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Seagrass Integrated Mapping & Monitoring Program Report: Western Pinellas County (2016) Chapter from statewide seagrass monitoring report, covering western Pinellas County. Contains a concise and general overall assessment and color-coded report card of seagrass status, as well as a map of the distribution of seagrass beds in the estuary or subregion. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 591 KB |
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Seagrass Integrated Mapping and Monitoring Report No. 2 (2017) This is the second edition of this report which provides mapping and monitoring information for seagrasses throughout Florida's coastal waters. The introduction summarizes statewide data and describes monitoring and mapping methods. Each chapter covers one region and has an overall trend assessment which includes coverage and geographic extent of seagrass beds, stressors, and management recommendations. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute |
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Seagrass Management: It's Not Just Nutrients! Proceedings of a Symposium, August 22-24, 2000, St. Petersburg, Florida These proceedings outline a symposium which was held to review recent advances in seagrass research and management, and to define priority issues for effective management of seagrasses in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Seagrass Meadows of Tampa Bay - A Review Seagrass meadows presently cover approximately 5,750 ha of the bottom of Tampa Bay, an 81% reduction from the historical coverage of approximately 30,970 ha. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,291 KB |
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Seagrass Recovery in Tampa Bay, Florida Discussion of seagrass loss and recovery in Tampa Bay from the 1980s until 2016. Includes ecosystem response to management (nutrients, clarity, seagrass cover), future challenges and opportunities. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Seagrass Restoration in Tampa Bay: Long Term Studies Results of study evaluating success of seagrass restoration efforts at Lassing Park in St. Petersburg, and at Shell Key on the southwest tip of Pinellas County. Pinellas County Environmental Fund File Size: 134 KB |
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Seagrass Status and Trends in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, 1940-2002: Tampa Bay & St. Joseph Sound This is one chapter of a report that is the initial effort of the EPA Gulf of Mexico Program's research and restoration plan for seagrasses. The purpose of this report is to provide scientists, managers, and citizens with valuable baseline information on the status and trends of seagrasses in coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Seagrass Status and Trends in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: 1940-2002 This report is the initial effort of the Gulf of Mexico Program's research and restoration plan for seagrasses. The purpose of this report is to provide scientists, managers, and citizens with valuable baseline information on the status and trends of seagrasses in coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Seagrass Transect Monitoring in Tampa Bay: A Summary of Findings from 1997 through 2015 Summary of seagrass monitoring data from about 60 Tampa Bay-wide distributed sampling areas, from annual surveys conducted by members of the Tampa Bay interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program. The program has reported on five species, Halodule engelmani, Halodule wrightii, Ruppia maritima, Syringodium filiforme, and Thalassia testudinum, and attached green alga Caulerpa prolifera. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Seagrasses Information about seagrasses including general information, projects & publications. Includes Florida Seagrass Conservation Information System. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Seagrasses - FDEP Describes the different types of seagrass found in Florida's waters, damage to seagrass, boating skills to prevent seagrass damage and much more. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Seawater Intrusion Minimum Levels for Northern Tampa Bay This paper documents the methodology used to determine Upper Floridan aquifer Minimum Levels that will be used to prevent significant harm of the aquifer in the Northern Tampa Bay (NTB) area by seawater intrusion. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 3,083 KB |
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Securing Florida's Blue Economy: Strategic Policy Plan for Florida's Oceans and Coasts (DRAFT) This Strategic Policy Plan was undertaken by the Florida Ocean Alliance through a grant from the Florida Legislature, with considerable expert and public input, to provide a roadmap for Florida's leaders and policy-makers to protect, restore, and grow the state's Blue Economy. This Strategic Policy Plan is building on the efforts by citizens, state and local agencies, and legislators to improve our oceans and coasts. Florida Ocean Alliance |
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Sediment Contaminants and Benthic Habitat Quality Explains the way that sediments affects Tampa Bay including information on distributions, quality, quantity, and management of those sediments. USGS Land Cover Institute File Size: 8,283 KB |
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Sediment Management Plan For the Watersheds of Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound This document provides a Sediment Management Plan (SMP) to accompany the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP) for the watersheds of Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound. The goal of the SMP is to improve ecological function of coastal streams and the CHSJS estuary through a comprehensive assessment of watershed-based erosion sources and problems and the implementation of efficient and cost-effective solutions. Pinellas County Government File Size: 20,650 KB |
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Sediment Metals Status in Lake Thonotosassa, Hillsborough County, FL Report on research performed by the Environmental Protection Commision of Hillsborough County to determine if the source of lead in Lake Thonotosassa was resuspension of contaminated bottom sediments during storm events. Highest concentration of most metals was in the deeper west end of the lake; As, Sn and SB concentrations were highest at shallow sites. The study concluded that overall, there was little evidence that sediment contamination for metals was the source of the lake's impairment. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County File Size: 1,875 KB |
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Sediment Resuspension Mechanisms in Old Tampa Bay, Florida The mechanisms that resuspend bottom sediments in Old Tampa Bay, a shallow, microtidal, subtropical estuary in west-central Florida, were determined by analysing data collected during several periods from 1988 to 1990. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,995 KB |
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Seepage Meters for Measuring: Groundwater Surface Water Exchange Gives information about seepage meters and how they work. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Sensitive Macroinvertebrate Taxa Species listed in this document have been identified by Florida Department of Environmental Protection & other agencies & experts as sensitive to human disturbance. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 35 KB |
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Septic Tank Pollution In Florida’s Estuaries: An Emerging Water Quality Challenge Presentation discussing the effects of septic tanks on estuarine ecosystems: nutrient loading, algae blooms, bacterial and viral contaminants, and other pollutants. Florida Atlantic University-Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute File Size: 3,378 KB |
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Setting Objectives for Oyster Habitat Restoration using Ecosystem Services: A Manager's Guide This guide is intended to assist natural resource managers and restoration practitioners in making the case for oyster restoration and in setting quantitative objectives for restoring and managing oyster reefs and beds at an estuary or bay-wide scale. The Nature Conservancy File Size: 3,430 KB |
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Setting Priorities for Tampa Bay Habitat Protection and Restoration: Restoring the Balance (# 09-95) Recommended habitat protection plan for Tampa Bay based on the concept of "habitat ratios" or the relative proportion of the different types of types of emergent tidal wetland that were present during a benchmark time period representative of a less impacted condition. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 14,373 KB |
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Shallow and Deep Lakes Shallow lakes are far more abundant than deep lakes, and more people are concerned about their quality, management, and rehabilitation. The purpose of this report is to provide some basic ideas about shallow lake ecology, especially about the differences between shallow and deep lakes, and to use this information to describe some shallow lake management ideas. North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) File Size: 510 KB |
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Shell Key Preserve This 1,800-acre preserve protects sensitive marine habitats. It includes one of the County?s largest undeveloped barrier islands (Shell Key) as well as numerous mangrove islands and expansive seagrass beds. Pinellas County Government |
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Shell Key Preserve Visitor's Guide Map with descriptions of allowed activities, contact information, rules of use. Pinellas County Government File Size: 541 KB |
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Shellfish Harvesting Area Information Shellfish harvesting area classifications are used to determine where shellfish harvesting is allowed. Approved and Conditionally Approved are areas where harvesting is allowed when the area is in open status. Restricted/Conditionally Restricted, Prohibited and Unclassified are areas where harvesting is not permitted. This page has maps showing which areas fall into each of these classifications, and the current open/closed status of Approved and Conditionally Approved areas. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
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Shellfish Reefs at Risk: A Global Analysis of Problems and Solutions This assessment focuses on biogenic oyster reefs within their native ranges, but also includes observations about mussels that form beds and provide ecosystem services. It uses quantitative and qualitative data about these reef-forming species from published literature as well as expert surveys and direct observations and derived condition estimates for oyster reefs around the world. Based on these data, it concludes that shellfish reefs are one of the most imperiled marine habitats on earth. Nature Conservancy, The File Size: 6,771 KB |
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Shifting Tides: Florida's Changing Water Quality Regulations In a presentation given in April 2012 at the Manatee Water Quality School, the author gives a thorough explanation of the current status of Florida law as it relates to the Clean Water Act, the reasons behind the adoption of specific numeric criteria as benchmarks for water quality, potential problems with numeric nutrient criteria, and the road forward. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 849 KB |
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Shorelines and Coastal Habitats in the Gulf of Mexico Fact Sheet Summary of expected ecological impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration File Size: 63 KB |
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Significant River Flood Outlook - National Weather Service The National Weather Service's general outlook for significant river flooding. National Weather Service - NOAA |
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Silver Lake Narrative This narrative was derived from an interview with Hector and Martha Vila in 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 71 KB |
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Silver Twin Lake Watershed Management Plan (2001) Analysis of current conditions and recommended management activities/projects. Hillsborough County Government |
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Silver Twin Lake Watershed Management Plan - Executive Summary (2001) Executive summary for Silver/Twin Lake Watershed Plan. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 46 KB |
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SIMPLE-Monthly Pollutant Loading Model Results, 2001-2016 - TN - Braden River (Basin II) Summary of model results from modeling conducted by Jones Edmunds and Associates for Sarasota County in 2017. Units are pounds per year and are modeled using a typical rainfall year. Modeling was conducted only for the parts of basins located within Sarasota County. Pollutant loading from Atmospheric Deposition (wet and dry) was conducted only for bays. Sarasota County Government File Size: 79 KB |
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Sinkhole Information - SWFWMD Source of information on sinkholes for the counties within the Southwest Florida Water Management District Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Sinkhole Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions about sinkhole formation, geology, prediction, etc. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Sinkholes, West Central Florida This excerpt from USGS Circular 1182 (http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/circ1182/) addresses all aspects of sinkholes in west central Florida: geology, hydrology, anthropogenic factors, economic effects, etc. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Smart Growth for Clean Water This report identifies five smart growth approaches that can improve water quality: land conservation, waterfront brownfields revitalization, urban and community forestry, low impact development, and watershed management. It profiles several local partnerships across the nation that have successfully used these approaches to realize multiple environmental and economic benefits. Trust for Public Land File Size: 6,323 KB |
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Snook Carcass Collection and Snook Angler Logbook Programs This presentation was part of the 2016 Snook Symposium hosted on Jan. 13th, 2016, in Orlando. This document provides information about the use of anglers' snook carcasses in fisheries research, as well as how anglers can donate them. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 1,373 KB |
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Snowy Plover FAQs Audubon of Florida File Size: 96 KB |
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Soil Survey of Hillsborough County, Florida (1918) Describes the soil types and geology of Hillsborough County. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Bureau of Soils |
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Soil Survey of Hillsborough County, Florida (1989) Description of soil types and geology of Hillsborough County, Florida. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service |
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Soil Survey of Pinellas County, Florida (1914) Describes the soil types and geology found on the Pinellas peninsula. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Bureau of Soils. |
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Soil Survey of Pinellas County, Florida (2006) Extensive information about soil types, as well as overviews of ecological communities, geological history, and hydrostratigraphy. Includes a glossary as well as detailed tabular data. U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service |
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Solving Florida’s Water Puzzle Activity Book Sixteen-page book with information, puzzles and games to help students in 6th through 8th grades learn about Florida's water resources and what they can do to help conserve water. A teacher's guide is also available with activities, puzzle answers, and a list of related education standards. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 7,770 KB |
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Solving Florida's Water Puzzle Teacher's Guide Eighteen-page teacher's resource guide that is a companion for the student activity book "Solving Florida's Water Puzzle: A Water Resources Mystery". Includes answers to puzzles and games, suggested exploratory learning activities, and a list of applicable Common Core and Next Generation Sunshine Standards teaching standards. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 3,381 KB |
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Some Historical Accounts of the Natural Conditions in Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County A compilation of historical accounts about Tampa Bay, but also including tales of Sarasota Bay and Little Sarasota Bay, often describing abundance of fish, deer and other natural things. Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 1,138 KB |
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SOP for Spectrophotometric Determination of Corrected and Uncorrected Chlorophyll a and Pheophytin This method is based on Standard Methods 10200H and EPA Method 446.0. This method is used to determine the amount of chlorophyll a and pheophytin a in marine and freshwater algae by visible spectrophotometry. Uncorrected chlorophyll a is calculated using the trichromatic equation. Corrected chlorophyll a and pheophytin are calculated using the monochromatic equation. The absorption-peak-ratio (chlorophyll/pheophytin) is also determined. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 99 KB |
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Sources of nutrients impacting surface waters in Florida: A review In addition to source specific nutrient loadings, this review discusses the merits of source specific markers such as elemental isotopes (boron, nitrogen, oxygen, strontium, uranium and carbon) and trace organic compounds (sucralose, gadolinium anomaly, carbamazepine, and galaxolide) in relating nutrient loads back to sources of origin. [Mohammad Badruzzaman, Jimena Pinzon, et al. Journal of Environmental Management, Oct 30, 2012.] Journal of Environmental Management |
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Sources of organic carbon in the food webs of two Florida lakes indicated by stable isotopes The objective of this study was to determine carbon sources that supported the food webs of lakes Apopka and Okahumpka, Florida, phytoplankton- and macrophyte- dominated systems, respectively. We used stable carbon isotopes as natural tracers to illustrate carbon flows in each food web. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 172 KB |
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South Crystal Lake Narrative Oral history narrative for South Crystal Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 191 KB |
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Southern Coastal Watershed Excursion This is interactive of the Coastal Watershed Excursion which contains maps, information of the different bays, as well as pictures of the area and animals. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Southwest Florida Regional Ecosystem Restoration Plan List of priority environmental projects for consideration by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council and the State of Florida for potential funding from the Gulf of Mexico RESTORE Act passed by Congress in the wake of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. TBEP, SBEP, CHNEP File Size: 4,475 KB |
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Southwest Florida Regional Ecosystem Restoration Plan Database This is a Microsoft Access database of information related to restoration planning in Southwest Florida. Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council |
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Southwest Florida Seagrass Working Group The Southwest Florida Seagrass Working Group is a collection of scientists, resource managers, stakeholders and local officials that are dedicated to the protection and conservation of seagrass resources in Southwest Florida, including the greater Charlotte Harbor estuaries, Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Southwest Florida Tidal Creeks Nutrient Study Report resulting from a Wetlands Program Development Grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a multidisciplinary study of southwest Florida tidal creeks to forward the science relating to nutrient inputs, instream processes and biological responses. The report was written as a mid-level synopsis of the analytical efforts conducted to develop the proposed nutrient management framework, with readers having varying levels of expertise in mind. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program |
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Southwest Florida Tidal Creeks: Nutrient Management Framework and Indicator Development This report is a mid-level synopsis of the analytical efforts conducted to develop a proposed nutrient management framework for coastal creeks in Southwest Florida. Using monthly spring and fall sampling over two years, it describes nutrient and chlorophyll dynamics, focusing on the salinity gradient of these creeks relative to conservative mixing principles. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program |
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Southwest Florida Water Management District Regional Water Supply Plan - Executive Summary 2001 Executive Summary of the Regional Water Supply Plan developed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 463 KB |
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Southwest Florida Water Management District Regional Water Supply Plan 2001 Board approved assessment of projected water demands & potential sources of water to meet these demands for the period from 1995 to 2020. Developed for a ten-county area that extends from Pasco County in the north to Charlotte County in the south. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 4,990 KB |
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Southwest Florida Water Management District's Strategic Plan 2018-2022 Lays out the District's goals & strategies to ensure that the water supply needs of the region are met while the environment is protected & the risk of flooding is minimized. Also identifies measurements to tell how far they've come & how much further there is to go. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Sparkman Branch (WBID 1561) Fecal and Total Coliform TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Spatial Decision Support Systems for Landscape Ecological Evaluations in the SW FL Feasibility Study Describes a four-component toolset used to help researchers evaluate the health of upland and aquatic ecosystems in southwest Florida, considering a variety of parameters including water flow, water quality, water supply, maintenance of existing flood protection, wildlife, biological diversity, and natural habitat. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Spawning Dynamics of Common Snook This presentation was given at the 2016 Snook Symposium hosted on Jan. 13th in Orlando. This document describes the spawning dynamics of snook in Florida. It also describes how these behaviors are tracked and monitored. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 2,404 KB |
