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Title: Analysis of Selected Benthic Communities in the Florida Everglades with Reference to Their Physical and Chemical Environment.
Name/Creator: Waller, Bradley G., United States, Geological Survey (U.S.)
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this investigation is to document the types of aquatic benthic organisms found within the Everglades and to determine the extent to which the chemical and physical character of surface water and bottom materials affect their distribution and community structure. The scope of this investigation included the collection of benthic organisms from October 1972 to April 1974. Two samplings were completed during the dry season (April 1973-74) and two during the wet season (October...
Show moreThe purpose of this investigation is to document the types of aquatic benthic organisms found within the Everglades and to determine the extent to which the chemical and physical character of surface water and bottom materials affect their distribution and community structure. The scope of this investigation included the collection of benthic organisms from October 1972 to April 1974. Two samplings were completed during the dry season (April 1973-74) and two during the wet season (October 1972-73). Of the 12 stations sampled, 10 were canals and 2 were in the open marsh. Comparison of species diversities calculated from similar investigations done in south Florida in recent years is made.
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Date Issued: [1976], 1976, 1976, 1976-01-01T05:00:00.000Z, 1976-01-01T05:00:00.000Z, 1976-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0389

Title: Appraisal of the Water Resources of Charlotte County, Florida.
Name/Creator: Sutcliffe, Horace., Geological Survey (U.S.), Southwest Florida Water Management District (Fla.), Florida
Abstract/Description: This 3-year cooperative investigation was begun in 1967 by the U.S. Geological Survey at the request of the Southwest Florida Water Management District as part of their continuing program of water-resources investigations within the Management District. The purpose of the investigation was to provide a generalized description of the hydrology of Charlotte County and to identify the major hydrologic problems of the county, particularly with respect to use of ground and surface water for public...
Show moreThis 3-year cooperative investigation was begun in 1967 by the U.S. Geological Survey at the request of the Southwest Florida Water Management District as part of their continuing program of water-resources investigations within the Management District. The purpose of the investigation was to provide a generalized description of the hydrology of Charlotte County and to identify the major hydrologic problems of the county, particularly with respect to use of ground and surface water for public supply. Because most of the available surface-water resources in the County had already been developed, emphasis was placed on evaluating the ground-water resources. This report summarizes the findings of the investigation.
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Date Issued: 1973, 1973-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0342

Title: An Assessment of the Flow of Variable-Salinity Ground Water in the Middle Confining Unit of the Floridan Aquifer System, West-Central Florida.
Name/Creator: Hickey, John J., Geological Survey (U.S.), Southwest Florida Water Management District (Fla.)
Abstract/Description: The objective of this report is to assess whether or not the moderately saline to briny ground water in the middle confining unit of the Floridan aquifer system is likely to move vertically into the overlying fresh ground water as a result of ground-water development in the Upper Floridan aquifer.
Date Issued: 1990, 1990-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0313

Title: Chemical Quality of Water in Conservation Area 2A and Associated Canals.
Name/Creator: Gleason, Patrick J.
Abstract/Description: This document reports the results of a 1972-1973 study of the chemical quality of water in Florida's Conservation Area 2A and adjacent areas. Chemical quality was good, with two exceptions: 1) specific conductance of marsh and canal water exceeded water quality standards, and 2) ammonia in canals frequently exceeded standards. The spring drawdown of Conservation Area 2A had no determinable effect on water quality. The concentrations of various ions showed linear relationships.
Date Issued: 1974, 1974-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0001, http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0001

