How has water quality changed over time? This page tracks the trends of water quality related to nutrient pollution. Get Started ›
Though the lake is outside the CHNEP area, its condition directly affects the ecological health of the entire Caloosahatchee River and its watershed. Get Started ›
Discover the beauty and importance of seagrass habitats. Get Started ›
More clams would improve water quality. But in which areas would clam restoration have the best chance of success? Get Started ›
What Charlotte County habitats are most valuable for juvenile tarpon and snook? Which are good targets for restoration? Results of a recent study are here. Get Started ›
Shifting environmental conditions will have a profound effect on coastal southwest Florida. Use this tool to see how habitats are predicted to shift over time. Get Started ›
Learn about the Habitat Restoration Needs Plan developed by CHNEP stakeholders to guide habitat preservation/conservation, connectivity, management, restoration, sustainability, and resiliency in the CHNEP area. Get Started ›
View current water quality conditions for lakes, rivers and bays utilizing new dashboard technology that features dynamic maps, filters and gauges. Get Started ›
This multi-agency hydrologic restoration project aims to restore freshwater flow to tidal creeks that flow into Charlotte Harbor. Get Started ›
Learn about the six Aquatic Preserves within the greater Charlotte Harbor estuary complex. Together they cover 160,000 acres of submerged lands, with a watershed that stretches from Polk County west to Sarasota and south to Lee County. Get Started ›
Southwest Florida's tidal creeks are the vital hydrologic link between estuaries and their watersheds. These assessments of selected creeks characterize their vegetation, bathymetry and bottom hardness. Get Started ›