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Species Account: Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) Basic information about the range and life cycle of the eastern oyster and recent data about commercial production of oysters in Florida. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Species Profile: American Oyster This species profile is one of a series on coastal aquatic organisms, principally fish, of sport, commercial, or ecological importance. The profiles are designed to provide coastal managers, engineers, and biologists with a brief comprehensive sketch of the biological characteristics and environmental requirements of the species and to describe how populations of the species may be expected to react to environmental changes caused by coastal development. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 1,300 KB |
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Species Profile: Bay Scallop (NOAA) Describes the commercial, recreational, and environmental value of the bay scallop, describes its life history including range, reproduction, habitats, movement and migrations, physical/chemical characteristics, growth and development, and species interactions. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration File Size: 512 KB |
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Species Profile: Dolphin General information about the bottlenose dolphin, an important fishery species in tropical and temperate water worldwide. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Spotlight Tampa - Waterwise Award Winner 2010 This segment from the May, 2011 episode of the City of Tampa's "Spotlight Tampa" TV magazine show highlights the 2010 Waterwise Award winner, Nanette O'Hara and describes the water-saving features of her redesigned landscape, which was created to be "bay-friendly," using Florida friendly design principles. City of Tampa |
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Spotted Seatrout Research in Tampa Bay - An Overview Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest and most industrialized estuary, and because spotted seatrout spawn primarily in estuaries, this is an ideal location to begin mapping spotted seatrout spawning habitat. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Springs Eternal: “Florida’s Fountain of Youth - Springs of Life” Lesson Plan In this science lesson plan for grades 5-8, students explore the Florida springs ecosystem and learn about how springs are formed. This lesson focuses on the manatees, fish, birds and alligators that live in the Florida springs. Students also learn about red tide and its threat to life in the springs. Public Broadcasting System (PBS) |
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Springs of Florida: FGS Bulletin No. 66 Details of Florida's springs, listed by county. The original report by the FGS on Florida's springs was published in 1947, as Bulletin No. 31 which was updated in 1977. Product of 2001 Florida Springs Initiative. Florida Geological Survey |
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Star and Paddle Grass Identification Sheet Star and Paddle Grass Identification Sheet Sarasota County Environmental Services File Size: 207 KB |
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Starkey Road Basin BMP Alternatives Analysis The purpose of this analysis is to provide the Pinellas County Department of Environment and Infrastructure (PCDEI), the Pinellas County Public Works Department (PCPW) and the City of Largo with a list of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that could be implemented to improve the water quality and to increase flood protection in the Starkey Watershed. Fourteen alternatives are suggested. Pinellas County Government |
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State Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Standards (1998‐2008) This report follows up on the commitment in the May 2007 memorandum that EPA would periodically publish a report on State progress in adopting numeric nutrient water quality standards. The report focuses on progress made by the 50 States in adopting numeric nutrient standards for their major waterbody types (lakes and reservoirs, rivers and streams, estuaries, and wetlands) since 1998 when EPA released its "National Strategy for the Development of Regional Nutrient Criteria". U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 488 KB |
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State AMP Report (posted 4-3-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 251 KB |
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State Emergency Responders and Volunteers of Florida (SERVFL) The State of Florida's online system for managing public health and medical disaster responders (volunteers and staff teams). This site supports a variety of personnel who may be utilized during disasters, all-hazard response efforts, and public health activities. State of Florida |
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State of Florida Annual Report Nonpoint Source Management Program Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2010 Report detailing programs and activities related watershed management by the Florida Department of Environmental Progection's Nonpoint Source Management Section during calendar year 2010. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 16,843 KB |
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State of Florida Artificial Reef Locations (FWC) Page with interactive map and downloadable lists of artificial reef locations in the state of Florida. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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State of Florida Environmental Primer 2008 This glossary has detailed explanations of various scientific or environmental topics/terms that are either a priority for Florida's environmental administrators or are commonly used in environmental education literature, wildlife publications or reports. Web page links to the agency or sponsoring group are included where additional information or a reference is needed. State Committee for Environmental Education File Size: 1,976 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 363 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound – Executive Summary This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 483 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound – Main Report This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 9,513 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix A This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,438 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix B This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 6,582 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix C This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 1,128 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix D This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 173 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix E This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 1,324 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix F This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 42 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix G This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 132 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix H This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 245 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix I This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 301 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix J This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 688 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix K This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 66 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix L This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,575 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix M This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 100 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix N This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,203 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix O This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 147 KB |
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State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and Saint Joseph Sound - Appendix P This document, the State of the Resource Report for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, establishes the scientific foundation and rationale from which to proceed in developing the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound, collectively referred to as CHSJS. Pinellas County Government File Size: 125 KB |
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State of the Science for Cyanobacterial Blooms (Microcystis species) in Florida: Summary Document This fact sheet represents the latest science-based information cultivated during the 2019 HAB State of the Science Symposium hosted by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Florida Sea Grant. The Symposium?s 75 participants represented 27 unique institutions encompassing academia, nonprofit organizations, local, state and federal agencies, allowing for a diverse and comprehensive assessment of the scientific research arena. Florida Sea Grant |
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State of the Science for Harmful Algal Blooms in Florida: Karenia brevis and Microcystis spp. This document presents the outcomes of the 2019 Florida Harmful Algal Bloom State of the Science Symposium held August 20 & 21 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The symposium, hosted by the Florida Sea Grant College Program and the University of Florida?s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, brought together harmful algal bloom (HAB) experts to discuss the current state of HAB research in Florida. Florida Sea Grant |
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State of the Science for Karenia brevis (Red Tide) in Florida: Summary Document This fact sheet represents the latest science-based information cultivated during the 2019 HAB State of the Science Symposium hosted by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Florida Sea Grant. The Symposium?s 75 participants represented 27 unique institutions encompassing academia, nonprofit organizations, local, state and federal agencies, allowing for a diverse and comprehensive assessment of the scientific research arena. Florida Sea Grant |
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Statistical Analyses and Summary of Analytical Round Robin #4: A Data Comparability Study This fourth analytical round robin addresses the variability in analytes among participating Gulf of Mexico laboratories. This report presents information on the collection and methods used to prepare the water for analyses, the results from the laboratories, and the statistical analyses that were conducted to assess the comparability of the data. Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 2,953 KB |
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Statistical Analyses and Summary of Analytical Round Robin #5: A Data Comparability Study This fifth analytical round robin addresses the variability in these analytes among participating Gulf of Mexico laboratories. This report presents information on the collection and methods used to prepare the water for analyses, the results from the laboratories, and the statistical analyses that were conducted to assess the comparability of the data. Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 2,802 KB |
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Statistical Analyses and Summary of Analytical Round Robin #6: A Data Comparability Study This sixth analytical round robin addresses the variability in these analytes among participating Gulf of Mexico laboratories. This report presents information on the collection and methods used to prepare the water for analyses, the results from the laboratories, and the statistical analyses that were conducted to assess the comparability of the data. Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 3,429 KB |
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Statistical Analyses and Summary of Analytical Round Robin #8: A Data Comparability Study This eighth analytical round robin addresses the variability in these analytes among participating Gulf of Mexico laboratories. This report presents information on the collection and methods used to prepare the water for analyses, the results from the laboratories, and the statistical analyses that were conducted to assess the comparability of the data. Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 2,486 KB |
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Statistical analysis and summary of Field Round Robin #5: A data comparability study This field round robin was hosted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality on 24 April 2012 near Lake Pontchartrain at Bayous Cane and Castine in St. Tammany, Louisiana. Samplers from all five Gulf of Mexico States were represented. A total of five sampling groups (see Table 1 below) participated in the exercise. The data collected were graphed and statistically analyzed for significant differences in variability. Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 2,213 KB |
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Statistical analysis and summary of Field Round Robin #6: A data comparability study This field round robin was hosted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality on 18 June 2012 near Corpus Christi Bay, Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. Samplers from all five Gulf of Mexico States were represented. A total of eleven samplers participated in the exercise. The data collected were graphed and statistically analyzed for significant differences in variability. Gulf of Mexico Alliance File Size: 943 KB |
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Statistical Analysis for Monotonic Trends The purpose of this technical note is to present and demonstrate the basic analysis of long-term water quality data for trends. This publication is targeted toward persons involved in watershed nonpoint source monitoring and evaluation projects where documentation of water quality response to the implementation of management measures is the objective. The relatively simple trend analysis techniques described are applicable to water quality monitoring data collected at fixed stations over time. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 713 KB |
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Statistical Analysis of the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program 1993 Benthic Survey ( #11-95) In Sept. and Oct. 1993 a synoptic survey of benthic habitats throughout Tampa Bay was conducted. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,249 KB |
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Statistical Methods for the Analysis of Lake Water Quality Trends Manual presenting nonparametric statistical methods for trend assessment in water quality, with an emphasis on lakes. The purpose of the manual is to furnish lake program managers with guidance on the application and interpretation of methods for the detection of trends in lake water quality. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 2,938 KB |
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Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Conterminous United States From this page you can access reports generated by the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI), from the 1950s until the present. Data from status and trends provide important long-term trend information about specific changes and places and the overall status of wetlands in the United States. The historical database that the NWI has developed provides photographic evidence of land use and wetlands extent. This provides an accurate record to assist in future restoration efforts. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Status of Efforts to Establish Numeric Interpretations of the Narrative Nutrient Criterion August 1, 2013, report to the governor and legislature, required by Chapter 2013-71 of the laws of Florida, as part of the “Path Forward” agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to settle a lawsuit filed by Earthjustice on behalf of several environmental organizations alleging that Florida's implementation of water quality standards was in violation of the Clean Water Act. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 10,112 KB |
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Status of Tampa Bay Sediments: Contamination by Organochlorine Pesticides, Polyciclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (1993&1995-1996) The objective of this report is to estimate the areal extents of contamination of Tampa Bay sediments by selected OCLs, PAHs, and PCBs and is to be a companion to the summary of sediment metals contamination previously produced (Grabe 1997). Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Status of Tampa Bay Sediments: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Organochlorine Pesticides, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (1993 & 1995 - 1999) The objective of this report is to estimate the areal extents of contamination of Tampa Bay sediments by selected OCLs, PAHs, and PCBs and is to be a companion to the summary of sediment metals contamination previously produced (Grabe 1997). Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County File Size: 172 KB |
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Status of Wading Bird Populations of the Hillsborough River Watershed (#05-03) This report summarizes the population of wading birds within the Hillsborough River Watershed, evaluates existing data as a potential watershed health indicator and suggestions for monitoring breeding programs. Report by Audubon of Florida. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Status Review of the Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica), 2007 This report presents a summary of published literature and other currently available scientific information regarding the biology and status of eastern oysters, as well as an assessment of existing regulatory mechanisms and current conservation and research efforts that may yield protection for the species. NOAA Fisheries File Size: 682 KB |
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Stevenson Creek Watershed TMDL Model Development Final Report on Stevenson Creek Watershed TMDL Model Development Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 16,883 KB |
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Still Toxic After All These Years: Does oil spilled in 1969 still have impacts on wildlife?... In 1969, a barge spilled 189,000 gallons of fuel off Cape Cod. Twenty-one years later, esearchers returned to the scene of the accident to assess the continuing impacts of the spill on wildlife, and found that the remaining oil had not appreciably degraded. Woods Hole Oceanogrphic Institution |
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Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers website A site for recreational users who want to help stop aquatic nuisance species. Promotes a detailed procedure for removal of aquatic "hitchhikers" on recreational watercraft and has information about the importance of consistently employing it to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species. (This site was formerly titled "Protect Our Waters".) Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force |
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Stop Pointless Personal Pollution Two-page educational document for students; describes "How everyday chores can harm your streams and lakes" U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 2,663 KB |
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Storm Water Management Fact Sheet Spill Prevention Planning This fact sheet describes the preparation of a Spill Prevention Plan (SPP) to comply with NPDES requirements. A SPP specifies materials handling procedures and storage requirements and identifies spill cleanup procedures for areas and processes in which spills may potentially occur. It specifies standardized process operating procedures and employee training in an effort to minimize accidental pollutant releases that could contaminate storm water runoff. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 109 KB |
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StormSmart Gulf of Mexico The StormSmart Coasts Network is a web resource dedicated to helping decision makers in coastal communities address the challenges of storms, flooding, sea level rise, and climate change. This network of state and local sites gives coastal decision makers a definitive place to find and share the best resilience-related resources available, and provides tools for collaboration. Major sponsors are NOAA and the Gulf of Mexico Alliance. StormSmart Coastal Network |
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Stormwater as an Alternative Source of Water Supply Talks about using stormwater as a source of water supply. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Stormwater Consequences Game Board game kids can print and play. Includes board, rules, cut-and-color player markers. Teaches kids about stormwater and water pollution. St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 1,417 KB |
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Stormwater magazine, Oct. 2016 issue This issue of Stormwater magazine focuses on the benefits of urban forests in relation to flood control and water quality. It includes articles on stormwater runoff, ensuring water quality on construction projects, water and energy savings from green infrastructure, and constructed wetlands to reduce nutrients. Forester Media |
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Stormwater Management: A Guide for Floridians Stormwater Management Guide Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 7,077 KB |
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Stormwater Manager's Resource Center The SMRC web site was funded by EPA to provide NPDES Phase II communities with the tools and techniques necessary to protect their watersheds and to enhance and restore their local water resources. Center for Watershed Protection |
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Stormwater National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Learn More Definition of & information about Stormwater National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). USF Water Institute File Size: 94 KB |
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Stormwater Ponds - A Citizen's Guide to Their Purpose and Management Why ponds are important, types and functions, caring for my pond, a community approach, permits, watersheds, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, benefits, conservation, water reuse, a workbook, and a maintenance schedule. U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service File Size: 23,633 KB |
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Stormwater quality chapter 62-347 Statewide stormwater quality rule Chapter 62-347 draft Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 317 KB |
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Stormwater Research: Summary of SWFWMD Research Projects 1989-2002 Summary of 18 projects related to efficiency of ponds, alum injection, wetlands, agricultural impacts, bacteria, parking lots, swales, and aerial deposition. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 2,345 KB |
