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General Information

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Establishes and enforces state water quality standards, has regulatory responsibilities pertaining to wetlands, stormwater, dredging and habitat protection. Additionally, FDEP's Office of Coastal & Auquatic Managed Areas is responsible for the Loxahatchee River - Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve. The federal government, specifically the US Fish & Wildlife Service, is responsible for the Wild & Scenic portion of the Loxahatchee.

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Florida Park Service

Manages environmental and recreational components of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park and co-manages Loxahatchee River Corridor with Palm Beach County.

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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Serves as the biological consultants on fisheries and fish habitats to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Manages environmental and recreational components of Pal Mar and Corbett Wildlife Areas.

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Florida Department of Community Affairs

Reviews comprehensive plans, comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulations within the Loxahatchee River watershed.

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Florida Department of Transportation

Involved in the acquisition, construction and maintenance of transportation corridors, and their associated storm water facilities, within the Loxahatchee River watershed.

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Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Develops agricultural best management practices to enhance water quality and increase irrigation efficiency and administers the Wetland Reserve Program.

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Florida Marine Patrol

Provides manatee protection, navigation markings, speed zones and water safety.

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Photo Gallery
2011 Loxahatchee River Photo Contest Winners
Latest photos added: 2011 Loxahatchee River Photo Contest Winners.
What's New
Experience the Wild Loxahatchee at 2012 Night on the Loxahatchee Benefit
Explore the Wild Loxahatchee River during the River Center's 2012 Night on the Loxahatchee event! Experience exotic dishes, exceptional animals, and personal stories about life on the Loxahatchee on Saturday, February 25th from 7 p.m.to 9:30 p.m.
River Center Wants You to Tell Your River Story
Calling all writers, photographers, and fans of the Loxahatchee River. Now it's your turn to tell us about your experiences on the river, in photos or words or both.
Events Calendar
February 4, 2012
Fish Feeding
February 8, 2012
NPBCID Meeting
February 8, 2012
SFWMD Meeting
Loxahatchee River District, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458-8964
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