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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.  (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 »

 

 

Management Agencies

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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 11, 2010
SFWMD Meeting
March 11, 2010
Story Time!
March 11, 2010
Kids Mini Movie!
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