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Stormwater Research: Summary of SWFWMD Research Projects: 1990-2005 Stormwater research at SWFWMD was initiated in mid-1988 in response to changing national and state laws requiring the District to implement nonpoint source pollution control technology. This project report describes the types of research undertaken by the District. Brief descriptions of each project are included and should provide the information necessary to determine if the complete report might be useful in your application. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 906 KB |
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Stormwater Reuse Stormwater runoff stored in a surface pond or in the surficial aquifer and then used as a source of irrigation water can reduce potable water use in an area and reduce total maximum daily loadings from stormwater. The design process for the storage volume and reuse rate of a surface detention pond is presented, with examples from systems operating in Florida. [Wanielista, M.P. Stormwater Reuse. STORMCON Conference, Session B-104. San Antonio, Tx, July, 2003.] Stormwater Management Academy, University of Central Florida File Size: 174 KB |
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Stormwater Reuse: The Utility Business Practice Powerpoint presentation about the beneficial usage of stormwater as a water utility for non potable uses such as irrigation instead of using potable water. Stormwater Management Academy, University of Central Florida |
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Stormwater Runoff Best Manage Practices for Marinas: A Guide for Operators This guide discusses why stormwater runoff management is important at marinas and what facility owners can do to address potential problems. It is designed to familiarize readers with the options available and help them to determine which could be applied at a specific site. Although intended primarily for marina owners and operators, this guide should also be of interest to government and agency officials, planners, consultants and the public. North Carolina State University File Size: 7,783 KB |
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Stormwater Runoff Crossword Puzzle Stormwater Runoff Crossword Puzzle U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 983 KB |
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Stormwater Systems in Your Neighborhood 20-page booklet describing how stormwater systems safeguard water quality, and providing specific information about how to maintain, landscape and improve neighborhood stormwater ponds. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 2,335 KB |
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Stormwater, Alternative Source of Water Supply: Feasibility & Implications for Watershed Management Circular that discusses the feasibility of using water from stormwater impoundments as an alternative source of water supply in southern Florida. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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StoryMap: Manatee County Artificial Reefs This interactive StoryMap has photographs, underwater videos, and text describing seven artificial reef sites that are located offshore of Manatee County. You may also download a GPX FILE for easy upload of all reef and material coordinates to your GPS unit. Manatee County Government |
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Strategic Plan for Northern Bobwhite Restoration in Florida In the “Strategic Plan for Bobwhite Restoration in Florida,” overall goals and strategies to achieve those goals are outlined. However, instead of statewide quantitative goals, as first envisioned, a focal area approach is described. The basis of such an approach is that those areas throughout the state, that appear to have an adequate landscape of public and/or private lands suitable for restoration and management will be selected as focal areas. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 454 KB |
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Strategy for Improving Water-Quality Monitoring in the U.S., The Third & final report of the Intergovernmental Task Force on Monitoring Water Quality (ITFM). Proposes changes in water-quality monitoring that are needed to support sound decisionmaking at all levels of government & in the private sector. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Stream Assessment Report for Hillsborough River Reaches, Hillsborough County, Florida Assessment conducted to update and enhance existing physical and ecological data for the river reaches of the Hillsborough River, with the goal of providing additional data on the river reaches where Stream WaterWatch volunteer stream monitor sites exist and, where appropriate, the greater stream or river reach. This report should be used in conjunction with the information referenced on the Hillsborough County-Tampa Water Atlas and for which hyperlinks are supplied in the report. USF Water Institute File Size: 4,587 KB |
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Stream Ecosummary, Cypress Creek, WBID 1402, Hillsborough County, 2012 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Southwest District conducted water quality and biological sampling at Cypress Creek, Hillsborough County, in 2012. The purpose of the study was to assess the biological health of the stream. Based on the extensive natural riparian zone vegetation community (which buffers potential human effects) and the healthy biological score, it was concluded that the low dissolved oxygen levels in Cypress Creek are natural. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Stream Ecosummary, Hillsborough River at State Park, WBID 1443D, 5/19/2016 & 4/9/2018 Physical, chemical, and biological sampling were conducted at Hillsborough River State Park on 05/19/2016 and 04/09/2018 by FDEP Southwest Regional Operations Center. This stream was sampled as part of FDEP?s EcoRegional Reference Stream Project. Overall, the macroinvertebrate community data indicated that the stream met expectations for a healthy, well-balanced stream; however, floral community data were inconclusive and total nitrogen was higher than the regional threshold on 4/9/2018. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Stream Ecosummary, Pierce Branch (LMAN14), WBID 1732, Hillsborough County The Florida Department of Environmental Protection Southwest District biologists conducted water quality and biological sampling at Pierce Branch in Hillsborough County in 2012, with the objective of gathering further information on the biological health of the watershed as part of Florida's Watershed Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Load programs. Overall, the water quality and macroinvertebrate community data indicated that the stream met expectations for a healthy, well-balanced stream. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Stream Visual Assessment Protocol (NWCC Tech Note 99-1) Presents an easy-to-use assessment protocol to evaluate the condition of aquatic ecosystems associated with streams. U.S. Department of Agriculture File Size: 276 KB |
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Streamgaging Basics This web page describes the methods and equipment used by the U.S. Geological Survey in measuring stage and discharge in rivers and streams. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Streams in the Urban Landscape This paper discusses the effects that development has on urban streams: physical, chemical, morphological, and biological. These changes result in consistent declines in the richness of algal, invertebrate, and fish communities in urban streams. Although understudied in urban streams, ecosystem processes are also affected by urbanization. Urban streams represent opportunities for ecologists interested in studying disturbance and contributing to more effective landscape management. University of Georgia Institute of Ecology File Size: 2,645 KB |
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Strengthening the Scientific Understanding of Climate Change Impacts on Freshwater Resources This report describes the impacts of global climate change on freshwater resources of the United States, and identifies key actions to improve the Nation's capacity to detect and predict changes in freshwater resources that are likely to result from a changing climate. The steps described in the report are intended to help decision-makers and water resource managers by facilitating improvements in observational data, data acquisition, and modeling capabilities. (Aug. 2011) U.S. Department of the Interior File Size: 13,760 KB |
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Structure Operational Guidelines, Upper Sweetwater Creek Chain: Magdalene, Bay and Ellen-Lipsey The District developed operational guidelines for selected flood control and lake water conservation systems. These procedures serve as general guidelines for the routine operation of the structures, such as when water is released. They may be modified, as necessary, to ensure the environmental health, recreational and aesthetic value of the lakes, or in response to specific weather events or conditions. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Structure Operational Guidelines: Brooker Creek System: Lake Keystone, Crescent and Island Ford The District developed operational guidelines for selected flood control and lake water conservation systems. These procedures serve as general guidelines for the routine operation of the structures, such as when water is released. They may be modified, as necessary, to ensure the environmental health, recreational and aesthetic value of the lakes, or in response to specific weather events or conditions. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Structure Operational Guidelines: Lake Armistead and Lake Pretty The District developed operational guidelines for selected flood control and lake water conservation systems. These procedures serve as general guidelines for the routine operation of the structures, such as when water is released. They may be modified, as necessary, to ensure the environmental health, recreational and aesthetic value of the lakes, or in response to specific weather events or conditions. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Structure Operational Guidelines: Thirteen Mile Run System: Kell-Keene-Hanna-Stemper The District developed operational guidelines for selected flood control and lake water conservation systems. These procedures serve as general guidelines for the routine operation of the structures, such as when water is released. They may be modified, as necessary, to ensure the environmental health, recreational and aesthetic value of the lakes, or in response to specific weather events or conditions. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Structuring role of macrophytes in lakes:changing influence along lake size and edpth gradients Both abundance and productivity of macrophytes has been found to vary about two orders of magnitude among lakes of different trophic levels, regardless of lake size. It is less clear, however, how the role of macrophytes varies in lakes of similar trophic status that differ in size and depth. The purpose of this study was to assess how the potential structuring role of macrophytes can change along lake size (surface area) and depth gradients. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 960 KB |
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Sub Committee Ag. Proposed Wetland Rule Position Paper 12-13-07 Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 56 KB |
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Submarine Groundwater Discharge This document explores how groundwater is managed Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Submerged Aquatic Habitat Restoration in Estuaries: Issues, Options and Priorities (#09-03) Workshop presentations available on CD. Contact saveit@tbep.org for a copy of the CD. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 42 KB |
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Sugarhouse Creek Tidal Stream Assessment 2013 In 2013 the Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR) was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The FCCDR tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,795 KB |
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Suitable Sites for Living Shorelines in Tampa Bay The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's Center for Spatial Analysis applied the Virginia Institute of Marine Science's Living Shoreline Suitability Model to the Tampa Bay region. Project results are summarized in this Story Map. It demonstrates the benefits of living shorelines and provides a tool for managers to identify potential preservation and mitigation areas. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Summary of Atmospheric Deposition Studies & Nitrogen Loading Results for Tampa Bay, FL Summary of Atmospheric Deposition Studies and Nitrogen Loading Results for Tampa Bay, Florida. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,768 KB |
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Summary of Emergent Vegetation Habitat Coverage Data for Tampa Bay, A This report is an element of the data review and analysis performed by the Estuary Program to determine the status of emergent vegetation restoration as a result of management activities in Tampa Bay. This report examines the area extents of emergent vegetation. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 584 KB |
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Summary of Manatee County 2012 RESTORE Act Ecosystem Restoration Projects Enumeration of the projects and funding amounts that have been initiated with funding from the RESTORE Act recovery funds, received by coastal communities in the wake of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The RESTORE Act establishes 4 funding areas: Federal, State, Local, and Research/Monitoring. The Federal fund will be managed by the Gulf Coast Restoration Council. Manatee County Government File Size: 377 KB |
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Summary of Seagrass Coverage Data for Tampa Bay Data Report: 1997, A This report is an element of the data review and analysis performed by the Estuary Program to determine the status of seagrass restoration as a result of management activities designed to improve water quality in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 525 KB |
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Summary Report of Nonindigenous Aquatic Species in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 An overview of exotic species found in the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico, including fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and vascular plants. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 2,664 KB |
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Sunset Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on an interview with Larry Golden at his home on Sunset Lake in July 1998. USF Water Institute File Size: 30 KB |
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Sunshine Law (CEAC Version) (posted 2-18-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 38 KB |
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Surging Seas: Sea level rise, storms, and global warming's threat to the U.S. coast Report based on two peer-reviewed studies analyzing national sea level rise, including estimates of land, population and housing at risk, evaluations of every low-lying coastal town, city, county and state in the contiguous U.S., localized timelines of storm surge threats integrating local sea level rise projections; and a freely available interactive map and data to download online. Climate Central |
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Survey of Distribution of the Marine Slime Mold Labyrinthula sp. in the seagrass Thalassia Testudinum in the Tampa Bay Area, Fall 1999-Fall 2000 Report based on three studies of Labyrinthula distribution in three different geographic locations, one in Tampa Bay and the other in the Gulf of Mexico. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 518 KB |
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Swan Lake Narrative Oral history narrative for Swan Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 216 KB |
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Sweetwater Creek Master Plan - Executive Summary (2007) Sweetwater Creek Management Plan - Executive Summary Hillsborough County Government File Size: 16 KB |
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Sweetwater Creek Tidal Stream Assessment 2013 In 2013 the Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR) was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The FCCDR tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 2,064 KB |
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Sweetwater Creek Watershed Management Plan Update (2007) Exec. Summary This document summarizes the water management plan for Sweetwater Creek Watershed. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 66 KB |
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Sweetwater Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan 2007 Update--Part 1 Management Plan for Sweetwater Creek Watershed in Hillsborough County. Chapters 1-7. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 16,142 KB |
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Sweetwater Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan 2007 Update--Part 2 Management Plan for Sweetwater Creek Watershed in Hillsborough County. Chapters 8-12. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 16,888 KB |
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Sweetwater Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan 2007 Update--Part 3 Management Plan for Sweetwater Creek Watershed in Hillsborough County. Chapter 13, pages 1-12 Hillsborough County Government File Size: 18,190 KB |
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Sweetwater Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan 2007 Update--Part 4 Management Plan for Sweetwater Creek Watershed in Hillsborough County. Chapters 13, pages 13-14. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 14,878 KB |
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Sweetwater Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan 2007 Update--Part 5 Management plan for Sweetwater Creek Watershed in Hillsborough County. Chapters 14-15, Appendices, Impaired Waters list, groundwater data, etc. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 17,005 KB |
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SWFWMD Alafia Little Manatee Nitrogen Reductions Nitrogen reduction chart for Northeast Hillsborough BMAP Process for the Alafia/Little Manatee Basin. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 17 KB |
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SWFWMD Basin Boards Description Description of the role of the seven Basin Boards composed of volunteers and eliminated in 2011 by Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature. They were established to give the SWFWMD a local perspective on water resource management issues. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 247 KB |
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SWFWMD District Water Management Plan -- July 2000 The District Water Management Plan 2000 (Plan) was accepted by the Governing Board in July, and represents the first five-year update of the District's "comprehensive plan." The Plan serves as a guide to the District in carrying out all its water resource management responsibilities, including those for Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality and Natural Systems. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 8,061 KB |
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SWFWMD Hillsborough River Nitrogen Reductions Nitrogen reductions for NE Hillsborough BMAP Process for the Hillsborough River Basin. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 21 KB |
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SWFWMD MOU Review (posted 3-21-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 78 KB |
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SWFWMD Northwest Hillsborough Basin Nitrogen Reductions Draft document of the nitrogen reductions for NE Hillsborough BMAP Process for the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 14 KB |
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SWFWMD Real-Time Hydrologic Data - Last-Recorded Value Interactive Map Use this interactive map to find the most recent water level or rainfall value for data collection sites within the boundaries of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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SWFWMD Recreational Lands Guidebook information about the District's land management program; overviews of recreational activities available, including recommended properties for each activity; and a list of guidelines to follow while on District lands. The second section consists of property descriptions for each property, as well as a map of the location and activity icons. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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SWFWMD Regional Water Supply Plan This plan is an assessment of projected water demands and potential sources of water to meet these demands for the period of 2000 through 2025. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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SWFWMD Regional Water Supply Plan (2001) - Executive Summary Executive Summary of the Regional Water Supply Plan developed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 463 KB |
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SWFWMD Regional Water Supply Plan - 2001 Southwest Florida Water Management District's Regional Water Supply Plan published in April 2001. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 4,990 KB |
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SWFWMD Standard Operating Procedures for the Collection of Water Quality & Biological Samples (2016) This manual lists specific procedures for the collection of water quality samples, thereby eliminating variability between field sampling techniques. It is intended to be used as a reference source for field technicians, as well as a training manual for new field staff and SWFWMD cooperators. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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SWFWMD Water Control Structures in Hillsborough County The Southwest Florida Water Management District maintains and operates 81 water control structures throughout the District’s 16-county region. These structures help provide flood protection, manage lake water levels and prevent salt water from flowing up freshwater streams and creeks. Thirty-three of these structures are located in Hillsborough County. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 280 KB |
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Swimming Pool Discharge 101 This is a one page flyer providing information about regulations associated with chlorine and how to properly dispose of water associated with residential swimming pool drainage. Manatee County Environmental Management Department File Size: 461 KB |
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Synoptic Survey of Benthic Macroinvertebrates & Demersal Fishes of the Tampa Bay Estuarine System, A Discussion of data collected through a synoptic survey of macroinvertebrates and bottom-dwelling fishes in the Tampa Bay Estuary. Tech. Pub. #12-95a Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,768 KB |
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Synthesis of Basic Life Histories of Tampa Bay Species (#10-92) Purpose of project was to characterize habitat types critical to the survival of endemic fish and wildlife species. This information will be used to guide the development necessary for future management decisions. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,943 KB |
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Synthesizing seagrass models: application to ecological forecasts. Final report. The major goal of this project was to synthesize available information on the dynamics of seagrass landscapes in response to anthropogenic stressors and natural variability by reviewing models representing various aspects of seagrass ecosystems and to develop a comparative analysis of their required input data, their spatial and temporal scales of application, the metrics of their input and output, and the utility of the data (e.g., potential audience and types of management issues). Mote Marine Laboratory File Size: 1,753 KB |
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TAG and the Sunshine Law (posted 2-28-07) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 38 KB |
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TAG Member Attendance Sheet (Updated 6-2-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 11 KB |
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TAG Sub-Committee Members (posted 11-29-07) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 52 KB |
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TAG's Process Overview Powerpoint (posted 2-18-08) Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 30 KB |
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Take A Kid Fishing This Web site will answer your questions about taking a kid fishing--you'll learn the why, what, when, where and how. We also provide some options for what to do when you can't be fishing to help your child learn more and remember their last trip. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Tampa and Sarasota Bays: issues, resources, status, and management Proceedings of a seminar held December 10, 1987 Washington, D.C., providing a technical exchange for researchers in Sarasota and Tampa Bay programs. The intent is to contribute to the progress of resource management for both bays. Participants presented historical and scientific overviews of the bay area, followed by an examination of management issues by scientists and resource managers. NOAA Estuarine Programs Office File Size: 4,085 KB |
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Tampa BASIS 5 Program Agenda and abstracts of presentations made at the Tampa Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium 5, held October 20-23 1009. Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council File Size: 286 KB |
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Tampa Bay Basin Watershed Report Information regarding the Tampa Bay Basin as part of the Watershed Management Basin Rotation Project. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,055 KB |
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Tampa Bay Benthic Interpretive Report: 1993-2004 Bay Wide Report (#05-08) Report of Tampa Bay benthic data from the period of 1993-2004. (Draft) Authors: David J. Karlen, Thomas Dix, Ph.D., Barbara K. Goetting, Sara E. Markham (Hills.), Cynthia Meyer, Mike Flock (Pinellas), Greg Blanchard (Manatee), Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 9,290 KB |
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Tampa Bay Benthic Monitoring Program Redesign Assessment (#06-03) A technical memorandum that summarizes the results and recommendations of a redesign assessment to re-evaluate the objectives and approach for a comprehensive and long-term benthic monitoring program in Tampa Bay. Report by Janicki Environmental, Inc. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 315 KB |
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Tampa Bay Benthic Monitoring Program: Status of Hillsborough Bay: 1993 - 1998 (#11-02) This report summarizes data collected on sediment samples during 1993-1998 from the Hillsborough Bay segment of Tampa Bay. Report by the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,417 KB |
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Tampa Bay Blue Carbon Assessment: Summary of Findings The goal of this Blue Carbon Assessment of Tampa Bay estuary is to determine the past and future climate mitigation benefits of ongoing and potential future coastal habitat restoration and conservation efforts. Additionally, the project identifies opportunities for enhanced ecosystem management that will provide agencies and community members in the region with information to support coastal management planning. Restore America's Estuaries File Size: 10,277 KB |
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Tampa Bay Boating and Angling Guide This interactive guide includes a map of Tampa Bay that depicts main channels, seagrasses, artificial reefs, aquatic preserves, marinas, and boat ramps open to the public. Also featured is information on habitats and animals, popular sport fish, boating safety and protocol, and a resource directory. It was produced by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commissioon and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Chemical Contamination: Extent, Toxicity, Potential Sources and Sediment Quality Management Plans Data were analyzed to determine the correlations between measures of effects & concentrations of toxicants. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration File Size: 2,514 KB |
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Tampa Bay Dredged Hole Habitat Assessment Project (#04-05) This document provides the results of a two-year program studying the habitat value of 11 dredged holes in Tampa Bay and suggests management recommendations for the holes. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 6,006 KB |
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Tampa Bay Ecosystem Services The research being conducted in the Tampa Bay demonstration project helps to provide information, data, and approaches that communities need to make strategic decisions for a prosperous and environmentally sustainable future. The Tampa Bay demonstration project explores ecosystem goods and services from this standpoint. This website showcases the results of that effort. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Tampa Bay Environmental Atlas The purpose of the Tampa Bay Environmental Atlas is to compile existing biological and water resource data for the Tampa Bay ecosystem and map these data at a scale of 1:24,000. The atlas was compiled in conjunction with the 1982, 1972, and 1952 wetland l U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Size: 5,215 KB |
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Tampa Bay Epilithic Survey (#02-07) Comparison of structure, function and faunal characteristics of 2 artificial reefs and 2 natural reefs in Tampa Bay. Includes a comparison of usage by fish, macro invertebrates, vegetation, and exotic Asian green mussels. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,696 KB |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program 2020 Habitat Master Plan Update This document builds upon and extends the work from three previous watershed-wide habitat master plans. It establishes 2030 protection and restoration targets and longer-term 2050 goals for Tampa Bay critical coastal habitats. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Library Searchable online library contains technical reports, research studies, and other documents published/funded by TBEP relating to atmospheric deposition, fish and wildlife, habitats, invasive species, seagrass and water quality. Also has a link to a full bibliography with links to documents. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Model Evaluation and Update: Chlorophyll a Light Attenuation Relationship The objective of this report is to re-evaluate the empirical relationship between chlorophyll a concentrations and light attenuation using the water quality data collected since 1994 by the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,110 KB |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Model Evaluation and Update: Nitrogen Load - Chlorophyll a Relationship The objective of this report is to re-evaluate the empirical relationship between TN loads and chlorophyll a concentrations using the water quality data collected since 1994 by the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,688 KB |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Models: Loading, Empirical and Optimization (#02-99) Provides the background, programs, and data sources on the following models developed for the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP): watershed loading model, TBEP empirical model, TBEP optimization model. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 553 KB |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Progress Report 2009 An overview of key projects completed in recent years. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 5,793 KB |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Progress Report 2009 (#04-09) Status of seagrasses, water quality, watershed, wildlife, and community outreach efforts. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 7,287 KB |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Strategic Plan 2021-2025 This report identifies and recommends action for operational and organizational issues that were identified through a strategic planning process. It is based on interviews conducted with management conference members, several workshops, and meetings with leadership and Program staff. This document was reviewed and approved by the TBEP Policy Board on August 14, 2020. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Tracking Progress Toward Its Nitrogen Management Goals: Fifth-Year Assessment of Bay Water Quality Indicators and Models The objective of this report is to summarize the results from a series of investigations whose purpose was to assess the progress toward meeting the nitrogen management goals of the Tampa Bay Estuary CCMP. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 529 KB |
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Tampa Bay Estuary Reasonable Assurance Plan Developed by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and members of the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium in cooperation with EPA, DEP and other regional stakeholders, the initial reasonable assurance document developed was submitted in 2002. It provided the foundation for reasonable assurance that the designated uses of waterbody segments within the Tampa Bay basin would be maintained or restored for nutrient attainment. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Tampa Bay Ethical Angler Wallet Card Card with bag and size limits for a dozen commonly-sought fish species found in Tampa Bay, list of protected species, and contact information for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (Information current as of May 2012) Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Historic & Current Aerial Imagery Website Presentation Powerpoint presentation describing the Tampa Bay Historic and Current Aerial Imagery Website Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,098 KB |
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Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program Synopsis: 1997-2006 (#04-08) Annual monitoring results from fixed seagrass transects in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,695 KB |
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Tampa Bay Interagency Seagrass Monitoring Program: Seagrass Species Distribution and Coverage Along Fixed Transects 1997-2000 Seagrass Species Distribution and Coverage Along Fixed Transects 1997-2000 Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,051 KB |
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Tampa Bay Model Regional Fertilizer Ordinance (#06-08) Ordinance regulating the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorous. For use by municipalities in the Tampa Bay region. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 79 KB |
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Tampa Bay National Estuary Program Federal Consistency Report ( #07-97) Developing a federal consistency review strategy, a process to evaluate federal programs and activities for consistency with the goals of the CCMP. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,199 KB |
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Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Program 2014 presentation on the history, goals, accomplishments of the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium, a collaborative solution to nutrient pollution from the Tampa Bay watershed which has decreased the amount of nitrogen flowing into Tampa Bay by 80-90%. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,435 KB |
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Tampa Bay Numeric Nutrient Criteria: Task 1 - TN and TP Concentrations This document describes analyses performed in support of development of segment-specific total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentrations consistent with the TN and TP loads recommended as numeric nutrient criteria by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium, recognizing the importance of maintaining consistency with existing management goals and specifically with the recent load allocations to comply with the existing Total Maximum Daily Loads for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Numeric Nutrient Criteria: Task 3 - Dissolved Oxygen Report on an analysis performed to: characterize dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations in Tampa Bay's major segments, assess principal drivers of DO exceedances and evaluate the relevance of the empirical distribution of DO concentrations to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection?s Impaired Waters Rule standard for DO with respect to the development of recently proposed numeric nutrient criteria for the Tampa Bay estuary. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Numeric Nutrient Criteria: Tidal Creeks Report on a task to evaluate tidal creeks that flow into the Tampa Bay estuary. The goal of the project was to (1) provide a definition of tidal creeks, (2) provide a generalized overview of the ecological function of tidal creeks in relation to the estuary, (3) identify factors to be considered when establishing criteria for tidal creeks, and (4) discuss potential methods for data evaluation directed at establishing nutrient criteria for these systems. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Operational Forecast System (TBOFS) TBOFS provides water level, currents, water temperature and salinity nowcast and forecast guidance as well as interpolated winds from National Weather Service products. TBOFS runs four times per day and generates 6-hour nowcasts and 48-hour forecast guidance. TBOFS products include time series graphics at station locations and aerial animations of the whole Tampa Bay for all five parameters (wind, water level, currents, temperature and salinity). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Tampa Bay Oyster Mapping and Assessment (#03-06) Project to establish baseline map layer for current extent of oysters within Tampa Bay, assess accuracy of mapping extent, and develop an historic layer derived from scanned USGS post-1927 T-sheets. Report by FWC/FWRI. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,369 KB |
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Tampa Bay P.O.R.T.S. The Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) is a public information acquisition and dissemination technology developed by the National Ocean Service (NOS) in cooperation with the Greater Tampa Bay Marine Advisory Council. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council - 2009 REGIONAL DIRECTORY The regional directory of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 792 KB |
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Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water & Downstream Augmentation Project This project aims to increase surface water availability while improving the environment of wetland and river systems. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 348 KB |
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Tampa Bay Restored Oyster Reef Monitoring Quality Assurance Project Plan This document describes the sampling and data collection protocols that are to be followed in monitoring established and newly created oyster restoration sites at several sites in the Tampa Bay area. The document was created for use with a 2018 Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund project that was a partnership between the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, FWC Florida Wildlife Research Institute, and Tampa Bay WAtch. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bay Seagrass Management Area Determination, Status and Trends (#05-07) Report used to determine new seagrass management areas to be used by TBEP and its partners for re-evaluation of Baywide Seagrass Management Plan. Includes a review of water quality target attainment. Report by the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,974 KB |
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Tampa Bay Sediment Quality Targets Physical Parameters Assessment The specific objectives of this technical memorandum are: to present recent relevant observations from the Tampa Bay Benthic Program, and to estimate the relative importance of salinity and sediment size in determining benthic health in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 2,859 KB |
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Tampa Bay Sediment Quality Workshop: Setting Targets and Defining Management Strategies ( #06-97) The first meeting of the Science Advisory Group was convened May, 2005 to provide TBEP with management oriented guidance for establishing contaminant loading for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,539 KB |
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Tampa Bay Summary, Seagrass Integrated Mapping and Monitoring Report #3 - 2018 This excerpt from the statewide SIMM report has mapping and monitoring information for seagrasses in Tampa Bay's coastal waters. It has an overall trend assessment which includes coverage and geographic extent of seagrass beds, stressors, and management recommendations. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute |
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Tampa Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan, 1999 With adequate funding and implementation, the SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay will be one of the vehicles through which the District and the State of Florida contribute to ongoing efforts to restore and protect Tampa Bay. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 625 KB |
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Tampa Bay Tidal Tributary Habitat Initiative: Integrated Summary Document (#02-08) Technical document for the Tampa Bay Tidal Tributaries project. Contains information on water and benthic quality, fish and fish habitat, and management recommendations. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 14,539 KB |
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Tampa Bay Tidal Tributary Initiative: Public Summary Document (#03-08) Summary document for the Tampa Bay Tidal Tributaries project. Contains information on water and benthic quality, fish and fish habitat, and management recommendations. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 3,787 KB |
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Tampa Bay Urban Fishing Project Pond Location and Depth Maps Describes 8 fishable ponds in the Tampa Bay area Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 337 KB |
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Tampa Bay Watershed Reports Prepared by the Tampa Subdistrict of the U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Division Calendar Years 1977-99 A bibliography of reports water resources in the Tampa Bay region published from 1977 through 1999. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 362 KB |
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Tampa Bay: Documenting Seagrass Recovery since the 1980s and Reviewing the Benefits Paper describing the assessment, restoration, and recovery of Tampa Bay's seagrasses which appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of the journal Southeastern Geographer, published by the University of North Carolina Press. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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Tampa Bypass Canal System The Tampa Bypass Canal System helps prevent the Hillsborough River from flooding by diverting water around the cities of Tampa and Temple Terrace. It runs parallel to the Hillsborough River for approximately 15.7 miles and empties into McKay Bay. The canal has several water control structures located along it, which allows the District to manage the flow of water into and through the canal. The canals are large linear pools of fresh water that are used by local utilities to supply the region. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Tampa Florida Air Quality Conditions & Forecasts - AIRNow Current air quality and air quality forecast for Tampa. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Tampa Shoreline Restoration Initiative This document is meant to serve as a guide to prioritizing and targeting resources to restore the shoreline owned by Tampa's citizens through the City park system. USF Water Institute File Size: 8,238 KB |
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Tapping New Sources: Meeting 2025 Water Supply Needs (2007) This report, prepared by the FL DEP according to statutory requirements of sections 373.0361(5) & 373.536(6)(a)4, F.S., summarizes the progress of the water management districts' regional water supply plans, the 5-year water resource development work programs & the development of alternative water sources through funding provided by the Water Protection and Sustainability Program. It provides information on the trends statewide & at the individual water management districts. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 3,041 KB |
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Teacher Resources from the Fish & Wildlife Research Institute Resources include a 250,000-specimen collection, suitcase exhibits, and MarineQuest, the annual open house for the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. During MarineQuest, FWRI hosts SchoolDaze, a two-hour guided tour available to schools by registration only. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) |
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Teacher's Companion: Chemistry in the Gulf of Mexico A teacher's instructional guide that relates principles from a basic chemistry class to actual processes occuring in the ocean. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement File Size: 867 KB |
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Teacher's Guide Alafia River Watershed Excursion This is a teachers guide to teach students the material on Alafia River Watershed Excursion. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Teacher's Guide Hillsborough River Watershed Excursion This is the teachers guide for the Hillsborough River Watershed Excursion containing various information for teachers to give students. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Teacher's Guide Springs Coast Watershed Excursion This is a teachers guide for the Springs Coast Watershed Excursion with various activities to be done in the classroom. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Teachers at Sea Program Teachers gain first-hand experience of science at sea by selecting a cruise aboard one of NOAA's 15 ships. The ships study fisheries, oceanography, atmosphere, bathymetry, sea floors, and more. Teachers return to the classroom with a depth of understanding enhanced by working side-by-side with world class scientists. For more information call (800) 254-8040. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Teaching Materials: Manatees Coloring and activity book, manatee fact sheet, 38-page educator's guide, public awareness brochures Save the Manatee Club |
