Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Loxahatchee River Watershed Overview 1 st river in Florida designated as a National Wild & Scenic River 1 st river in Florida designated as a National.

Published byBaldric McGee Modified over 8 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Loxahatchee River Watershed Overview 1 st river in Florida designated as a National Wild & Scenic River 1 st river in Florida designated as a National."— Presentation transcript:

1

2 Loxahatchee River Watershed

3 Overview 1 st river in Florida designated as a National Wild & Scenic River 1 st river in Florida designated as a National Wild & Scenic River It is connected to the Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve It is connected to the Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve Located in northern Palm Beach & southern Martin counties; over 200 square miles that includes the communities of Jupiter Inlet Colony, Juno Beach and Jupiter Island Located in northern Palm Beach & southern Martin counties; over 200 square miles that includes the communities of Jupiter Inlet Colony, Juno Beach and Jupiter Island Includes large tracts of undisturbed land such as the Atlantic Coral Reef Ridge & Pal-mar, and protected parcels like the Jonathan Dickinson State Park Includes large tracts of undisturbed land such as the Atlantic Coral Reef Ridge & Pal-mar, and protected parcels like the Jonathan Dickinson State Park

4 Habitat types found within the watershed include pine land, sand pine scrub, xeric oak sand, hardwood hammocks, cypress swamps, mangrove swamps, tidal flats, sea grass beds, oyster beds, and coastal dunes Habitat types found within the watershed include pine land, sand pine scrub, xeric oak sand, hardwood hammocks, cypress swamps, mangrove swamps, tidal flats, sea grass beds, oyster beds, and coastal dunes The river supports many endangered & potentially endangered species such as manatee and the four- petal pawpaw The river supports many endangered & potentially endangered species such as manatee and the four- petal pawpaw Wildlife present here are, Wildlife present here are, otters, West Indian manatees, alligators, bobcats, turtles, wood stork, osprey, raccoon, snook & grey snapper Four- Petal Pawpaw

5 Issues Concerning the River Urban development is threatening these diverse habitats Over the last 50 years, flood control, major road construction & dredging have taken their toll on the river Some negative effects of the development: *severed greenway connections, habitat loss & displaced wildlife, disrupted cultural & historical sites resulted in insufficient land to produce hydrologic connections& sustain wildlife

6 Altered hydroperiod: *drainage canals & barriers in developed areas reduce water storage in some natural areas causong flooding in others & degrading the water quality Contamination of ground water: *all of the drinking water in the watershed comes from groundwater-over pumping causes salt water intrusion & leaking fuel storage tanks can pose a potential contamination threat Spreading of invasive exotic plants: *native species that provide habitat, shelter & food to native wildlife are being crowded out by invasive exotic plants

7 Over the next 20 years, population is expected to increase from 5.6 million to 7.3 million Public water supply and domestic self-supply demands will require 317 million gallons per day It is important to preserver the Loxahatchee River Watershed because it provides about 35% of Martin county communities drinking water; in addition, it is the home of many animals, and if disrupted, can throw off this ecosystem, and potentially cause harm to humans

8 Green- 1 st Trophic Level Orange- 2 nd Trophic Level Blue- 3 rd Trophic Level Red- 4 th Trophic Level

9 References Designed by: Michelle Denise Ferguson Designed by: Michelle Denise Ferguson https://my.sfwmd.gov/portal/page?_pageid=2814,19613313,2814 _19613619&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL https://my.sfwmd.gov/portal/page?_pageid=2814,19613313,2814 _19613619&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL https://my.sfwmd.gov/portal/page?_pageid=2814,19613313,2814 _19613619&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL https://my.sfwmd.gov/portal/page?_pageid=2814,19613313,2814 _19613619&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/south/trails/loxahatc hee.htm http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/south/trails/loxahatc hee.htm http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/south/trails/loxahatc hee.htm http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/south/trails/loxahatc hee.htm http://www.dep.state.fl.us/COASTAL/sites/loxahatchee/info.htm http://www.dep.state.fl.us/COASTAL/sites/loxahatchee/info.htm http://www.dep.state.fl.us/COASTAL/sites/loxahatchee/info.htm http://www.lrhs.org/htmlPages/river.htm http://www.lrhs.org/htmlPages/river.htm http://www.lrhs.org/htmlPages/river.htm https://my.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WA TERSUPPLY/SUBTABS%20-%20UPPER%20EAST%20COAST%20- %20DOCUMENTS/TAB1610177/UEC_CHAP4.PDF https://my.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WA TERSUPPLY/SUBTABS%20-%20UPPER%20EAST%20COAST%20- %20DOCUMENTS/TAB1610177/UEC_CHAP4.PDF https://my.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WA TERSUPPLY/SUBTABS%20-%20UPPER%20EAST%20COAST%20- %20DOCUMENTS/TAB1610177/UEC_CHAP4.PDF https://my.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WA TERSUPPLY/SUBTABS%20-%20UPPER%20EAST%20COAST%20- %20DOCUMENTS/TAB1610177/UEC_CHAP4.PDF https://my.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WA TERSHED/PORTLET%20- %20COASTAL%20ECOSYSTEMS/TAB1806037/LOX_BROCHURE.PD F https://my.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WA TERSHED/PORTLET%20- %20COASTAL%20ECOSYSTEMS/TAB1806037/LOX_BROCHURE.PD F https://my.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WA TERSHED/PORTLET%20- %20COASTAL%20ECOSYSTEMS/TAB1806037/LOX_BROCHURE.PD F https://my.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WA TERSHED/PORTLET%20- %20COASTAL%20ECOSYSTEMS/TAB1806037/LOX_BROCHURE.PD F

