Index of articles in Harbor Happenings
9(4), 2005-6 -- 12 page issue
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival, pg 1
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
CHNEP 2006 Committee Meeting Dates, pg 3
Lower Charlotte Harbor Receives Priority Designation, pg 4
Determining the Health of the Natural Environment, pg 4
CHNEP Internships are Available, pg 4
CHNEP Offers Chances to Explore Estuaries First Hand, pg 8
Florida Native Plant Workshops in Hardee and DeSoto Counties, pg 9
Deborah J. Bell, South Florida Community College
CHNEP 2006 Calendar Now Available, pg 12
Cape Coral Canals: A Public Conference on Water Quality and Quantity, pg 12
Implementing a Community-Based Watershed Approach, pg 3
A Community Victory in Sarasota County: Voters Reaffirm the Value of a Lands-Acquisition Program, pg 5
Sarasota Herald-Tribune editorial
Phosphate at the Crossroads, pg 5
National Coastal Condition Report: Health of Nation's Estuaries Considered Fair, pg 6
Lee County's Ten Mile Canal Filter Marsh, pg 6
Tony Pellicer, Lee County Natural Resources
Southern Landing Stormwater Treatment Wetland System, pg 7
Shani Kruljac, City of Lakeland
Quality Ecotour Experiences and a Pristine Environment, pg 8
John Kiseda, SEE SW FLA
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge: Provides Economic Benefits Today, Conservation Benefits for Future Generations, pg 10
Pledge to Make a Different in your Watershed and get a free wristband, pg 11
Voices of the Slough Nature-Writing Contest, pg 11
Sissel W. Robertson, Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
The Future of Babcock Ranch, pg 12
9(3), 2005 -- 8 page issue (with 8-page brochure promoting National Estuaries Days)
Select Images for CHNEP 2006 Calendar, pg 1
Plan to Strengthen Protection of the Gulf of Mexico, pg 1
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
The Future of Babcock Ranch, pg 6
State of Charlotte Harbor: A Report on Current Environmental Data in Southwest Florida, pg 7
Water Quality Data Collected and Mapped, pg 7
Catherine Corbett, CHNEP
Select Maps from the CHEC Water Resource Center, pg 7
2006-7 Public Outreach and Research Restoration Grants, pg 8
BMP: Practices Make Perfect, pg 3
Roy C. Padrick, Meister Media
Matanzas Pass Preserve Canopy and Native Plant Restoration Project, pg 4
Lakes Park Wetland Filter Marsh Planting Project, pg 4
Lake Hancock Project to Improve Water Quality in Peace River Watershed, pg 5
Janie Hagberg, Southwest Florida Water Management District
A Ding Darling Sampler, pg 8
2006 Community Education Grants, pg 8
9(2), 2005 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
Charlotte Harbor NEP Awards 18 Grants in 2005, pg 1
Program Meetings, pg 1
Charlotte Harbor NEP Awards 5 Research and Restoration Partner Grants, pg 5
Charlotte Harbor NEP Awards 13 Public Outreach Grants, pg 6-7
EcoEconomy - Benefiting Guests and the Natural Environment, pg 10
You Select Images for 2006 Calendar, pg 12
National Estuaries Days, pg 12
Want to Know More, pg 12
Shell Creek and Prairie Creek Watersheds Management Plan Stakeholders Signing Ceremony, pg 3
Steve Minnis with caption by David J. Brown, Southwest Florida Water Management District
Hunsicker Accepts Environmental Award, pg 4
Local Water Monitors Needed, pg 4
Judy Ott and Mindy Schneider, Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves
Protect Your Land, Save it Forever, pg 8
Jack Taylor
An Update from the Babcock Preservation Partnership, pg 8
Carol Newcomb-Jones, Babcock Preservation Partnership
Acreage May or May Not be Significant, But Preservation Is, pg 9
N. Perry Cook, Lemon Bay Conservancy
Land Trusts: Working to Save America's Land Heritage, pg 9
Estero Bay Agency on Bay Management Announces 2005 Environmental Stewardship Awards, pg 10
Centennial Harbour Marina Earns Clean Marina Honor, pg 11
Laura Comer, FDEP South District
Boaters Pledge to Maintain a Clean Boating Environment, pg 11
Laura Comer, FDEP South District
9(1), 2005 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
Send us your Artwork for Charlotte Harbor NEP's 2006 Calendar, pg 12
