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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.  (http:// www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/loxaha tchee/).
The federal government, specifically the US Fish & Wildlife Service (http://www.rivers.gov/index.html), is responsible for the Wild & Scenic portion of the Loxahatchee.

 

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.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/ »

 

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.

http://www.floridaconservation.org »

 

Florida Department of Community Affairs

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

http://www.dca.state.fl.us/ »

 

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.

http://www.dot.state.fl.us »

 

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.

http://www.doacs.state.fl.us »

 

Florida Marine Patrol

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

http://www.floridaboaters.com »

 

 

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Photo Gallery
River Center Progress
Latest photos added: River Center Progress.
What's New
Spoto's Joins Oyster Reef Restoration Project
Spoto's Oyster Bar in Palm Beach Gardens joins the effort to rebuild oyster reefs in the Loxahatchee River by recycling their oyster shells.
Community Foundation Awards $10,600 to River Center
The Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. recently awarded a $10,600 grant to The River Center toward the creation of the new environmental center's Wild & Scenic River exhibit.
Events Calendar
August 1, 2008
Friends of the Loxahatchee River, Inc. Meeting
August 7, 2008
Pal Mar Mtg.
August 11, 2008
LRPI Meeting
Loxahatchee River District, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458-8964
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