Download ppt "Loxahatchee River Watershed Overview 1 st river in Florida designated as a National Wild & Scenic River 1 st river in Florida designated as a National."

Similar presentations

Biodiversity.

Biodiversity.
Aquatic Ecosystems. What are the 2 deciding factors that affect land biomes? What are the 2 deciding factors that affect land biomes? Would this be the.

Aquatic Ecosystems. What are the 2 deciding factors that affect land biomes? What are the 2 deciding factors that affect land biomes? Would this be the.
Forestry and Resource Management Lesson 1: Resource Management.

Forestry and Resource Management Lesson 1: Resource Management.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The Bon Secour NWR consists of 6,700 acres of wildlife habitat lying directly west of Gulf Shores, Alabama on the.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The Bon Secour NWR consists of 6,700 acres of wildlife habitat lying directly west of Gulf Shores, Alabama on the.
Tali Gilberg Max Saltzman Kahlil Garnes Everglades National Park.

Tali Gilberg Max Saltzman Kahlil Garnes Everglades National Park.
Wetlands  Wetlands contain fresh water for part of the year -trap and filter sediments and pollutants -protect shorelines from erosion -spawning grounds.

Wetlands  Wetlands contain fresh water for part of the year -trap and filter sediments and pollutants -protect shorelines from erosion -spawning grounds.
Hurricane Frances & the beaches of Palm Beach County PBC Department of Environmental Resources Management September 2004.

Hurricane Frances & the beaches of Palm Beach County PBC Department of Environmental Resources Management September 2004.
The South Florida Watershed

The South Florida Watershed
Introduction to Tampa Bay

Introduction to Tampa Bay
Wetlands.

Wetlands.
Background Initiated in 2004 – for update of Lygodium microphyllum Management Plan Basic Idea – find out what land managers are currently doing to control.

Background Initiated in 2004 – for update of Lygodium microphyllum Management Plan Basic Idea – find out what land managers are currently doing to control.
GEORGIA HABITATS REVIEW 3 rd Grade Science – Ms. Askew.

GEORGIA HABITATS REVIEW 3 rd Grade Science – Ms. Askew.
THE WETLANDS (EVERGLADES) BY JOHN CHIPP The everglades are a wetland ecosystem that stretches across 2 million acres. The everglades are a vast system.

THE WETLANDS (EVERGLADES) BY JOHN CHIPP The everglades are a wetland ecosystem that stretches across 2 million acres. The everglades are a vast system.
Marine Biomes.

Marine Biomes.
Endangered Marine Species By: Denise Araujo. 1. Manatee The scientific name for the manatee is Trichechus Manatus. Can be found in rivers, estuaries,

Endangered Marine Species By: Denise Araujo. 1. Manatee The scientific name for the manatee is Trichechus Manatus. Can be found in rivers, estuaries,
The Everglades National Park. The Everglades, spanning the southern tip of the Florida peninsula, is the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the.

The Everglades National Park. The Everglades, spanning the southern tip of the Florida peninsula, is the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the.
Everglades By: Briana Betress. Location Southern tip of Florida, from Lake Okeechobee southward to the Florida Bay Has an area of 34,000 –km 2 About half.

Everglades By: Briana Betress. Location Southern tip of Florida, from Lake Okeechobee southward to the Florida Bay Has an area of 34,000 –km 2 About half.
Estuaries Payton Collins December 1 st, 2011. The Basics and Terminology  An estuary is the area in which rivers meet the sea.  One of the most productive.

Estuaries Payton Collins December 1 st, The Basics and Terminology  An estuary is the area in which rivers meet the sea.  One of the most productive.
Coastal Ecosystems. The most important coastal systems are beaches and coastal dunes. These are important ecosystems in their own right, but also serve.

Coastal Ecosystems. The most important coastal systems are beaches and coastal dunes. These are important ecosystems in their own right, but also serve.
Water in the West and California Jim Sedell Station Director Pacific Southwest Research Station Centennial Forum November 2004.

Water in the West and California Jim Sedell Station Director Pacific Southwest Research Station Centennial Forum November 2004.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google