Ecological Impacts of Hurricanes in Southwest Florida, pg 1
Edwin M. Everham III, Florida Gulf Coast University
Impact and Recovery in Charlotte Harbor and its Contributing Watershed: Dissolved Oxygen Dynamics in Charlotte Harbor and Watershed in Response to Hurricanes Charley and Frances, pg 3
D.A. Tomasko, C. Anastasiou, C. Kovach and P. Stevens
Post Charley on the Barrier Islands, pg 4
Annette Nielson, Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Thoughts from the Backside of the Hurricanes, pg 4
Monica Dorken, Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
Historical Hurricane Tracking Available On-Line, pg 5
Paths Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne Followed through Florida, pg 6-7
Hurricane Charley Track Map Corrected, pg 8
Dan Trescott, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
Hurricane Debris Removal from Waterways, pg 9-10
Trink (Kathleen) Fletcher, Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves
Hurricanes and the Ecosystem, pg 10
Michael Hannan, SCCF Marine Lab
Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 15-21, 2005, pg 11
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, pg 11
8(2), 2004 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
Wonderful Place: Rotary Park in Cape Coral, pg 11
Alexis Johnson, Charlotte Harbor NEP Intern
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival, pg 3
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit, pg 12
Together we can Protect the Region's Natural Environment, pg 1
A Brief History of the NEP, pg 5
2005 Committee Meeting Dates, pg 8
Update from the Babcock Preservation Partnership, pg 4
Programs to learn more about Florida Friendly Yards, pg 6
Small Grants Now Available, pg 6
Estuaries Wading Trips, pg 6
Boat Propeller Scarring of Seagrass Habitats on the Increase, pg 7
Kevin Madley, FWC Florida Wildlife Research Institute
Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed Guide Available, pg 8
Monica Dorken, Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
Hall Receives Environmental Award, pg 9
Barbara Carlton, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association
Peace River Basin Board Special Recognition Award, pg 9
Synthesis of Seagrass Communities of the Gulf Coast of Florida Now Available, pg 10
Holly Greening, Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Audubon Needs Public's Help Finding Roseate Spoonbills, pg 10
Coastal Watershed Excursion, pg 11
8(1), 2004 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
Mark Your Calendars, pg 9
NEP Awards 21 Grants in 2004, pg 1, 6-8
Send us Your Artwork for NEP's 2005 Calendar, pg 12
Wonderful Place: Pioneer Park in Hardee County, pg 11
Alexis Johnson, Charlotte Harbor NEP Intern
Partnership Established to Begin Babcock Ranch Fundraising, pg 3
Susan Brookman and Pete Winton
River of Words Poetry Contest 2004, pg 4
Carol Mahler
Programs to Help You Protect the Environment, pg 5
Waterfront Property Owner's Guide is Available, pg 5
Additional Information on Native Plants, Check Out These Internet Sites, pg 5
Monitoring Cownose Rays and Southern Stingrays in Lower Charlotte Harbor: A Closer Look, pg 9
Angela Barker
The Fish that Got Away, pg 10
Alicia C. Accardi
Report Wildlife and Fish Law Violations Online
FWC Biologists Need Public's Help Finding Horseshoe Crabs, pg 10
Sue Gerhart, FWC FWRI
Cleaning Up Boca Grande Pass, pg 11
Catherine Corbett, Charlotte Harbor NEP
7(4), Winter 2004 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
Meetings and Events
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit, pg 3
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival, pg 6-7
Charlotte Harbor NEP Sponsored Wading Trips, pg 10
National Estuaries Days Celebrations, pg 10
Two Internship Appointments Made, pg 10
Send us Your Artwork for NEP's 2005 Calendar, pg 12
Wonderful Place: High Marsh at Little Pine Island, pg 11
Carla Kappmeyer, Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Future of Babcock Ranch is Being Negotiated, pg 1
Southwest Florida Coastal Conservation Corridor Plan: Creating a Wildlife Corridor, pg 3
Citrus Growers Preserve Environment for Future Generations, pg 4
