An edition of: WaterAtlas.org Presented By: Orange County, USF Water Institute
Explore the state of water quality in Orange County.
This tool allows you to view current water quality conditions for lakes and rivers utilizing new dashboard technology that features dynamic maps, filters and gauges
Water quality: How is it changing over time? How does it compare in different areas? The analysis on this page helps to answer these questions.
Learn how assessments, pollution limits (TMDLs), and collaborative Basin Management Action Plans restore water quality.
Learn about the anatomy of a spring as well as the factors that affect water quality and how you can help to protect it.
Take a virtual tour of the Wekiva River Protection Area to discover how managed conservation areas are safeguarding water quality.
Use this map to quickly view recent water quality results from recreational areas throughout Orange County
This interactive map brings all water resource-related information together in one place
Use this interactive map to find data from continuously-reporting monitoring stations
Use this tool to graph water resource data and to download data for your own analysis
View the geographic distribution and variability of rainfall amounts, access statistical rainfall summaries, or download rainfall data
Find a particular water resource on any of the Water Atlas websites using this tool
Learn about this system of 13 interconnected lakes and how it is being managed for water quality and recreation
What can you do to reduce pollution? Here are 10 actions you can take today that will improve water quality, increase biodiversity, and improve ecosystem health in our communities
Search our library of water-related documents, maps, websites, videos and organizations
Use this mobile-friendly guide to identify exotic invasive plants and find out how to eradicate them
Find information to help homeowners, businesses, and contractors reduce stormwater pollution
Learn how Orange County implements its NPDES Stormwater Program. Employees of Orange County and its co-permittees can refresh their knowledge and test themselves on the NPDES rules.
Check this list to find out who to call to report problems or to ask questions about rules, regulations, and permitting
Educators can use these inquiry-based lesson plans to teach about watersheds, climate, and resource conservation
Be informed about important water-related news from around Orange County and elsewhere
Use this calendar to find opportunities for recreation, volunteering, and citizen participation
Watch these videos to learn how to protect and enjoy Orange County's waterways
See recent and historic photos of area waterways, submitted by Water Atlas sponsors, partners and users
Find out how you can participate in improving Orange County's waterways and watersheds
See a water quality problem happening? Report it here.
Do you have old photos or documents, or an interesting water-related story to tell? Let us know.
Learn how your lakefront community can set up a special taxing district to provide funds for essential lake services such as invasive plant management
The 28 lakes in the Butler Chain and Windermere Water Navigation Control District are known for their excellent water quality, good fishing, and recreational activities
We welcome user submissions of documents, organizations, videos, etc.
