Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

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.

This report presents the total maximum daily load (TMDL) developed to address the nutrient impairments for Lake Giles with waterbody identification (WBID) number 3168Z4. This lake is located within the City of Orlando in Orange County. The waterbody was identified as impaired for nutrients based on chlorophyll a, TN and TP exceeding the numeric nutrient criteria (NNC).

Learn the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping including right plant, right place; water efficiently; fertilize appropriately; mulch; attract wildlife; manage yard pests responsibly; recycle yard wastes; reduce stormwater runoff; and protect the waterfront.

Diagrams for constructing a built-in downspout stormwater biofiltration system, with installation notes.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Chapter 40C-8 of the Florida Administrative Code. This chapter establishes minimum flows and levels for surface watercourses and minimum levels for groundwater at specific locations within the St. Johns River Water Management District. This document contains a table with these columns: waterbody/water system name, county, min. level, min. flow, hydroperiod category, duration, and return interval.

This report presents the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for fecal and total coliform bacteria for Long Branch in the Middle St. Johns Basin, within the Econlockhatchee Planning Unit.

This report provides a summary and discussion of work efforts to develop hydrologic and nutrient budgets and a water quality management plan for Lake Cypress, including defining current and historical water quality characteristics, quantifying and ranking hydrologic/pollutant loadings, and developing management recommendations.

This document establishes the allowable fecal coliform and total coliform loadings to Crane Strand Drain and Crane Strand that would restore the waterbody so that it meets its applicable water quality criteria for fecal and total coliform.

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.

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.

The primary step in the St. Johns River Water Management District?s restoration program for Lake Apopka is a substantial reduction in external phosphorus loading. This largely has been achieved through progressive restoration of former farms on the Lake Apopka North Shore to wetlands after remediation of residual pesticides in soils to ecologically safe levels; drainage infrastructure was modified to impound rainwater and to treat any necessary discharge discharges to the lake with alum.

This vast property straddles 4 counties, including 12 miles of the St. Johns River and 4 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail. 96% of the property is in the St. Johns River floodplain; it helps to filter nutrients during seasonal flooding. Recreational activities include fishing, horseback riding, primitive camping, hiking, canoeing, boating, bicycling, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and nature study.

The goals of the plan are to (1) restore the water in Lake Apopka to meet Class III water quality standards, (2) restore the functional capabilities of the lake?s natural systems, (3) re-establish previous recreational and aesthetic values, and (4) implement a comprehensive basin management plan.

The Long Branch Basin Management Action Plan was adopted in May 2008 for the implementation of fecal coliform and dissolved oxygen (DO) TMDLs in the watershed. The BMAP includes management strategies or projects to be implemented by the responsible stakeholders to address potential pollutant contributions from septic tanks and domestic animals and to identify the relative magnitude of natural pollutant sources (e.g. wildlife and wetland contributions of coliforms).

This report summarizes sediment nutrient analysis performed in order to evaluate historical water quality, bathymetric characteristics, and internal nutrient recycling in southern portions of the Butler Chain-of-Lakes, including Lake Chase, Lake Blanche, Lake Tibet, Lake Sheen, Pocket Lake, and Fish Lake. The measured internal nutrient loadings will be used to revise nutrient budgets developed for the Butler Chain-of-Lakes by ERD during 2007.

In this issue: Facts about Naeglaria fowlerii and Primary Amebic Meningoenchephalitis; Important Fertilizer Rules; Where Does the Water in Lake Price Go?

This report presents the total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) developed to address the nutrient impairments for the following segments with waterbody identification (WBID) numbers: Lake Davis (WBID 3168Y4), Lake Wade (WBID 3168W3), and Lake Weldona (WBID 3168Y8). These waterbody segments are located in the Middle St. Johns River Basin in the east Orlando area in Orange County, Florida.

This report presents the total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) developed to address the nutrient impairments for the following lakes: Lake Fran (WBID 3169G3), Lake Kozart (WBID 3169G4), Lake Richmond (WBID 3169G6), Lake Walker (WBID 3169G5), and Lake Bumby (WBID 3168W7). These waterbodies are all located in the Kissimmee River Basin in Orange County, Florida. These waterbodies were identified as impaired based on elevated chlorophyll a, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus concentrations.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

This website brings together resources and tools to help citizens understand and positively impact water quality throughout the state of Florida.

March 2022 presentation to residents in the Lake Gandy/Magnolia Village area, describing improvements to stormwater infrastructure and their anticipated benefits for water quality and flood control in and around Lake Gandy.

Construction plans for water quality improvements to the Lake Gandy/Magnolia Village area in Orange County, including structural stormwater best management practices: biofiltration inlets, up-flow filter, subsurface gravel wetland, concrete drainage structures, steel-reinforced concrete pipes, mitered end sections, upgrades to sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and gutters.

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.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

Biological data collected as part of waterbody assessment.

In response to stakeholders' concerns about the aquatic plant management on the Harris Chain of Lakes, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission prepared a stakeholder engagement plan to gather input for a fish, wildlife, and habitat management plan. This Plan provides goals, objectives, and actions that will inform future FWC work plans and management activities on the Harris Chain of Lakes for the next five years and beyond.

The Orange County Stormwater Management Division has prepared important information for lakes within unincorporated Orange County. This Lake Fact Sheet includes information on official lake name, drainage basin, base flood elevation, normal high water elevation (NHWE), and control structures.

The Orange County Stormwater Management Division has prepared important information for lakes within unincorporated Orange County. This Lake Fact Sheet includes information on official lake name, drainage basin, base flood elevation, normal high water elevation (NHWE), and control structures.