Barbara Carlton, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association
Carlton 2x4 Ranch Wins Stewardship Award, pg 4
Pat Pfeil, Carlton 2x4 Ranch
Habitat Change in the Charlotte Harbor Watershed to be Analyzed, pg 5
Catherine Corbett
Sarasota County Atlas, pg 5
Florida Friendly Yards, pg 5
Minimum Flows Determination and its Status for the Myakka River, pg 8
Jonathan Morales, Southwest Florida Water Management District
Spotting Sea Turtles in Charlotte Harbor, pg 8
Shell and Prairie Creek Watershed Management Plan, pg 9
Eric DeHaven and Steven Minnis, Southwest Florida Water Management District
7(3), Fall 2003 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
Calendar of Meetings and Events, pg 3
Wonderful Place: Mound House, pg 11
Warm Mineral Springs Creek: Habitat Protection, pg 1
Brooke Elias, Sarasota County Natural Resources
Warm Mineral Springs Creek: Critical Warm Water Refuge, pg 1
Lucy Keith, FWC FMRI
Liz Donley Joins the NEP, pg 2
Financial Partners and Current Projects, pg 3
2004 Meetings and Events, pg 4
An Invitation to Join the CAC, pg 4
Debra Highsmith, CAC Co-Chair
Hydrologic Conditions to be Analyzed, pg 5
Catherine Corbett
Clean Marina: Fish-Tale Marina, pg 5
Basins within the Program Study Area, pg 6-7
Water Quality Data Analyzed, pg 6-7
Micro-Grants Help Citizens Protect Estuaries and Watersheds, pg 8
Assessing Impacts of Septic Tank Systems, pg 9
Wading Trips, pg 10
Water Supply Budget Workshop, pg 10
Internships Available, pg 10
Guide for Boaters, pg 11
Smallmouth Sawfish, pg 11
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival, pg 12
7(2), Summer 2003 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Lisa Beever
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: Blueways being established, pg 11
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 10
Charlotte Harbor NEP Supports Water Quality Monitoring Partners, page 1 and 5
Grant Guidance Available August 29, pg 1
Charlotte Harbor NEP's First Intern on Board, pg 3
Everglades Restoration, pg 4
Economics in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed, pg 4
Charlotte Harbor NEP Shares Information on the Internet, pg 5
Healthy Beaches Announced, pg 5
The Hydrologic Cycle, pg 6-7
What's an Estuary? Now you Know. pg 8
NEP Supports. . .
Outdoor Classroom at Manatee Park in Lee County, pg 8
The Bush Residence in Cape Coral, pg 9
A Homeowners' Guide to Identifying and Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in Southwest Florida, pg 10
NEP Wading Trips, pg 10
Molly Krival Receives Presidential Award, pg 12
CAC Recognizes Three of Its Members, pg 12
National Estuaries Day, pg 12
Estuaries Live, pg 12
7(1), Spring 2003 -- 12 page issue
Program Update: Science Plan and more, pg 2
Lisa Beever
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: Crowley Museum and Nature Center, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
Lemon Bay: Ongoing Research -- pg 1 and 8
Dave Tomasko
Nine Mini-Grant Projects and Seven Research & Restoration Partner Grants -- pages 3-5
Community-Based Restoration of Oyster Reefs in Calooshatchee Estuary, Estero Bay and Henderson Creeks, pg 6
Aswani Volety
Regional Transmission System Extension: Regional Effort to Meet Water Supply Needs in an Environmentally Responsible Way, pg 7
Nicolle M. Smith
"Smart Growth" in Lee County, pg 7
Wayne Daltry
Environmental Information Available at County Library, pg 8
Vera Neumann-Wood
Explore Estuaries on a Free Wading Trip, pg 9
Cleaning Up Boca Grande Pass, pg 10
Catherine Corbett
Boca Grande Pass 2002 Cleanup, pg 10
Florida Waters: A New Water Resource Manual, pg 10
Upper Myakka River Surface Water Exchange Projects, pg 11
Steven A. Minnis
How the Water Exchange Projects Came To Be, pg 11
P. Scott Laidlaw
Exciting Projects Planned for Summer, pg 12
6(4), Winter 2002-3 -- 12 page issue
Program Update: Estuaries in Lee County receive Surface Water Improvement Plan (SWIM) designation from SFWMD, pg 2
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: St. Jude Nature Trail on Pine Island, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
NEP Supports. . .
