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| Below is a compilation of much of the water quality and biological data that the River District and WildPine Ecological Laboratory has been collecting. If you have questions about these reports or need more information you can contact the Loxahatchee River District at (561) 747-5700. | |
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Seagrass
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This report discusses the spatial and temporal variation of the three dominant seagrass species (manatee grass, shoal grass, and Johnson's seagrass) in the Loxahatchee River Estuary. Findings reveal the negative impacts of the 2004 hurricanes on seagrasses and document their recovery through September 2007.
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Seagrasses Poster
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| The Loxahatchee River District is pleased to announce the debut of its environmental poster series.
The first poster features the seven species of seagrasses found in the Loxahatchee River Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon. Seagrass provide critical habitats and food sources for many species and help to sustain water quality in the estuary environments. They are also considered a valued ecosystem component when evaluating the health of a habitat. For this reason, the Loxahatchee River District has partnered with the South Florida Water Management District to monitor all seven seagrass species.
The poster provides a way to educate the public about the importance of seagrass and how residents can alter their actions to minimize their impact on seagrass. Through education and awareness, the poster will foster a stronger sense of stewardship for the protection of seagrasses and the Indian River Lagoon. The seagrass poster will be distributed throughout Palm Beach and Martin County schools, environmental centers, and other learning facilities. Funding for this project was provided by the South Florida Water Management District through the Indian River Lagoon License Plate Program.
For more information or to obtain a poster, please contact Jocelyn O'Neill at 561-747-5700 ext. 143 or
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RiverKeeper
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Since 1971 the Loxahatchee River District has monitored water quality in the Loxahatchee River to document the condition and ecological health of the river and to determine the location and extent of water quality issues that need to be addressed. This report provides an up-to-date characterization of water quality in our river.
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Datasonde
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This report presents water quality data (e.g., salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen) measured every 15 minutes throughout the period Oct. 2005 - Sept. 2006. Data from this report show saltwater intrusion in the freshwater reach of the river, and suggest large daily salinity fluctuations in the estuary are likely responsible for the dominance of shoal grass.
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Event Sampling
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This report summarizes the short-term effects of rainfall events and associated increased discharge on water quality in Cypress Creek, a tributary of the Loxahatchee River. Results show effects of rainfall on water quality vary substantially between the wet and dry seasons.
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Restoration Plan for the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River
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The unique ecosystem of the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River, with its quiet beauty, has captured the attention and imagination of residents and visitors, agency and community leaders for many years. Consisting of 9.5 miles of federally-designated Wild and Scenic River, it provides essential habitats that support a wide spectrum of ecological resources including freshwater riverine floodplain vegetation such as bald cypress, freshwater and estuarine fishes, and tidal floodplain vegetation such as mangroves, oysters and seagrasses.
This 469-page restoration plan is the result of a successful partnership between the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Southeast District Office (DEP-SED), the Florida Park Service-District 5 office (FPS-District 5), and the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District (LRD).
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Biology
Maps
Data
Papers and Presentations
Research Bibliography
Water Quality
Maps
Data
Papers and Presentations
- Loxahatchee River Water Quality Trends and Standards (2006)
(PDF-1,200Kb)
- Datasonde Monitoring in the Loxahatchee River (2006)
(PDF-1,800Kb)
- Loxahatchee River Water Quality Event Sampling (2006)
(PDF-1,300Kb)
- Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations and Relationships in Waters of the Loxahatchee River near Riverbend Park (1995)
(MS Word-1,400Kb) (PDF-170Kb)
- Environmental Health of the Surface Waters in the Watershed of the Loxahatchee River (2000)
(MS Word-950Kb) (PDF-700Kb)
- Freshwater Flow Requirements and Management Goals for the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River (1997)
(MS Word-4,700Kb) (PDF-135Kb)
- Rainfall Observations in the Loxahatchee River Watershed (1997)
(MS Word-2,700Kb) (PDF-100Kb)
- Salinity Changes in the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River Resultant from the Re-Establishment of Meandering Flow Patterns (1997)
(MS Word-3,200Kb) (PDF-100Kb)
- Trophic State of the Loxahatchee River Estuary (2001)
(MS Word-7,800Kb) (PDF-650Kb)
Research
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