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Teachnology Lesson Plans: Earth Science Lesson plans related to earth sciences. TeAch-nology |
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Teachnology Lesson Plans: Ecology Lesson plans related to biology/ecology. TeAch-nology |
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Tech. Support Document for EPA's Final Rule for Numeric Criteria for... Inland Surface Fresh Waters Full Title: Technical Support Document for U.S. EPA’s Final Rule for Numeric Criteria for Nitrogen/Phosphorus Pollution in Florida’s Inland Surface Fresh Waters U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 6,287 KB |
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Tech. Support Document for EPA's Final Rule for Numeric Criteria... Appendices Tables, figures and supporting documentation for the Technical Support Document for EPA’s Final Rule for Numeric Criteria for Nitrogen/Phosphorus Pollution in Florida’s Inland Surface Fresh Waters. The rule was adopted in Nov. 2010, goes into effect in Feb. 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 8,000 KB |
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Technical Memorandum: Crescent Lake Management Plan In coordination with the FDEP, the City of City of Petersburg is developing a Reasonable Assurance Plan to implement a Category 4b control program consistent with the requirements of the Florida Watershed Restoration Act. This technical memorandum presents a management plan for the lake and watershed to address water quality concerns and presents a range of alternatives for consideration and refinement by the City. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Technical Memorandum: Natural Vegetation Runoff Characteristics This memo to the FDEP Stormwater Rule Working Group summarizes an analysis of nutrient (TP and TN) runoff characteristics for different natural communities. The analysis concluded that runoff characteristics for natural areas are related to vegetation type, not to soil types. Environmental Research and Design Inc. (ERD) File Size: 52 KB |
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Technical Memorandum: Pinellas County Monitoring Program Timeseries Trend Analysis 2003-2013 While sampling has been conducted since 1992 in Pinellas County waters, the sampling routine was redesigned and many sites were relocated in 2003. This report provides analytical results of statistical timeseries trend analysis for data collected from 2003-2013 for all routine ambient monitoring data collected by the Pinellas County Department of Environment and Infrastructure?s Watershed Management Division. Pinellas County Government |
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Technical Support Document... Numeric Nutrient Criteria, Vol. 1 Estuaries, Coastal Waters, S. Fla. This volume presents the process by which EPA derived numeric nutrient criteria for estuaries. EPA derived numeric criteria to protect designated uses for the purposes of the Clean Water Act. EPA selected three nutrient-sensitive biological endpoints and associated water quality targets to derive numeric nutrient criteria for each estuary, then classified each into segments based on biological, chemical and physical characteristics. Numeric nutrient criteria values were derived using modeling. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 16,570 KB |
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Technical Support Document: Dev. of Numeric Nutrient Criteria for FL Lakes, Spring Vents & Streams This document sets forth the scientific and technical basis for Florida’s numeric nutrient standards, which were adopted by the Environmental Regulation Commission in December, 2011. It is envisioned that these standards, in combination with the related bioassessment tools, will facilitate the assessment of designated use attainment for its waters and to provide a better means to protect state waters from the adverse effects of nutrient over-enrichment. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 5,291 KB |
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Techniques of Trend Analysis for Monthly Water Quality Data This paper procedures suitable for analyzing a large data base to identify stations where water quality characteristics appear to be changing monotonically over time and to estimate the rates of change. The methodology presented includes three distinct procedures, which can be used alone or in combination. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,669 KB |
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Techniques of Trend Analysis for Monthly Water-Quality Data The methods presented in this paper (the Seasonal Kendall Test for trend, the Seasonal Kendall Slope Estimator, and flow adjustment coupled with the Seasonal Kendall Test) are intended to be exploratory methods for identifying and quantifying changes in water-quality time series. Together they provide means of identifying data sets where significant monotonic changes are occurring in the water-quality variables of interest. American Geophysical Union |
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Temporal water chemistry trends (1967-1997) for a sample (127) of Florida waterbodies Total phosphorus, total nitrogen, total chlorophyll and Secchi visibility data from 127 Florida lakes across three time periods, Early (1967-1972), Middle (1979-1981), and Present (1996-1997) were compared using paired tests and repeated measures analyses of variances. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Terra Ceia - Florida Forever Project Profile The mangrove swamps and flatwoods on the islands and mainland around Terra Ceia Bay are some of the last natural lands left on the southeast shore of Tampa Bay. The Terra Ceia project will protect and restore this natural area, helping to preserve the fishery and manatee feeding grounds in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve. This document describes the project area and gives the acquisition status of its component parcels. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 283 KB |
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Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve Describes key accomplishments, goals, habitat, ecological importance, management status and more regarding this preserved area of Tampa Bay region. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve Management Plan - 2009-2019 Terra Ceia was designated an aquatic preserve in 1984. This, the most recent management plan, addresses the management of the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve including the management's authority, habitats, natural settings, animal life and public uses. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve Management Plan - April 2007 The purpose of this document is to incorporate, evaluate, and prioritize all relevant information about the site into a cohesive management strategy, allowing for appropriate access to the managed areas while protecting the long-term health of the ecosystems and their resources. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 8,971 KB |
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Terrebonne Bay Shore Protection Demonstration Project The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act of 1990 included the Terrebonne Bay Shore Protection Project. The TE-45 project is located southeast of Chauvin, Louisiana in Terrebonne Parish along the rapidly eroding northwest shore of Lake Barre. The project will evaluate six fabricated structures, placed along the shore, for their effectiveness in abating shoreline erosion including their ability to develop and sustain an oyster reef. The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act Task Force File Size: 228 KB |
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Testing The Water 2014: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches NRDC’s annual analysis of water quality data at 3,485 coastal U.S. beaches monitored in 2013 found that 10 percent of all monitoring samples exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s most protective benchmark for assessing swimmer safety, known as the Beach Action Value, or BAV . Natural Resources Defense Council |
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The 2014 Harmful Algal Bloom State Survey Toxic algae outbreaks, or Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are a widespread problem across The U.S., but few states have programs dedicated to monitoring or reporting on these outbreaks. That’s the top finding in a 50-state survey conducted in spring 2014 by Resource Media and the National Wildlife Federation. National Wildlife Federation & Resource Media File Size: 862 KB |
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The 2015 Stock Assessment of Florida Common Snook The information contained in this document was presented at the 2016 Snook Symposium hosted on Jan. 13th in Orlando. This document discusses the different populations of snook in Florida as well as what is impacting these species. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 406 KB |
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The ability of barley straw, cypress leaves and L-lysine to inhibit cyanobacteria in Lake Hancock In this study, we conducted a replicated aquarium study to determine if additions of barley straw, cypress leaves or the amino acid L-lysine could reduce levels of cyanobacteria in Lake Hancock, as measured by changes in chlorophyll a. Additions of L-lysine brought about the quickest reduction in chlorophyll a compared to controls. However, the effect of L-lysine leveled off after the first week, while aquaria treated with barley straw and cypress leaves showed increased benefits over time. Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership File Size: 388 KB |
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The Conservation Balancing Act: Leader's Guide This program will provides participants with an understanding of how to conserve water and energy without sacrificing benefits in three major water using areas of the home: the bathroom, the laundry, and the kitchen. It is appropriate for both adult and older youth. This document is a lesson plan for the instructor; individual fact sheets are available on the UF IFAS website: edis.ifas.ufl.edu Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 272 KB |
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The Determination of Minimum Flows for Sulphur Springs, Tampa, Florida (2004 Draft) The purpose of minimum flows and levels is to create hydrologic and ecological standards against which permitting or planning decisions can be made concerning surface or ground water withdrawals. Sulphur Springs is an artesian spring that was once used as a water supply source by the City of Tampa during times of impending water shortage, and serves important ecological functions by providing flows that sustain downstream biological communities in the spring run and Lower Hillsborough River. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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The Effects of Climate Change on Florida's Ocean & Coastal Resources The four major aspects of climate change addressed in this document are increasing greenhouse gases, increasing air temperature and water vapor, increasing ocean temperature, and increasing sea level. In this report they are called “drivers,” and for each driver the effects on Florida’s ocean and coastal resources are described in terms of what is known, what is probable, and what is possible. Florida Oceans and Coastal Council File Size: 799 KB |
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The effects of Hurricane Irma on seagrass meadows in previously eutrophic estuaries in Southwest FL In September of 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall in the state of Florida, affecting the open water and watersheds of each of these six estuaries. In response, seagrass coverage declined by 1203 ha between 2016 and 2018, a system-wide decrease of 3%. The range of decreases associated with Hurricane Irma varied from less than a 1% loss of seagrass coverage in St. Joseph Sound to declines of 7 and 11% in Clearwater Harbor and Lemon Bay, respectively. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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The Florida LAKEWATCH Story. Engaging the "Citizen Scientist" in Environmental Research An overview of the Florida LAKEWATCH program--how accurate, timely water quality data is being collected throughout the state by a cadre of dedicated volunteers. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 621 KB |
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The Future of Tampa Bay The first comprehensive management plan prepared for Tampa Bay, in 1985. The commission that submitted it was also charged with preparing a 3- to 5-year legislative work program, seeking sources of funding, monitoring submitted proposals for compliance with the plan, and making specific recommendations concerning bay management issues "for the lifetime of the commission". This plan is a precursor to the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan later created by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council File Size: 16,258 KB |
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The Importance of Mangroves to People: A Call to Action A timely synthesis of the importance of mangroves to people. They remain one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet, being lost at a rate greater than coral reefs and tropical rainforests. This has potentially devastating effects to mangrove biodiversity and in turn, the food security, protection and livelihoods of some of the most marginalised coastal communities in developing countries, where more than 90 percent of the world’s mangroves are found. United Nations Environmental Programme File Size: 17,856 KB |
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The Importance of Tidal Creek Ecosystems (preface) Preface to a special issue of the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, "Anthropogenic impacts on the ecology of tidal creeks and canals". The preface discusses general characteristics of tidal creek ecosystems and their economic and environmental benefits. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology File Size: 72 KB |
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The Important Birding Areas of Florida Draft report oulining areas and species of special concren for bird popluations in Florida. Includes listing of bird species and category of concern. Audubon of Florida File Size: 1,630 KB |
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The Limiting Factor Concept The best explanation for productivity differences between lakes is found in the limiting factor concept first developed in the plant sciences and then applied to lakes and ponds. It says that the factor in the environment that is in shortest supply relative to the needs of the plants will determine the amount of plant material produced. North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) File Size: 324 KB |
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The Marine Scene, Sept.-Dec. 2012 Newsletter of the Southwest Florida Sea Grant Extension Program, with stories about bay scallops, numeric nutrient criteria, and atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in Tampa Bay. Florida Sea Grant File Size: 971 KB |
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The National Estuary Program Coastal Condition Report Fact Sheet EPA issued the National Estuary Program Coastal Condition Report (NEPCCR) in June, 2007. It is the third in a series of coastal environmental assessments. The first two reports covered all U.S. coastal waters. This Report includes assessments of the twenty-eight National Estuary Programs (NEPs) in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. This fact sheet explains what the NEP is and very briefly summarizes the report's findings. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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The National Map The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. It has many uses ranging from recreation to scientific analysis to emergency response. U.S. Geological Survey |
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The Nitrogen Bomb By learning to draw fertilizer from a clear blue sky, chemists have fed the multitudes. They've also unleashed a fury as threatening as atomic energy. Today nitrogen-based fertilizers help feed billions of people, but they are also poisoning ecosystems, destroying fisheries, and sickening and killing children throughout the world. In ensuring our supply of food, they are wreaking havoc on our water and air. Discover Magazine File Size: 143 KB |
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The Nitrogen Cycle: Of Microbes and Men This earth science teaching module explains the nitrogen cycle, the set of biogeochemical processes by which nitrogen undergoes chemical reactions, changes form, and moves through difference reservoirs on earth, including living organisms. It discusses human contributions to the process and has related questions and quizzes and links to learn more. Vision Learning |
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The Potential for Biological Effects of Sediment-Sorbed Contaminants Tested in the National Status a Report assesses relative likelihood or potential for adverse biological effects occuring due to exposure of biota to toxicants in sediments sampled and analyzed by National Status and Trends Program. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration File Size: 13,442 KB |
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The Potential For Wave Disturbance in Shallow Florida Lakes Report on research which applied wave theory to calculate the extent and frequency to calculate wave-driven surface water movements disturbing the sediments in 36 Florida lakes covering a broad range of surface areas and mean depths. University of Florida IFAS Dept. of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences File Size: 794 KB |
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The Price of Greening Stormwater Philadelphia officials hope the city’s redesigned stormwater fees will lead to imaginative private financing that will help rehabilitate watersheds. Governing File Size: 192 KB |
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The Road Not Taken: The History of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge This story, gleaned from the factual record, describes how "The Road Not Taken," as designed by a prominent Florida engineer and native Manatee Count resident, could have changed the Skyway and the communities it links. Charlie Hunsicker and Allan Horton File Size: 100 KB |
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The Role of Eutrophication in the Global Proliferation of Harmful Algae Blooms Discusses the relationship between increased algal bloom frequency and nutrient loadings in coastal waters. The Oceanography Society File Size: 641 KB |
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The TEAM approach: Together for Environmental Assessment and Management. A process for developing ef Description of an approach for developing comprehensive and integrative lake management plans and water resource policy. TEAM uses a three-step process, one ideally sponsored by a legislative or executive arm of government and involves stakeholders, lay citizens, and technical experts (academics, private professionals, regulatory or management agency personnel). Together, the team identifies, defines, prioritizes and evaluates concerns and courses of action concerning water resource issues(s). Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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The Wet World of Macroinvertebrates Poster illustrating common macroinvertebrates of lakes and freshwater streams. ~24 x 18 inches Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 1,767 KB |
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Thirty Mile Creek (WBID 1639) Nutrients and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL Final FDEP Total Maximum Daily Load Document Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Thonotosassa - Hillsborough County Historic Resources Excerpts Excerpt from Hillsborough County Historic Resources Report. Hillsborough County Planning and Growth Management File Size: 86 KB |
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Tidal Creek & Salt Marsh Sediments in South Carolina Coastal Estuaries: Dist of Organic Contaminants Twenty-eight tidal creeks along the South Carolina coast were sampled during the summer of 1995 to determine the levels of sediment contamination including organic chemicals (i.e., polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons [PAHs], polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs], and DDT and its metabolites) associated with different types and varying levels of watershed development (i.e., industrial/urban, suburban, forested, and salt marsh). Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology File Size: 423 KB |
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Tidal Creek & Salt Marsh Sediments in South Carolina Coastal Estuaries: Distribution of Trace Metals Comparison of twenty-eight tidal creeks, sampled along the South Carolina coast in the summer of 1995 to determine the levels of sediment trace metal contamination associated with different types and varying levels of human development in their watersheds. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology File Size: 472 KB |
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Tidal Creek Ecosystems: Sentinel Habitats for Assessing Consequences of Rapid Coastal Development Presentation on a project that evaluated the ability of tidal creek networks to serve as sentinel ecosystems that provide early warning of the consequences of uncontrolled development in the Coastal Zone. The project used traditional and new technologies to evaluate ecosystem condition, animal health, and potential threats to public and health and welfare. Hollings Marine Laboratory File Size: 3,000 KB |
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Tidal Creek Habitats: Sentinels of Coastal Health Twenty-two page booklet characterizing tidal creeks, describing their hydrologic role in coastal systems, listing the ways that water quality in coastal creeks is affected by development, giving recommendations for conservation of these important aquatic systems. Includes glossary and references. South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium File Size: 1,978 KB |
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Tidal Creeks As Nekton Habitat in the Tampa Bay Estuary Presentation to the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's Technical Advisory Committee on a study of the presence of nekton (free-swimming aquatic creatures) in and around tidal creeks that flow into Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,835 KB |
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Tide Predictions for Florida Calculates current tide predictions for sites all along Florida's coasts. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
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Tides & Currents - Publications Popular publications, technical reports, manuals & standards concerning tides & currents. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
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Tides on the West Florida Shelf Coamplitude and cophase charts for sea level and velocity hodographs for currents. American Meteorological Society File Size: 766 KB |