Aquatic Nuisance Species Surveillance and Education Network, pg 11
John Cassani
Micro-Grant Awards, pg 11
Plan to Attend: Caloosahatchee River Public Conference, pages 1 and 3
Plan to Attend: Caloosahatchee River Basin Festival
Conservation 2020: Striking a Balance in Lee County, pg 4
Colleen Reynolds and Lynda Riley
Three Programs Help Farmers Protect the Environment: FARMS, WRP, EQIP, pg 5
Steven A. Minnis and LeRoy Crockett
Seagrass Coverage in Charlotte Harbor Stable, pg 6
Dave Tomasko
City of Venice is Pilot Community, pg 6
Martin Black
"Year of Discovery" Completed, pg 7
E.D. Estevez
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival: Fantastic!, pg 8
Explore Estuaries on a Free Wading Trip, pg 9
Operation Cleansweep, pg 10
Meetings and Courses Offered, pg 10
CCMP Summary now Available, pg 12
6(3), Fall 2002 -- 12 page issue
Program Update: Charlotte Harbor NEP Passes its First Implementation Review, pg 2
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: Highlands Hammock State Park, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
NEP Supports. . .
Don't Dump It!, pg 11
Susan Brookman
Lakeside Environmental Displays, 11
National Estuaries Day: A Time to Celebrate the Beauty and Importance of Estuaries, pg 1 and 10
Watershed Resource Center Created, pg 3
Explore Estuaries on a Free Wading Trip, pg 3
Coastal America Partnership Awarded to Sanibel Island Restoration Management Partnership, pg 4
Posters and Coloring Books Created with the Message to "Give Wildlife a Break", pg 4
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival: February 1, pg 5
Permitting Coordination Symposium, pg 5
Southwest Florida Watershed Council
Volunteers Help Mote Marine Lab Monitor Dolphin Population, pg 6
Stuart Stauss
Marinas Recognized for Their Efforts, pg 7
Laura Comer
Polk County Lake Atlas: A One Stop Information Shop on the Internet, pg 7
Cape Coral Students Draw What Clean Water Means to Them, pg 8
More on Seagrass, pg 10
Catherine Corbett
Program Video now in Libraries, pg 12
6(2), Summer 2002 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, pg 9
Rebecca Allen
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
NEP Supports. . .
Boater's Guide to Charlotte Harbor, pg 11
Fire on the Buffer, pg 11
National Estuaries Day and Estuaries Live!, pg 1
Charlotte Harbor NEP to Assess Boat Propeller Scar Damage, pg 3
Catherine Corbett
Local Organization Receives Grant to Study Repair of Seagrass in Prop-Scarred Areas, pg 3
Jon Hubertz and Nick Ehringer
National Coastal Condition Report, pg 4
Mangroves "Walking Trees", pg 5 and 10
FDEP Mangrove Trimming Guidelines for Homeowners now Available, pg 5
Estuaries in the NEP Watershed are Line by Mangroves, Seawalls and Sand Beaches, pg 6
Greenways, Trails and Blueways Across the State, pg 7
Charlotte County Heritage Trails Master Plan, pg 7
Gary Harrell
Low Water in the Estuaries, pg 8
Ralph Allen
National Water Monitoring Day, pg 10
Clean Water Act: 30th Anniversary, pg 10
Wetland Mitigation on Clay Settling Areas Workshop Planned, pg 12
Don't Forget Grants are Available, pg 12
6(1), Spring 2002 -- 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: Four-Mile Cove Ecological Preserve in Cape Coral, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit, pg 1 and 11
New Posters by Clyde Butcher, pg 1
New Video: The Network of an Estuary, pg 7
Mini-Grant and Research and Restoration Partner Awards Announced, pg 3-5
Septic System Study in Charlotte County, pg 6
Jeffrey S. Tompkins
Florida's First Biodiesel Marina, pg 6
Karen Childress
Implementing the Watershed Management Approach for Charlotte Harbor: TMDL, pg 7-8
Linda Lord
Free Environmental Materials Available to the Public, pg 9
Florida Master Naturalist Program Training, pg 9
Workshop Helps Volunteers Meet Monitoring Challenges, pg 10
Ron Ohrel
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival, pg 11
Small Grants Now Available, pg 12
5(4), Winter 2001-2002 – 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
NEP Supports. . .
