located within the following watersheds: Caloosahatchee Watershed, Charlotte Harbor Watershed, Pine Island Sound Matlacha Pass Watershed
| Headwaters | Not Available |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Not Available |
| River Length Within Atlases | 356 miles |
This water resource is monitored by 394 sampling locations, which have collected a total of 570,312 samples ranging from 7/30/1975 to 1/15/2019. The sites sampling this water resource are:
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256 sites throughout Cape Coral are actively being monitored by volunteers.
Visit our Canalwatch program page to see a map of the sample sites and view the most recent water quality data.
Watersheds are areas of land with waterways that flow to a common destination. The boundaries between watersheds are elevated areas called divides. In this Atlas, the watersheds are composed of groups of creeks that flow to a single bay or group of bays. Drainage basins are subunits of watersheds and are defined by the main creek that flows through them. Charlotte Harbor NEP has five watersheds, named after the bays or river, and 19 drainage basins, named after the creeks. Stormwater improvements to reduce flooding and improve water quality are based on the drainage basin unit. Learn more about watersheds »
Cape Coral Canal System is located within the Caloosahatchee Watershed.
Every one of us contributes pollution to our streams, lakes, bays and oceans. The wastewater, dirt, and debris of our lives eventually drains downstream. Each of us must minimize our contribution to keep our waterways healthy and enjoyable. Some materials are powerful pollutants like raw sewage, petroleum, or pesticides, but even natural, biodegradable plant materials can add nitrogen to water resources and cause algal blooms and fish kills. Please use the information below to assist you in reporting an incident to the correct agency. Learn More about Reporting Pollution »
Who to call about environmental concerns and to report environmentally harmful activities. For potentially life threatening emergencies dial 911.
| Concern or Activity | Contact(s) |
|---|---|
| Dangerous Boating / Accidents | FWCC, Division of Boating Safety |
| Algal Blooms | FDEP 1-850-305-3903 |
| Fish Kill | FWCC, Fish Kills |
| General Concerns/Complaints |
DeSoto, Hardee, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota:
Charlotte & Lee: |
| Industrial Waste/Spill | FDEP State Watch Office |
| Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities | FWCC, Wildlife Violations |
| Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts |
DeSoto, Hardee, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota:
Charlotte & Lee: |
| Aquatic Plant Removal | FWCC |
| Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading | FDEP |
| Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill |
DeSoto, Hardee, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota:
Charlotte & Lee: |
Legend:
FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection
Charlotte Harbor NEP needs you to help manage and protect its natural resources! Fill out this form, and we will contact you with more information about becoming a volunteer. Learn more about volunteering »
43 volunteers on Cape Coral Canal System have submitted a water quality sample for this water resource within the last 18 months.
Visit the following links to view historical information on this water resource:
