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Please complete the following 22 question survey and click submit. Your answers will help us collect valuable data on the relationship between our community and our river.

1. Around 50% of our daily water usage is used for watering lawns.
True
False
2. What are the names of the seasons in a wetland?
Hot and cold season
Harsh and light season
Wet and dry season
Dark and light season
3. Which of the following is the best definition of an estuary?
A habitat that has brackish water and is fit for juvenile fish
A canal used for transportation of goods
A fork in a canal that separates it
An island in the river that serves as a barrier
4. By definition, what is a native species?
A species originating in an area that has adapted to local conditions
A type of species that invades other ecosystems and depletes them
An animal species that populated most of North America
A species that doesn't belong in the environment that it's currently in
5. Which of the following is a correct statement?
Invasive species benefit the environment that they thrive in
Invasive species are known for disrupting populations
Invasive species mainly consume other invasive species in an area
Invasive species lack a swim bladder
6. Which three hurricanes recently impacted the Loxahatchee River?
Irene, Dean, and Andrew
Wilma, Frances, and Katrina
David, Andrew, and Faye
Wilma, Frances, and Jean
7. About how long does the Loxahatchee River span?
8 mi
15 mi
22 mi
28 mi
8. The Loxahatchee River District treats waste water.
True
False
9. What is the name of the drainage canal located on the Loxahatchee River?
S-17
C-19
C-18
S-46
10. Which of the following is a type of sea grass found in Florida?
Johnson
Turtle
Manatee
Shoal
All of the above
11. The Loxahatchee River flows through which counties?
Indian River and Brevard
St. Lucie and Okeechobee
Martin and Palm Beach
Dade and Monroe
12. Where is the mouth of the Loxahatchee River?
Jupiter Inlet
Indian River Lagoon
Lake Okeechobee
Pacific Ocean
Florida bay
13. Wood dock piling is a good habitat for marine organisms.
True
False
14. What do oysters do?
Filter water
Provide habitat
Stabilize sediments
All of the above
15. The Loxahatchee River was the 2nd Wild and Scenic river in Florida.
True
False
16. How many forks or tributaries are part of the Loxahatchee River?
1
2
3
4
17. How do you feel about the natural environment in your community?
Poor
Fair
Average
Very good
18. Do you spend recreation time in natural areas (such as state parks or preserve areas)?
less than one day per week
two days per week
three days per week
more than three days per week
19. Do you live in Florida?
year round
less than 6 months per year
less than 3 months per year
less than 1 month per year
visitor on vacation only
20. Have you visited the River Center?
Yes
No
21. List your age range:
0-15
16-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
22. Male or Female?
Male
Female


Photo Gallery
2009 River Center Holiday Parade Flota
Latest photos added: 2009 River Center Holiday Parade Flota.
What's New
Celebrate The River's 25th Anniversary!
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the "Wild and Scenic" designation of the Loxahatchee River.
River Center's Kids Halloween Party!
The River Center hosted over 250 visitors on Friday, October 30, for the 2nd annual Haunted Hammock Kids Halloween Party! The party featured games, crafts, snacks, a hay ride, and more.
Events Calendar
March 17, 2010
Kids Mini Movie!
March 18, 2010
Story Time!
March 18, 2010
Kids Yoga!
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