Treasures of the Sea, pg 5
Winkler Point Boardwalk and Observation Deck, pg 5
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit, pg 1, 3-4
Development of a Resource-Based Pollutant Load Reduction Goal, pg 6
Dave Tomasko
Ag Operations (Carlton 2x4 Ranch) Recognized for Environmental Leadership, pg 7
Barbara Carlton "Woman of the Year in Agriculture," pg 8
National Estuaries Day 2001, pg 9
River of Words: 2001 Poster Contest Winners and Poetry Contest Deadline, pg 10
Carol Mahler
River of Words 2000 Poem: A Long Time Home, pg 10
Lindsay Fowler
Managing Stormwater: Is a Stormwater Utility the Answer, pg 11
John Cassani
How long will litter last? pg 11
5(3), Fall 2001 – 12 page issue
Program Update, pg 2
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: GEO Park, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
NEP Supports. . .
Restoration: Frannie's Preserve on Sanibel Island, pg 5
Hands-on Training: Junior Ranger Program, pg 5
Charlotte Harbor NEP: Transitioning to Implementation, pg 1
Charlotte Harbor NEP Management Conference, pg 3
Grants Available: Mini-Grant and Research & Restoration Partners, pg 3
Charlotte Harbor NEP to Analyze Water Quality Data, pg 9
Peace River-Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Receives Award, pg 4
On-Line Auction Helps Protect Nations Bays and Estuaries, pg 4
Passageway for Fish and Wildlife Planned, pg 6
Jim Beever
U.S. Postal Stamp Campaign for Estuaries, pg 6
All Eyes on the Caloosahatchee, pg 7
River of Words Poetry and Art Contest, pg 6
Water Flows by Theresa Julien, pg 7
The River by Rachel Renne, pg 10
Natural Resources Conservation Plays Role in Protecting Water Quality, pg 8
Kendal Hicks
Americans' "River IQ" Shallow, pg 8
Florida's Native Bromeliads in Grave Danger, pg 10
Boundaries being Established for Area's Five National Wildlife Refuges, pg 11
Susan Trokey
Estuaries, pg 10
Marilyn L. Thompson
5(2), Summer 2001 – 12 pg issue
Program Update, pg 2
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: IMC-Agrico Peace River Park, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
NEP Resolution: EIS recommended to study the effect of all Development in the Peace and Myakka Watersheds, pg 2
NEP Supports. . .
Teaching Teachers: Watershed Education Workshop, pg 5
Deer Prairie Slough Restoration Project, pg 6
Final Step Taken to Accept the Program's Conservation Plan: U.S. EPA Signs Off on CCMP, pg 1
FOCUS: Land Conservation, pg 3-4
Protect Land to Protect the Charlotte Harbor Estuary, pg 3
Conserve Land for People, pg 3
Wayne Daltry
Conserve Land for Wildlife, pg 3
Jim Beever
Land Critical to Lake Hancock Restoration Acquired, pg 3
State Committed to Acquiring Land for Conservation: Florida Forever, pg 3
Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve, pg 3
Estero Bay State Buffer Preserve, pg 3
Efforts Underway in Polk, Sarasota, Lee and Manatee Counties, pg 4
Land Trusts, pg 4
Island Preserved Through Extensive Partnership, pg 4
Nuisance Exotic Plans Disappearing from Local Neighborhood, pg 5
Keep it Picture Perfect: Clyde Butcher PSA against littering, pg 5
River of Words Poetry and Art Contest, pg 6
Tears by Drew Rossi, pg 6
Thank you Americorps, pg 6
Technical Experts Weigh in on River Indicators, pg 7
Tiffany Lutterman Busby
Mote's Charlotte Harbor Studies Underway, pg 7
Ernest D. Estevez
Florida Yards & Neighborhood Programs Begin in Polk, Hardee and DeSoto Counties, pg 8
Lake Hancock Demonstration Project, pg 9
Impervious Cover as a Land Use Planning Tool, pg 10
John Cassani
Lake Mariana Water Quality Project, pg 11
C. Joe King
Peace River Flow Still Below Normal, pg 11
Sam Stone
5(1), Spring 2001 – 12 pg issue
Program Update, pg 2
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: Myakka River State Park, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
Seagrass Coverage in Charlotte Harbor appears Stable, pg 1
Dave Tomasko, Southwest Florida Water Management District
New Restoration Partners and Mini-Grant Projects, pg 3 and 4
FOCUS: Exotic Species
Impact of Exotics, pg 5
Maran Hilgendorf
Exotics in the Area, pg 5
Robert P. Rutter, FDEP
Exotics in the Buffer, pg 5
Chris Reed, FDEP
Fire: Land Manager's Prescription for Healthy Natural Areas, pg 7
Carla Kappmeyer, FDEP
Climate Change: Florida at Risk, pg 8
Ezra Millstein
Caloosahatchee-Big Cypress Watershed Council, pg 9
Recent Poll shows Environment a Top Concern, pg 9
Operation Cleansweep, pg 10
Frogwatchers Organize, pg 10
John Cassani
Peace River Flow Below Normal for 34 months, pg 11
Sam Stone, PR-MRWSA
Drought Worst Since 1930s, pg 11
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival, pg 12
4(4),
Winter 2000-2001 – 12 pg issue
Program Update, pg 2
NEP Supports. . .