Title: Chloride Concentrations in the Coastal Margin of the Floridan Aquifer, Southwest Florida.
Name/Creator: Causseaux, K. W., Fretwell, J. D., Southwest Florida Water Management District (Fla.), Geological Survey (U.S.)
Abstract/Description: The purpose of the study was to design an effective network of wells for monitoring the location and movement of the saltwater-freshwater mixed zone in the Floridan aquifer in west-central Florida. This report presents proposed locations of wells for monitoring chloride concentrations in the coastal margin of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Selection of well sites was based on ground-water movement, centers of ground-water withdrawals, areas of increasing chloride...
Show moreThe purpose of the study was to design an effective network of wells for monitoring the location and movement of the saltwater-freshwater mixed zone in the Floridan aquifer in west-central Florida. This report presents proposed locations of wells for monitoring chloride concentrations in the coastal margin of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Selection of well sites was based on ground-water movement, centers of ground-water withdrawals, areas of increasing chloride concentrations, and the 1979 position of the 250-mg/L line of equal chloride concentration in the upper part of the Floridan aquifer.
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Date Issued: 1983, 1983-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0280

Title: Data on Ground-Water Quality with Emphasis on Radionuclides, Sarasota County, Florida.
Name/Creator: Sutcliffe, Horace., Miller, R. L. (Robert Lind)
Abstract/Description: The radiochemical data presented in this report were acquired by selective sampling and logging of existing wells and new wells as they were drilled between January 1976 and April 1979. Wells selected for radiochemical sampling were those open to specific water-bearing zones or those which were sampled at specific depths as they were drilled. These samples were analyzed for radium-226 and occasionally for radium-228, and for major ions. Borehole geophysical logging techniques that were used...
Show moreThe radiochemical data presented in this report were acquired by selective sampling and logging of existing wells and new wells as they were drilled between January 1976 and April 1979. Wells selected for radiochemical sampling were those open to specific water-bearing zones or those which were sampled at specific depths as they were drilled. These samples were analyzed for radium-226 and occasionally for radium-228, and for major ions. Borehole geophysical logging techniques that were used to determine the water-bearing zones were gamma ray, caliper, electrical resistivity, temperature, and conductivity.
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Date Issued: 1981, 1981-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0380

Title: Development of a Process to Track the Status of Chlorophyll and Light Attenuation to Support Seagrass Restoration Goals in Tampa Bay.
Name/Creator: Janicki, Anthony., Wade, David., Pribble, J. Raymond., Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Abstract/Description: The focus of this document is the development of a method to determine if adopted seagrass acreage goals and water quality targets for Tampa Bay are being achieved. The primary objectives were to define what constitutes a significant increase in chlorophyll-a in Tampa Bay, and to develop a systematic framework for defining potential management responses to such changes. This report describes existing monitoring programs from which data were used in the development of the decision process, the...
Show moreThe focus of this document is the development of a method to determine if adopted seagrass acreage goals and water quality targets for Tampa Bay are being achieved. The primary objectives were to define what constitutes a significant increase in chlorophyll-a in Tampa Bay, and to develop a systematic framework for defining potential management responses to such changes. This report describes existing monitoring programs from which data were used in the development of the decision process, the analytical approach taken to develop this process, and the recommended approach developed.
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Date Issued: 1999, 1999-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0403

Title: Effect of Spray Irrigation of Treated Wastewater on Water Quality of the Surficial Aquifer System, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Central Florida.
Name/Creator: German, E. R., Reedy Creek Improvement District (Fla.), Geological Survey (U.S.)
Abstract/Description: This report describes results of a study of the hydrology of the Reedy Creek Improvement District tree farm area where treated wastewater is used for irrigation. Included in this report are descriptions of: direction of movement and destination of the wastewater and constituents in the surficial aquifer system underlying the tree farm area; rate of movement of the wastewater front; effect of the wastewater application on water quality of the underlying aquifer and the areal extent of the...
Show moreThis report describes results of a study of the hydrology of the Reedy Creek Improvement District tree farm area where treated wastewater is used for irrigation. Included in this report are descriptions of: direction of movement and destination of the wastewater and constituents in the surficial aquifer system underlying the tree farm area; rate of movement of the wastewater front; effect of the wastewater application on water quality of the underlying aquifer and the areal extent of the wastewater plume in the surficial aquifer system; the nature of the processes affecting assimilation of the wastewater-related constituents in the ground-water system; and hydraulic characteristics of the surficial aquifer system. The area studied includes the entire tree farm area located to the north of Canal L-410. This investigation was conducted from October 1981 through September 1985. The work included installation of a monitoring well network in the surficial aquifer system, determination of lithology of the aquifer material, determination of transmissivity of the surfical aquifer system and sampling of the well network to characterize water quality of the surficial aquifer system underlying the tree farm and the surrounding area. The water-quality sampling was done four times between May 1983 and October 1984.
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Date Issued: 1990, 1990-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0392