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TMDL for Fecal Coliforms in Phillippi Creek (WBID 1937) Approved Total Maximum Daily Load for Fecal Coliforms in Phillippi Creek (WBID 1937) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 2,983 KB |
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TMDL for Unionized Ammonia and Lead in Lake Thonotosassa This report presents the total maximum daily load for unionized ammonia for Lake Thonotosassa in the Hillsborough River Basin. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,093 KB |
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TMDL Report Dissolved Oxygen & Nutrient TMDL for the Alafia River Above Hillsborough Bay (Tidal) The TMDL establishes the allowable loadings to the Alafia River Tidal Segment (WBID 1621G) that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criterion for dissolved oxygen and nutrients. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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TMDL Report Nutrients For Bellows Lake (WBID 1579A) This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Load for nutrients in Bellows Lake (WBID 1579A) in the Tampa Bay Basin. Bellows Lake was verified as impaired for nutrients due to elevated Trophic State Index and therefore was included on the Verified List of impaired waters for the Tampa Bay Basin that was adopted by Secretarial Order on June 3, 2008. This TMDL establishes the allowable loadings to Bellows Lake that would restore the waterbody to meet the applicable water quality standards. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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TMDL Report: Dissolved Oxygen & Nutrient TMDL for Channelized Stream - Bald Eagle Creek (WBID 1483) This report presents the TMDL for nutrients and dissolved oxygen (DO) for Channelized Stream (now known as Bald Eagle Creek) located in the Tampa Bay Tributaries Basin. This waterbody is a tributary of the Hillsborough River that discharges to the Upper Hillsborough River. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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TMDLs to Stormwater Permits Handbook A draft handbook providing a reference for TMDL prectitioners and permit writers on current methiods U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 4,239 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 312 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix A This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix A gives basic regulatory information. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,018 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix B (Training Examples) This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix B covers training. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 18,467 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix B (Training) This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix B covers training. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,414 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix C This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix C is a Decision Matrix. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 5,050 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix D This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental rotection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix D covers source identification. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 7,633 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix E This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix E covers Pollution Assessment. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 478 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix F (EPA) This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix F contains information about microbial source tracking. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,230 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix F (FDEP) This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix F covers microbial source tracking. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 14,463 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix G This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix G is an example of a thermal imaging report prepared by FDEP. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 11,766 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix H This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix H contains an example of data and analysis related to fecal coliform pollution. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 442 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix I This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix I covers pet waste ordinances. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,099 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix J This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Appendix J has an Annual BMAP Report Template Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 230 KB |
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Toolkit: Implementation Guidance for Fecal Coliform TMDLs -- Appendix K This guidance document, prepared by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides assistance to local stakeholders with the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plan for waters impaired by fecal coliform. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 1,190 KB |
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Topobathymetric Data for Tampa Bay, Florida From this webpage, download low-res (9.5MB) or hires (298MB) versions of a topobathymetric map of Tampa Bay, including its surrounding watersheds. Also available on this page is a link to the detailed data and metadata used to create the map. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Topographic Map Symbols A topographic map shows more than contours. The map includes symbols that represent such features as streets, buildings, streams, and vegetation. These symbols are constantly refined to better relate to the features they represent, improve the appearance or readability of the map, or reduce production cost. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Total coliform and Escherichia coli counts in 99 Florida lakes re some common limnological factors The degree of bacterial contamination of 99 Florida lakes was studied using total coliform and Escherichia coli (E. coli) counts as indicators. Over 75% of the 4055 samples analyzed for total colifoms and over 98% analyzed for E. coli were below Florida's state standards for total and fecal coliform bacteria, respectively. Thus, there is little evidence of widespread fecal contamination in the Florida lakes examined during this study. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Total Maximum Daily Load for Dissolved Oxygen in Long Branch Creek (WBID 1627) This document gives the required concentration of dissolved oxygen in Long Branch Creek, a stream located in central Pinellas County that is a tributary of Tampa Bay. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Total Maximum Daily Load for Fecal Coliform in Double Branch (Freshwater and Estuarine) WBIDs 1513E 1513F This document defines the maximum allowable limits of fecal coliform bacteria in Double Branch Creek, a stream in southwestern Hillsborough County that is a tributary of Upper (Old) Tampa Bay. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Total Maximum Daily Load for Fecal Coliforms in Pinellas Park Ditch No. 5 (WBID 1668B) Document establishing regulatory limits for fecal coliform bacteria in order to comply with the Impaired Waters Rule of the Clean Water Act. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,804 KB |
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), Chapter 62-304 of the Florida Administrative Code A rule that establishes Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and their allocations, for waters that have been verified to be impaired by a pollutant pursuant to Chapter 62-303, F.A.C. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Total Maximum Daily Loads - Guidance for Local Officials - Are You Ready? Explanation of Total Maximum Daily Load program including federal and state laws, schedule for establishment, costs, benefits, and contact persons. Florida Stormwater Association File Size: 588 KB |
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Toward a General Theory for How Climate Change Will Affect Infectious Disease Report from a symposium that focused on how climate affects the ecology of infectious disease. The conventional wisdom that global climate change will increase diseases has placed climate change-disease interactions at the center of scientific, political, and public agendas. Predicting climate change impacts is difficult, particularly for species interactions such as parasite-host relationships and whether climate change will increase or decrease infectios diseases. Ecological Society of America File Size: 332 KB |
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Toxic Contamination Sources Assessment: Risk Assessment for Chemicals of Potential Concern... #09-96 This report presents the results of the risk assessment for sediment contaminants in specific areas of Tampa Bay including upper and lower Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, Bayboro Harbor, and adjacent areas in western Middle and Lower Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 14,782 KB |
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Toxic Contamination Sources Assessment: Sources of Sediment Contaminants of Concern and Recomm This project was initiated to identify specific sources of contaminants and to prioritize management risks associated with the contaminants in areas of Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 6,334 KB |
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Trace Metal Status of Tampa Bay Sediments 1993-1996 (#04-97) The focus of this report is contamination of Tampa Bay by eight trace metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, silver, and zinc). Sampling took place over a four year period - 1993 through 1996. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,541 KB |
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Tracking Chlorophyll-a and Light Attenuation in Tampa Bay: Application to 2002 Data (#01-03) Technical memorandom on the procedure for tracking Chlorophyll-a and light attenuation in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 698 KB |
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Tracking Chlorophyll-a and Light Attenuation in Tampa Bay: Application to 2003 Data (#01-04) The objective of this technical memorandum is to compare the annual mean ambient chlorophyll-a concentration and light attenuation for 2003 to the segment-specific targets using a tracking process. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,161 KB |
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Tracking Chlorophyll-a and Light Attenuation in Tampa Bay: Application to 2004 Data The objective of this technical memorandum is to compare the annual mean ambient chlorophyll-a concentration and light attenuation for 2004 to the segment-specific targets using the tracking process. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,708 KB |
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Tracking Chlorophyll-a and Light Attenuation in Tampa Bay: Application to 2005 Data #02-06) A technical memorandum that compares the annual mean ambient chlorophyll-a concentration and light attenuation for 2005 to the segment-specific targets using a tracking process. Report by Janicki Environmental, Inc. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 958 KB |
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Tracking Chlorophyll-a and Light Attenuation in Tampa Bay: Application to 2006 Data (#01-07) Summary document of Tampa Bay 2006 chlorophyll-a and light attenuation data and attainment of water quality targets. Report by Janicki Environmental, Inc. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 800 KB |
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Tracking Chlorophyll-a and Light Attenuation in Tampa Bay: Application to 2007 Data (#01-08) Tampa Bay water quality assessment for 2007. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 1,128 KB |
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Tracks, Scats & Signs of Robinson Preserve Tri-fold brochure detailing the various types of tracks and droppings (scat) left behind by the animal inhabitants of Robinson Preserve. Developed for the Wild Florida 101 program with funding from the Gulf of Mexico Foundation and Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Manatee County Government File Size: 2,771 KB |
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Transforming Lives Transforming Landscapes: The Business of Sustainable Water Buffer Management Case studies from around the world, decribing projects that "manage the water buffer - both for development and climate change adaptation - through recharge, retention and reuse of groundwater and rainwater." These are examples of projects that protect water quality and prevent flooding through soil improvement, improved farm and grazing practices, and other methods. 3R Water Secretariat |
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Travatine Island Management Area The Travatine Island Management Area is near the city of Seminole, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and Boca Ciega Bay. Urbanization has caused dramatic changes over the years to this part of the county. The dumping of soil from channel maintenance has expanded the western edge of this island, but historic aerial photographs show the tidal swamps to the south and the salterns (saltwater pools that create salt when the seawater evaporates) were there before those disturbances. Pinellas County Government |
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Traveling the Stormwater Trail Some Facts and Figures Basic information about pollution carried by stormwater and the methods used to control it, including many illustrations, graphs, and diagrams. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 5,534 KB |
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Trip Interview Program Field biologists in Gulf of Mexico locations visit docks and fish houses to conduct interviews with commercial fishers. Information collected consists of catch, effort, and biostatistical data. Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Triploid Grass Carp and Aquatic Plant Management Presentation by an FWC representative about the permitting and use of sterile grass carp as a method of weed control in public and private lakes. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Triploid Grass Carp Permit Grass carp are fish imported from Asia for use in controlling aquatic vegetation, and are sterilized ("triploid") to prevent their proliferation. A permit is required to release them. This page allows applicants to request a permit online. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission |
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Trophic State: A Waterbody's Ability To Support Plants, Fish, and Wildlife This document discusses: how water chemistry is used to determine a waterbody's trophic state; what criteria are used to define the four trophic states; which trophic state category your waterbody fits into; and how the Trophic State Classification System can be useful. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 359 KB |
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Trout Creek - Ecological and Water Quality Assessment - March 2023 Analysis results for Trout Creek in Hillsborough County, including Landscape Development Index, Stream Habitat Assessment, Stream Conditions Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, Rapid Periphyton Survey, and Water Quality Analysis. USF Water Institute |
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Turtle Talks Activity Book Younger students will enjoy this twenty page activity book produced with funding from a Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program grant. The booklet is given to students who participate in Turtle Talk, an educational program designed to inform students and adults of the fragile nature of the local environment. Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership File Size: 1,187 KB |
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Twin Lake Narrative The following narrative was derived from an interview with Alberta Marrone, at her home in 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 177 KB |
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Twin Lakes Golf Course Water Quality Study The aim of this stomwater runoff study and literature review was to determine the quality of turf runoff from a gulf course and compare the results to existing literature related to this topic. Stormwater and baseflow samples were collected and analyzed from stations located on a golf course in Fairfax County, VA, that receive runoff. Dames & Moore (now URS Corp.) File Size: 583 KB |
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Typical Water Quality Values for Florida’s Lakes, Streams, and Estuaries This 2004 presentation created by the Florida DEP Water Assessment Section gives typical values for over 70 different parameters commonly measured in water. For each it has a discussion and a graph and chart showing the typical distribution of the substance in different aquatic environment types: blackwater, coastal, estuary, lake, spring, and stream. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 4,906 KB |
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U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Preliminary Report Executive Summary The Commission convened 15 public meetings and 17 site visits around the country to learn firsthand about the most pressing issues regarding the use and stewardship of ocean and coastal resources. This Preliminary Report builds on information presented at those meetings, combined with scientific and technical information, and input from hundreds of experts. On Dec. 19, 2004, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy expired, as provided under the terms of the Oceans Act of 2004. U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy File Size: 135 KB |
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U.S. Drought Monitor website Produced in partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the USDA, and NOAA, this site has soil moisture, streamflow, forecasts, drought maps, drought and climate outlooks, etc. National Drought Mitigation Center |
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U.S. Geological Survey National Water Dashboard This viewer shows provisional real-time water data collected at the U.S. Geological Survey observation stations in context with weather-related data from other sources. U.S. Geological Survey |
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U.S. Geological Survey Streamgaging Fact Sheet This Fact Sheet is one in a series that highlights information or recent research findings from the USGS National Streamflow Information Program (NSIP). The investigations and scientific results reported in this series require a nationally consistent streamgaging network with stable long-term monitoring sites and a rigorous program of data, quality assurance, management, archiving, and synthesis. NSIP produces multipurpose, unbiased surface-water information that is readily accessible to all. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,231 KB |
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U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card, 2006 The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative released its U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card for 2006. The report card provides a retrospective evaluation of our national progress in 2006 toward ocean policy reform consistent with the recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy and the Pew Oceans Commission. Joint Ocean Commission Initiative File Size: 208 KB |
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Una Guia a la Ordenanza del Fertilizante Este folleto es uno de una serie que describen las medidas de proteccion para recursos hidricos. La ordenanza de fertilizantes del Condado de Pinellas Articulo XIII, Capitulo 58, tiene la intencion de proteger la calidad del agua y el habitat natural de los arroyos, lagos y aguas mari?timas que reciben descargas de nuestro sistema de desagues de tormentas. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,522 KB |
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Understanding Algal Blooms in Florida Florida Atlantic University's Center for Environmental Studies (CES) partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey to develop a series of six online video modules that explain the science and challenges related to algal blooms, to improve communication among decision makers and stakeholders. Topics: 1) Introduction. 2) What Are Algae? 3) How Do Algae Live and Grow? 4) What Are Algal Blooms? 5) Impacts and Examples. 6) What Can We Do? Florida Atlantic University |
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Understanding Color-infrared Photographs USGS Fact Sheet 129-01 Guide to understanding color-infared photographs published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Note: Lake County has a full set of Color-IR aerial photographs for the county taken 1987. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Understanding the Role of Macroalgae in Shallow Estuaries Proceedings of a Maryland workshop which explored the role of macroalgae in shallow coastal ecosystems. Specifically, it focused on identifying the benefits and threats of various macroalgal species, gaining a better understanding of how macroalgae respond to nutrient enrichment and understanding how macroalgae may influence nutrient cycling. Recent monitoring efforts were discussed, as well as ways to improve the present state of knowledge about macroalgae. Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies |
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Understanding Tides Presents an elementary explanation of tides & tidal datums. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
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Understanding, Assessing, and Resolving Light-Pollution Problems on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches An outline for initiating, promoting, and implementing beach-lighting legislation is presented in this manual along with a model ordinance that can be used to help produce legislative drafts. Appendices detail what kind of lighting should be used and how it should be installed, and answer common questions. Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute File Size: 2,245 KB |
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Underwater World of Florida's Seagrass The Underwater World of Florida's Seagrass Fish & Wildlife Research Institute |
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Uneven Seagrass Recovery Prompts Closer Look This article looks at how not every part of Tampa Bay became enriched with seagrass recovery. Bay Soundings |
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Prompted by the desire to settle, in a spirit of mutual understanding, all issues relating to the law of the sea and aware of the historic significance of this Convention as an important contribution to the maintenance of peace, justice and progress for all peoples of the world, Noting that developments since the United Nations Conferences on the Law of the Sea held at Geneva in 1958 and 1960 have accentuated the need for a new and generally acceptable Convention on the law of the sea. United Nations File Size: 980 KB |