Polk County Students: Lake Hancock Monitoring and Education, pg 3
Restoration: Oak Hammock Restoration at Edison Community College, pg 3
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR, pg 9
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
Charlotte Harbor Study: Mote Research Initiative to Determine Ecological Health, pg 1
Ernest D. Estevez, Mote Marine Laboratory
Power Plant Conversation will Produce Many Benefits, pg 4
Misty Nabers, GICIA
FOCUS: Water
Water for Florida’s Future: Water Solutions Drafted, pg 5
How Much Water is Being Used?, pg 5
Finding More Water to Drink: The Peace River Option, pg 6
Understanding Florida’s Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programs, pg 7
Catherine Corbett, Charlotte Harbor NEP
The United State’s Water Budget, pg 8
National Drought Summary, pg 8
First Annual Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival, pg 9
National Estuaries Day, pg 10
Polk County Lakes, pg 11
John Brenneman, Polk County Extension
Display Available: Peace River Basin Agriculture Educational Initiative, pg 11
Paula Allen, USDA NRCS
On-line Auction Launched to Help Restore our Nation’s Bays and Estuaries, pg 12
4(3),
Fall 2000 – 12 pg issue
Program Update, pg 2
NEP Supports. . .
Hardee County Students: Keep the Estuary Clean, pg 3
Boaters: Boater’s Guide to Charlotte Harbor, pg 3
Wonderful Places in the Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed: Paynes Creek State Historic Site, pg 7
Calendar of Events and Meetings, pg 12
Management Plan is Now Available, pg 1
Prior to September, Peace River Flow Still Low Due to El Nino, pg 4
Florida’s Mobile Irrigation Lab Program Reduces Water Use, pg 4
Bob Beck, USDA NRCS
Camp Fire Boys and Girls of Polk County, pg 5
Americans have Misleading Ideas, pg 5
Invitation to Join: Friends of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary, Inc., pg 5
Lake Hancock Restoration Update
Rick Dantzler, Frost & Saunders, PA
Southwest Florida Environmental Impact Statement, pg 6
Information Sharing on the Internet, pg 7
NEP Team at Work, pg 8
Fire Destructive but also Beneficial, pg 8
Charlotte County Government Day, pg 8
Report on the State of Estero Bay, pg 8
Cyanobacteria Blooms and Toxic Species may be Increasing, pg 8
Joe King, Polk County Natural Resources
Grants Available from the Charlotte Harbor NEP, pg 9
Gulf Guardian Award, pg 9
Charlotte Harbor Estuaries Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Network, pg 10
Catherine Corbett, Charlotte Harbor NEP
River of Words Poetry and Art Contest, pg 10
Carol Mahler Leonard
Estero Bay State Buffer Preserve Grand Opening, pg 11
Chris Reed, FDEP Estero Bay Aquatic and State Buffer Preserves
National Estuaries Day Celebration, pg 11
4(2),
Summer 2000 – 12 pg issue
Director Update, pg 2
Bo Crum, US EPA Region 4
NEP Supports. . .
Sanibel: Pick Preserve Teaching Shelter and Nature Trail, pg 3
Water: Punta Gorda Waterfront Juvenile Fisheries Habitat, pg 3
Calendar of E