Title: The Effects of Plugging a Deep Artesian Well on the Concentration of Chloride in Water in the Water-Table Aquifer at Highland Estates, Lee County, Florida.
Name/Creator: Boggess, Durward H., Geological Survey (U.S.), Florida, Lee County (Fla.)
Abstract/Description: Upward leakage of saline water from deep artesian wells has caused widespread deterioration in quality of water in the shallow artesian aquifers underlying Lee County, Florida. The water-table aquifer has been affected similarly when saline water from the deep artesian wells has been allowed to discharge at the surface, or when corroded well casings have developed leaks at shallow depth. A program is underway (1972) in Lee County and adjacent areas to minimize or eliminate these problems by...
Show moreUpward leakage of saline water from deep artesian wells has caused widespread deterioration in quality of water in the shallow artesian aquifers underlying Lee County, Florida. The water-table aquifer has been affected similarly when saline water from the deep artesian wells has been allowed to discharge at the surface, or when corroded well casings have developed leaks at shallow depth. A program is underway (1972) in Lee County and adjacent areas to minimize or eliminate these problems by plugging deep artesian wells. Although a large number of wells has been plugged in Lee County as well as in other areas, little documentation has been obtained concerning the residual effects on quality of the water in the intruded aquifers after elimination of the discharge or leakage. The purpose of this report is to present the results of an investigation wherein the quality of water in the water-table aquifer improved after a deep artesian well was plugged.
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Date Issued: 1973, 1973-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0369

Title: Effects of Point Source Pollutants in a Semi-Tropical Estuarine Environment.
Name/Creator: Balogh, Frank., Erwin, Andrea., Johnson, Wayne.
Abstract/Description: This 1977 report discusses point source effects of secondarily treated wastewater, raw sewage, and thermal effluent upon the estuarine portion of the Caloosahatchee River. The study examines various parameters at selected water quality stations during or at the end of the wet season and during the dry season.
Date Issued: 1977, 1977-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0054

Title: Effects on Water Quality in the Shallow Aquifer due to the Operation of the Cross State Dump, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Name/Creator: Schneider, James J., Geological Survey (U.S.), Palm Beach County (Fla.)
Abstract/Description: The Cross State Dump, 7 miles west of West Palm Beach has been used a solid waste disposal site since the late 1940's. The Palm Beach County Engineering Department and the Department of Health have been concerned about the effect that the accumulation of wastes in the landfill might have on the ground-water supplies in the vicinity. The U.S. Geological Survey made a study, in cooperation with those agencies, to evaluate the quality of ground water beneath and adjacent to the dump. This report...
Show moreThe Cross State Dump, 7 miles west of West Palm Beach has been used a solid waste disposal site since the late 1940's. The Palm Beach County Engineering Department and the Department of Health have been concerned about the effect that the accumulation of wastes in the landfill might have on the ground-water supplies in the vicinity. The U.S. Geological Survey made a study, in cooperation with those agencies, to evaluate the quality of ground water beneath and adjacent to the dump. This report is based on information obtained from 22 wells and 10 canal sites from August 1970 through March 1972.
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Date Issued: 1973, 1973-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0374

Title: The Environment of South Florida: A Summary Report : a description of the south Florida ecosystem and changes resulting from man's activities.
Name/Creator: McPherson, Benjamin F.
Abstract/Description: This summary report is an overview of the south Florida environment. It is based on and covers the highlights of 51 separate reports prepared as part of the South Florida Environmental Study. The study identified and described the natural ecosystems of south Florida as they functioned before man began to have major impacts on these systems. Where remnants of natural systems still function as before, they were measured and described. The study also encompassed the agricultural and urban...
Show moreThis summary report is an overview of the south Florida environment. It is based on and covers the highlights of 51 separate reports prepared as part of the South Florida Environmental Study. The study identified and described the natural ecosystems of south Florida as they functioned before man began to have major impacts on these systems. Where remnants of natural systems still function as before, they were measured and described. The study also encompassed the agricultural and urban developments of south Florida and their impacts on the ecosystems.
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Date Issued: 1976, 1976-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0372