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; A Historical Perspective This document covers the following topics: A historical perspective, Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea, Key provisions of the Convention, The United Nations and the Convention, The future. United Nations |
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Upper Hillsborough River Bathymetry Map 2010 Bathymetry map for the Upper Hillsborough River from below Big Ditch to the Fletcher Avenue bridge. USF Water Institute File Size: 14,621 KB |
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Upper Hillsborough River Vegetation Assessment 2010 Upper Hillsborough River vegetation assessment data collected by FCCDR field staff from 2009 - 2010. USF Water Institute File Size: 3,731 KB |
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Upper Manatee Paddling Trail Guide Trail guide has maps showing canoe/kayak launch/take-out points, campgrounds, restrooms, potable water sources, Florida conservation lands, Florida state parks, and wetlands, as well as an overview of the trail and contact information for the local outfitter. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Upper Tampa Bay Trail Map The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is located in residential northwest Hillsborough County. Currently, the trail runs along the west shore of Channel A from a trailhead off Memorial Highway/Montague St, past Waters Avenue, Linebaugh, and then due north to Gunn Highway, Ehrlich Road and ending at Peterson Road Park. Hillsborough County Government File Size: 2,607 KB |
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Urban Development and Land Management Impacts on Water Quality Presentation delivered at the Manatee County Water School in April 2012 describes how water quality is impacted by land use and impervious cover, soil management practices, landscape design and management, turfgrass management practices. Research data on water infiltration and nutrient leaching rates are used to back up the author's recommendations. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida File Size: 3,570 KB |
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Urban Stormwater BMP Performance Monitoring Manual provides targeted practical assistance in conducting water quality monitoring and reporting data that are useful for assessing effectiveness of stormwater best management practices. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 2,288 KB |
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US EPA Ground Water Rule EPA issued the Ground Water Rule (GWR) to improve drinking water quality and provide protection from disease-causing microorganisms. Water systems that have ground water sources may be susceptible to fecal contamination. In many cases, fecal contamination can contain disease causing pathogens. The purpose of the Ground Water Rule (GWR) is to reduce disease incidence associated with harmful microorganisms in drinking water. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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US Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program As the principal federal partner responsible for administering the Endangered Species Act (ESA), USFWS takes the lead in recovering and conserving our Nation's imperiled species by fostering partnerships, employing scientific excellence, and developing a workforce of conservation leaders. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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USDA PLANTS Database Provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, & lichens of the U.S. & its territories. Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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Use of Reclaimed Water on Golf Courses Describes the extent to which golf courses in Florida use reclaimed water as the source for irrigation. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 99 KB |
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Use of Side Scanning Sonar Equipment to Image Physical Impacts of Rec. Boating on Seagrass Beds Describes the goals, equipment, procedures, post-processing, and results of a project to assess the extent and severity of seagrass scars in the Cockroach Bay area, located in Lower Tampa Bay. USF Water Institute |
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USF Coastal Research Lab Conducts research on the coastal processes of the Gulf of Mexico and other areas. University of South Florida |
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USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Image Archive USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center archive spans from 1937 aerial photographs to millions of satellite images of the Earth?s surface, starting with the original Earth orbits in the 1960s and first Landsat satellite in 1972, to current hourly additions of satellite images. U.S. Geological Survey |
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USGS Publications Warehouse Document Warehouse for the USGS U.S. Geological Survey |
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USGS Water Science School Website with information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge U.S. Geological Survey |
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USGS WaterWatch - Streamflow conditions - Florida WaterWatch displays maps, graphs, and tables describing real-time, recent, and past streamflow, streamgage statistics, flood, drought, flow/runoff, flow duration hydrographs, and animations. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Using Pinellas County's Aerial Information Retrieval System (PAIRS) Demonstration of how to use the PAIRS online system to retrieve historical aerial photographs to research the history of water bodies: when they appeared, were they manmade or natural, etc. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,980 KB |
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Using Recyclable Water Containment Areas to Treat Agricultural Stormwater Runoff For Watersheds Concept paper describing a means by which private land owners/growers can benefit from assisting with the management of water at the watershed level for control of non-urban stormwater runoff, nutrient sequestering, and soil quality improvement, by retaining water within the basin or watershed. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Using the Surface Reflectance MODIS Terra Product to Estimate Turbidity in Tampa Bay, Florida This study shows a satellite-derived remote-sensing product--Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Terra (MOD09GQ) Band 1 (620?670 nm)--to be useful to estimate turbidity via daily surface reflectance readings in Tampa Bay, Florida, after rainfall events. Remote Sensing |
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Valrico Lake Narrative Oral history narrative for Valrico Lake USF Water Institute File Size: 232 KB |
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Value Qualifier/Quality Assurance Codes Used by the Water Atlas This document gives meaning of each of the quality assurance codes that appear in the ValueQualifier or QACode column of files created by the Water Atlas Data Download tools. Where there is no value in the Data Source(s) column, the code definition shown conforms to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection standard used by most data providers. Where Data Source(s) are indicated, the interpretation shown is non-standard or unique to the data provider. USF Water Institute File Size: 304 KB |
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Valuing Florida Water Resources: Prices of Waterfront Properties This 9-page fact sheet explores the relationship between water quality and sale prices of waterfront properties, that is, the amenity value provided by water resources to waterfront communities. Being near to water to water generally increases the value of a residential property. However, poor water quality may decrease waterfront property prices. In other words, investments in restoring water quality can translate into increases in property value and tax collection. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Valuing Florida's Clean Waters This report by an independent environmental group is an analysis of the economic costs of water pollution in Florida. Stockholm Environment Institute File Size: 1,023 KB |
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Valuing Florida's Water Resources: Ecosystem Services Approach This article focuses on two questions: (1) How can the value of water resources be estimated in dollar terms? and (2) why might it be essential to have such a dollar value estimate to make policy decisions? This article introduces a series of publications describing specific economic studies focusing on Florida's water resources. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Vegetation Management and Limnology Presentation by SWFWMD at the 2013 Lakes & Ponds Education Day discussing lake morphology, water clarity, lake productivity, water levels and invasive species. Pinellas County Government File Size: 2,955 KB |
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Vibrio vulnificus Fact Sheet Information about the bacterium Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium sometimes present in warm seawater. It can cause severe illness or death if ingested, or if open wounds come in contact with it. This fact sheet has general information about the bacterium, types of illness it causes, methods of infection, diagnosis and treatment, and sources for additional information. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention File Size: 202 KB |
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Volunteer Estuary Monitoring, A Methods Manual, Second Edition This how-to manual explains estuaries' unique character and problems, tells how to establish and maintain a volunteer program, how to ensure volunteer safety and efficacy, how to monitor for quality control, how to manage data, explains water quality parameters and their meaning, and describes specific monitoring methods. Appendices have sample data forms, equipment suppliers, references and a glossary. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 7,272 KB |
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Wadeable Streams Assessment This report resulted from a ground-breaking collaboration on stream monitoring. States came together with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demonstrate a cost-effective approach for answering one of the nation's most basic water quality questions: What is the condition of our nation's streams? EPA Science and Ecosystem Support Division File Size: 13,009 KB |
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Wall Springs Park Wall Springs Park is 210 acres that connects to the Pinellas Trail in Palm Harbor. This park provides a viewing area and boardwalk of the natural spring that once was used as a spa and bathing area. There is also a 35-foot observation tower to enjoy views of the Gulf of Mexico. Pinellas County Government |
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Walsingham Park Walsingham Park is 354 acres with a 100-acre lake in Largo. This park has two entrances: one on Walsingham Road and one on 102nd Avenue N. The park also provides a 6-mile trail, a playground and a fitness area. Pinellas County Government |
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War Veterans' Memorial Park War Veterans? Memorial Park is 112 acres in St. Petersburg. The focal point of this park is a landscaped Memorial Center featuring five plaques with official armed forces flags that commemorate each of the United States? military branches. This park also has a Battlefield Cross, a Sundial and an Army Tank. Pinellas County Government |
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Wastewater Facility Lists - Standard Database Retrievals Spreadsheet lists of facilities that have permits listed in the Wastewater Facility Regulation (WAFR) database. Lists are updated monthly. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Wastewater treatment at the Houghton Lake wetland: Hydrology and water quality For 30 consecutive years, lagoon-treated wastewater was discharged seasonally to a natural peatland to remove nutrients (N and P), near the community of Houghton Lake, MI. This study reports on the trend in the capacity of the natural system to remove the nutrients and the resulting effects on the ecosystem structure. Ecological Engineering File Size: 2,513 KB |
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Wastewater treatment at the Houghton Lake wetland: Soils and sediments This paper describes the responses of sediment and soils in a very long-running study of the capacity of a natural peatland to remove nutrients from treated wastewater. Data are here presented and analyzed from three decades of full-scale operation (1978-2007), during which large changes in the wetland soils occurred. The light loadings of nutrients to this system produced dramatic effects in the ecosystem, but were lower than the range seen in some other treatment wetlands. Ecological Engineering File Size: 1,409 KB |
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Wastewater treatment at the Houghton Lake wetland: Temperatures and the energy balance This paper describes the temperatures in surface water and soils in a 30-year-long study of the capacity of a natural peatland near Lake Houghton, MI, to remove nutrients from treated wastewater. Two zones were found, an adaptation zone near the discharge to the wetland, and a background zone comprised of areas more than about 100m from the discharge. Ecological Engineering File Size: 820 KB |
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Wastewater treatment at the Houghton Lake wetland: Vegetation response This paper describes the vegetation responses in a 30-year-long study of the capacity of a natural peatland near Lake Houton, MI, to remove nutrients from treated wastewater. An average of 600K cubic meters of water was discharged annually on a seasonal cycle. This report presents data and analysis related to the resulting large changes in the plant communities of the wetland. Ecological Engineering File Size: 1,880 KB |
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Water and Sediment Sample Collection and Analyses... Hog & Palma Sola Creeks, 1999-2002 - Appendices Between July 1999 and June 2002, Mote Marine Lab evaluated the water quality, sediment quality, and biological indicators of Hog Creek before and after the completion of a habitat restoration effort, and Palma Sola Creek, which drains a golf course irrigate with reuse water generated by Manatee County utilities. Five stations on Hog Creek and three on Palma Sola Creek were sampled. Sarasota County Government File Size: 9,387 KB |
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Water and Sediment Sample Collection and Analyses... Hog and Palma Sola Creeks, 1999-2002 Between July 1999 and June 2002, Mote Marine Lab evaluated the water quality, sediment quality, and biological indicators of Hog Creek before and after the completion of a habitat restoration effort, and Palma Sola Creek, which drains a golf course irrigate with reuse water generated by Manatee County utilities. Five stations on Hog Creek and three on Palma Sola Creek were sampled. Sarasota County Government File Size: 10,506 KB |
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Water and Sediment Sample Collection and Analyses... Hog and Palma Sola Creeks, 1999-2002 - w/notes Between July 1999 and June 2002, Mote Marine Lab evaluated the water quality, sediment quality, and biological indicators of Hog Creek before and after the completion of a habitat restoration effort, and Palma Sola Creek, which drains a golf course irrigate with reuse water generated by Manatee County utilities. Five stations on Hog Creek and three on Palma Sola Creek were sampled. Sarasota County Government File Size: 10,561 KB |
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Water and Smart Growth: The Impacts of Sprawl on Aquatic Ecosystems This paper reviews the importance of protecting our watersheds, the effects of pollution on our water systems and current trends in growth and development. Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities File Size: 1,243 KB |
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Water Atlas Brochure 11" x 17" brochure giving an overview of the major features of the Water Atlas websites. USF Water Institute File Size: 622 KB |
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Water Atlas Overview This presentation gives an overview of the structure and content of data presented on the Water Atlas websites, and describes tools available on the Atlas to view that data. USF Water Institute File Size: 4,506 KB |
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Water Budget and Water Quality of Ward Lake (Abstract) Subtitle: Flow and Water-Quality Characteristics of the Braden River Estuary, and the effects of Ward Lake on the Hydrologic System, West-Central Florida. This is the second of two reports presenting the 1993-97 water year water budgets for the lake, surface and ground water quality, the characteristics of downstream estuary and the effects of the resevoir on the hydrologic system. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Water Budget and Water Quality of Ward Lake, Flow and Water-Quality Characteristics of the Braden River Estuary, and the Effects of Ward Lake on the Hydrologic System, West-Central Florida A report describing the 1993-1997 water year water budgets for the lake, surface and ground water quality, the characteristics of the downstream estuary and the effects of the reservoir on the hydrologic system. U.S. Geological Survey-Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science File Size: 433 KB |
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Water Budgets: Foundations for Effective Water-Resources and Environmental Management This report provides an overview and qualitative description of water budgets as foundations for effective water-resources and environmental management of freshwater hydrologic systems. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Water Conservation Activity Sheet "What's wrong with this picture?" coloring page, word search, connect-the-dots, maze and word scramble puzzles, all on the theme of water conservation. St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 283 KB |
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Water Conservation Coloring Book Coloring book with information on how to conserve water St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 933 KB |
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Water Conservation Tips from SWFWMD Information about water conservation provided by the Southwest Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Water Data & Tools (EPA) This page has links to EPA water-related databases, modeling programs, analysis tools, interactive maps, financing tools, and more. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Water Efficiency & Self-Conducted Water Audits at Commercial & Institutional Facilities This guide highlights common opportunities to improve water efficiency in commercial and institutional facilities. It is also intended to provide information on potential efficiency gains and the benefits they can provide. The heart of this manual, the audit steps, is intended for facility managers, building maintenance professionals, and others interested in increasing water efficiency in commercial and institutional facilities. South Florida Water Management District |
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Water Incentives Supporting Efficiency (WISE) flyer Flyer promoting funding availability for water conservation projects, available from the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 619 KB |
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Water Issues and Concerns Fact Sheet Series: Water Clarity Defines commonly used terms in describing water quality and describes methods of its measurement. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program File Size: 177 KB |
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Water Management in Florida (brochure) This oversize (24" x 11") brochure describes the Florida Public Service Commission's role in regulating water and wastewater utilities in Florida. It has maps of Florida counties that are regulated by the PSC and water management districts, smart water use tips and Florida water facts, as well as contact information for the PSC. Florida Public Service Commission File Size: 1,327 KB |
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Water on the Web Curricula Water on the Web (WOW) contains two sets of curricula, Basic Science (for first year college and high school students) and Water Science (for second year technical students or undergraduates). Water on the Web |
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Water Quality Discusses the water quality in the Tampa Bay Watershed. USGS Land Cover Institute File Size: 5,488 KB |
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Water Quality Assessment & Total Maximum Daily Loads Information (ATTAINS) The Assessment, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Tracking and Implementation System (ATTAINS) is an online system for accessing information about the conditions in the Nation?s surface waters. Because the EPA has delegated authority for enforcing the Clean Water Act to the State of Florida, the ATTAINS system may not have the latest regulatory information for the state. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Water Quality Assessments, TMDLs, and BMAPs (interactive map) Interactive map that displays the status of waterbody IDs (or WBIDs) that are not attaining water quality standards, WBIDs for which TMDLs have been developed and areas of the state of Florida that have Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) implemented or are in progress. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Water Quality Characteristics Presentation: Myakka River Discusses the significant differences in water quality characteristics within the Myakka River watershed Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership File Size: 1,188 KB |
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Water Quality Credit Trading: A Report to the Governor and Legislature DEP's report to the Governor and Legislature on Water Quality Credit Trading (attached below). The report, which was developed with input from the Pollutant Trading Policy Advisory Committee (PTPAC), provides recommendations on statutory and rule changes that the Governor and Legislature may consider to promote an effective trading program Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 395 KB |
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Water Quality Issues for the 110th Congress: Oversight and Implementation Issues discussed in this report focus on regulating wetlands, financial assistance for municipal wasterwater projects, managing stormwater discharges and nonpoint sources of pollution, discharges of animal wastes and discharge permit requirements. Congressional Research Service (CRS) File Size: 166 KB |
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Water Quality Monitoring Find out more about the history of water testing, pollution, the different tools used to test water, and how you can get involved and even test the water yourself. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Water Quality Notes: Dissolved Oxygen The objectives of this document are to provide readers with: 1) an overview of dissolved oxygen (DO) from a chemical, physical, and ecological perspective, 2) a summary of two of the most common analytical methods for measuring DO, and 3) the current state regulations for DO in public waters in Florida and 4) opportunities for managing dissolved oxygen in aquatic systems. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Rivers (DRAFT) Document containing revised version of EPA's nutrient standards, with modifications resulting from OMB review and stakeholder meetings. Changes are highlighted. Released April 15, 2010. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 9,754 KB |
