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Indian River Lagoon

Water Quality Monitoring Network (Agency)

TypeCondition of habitat and sources affecting habitat (i.e., the condition or functionality of the habitat) and stressors affecting habitat (i.e., which sources have contributed to its degradation and whether they are direct or indirect factors).

Category: Submerged

Cost: ~ $ 1,000,000

Description: The study will involve collecting physical, nutrient, and light parameters, on a monthly basis, at sites throughout the Indian River Lagoon.

Outcome: The water quality data is used in modeling. The data is also compared with water quality standards and historic data to assess water quality and to determine trends.

Contact: Gilbert Sigua, Joel Steward, St. John's Water Management District; Dan Crean, Southwest Florida Water Management District, (904) 329-4500.

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