Title: Estuarine water quality monitoring program, Collier County, data report for FY 94/95: annual program report.
Name/Creator: Collier County (Fla.), Gibson, Gail G., PALMM (Project)
Abstract/Description: Presents data for fiscal year 1994/1995 related to the estuarine water quality monitoring program. It was hoped that this would begin to establish ground water quality values. The study area includes the Southern Coastal, Faka-Union Canal, and L-28 Interceptor Canal drainage basins. 13 locations in this area were sampled during April and August/September of 1995. Locations of the sampling sites, methodology, and results are discussed. A brief bibliography is included. Tables of data are...
Show morePresents data for fiscal year 1994/1995 related to the estuarine water quality monitoring program. It was hoped that this would begin to establish ground water quality values. The study area includes the Southern Coastal, Faka-Union Canal, and L-28 Interceptor Canal drainage basins. 13 locations in this area were sampled during April and August/September of 1995. Locations of the sampling sites, methodology, and results are discussed. A brief bibliography is included. Tables of data are appended.
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Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/swf/GC10000009.jpg, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/swf/GC10000009.pdf

Title: Evaluation of the Tools Available to Assess the Potential Impacts of Unplanned Pollutant Releases to Tampa Bay.
Name/Creator: Pribble, J. Raymond., Janicki, Anthony., Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Abstract/Description: Several methods were used to examine the possible effects of the unplanned release of pollutants on water quality in Tampa Bay. These included examination of observed water quality data prior to, during, and following the release. Second, the mass of pollutants released was compared to the ambient mass of that pollutant in the bay waters adjacent to the release point. Third, a mechanistic model was used to examine the potential effects of the unplanned release.
Date Issued: 2000, 2000-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0275

Title: A field and laboratory evaluation of water quality in finger canals. volume I. Hydrographic survey of eight canals in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Loxahatchee River and Pompano Beach, contribution from the Hydraulic Laboratory.
Name/Creator: Piccolo, J., Morris, F. W., Lee, J., University of Florida, Florida, University of Florida, PALMM (Project)
Abstract/Description: Presents a study aimed at comparing the hydrodynamics and biodynamics of selected residential canals in South Florida and drawing conclusions regarding the water quality in those canals. Sunfish Cove and Cobia Bay in Punta Gorda, Bangsberg W. And Severin Canal in Port Charlotte, North Canal and South Canal near the Loxahatchee River, and North Canal in South Canal near Pompano Beach were studied. Maps, charts, and tables are included. Site descriptions, hydrographic field data, hydrographic...
Show morePresents a study aimed at comparing the hydrodynamics and biodynamics of selected residential canals in South Florida and drawing conclusions regarding the water quality in those canals. Sunfish Cove and Cobia Bay in Punta Gorda, Bangsberg W. And Severin Canal in Port Charlotte, North Canal and South Canal near the Loxahatchee River, and North Canal in South Canal near Pompano Beach were studied. Maps, charts, and tables are included. Site descriptions, hydrographic field data, hydrographic analysis, canal flushing, and numerical modeling of pollutant transport in dead end canals are addressed. Bathymetry data, tidal data, and preliminary calculations of exchange volumes, exchange ratios, and minimum residence times are appended.
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Date Issued: 1976, 1976-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/swf/GC20000007.jpg, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/swf/GC20000007.pdf

