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Suwannee River Basin and Estuary-- Integrated Science Workshop

Suwannee River Basin and Estuary-- Integrated Science Workshop. SR originates in the Okeefenokee Swamp, changing dramatically as it moves downstream, reflecting differences in hydrology, physiography, and land cover

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Suwannee River Basin and Estuary-- Integrated Science Workshop

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  1. Suwannee River Basin and Estuary--Integrated Science Workshop SR originates in the Okeefenokee Swamp, changing dramatically as it moves downstream, reflecting differences in hydrology, physiography, and land cover Contains an unique, and diverse mixture of subtropical forests, wetlands, springs, karst, tidal and blackwater rivers, and unaltered estuary system Provides refuge for the threatened Gulf Sturgeon and the endangered West Indian Manatee, decapod crustaceans, rare mussel species, and other biota.

  2. Upper Suwannee basin Middle and Lower Suwannee Estuary System Suwannee River and Estuary– Three Linked Hydrogeologic Regimes Dennis et al., 2002

  3. Suwannee River Basin and Estuary—Priorities, Concerns, Opportunities Unique combination of karst and surface hydrology; subtropic climate, diverse and abundant biota Water resources are highly susceptible to contamination due to karst features and high nutrient loading High risk for decreased water availability from within basin demands and outside metro areas High “natural” value; large ecotourism industry tied to economy Serves as baseline model for more developed/ altered southeastern watersheds Existing partnerships (SBIA) show that agencies and citizens are motivated to work together

  4. Suwannee River Basin and Estuary--Integrated Science Workshop Stakeholders, Partners, Others U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Dept. Agriculture U.S. Geological Survey Suwannee River Water Management District Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Florida Dept. of Health Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources Florida Marine Research Institute Universities (UF, UCF, FSU, USF) Environmental consortia: Ichetucknee Springs Water Quality Working Group Santa Fe Springs Water Quality Working Group The Nature Conservancy, etc.

  5. Suwannee River Basin and Estuary—Integrated Science Workshop--Topics Hydrogeology issues (10) Water Quality and Geochemistry (9) Ecosystem Dynamics (18) Information Management, Models (6)

  6. Suwannee River Basin and Estuary—Integrated Science Workshop -- Goals Present ongoing research activities Identify information gaps and research needs Promote opportunities for coordinating and integrating research activities Generate useful products

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