An edition of: WaterAtlas.org Presented By: Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership, USF Water Institute
View an analysis of water quality trends over a ten-year period, showing areas of improvement and decline.
Examine hydrologic data for the 90-square-mile area of flatwoods east of Charlotte Harbor.
Learn about CHNEP's Habitat Restoration Needs (HRN) Plan for guiding habitat preservation/conservation, connectivity, management, restoration, sustainability, and resiliency in the CHNEP area.
More clams would improve water quality. But in which areas would clam restoration have the best chance of success?
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.
Though the lake is outside the CHNEP area, its condition directly affects the ecological health of the entire Caloosahatchee River and its watershed.
Learn about the six Aquatic Preserves in southwest Florida, their protection and management.
Climate change will have a profound effect on coastal southwest Florida. Use this tool to see how habitats are predicted to shift over time, as sea levels rise.
View current water quality conditions for lakes, rivers and bays utilizing new dashboard technology that features dynamic maps, filters and gauges.
This interactive map brings all water resource-related information together in one place
Discover the beauty and importance of seagrass habitats.
Use this interactive map to find data from continuously-reporting monitoring stations
Use this tool to graph water resource data and to download data for your own analysis
This quick-analysis tool estimates whether nutrient levels in each waterbody are meeting or exceeding regulatory limits.
Visualize spatial and temporal changes in important water quality measures
View current water quality conditions for lakes, rivers and bays utilizing new dashboard technology that features dynamic maps, filters and gauges
Learn about coastal conditions that are of special concern to beachgoers, boaters, and fisherman, and how to find out the latest status.
View the geographic distribution and variability of rainfall amounts, access statistical rainfall summaries, or download rainfall data
Search our library of water-related documents, maps, websites, videos and organizations
Find information to help homeowners, businesses, and contractors reduce stormwater pollution
Search the Water Atlas library using keyword(s) and an interactive map
Learn about the six Aquatic Preserves in southwest Florida, their protection and management
Check this list to find out who to call to report problems or to ask questions about rules, regulations, and permitting
Be informed about important water-related news
Use this calendar to find opportunities for recreation, volunteering, and citizen participation
Watch these videos to learn how to protect and enjoy CHNEP's waterways
See recent and historic photos of area waterways, submitted by Water Atlas sponsors, partners and users
Learn about opportunities to participate in watershed improvement and restoration projects
Learn about neighborhoods that are actively involved in projects to improve water quality and habitat diversity
Learn about a cooperative volunteer program whose members collect water quality data from around southwest Florida
Learn about the Lee County Hyacinth District's program to help homeowners manage stormwater ponds sustainably
Learn how you can help CHNEP to enhance and restore self-sustaining oyster habitat and related ecosystem services
See a water quality problem happening? Report it here.
Do you have old photos or documents, or an interesting water-related story to tell? Submit them here.
Suggest web links or videos, submit documents, or provide contact information for people or organizations