Title: Florida's Ground Water Quality Monitoring Program: background hydrogeochemistry.
Name/Creator: Maddox, Gary., Florida, Florida, Florida, Florida, Thirty County Ground Water Monitoring Program (Fla.), Florida Geological Survey
Abstract/Description: This report presents the results of the initial quantification of background water quality in each of Florida's major potable aquifer systems. It contains a series of maps which provide the background hydrogeochemical parameters present within the state's principal aquifer systems. Results are interpreted in light of factors that affect ambient ground-water quality locally and regionally.
Date Issued: 1992, 1992-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0053

Title: Groundwater/Surfacewater Interactions in Tampa Bay: Implications for Nutrient Fluxes.
Name/Creator: Brooks, Gregg R., Dix, Thomas L., Doyle, Larry J.
Abstract/Description: The primary objective was to establish a rough estimate of the flux rates of nitrogen and phosphorus between two reservoirs based upon available data and compare them to rates determined for other sources. The purpose was to determine if groundwater may be considered a major mechanism for nutrient input to Tampa Bay.
Date Issued: [1993], 1993, 1993, 1993-01-01T05:00:00.000Z, 1993-01-01T05:00:00.000Z, 1993-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu-swfe_0436

Title: Hydrochemistry of the Upper Floridan Aquifer, Florida.
Name/Creator: Katz, Brian G., Florida, Geological Survey (U.S.)
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this report is to regionally characterize the major-ion chemistry of water from the Upper Floridan aquifer in Florida, and to describe the principal geochemical processes that influence the major-ion chemistry of water from the aquifer. This report contains information on water quality and well characteristics collected as part of the Florida Ground-Water Quality Monitoring Network Program and selected information collected and compiled during the USGS Regional Aquifer-System...
Show moreThe purpose of this report is to regionally characterize the major-ion chemistry of water from the Upper Floridan aquifer in Florida, and to describe the principal geochemical processes that influence the major-ion chemistry of water from the aquifer. This report contains information on water quality and well characteristics collected as part of the Florida Ground-Water Quality Monitoring Network Program and selected information collected and compiled during the USGS Regional Aquifer-System Analysis study completed in 1987 of the Floridan aquifer system. This report combines the water chemistry information collected from these two studies and presents a hydrochemical analysis of major ions in the Upper Floridan aquifer.
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Date Issued: 1992, 1992-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0388

Title: Hydrogeology of the Sarasota-Port Charlotte Area, Florida.
Name/Creator: Wolansky, R. M. (Richard M.), Southwest Florida Water Management District (Fla.), Geological Survey (U.S.)
Abstract/Description: The objective of this investigation was to define the hydrogeologic framework of the surficial, intermediate, and Floridan aquifers in the Sarasota-Port Charlotte area, including their regional extent, thickness, hydraulic properties, water quality, and their interrelation in the regional ground-water flow system. Geologic, geophysical, water-level, and water-quality data were collected and interpreted to define the hydrogeologic framework of the surficial and intermediate aquifers. The...
Show moreThe objective of this investigation was to define the hydrogeologic framework of the surficial, intermediate, and Floridan aquifers in the Sarasota-Port Charlotte area, including their regional extent, thickness, hydraulic properties, water quality, and their interrelation in the regional ground-water flow system. Geologic, geophysical, water-level, and water-quality data were collected and interpreted to define the hydrogeologic framework of the surficial and intermediate aquifers. The report presents the thickness, structure, water quality and water levels of the four aquifers mapped. The results of aquifer tests and the probable range of aquifer characteristics of the aquifers are reported. A water budget for the study area was verified using a digital ground-water flow simulation model.
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Date Issued: 1983, 1983-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fgcu/fd/fgcu_swfe_0344

Title: Mangrove decomposition: a pathway for heavy metal enrichment in Everglades estuaries.
Name/Creator: Mathis, Jane Macaulay., PALMM (Project)
Abstract/Description: Red mangrove decomposition was studied as a natural pathway for heavy metal enrichment in estuaries of south Florida. Red mangrove leaves, major constituents of the highly organic suspended detritus of the estuaries, were analyzed in several decomposition stages for heavy metal concentratrion.
Date Issued: 1973, 1973-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/swf/GC20000003.jpg, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/swf/GC20000003.pdf

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