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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
2012 Loxahatchee River Photography Contest
Latest photos added: 2012 Loxahatchee River Photography Contest.
What's New
XF500 Teams Up with the River Center for Loxahatchee Paddle Adventure
Expedition Florida 500 (XF500) is teaming up with the River Center for a unique paddle adventure and river clean-up event along the Loxahatchee River on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
WPTV's Steve Weagle to Talk on 2013 Hurricane Outlook
The Friends of the Loxahatchee River Friday, May 3, 2013 meeting will feature Steve Weagle, chief meteorologist for WPTV's Storm Team 5.
Events Calendar
May 22, 2013
NPBCID Meeting
May 22, 2013
JID Workshop Meeting
May 23, 2013
Story Time!
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