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Water Quality Trend Analyses of the Saline Waters of Southwest Florida, 1960-2002. Appendices Only. Trend analysis for inorganic and total nitrogen and phosphorus species, chlorophyll, temperature and salinity for the Gulf of Mexico, coastal, and estuarine waters between Anclote Key and Estero Bay and up to 35 km offshore, including stations with a mean salinity greater than 25 PSU. Appendices; Main Report is separate. Mote Marine Lab Technical Report No. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 4,874 KB |
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Water Quality Trend Analyses of the Saline Waters of Southwest Florida, 1960-2002. MML Rpt. 919. Trend analysis for inorganic and total nitrogen and phosphorus species, chlorophyll, temperature and salinity for the Gulf of Mexico, coastal, and estuarine waters between Anclote Key and Estero Bay and up to 35 km offshore, including stations with a mean salinity greater than 25 PSU. Main Report; Appendices are separate. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program File Size: 16,600 KB |
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Water Resources Act of 1972 Chapter 373 of the Florida Statutes controls the regulation of water resources. Florida Legislature |
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Water Resources of the Myakka River Basin Area, Southwest Florida Description of occurrence and quality of surface water and ground water and to define current and potential problems. Topics include hydrology, rainfall, evaoptranspiration, groundwater, surface water, floods and drainage. USGS Water Resources Investigation 76-58. U.S. Geological Survey File Size: 1,789 KB |
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Water Restrictions - Southwest Florida Water Management District Information on water restrictions within the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Water Supply Restoration Program FDEP program that provides for expeditious restoration or replacement of potable water systems or private wells where health hazards exist due to contamination caused by man's activities. Restoration includes a provision for bottled water on a temporary basis, after which a more stable and convenient source of potable water is provided through the use of filters or connection to public water systems. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Water Use in Florida, 2005 and Trends 1950-2005 Web page summarizing water use status, history and trends in Florida. Has links to illustrative tables, figures and maps. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Water Use Permits -- SWFWMD Permit allows withdrawal of a specified amount of water, either from the ground or from a lake or river. Includes information about types of permits & how to apply for them & the forms. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Water Wisdom: The Cistern Is Sexy Again March 6, 2010, article praising cisterns as a conservation device. Includes interviews with Sarasota area residents who have installed cisterns. Sarasota Herald Tribune File Size: 90 KB |
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Water Withdrawals & Trends from the Floridan Aquifer System in the Southeastern U.S. Provides a general description of the Floridan aquifer system & a brief summary on the effects that human impacts have on Floridan aquifer system, discusses water withdrawals by category for 2000, & highlights trends in water withdrawals from 1950-2000. U.S. Geological Survey |
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Water Withdrawals and Their Use in Florida in 2010 This publication is based on Florida water use information collected by the United States Geological Service (USGS). This publication expands on EDIS document FE797 that examined Florida water withdrawals data for 2005. This document examines common patterns of water use. To analyze this information, the USGS employs several water-use categories to develop estimates of water withdrawals and water use. Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants -- UF/IFAS File Size: 459 KB |
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Water, Climate Change and Forests: Watershed Stewardship for a Changing Climate A new report by the U.S. Forest Service shows that forests play a critical role in protecting watersheds from the impacts of climate change. After two years of research, this report shows that ecosystems that have healthy watersheds can sustain changes and keep ecosystems functioning, especially if they're from forested areas. U.S. Forest Service |
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Water-efficient Landscaping Eye-catching gardens and landscapes that save water, prevent pollution, and protect the environment are easily achieved by employing water-efficient landscaping, which produces attractive landscapes using designs and plants suited to local conditions. This booklet describes its benefits and includes several examples of successful projects and programs, as well as contacts, references, and a bibliography. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,719 KB |
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Waterfront Property Owners Guide Prepared to educate & broaden awareness on the causes, effects & prevention of water pollution. Directed toward waterfront property owners. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 2,336 KB |
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WaterSense Program WaterSense is a new certification program by EPA. WaterSense-labeled homes are designed to reduce residential water use indoors, as well as outdoors, compared to typical new homes—allowing you and your family to enjoy all the comforts of home while using less water and energy, and spending less money on utility bills. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Watershed Academy The Watershed Academy is a focal point at EPA for providing training and information on implementing watershed approaches. The Academy's self-paced training modules and webcast seminars provide current information from national experts across a broad range of watershed topics. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Watershed and Estuary Mapping in Tampa Bay Describes the approach in better understanding of man-made impacts on the Tampa Bay region. U.S. Geological Survey-Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science File Size: 288 KB |
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Watershed Data -- STORET data from FDEP STORET Public Access (SPA) provides access to water quality, biological, and physical data collected in Florida and provided to the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection through 2017. The SPA website allows users to view/download data and to display monitoring locations on a map. Users can query the Florida STORET data warehouse by map or water quality characteristics. Data collected after 2017 is housed in the Watershed Information Network (WIN), which is accessed via a separate website. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Watershed Excursion of the Springs Coast Southwest Florida Water Management District's virtual tour of the Springs Coast. Developed to be used by students and teachers. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Watershed Excursion Teacher's Guide Teacher's guide developed for use with the Water Resources Education Week tabloid, Watershed Excursion. Its purpose is to educate students, residents and visitors about watersheds and water resources issues, and to encourage protection of our water resources. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 5,758 KB |
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Watershed Information Network (WIN) data from FDEP The Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Watershed Information Network (WIN) environmental database is a repository for non-regulatory environmental data from providers across Florida, and replaces Florida STORET as an active data repository; both are used for data reporting. Data providers and users include federal, state and local agencies, academic institutions, volunteer organizations, private labs, and others. Users can select, view, and download data using the WIN website. Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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Watershed Management - Lake Seminole Watershed This webpage on Pinellas County's website details management and restoration activities undertaken by the Public Works Department to improve the water quality in Lake Seminole. Pinellas County Government |
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Watershed Management Model for Optimal Allocation of Best Management Practices ( #07-96) The watershed management model was specifically developed to provide a method for evaluating the most cost effective and optimal methods of controlling nutrient and sediment runoff from specific areas of the Tampa Bay watershed. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 21,967 KB |
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Watershed Patch Project A collection of educational activities for students, designed by the EPA to promote knowledge about watersheds. When a participant completes a section of the booklet, he/she is awarded a special certificate (downloadable from the EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/adopt/patch/certificates/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 8,933 KB |
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Watershed Planning and Management: Curlew Creek and Smith Bayou (Bee Branch) Watersheds This page on Pinellas County's website has general information about the area around Curlew Creek and Smith Bayou/Bee Branch, in the St. Joseph Sound watershed, and describes management activities being undertaken in the basin to improve water quality. Pinellas County Government |
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Watersheds - Functions & Management Fact sheet defining a watershed, what constitutes a watershed, how it functions & the condition of Florida's watersheds throughout it's different regions. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, University of Florida |
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Watersheds - SWFWMD Basic information describing a watershed including its contents (houses, buildings, fields, forests, etc.) and how we can protect our watersheds from damage and environmental impacts. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Waterwise: Florida Landscapes A guide to landscaping in order to promote water conservation. Florida's Five Regional Water Management Districts File Size: 3,043 KB |
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Watery Foundation Blog This website and blog is about water management in Florida. Its author spent a career in water management at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and has since written a book on Florida water management, "Florida’s Water: A Fragile Resource in a Vulnerable State". The site features essays, opinion, reader comments, links to Florida natural resource agencies and other organizations, and Florida photos. Tom Swihart |
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WBIDs in the Tampa Bay Watershed Map showing watersheds surrounding Tampa Bay, with the Water Body ID numbers that have been assigned to them by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) File Size: 4,380 KB |
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Weathering the Storm(water): Implementing LID Stormwater Mgmt. for New Residential Development in FL This primer on low-impact development for new construction projects cites numerous previous studies and suggests ways to overcome typical implementation challenges. University of Florida Water Institute |
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Weed Alert: Hydrilla Includes definition and characteristics of hydrilla. Explains the damage that hydrilla can cause and why it must be managed. Florida Department of Environmental Protection File Size: 168 KB |
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Weedon Island Canoe Trail Map: North Map of the northern portion of the paddling trail at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center in St. Petersburg. Pinellas County Government File Size: 172 KB |
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Weedon Island Canoe Trail Map: South Map for the southern portion of the canoe trail at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center in St. Petersburg. Pinellas County Government File Size: 206 KB |
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Weedon Island Preserve Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre natural area on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg. It is comprised mostly of marine ecosystems with some uplands. Indigenous peoples, including those during the ?Weeden? (alternate spelling) Island Cultural Period, lived at this site for thousands of years. Pinellas County Government |
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West Crystal Lake LAKEWATCH Aquatic Plant Data 8/12/2003 Florida LAKEWATCH aquatic plant data for West Crystal Lake 8/12/2003. Florida LAKEWATCH File Size: 13 KB |
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West Crystal Lake Narrative Oral history narrative of West Crystal Lake. USF Water Institute File Size: 165 KB |
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West-Central Florida Coastal Studies Project This project was undertaken to investigate the geologic history of the region as well as processes that control the distribution of sediment and the formation of the barrier islands. The major goals were to better understand the recent geologic history of the West-Central Florida barrier island system and its natural variability, seafloor bathymetry, surface sediment distribution, and subsurface stratigraphy. U.S. Geological Survey |
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West-Central Florida Tidal Stream Assessment Study In 2013 the Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR) was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The FCCDR tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 19,479 KB |
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West-Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan Report to the Legislature This 2011 report to the Florida Legislature gives a brief summary of the components, and corresponding projects, of the West-Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP), a 17-year, $1.8 billion plan, one-third of which is expected to be funded from state or federal sources. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 3,804 KB |
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West-Central Florida's Aquifers Discusses the geography and geology of underground water resources and ways to protect groundwater quality. Southwest Florida Water Management District File Size: 3,640 KB |
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Wetland Classification White Paper FINAL (6-20-08) Discussion of different methods of characterizing wetlands. Tampa Bay Estuary Program Technical Advisory Group File Size: 34 KB |
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Wetland Ecological Models Explains ecological models and its components Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences - University of Florida |
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Wetlands Coverage of the Clean Water Act is Revisited by the Supreme Court Two separate cases were recently heard before the Supreme Court regarding wetland regulations. The issue for both cases revolved around whether the Clean Water Act's wetlands permitting program applies to wetlands that do not abut or are not hydrologically connected to traditional navigable waters. Congressional Research Service (CRS) File Size: 137 KB |
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Wetlands Restoration/Creation/Enhancement Terminology: Suggestions for Standardization Excerpt from the book "Wetlands Restoration: The Status of the Science" which contains a glossary of terms commonly used in wetlands restoration. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Technical Advisory Group File Size: 292 KB |
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Wetlands: An Overview of Issues Wetland protection causes controversy over science and policy issues. This report describes the wetland environment and how the Clean Water Act policies affect the nation's wetland environments. Congressional Research Service (CRS) File Size: 156 KB |
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What are tides? A description of Tides from the National Data Buoy Center Science Education Page at NOAA. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
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What is Reclaimed or Reuse Water? A pamphlet explaining treated sewage and its usefulness as an irrigation water source. Topics included: reclaimed water rates, accolades, who uses it, not used for drinking, seasonal demand, irrigation design, and Florida Yards and Neighborhoods considerations. Sarasota County Utilities File Size: 128 KB |
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What to do if you hook a pelican! Step-by-step instructions on how to safely and effectively remove fish hooks from brown pelicans and other shorebirds. Never cut the line! The bird's life depends on it. Audubon of Florida File Size: 1,474 KB |
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Whatzzzzup-Stream? Additional Activities In this set of exercises, students will study rivers and waterways around them by using the Internet, maps, and their knowledge of local landscapes. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,479 KB |
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Whatzzzzup-stream? Student Activity Handout In this set of exercises, students will study rivers and waterways around them by using the Internet, maps, and their knowledge of local landscapes. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency File Size: 1,365 KB |
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When Bacteria Call the Storm Drain "Home" To gain a better understanding of the role indicator organisms play outside of the classic source control arena, the city of San Diego contracted this pilot study to investigate whether storm drains are a hospitable environment for biofilm-containing fecal indicator bacteria. Stormwater Magazine File Size: 7,638 KB |
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Which Would You Rather Catch? Trifold brochure describes the hazard that discarded monofilament fishing line poses to marine life, and provides advice on how to safely dispose of it. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) |
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White Trout Lake Narrative The following narrative is based on two separate interviews with long-time White Trout Lake Residents Arthur Hackett and Joanne Almand at their homes in 1998 and 1999. USF Water Institute File Size: 239 KB |
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Who Lives in a Wetland? Coloring page for kids with pictures of wetland species. Kids match each plant or animal with its name. Also explains what a wetlands are and why they are valuable to wildlife and to people. St. Johns River Water Management District File Size: 818 KB |
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Widespread recovery of seagrass coverage in Southwest Florida (USA) In Southwest Florida, human impacts had caused widespread losses of seagrass coverage from historical conditions. However, from 1999 to 2016, Tampa Bay added 408 ha of seagrass per year, while the remaining 5 estuaries examined in this paper added ~269 ha per year. Focused resource management plans have held the line on nitrogen loads from non-point sources, allowing seagrasses to expand in response to reductions in point source loads implemented over the past few decades. Elsevier Ltd. File Size: 1,400 KB |
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Wildcat Creek Tidal Stream Assessment 2013 In 2013 the Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR) was selected by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to conduct preliminary assessments of 18 tidal streams along the west coast of Florida from the northern extent of Tampa Bay to the southern extent of Charlotte Harbor. The FCCDR tasks included bathymetric mapping, vegetation surveys and habitat assessment. USF Water Institute File Size: 1,600 KB |
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Wildfire, Prescribed Fire, and Climate Change in Florida This presentation examines the benefits of prescribed fire, as contrasted with wildfires, in the context of climate change and carbon emissions. Tall Timbers Research Station File Size: 4,019 KB |
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Wildlife 2060: What's at stake for Florida? Discusses the changes that may occur in Florida's fish & wildlife & in our own lifestyles if the state's population doubles. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission File Size: 2,650 KB |
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Wildlife Habitat Creation In and Around Urban Ponds Explanation of littoral zones and advice on choosing aquatic plants for stormwater and other ponds Sarasota County Extension File Size: 362 KB |
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World's Largest Denitrification Plant Helps Tampa Bay Reduce Pollution Description of the denitrification process used at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tampa. Severn Trent Services File Size: 773 KB |
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WWW Tide and Current Predictor A web site dedicated to making tide and current predictions University of South Carolina |
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Yat Kitischee: The Archaeology of a Prehistoric Coastal Hamlet Yat Kitischee was brought to the attention of the archaeologists by a concerned citizen who knew that an archaeological site near the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport was being vandalized. At the County's request, Janus Research briefly investigated the site and confirmed the existence of a significant prehistoric midden. Based on their findings, the archaeologists recommended a more detailed study. This website gives an overview of what was found. Pinellas County Government |
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Year-to-Date Rainfall Graphs showing monthly rainfall totals at nine Division of Forestry sites, and comparing them to "normal" monthly rainfall levels. Sites: Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Daytona, Orlando, Melbourne, Tampa, Fort Myers, Miami. Florida Forest Service |
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Your Guide To Eating Fish Caught In Florida (Feb. 2019) Fish Consumption Advisories are published periodically by the State of Florida to alert consumers about the possibility of chemically contaminated fish in Florida waters. The advisories are meant to inform the public of potential health risks of specific fish species from specific water bodies. Florida Department of Health |
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Your Septic System Is Your Responsibility This brochure has advice for homeowners about why and how to maintain their septic systems in order to protect water quality and extend the useful life of the system. Southwest Florida Water management District File Size: 556 KB |
