DEP Meeting On Caloosahatchee Estuary Basin
DEP To Hold Public Meeting For Update On Caloosahatchee Estuary Basin Restoration Plan.
The Caloosahatchee Estuary has been stressed over time by the influx of nutrient pollutants, such as nitrogen and phosphorous, through stormwater and wastewater as well as by excessive freshwater discharges.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the flooding news release this afternoon.
Florida Basin Management Plans, DEP To Hold Public Meeting For Update On Caloosahatchee Estuary Basin Restoration Plan.
~Projects implemented during third year continue restoration efforts~
“WHAT: Annual Update on the Caloosahatchee Estuary Restoration Plan
WHEN: Wednesday, March 30, 10 a.m. – noon
WHERE: SFWMD Lower West Coast Service Center
2301 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is holding a public meeting to discuss updates and progress for the Caloosahatchee Estuary water-quality restoration plan.
The Caloosahatchee Estuary has been stressed over time by the influx of nutrient pollutants, such as nitrogen and phosphorous, through stormwater and wastewater as well as by excessive freshwater discharges. The department’s restoration plans are intended to remove or reduce the sources of nutrient pollution, which can have a negative impact on the health of the water body. Department and local government representatives will discuss the progress report for this basin and review activities implemented during the last year of restoration.
The Caloosahatchee River runs from Lake Okeechobee through a series of locks to San Carlos Bay. It has both fresh water and marine segments. The marine segment is referred to as the Caloosahatchee Estuary or Tidal Caloosahatchee, and this segment is the focus of the restoration plan. The basin encompasses portions of Lee County and Charlotte County, as well as areas within the cities of Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
For more information on the Caloosahatchee Estuary restoration plan, click here.”
