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Resources & Publications

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Collage of oyster beds and oyster restoration work

CHNEP

Oyster Habitat Restoration Plan

The purpose of the Plan is to
provide a technically sound, consensus-based approach for oyster habitat restoration.

2012

Satellite image of pollywog creek in relation to labelle, fl

CHNEP

Pollywog Creek Stabilization Project

CHNEP is funding the engineering design and plans for stabilizing the creek banks to reduce sediment runoff and enhance water quality.

2026

CHNEP logo with tarpon

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Proposed USGS Major Update to Region 03 - FL Hydrologic Unites

CHNEP offers the following technical comments on the proposed update.

2023

Map of Southwest Florida red tide study area

Tomasko et al.

Red Tide Influences by Nitrogen Fact Sheet

A summary of research investigating land-based nitrogen loads and red tide events.

2024

Trail through trees and shrubs in Pine Island Preserve

Big Waters Land Trust

Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve Wetland Habitat Enhancement

Construction to remove existing shrimp ponds berms and then recontour the area to create wetlands will be completed to restore the hydrology of the site.

2026

CHNEP logo with tarpon

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Proposed Southwest FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area

CHNEP offers the following technical comments on the proposed Conservation Area.

2023

Volunteers wading and measuring seagrass

CHNEP

Quantification of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

Dredging has caused this habitat to lose the majority of its historic oyster reefs and seagrass beds also known as submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV).

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Underwater image of transect laying on river floor to record seagrass abundance.

Cat Chase

SAV and Water Quality Restoration

CHNEP is funding research in multiple counties to determine nutrient removal efficiency of tapegrass and to demonstrate the return on investment of tapegrass restoration.

2026

Sunrise reflected in water with wading birds and trees at Circle B Bar Reserve

Jeff Spence

Polk County CVA

CHNEP is assisting with Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessments (CVAs) in all 10 counties it serves.

2023

CHNEP logo with tarpon

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Proposed TMDL Development in CHNEP Area

CHNEP offers the following technical comments on FDEP's consideration to impaired Outstanding Florida Waters.

2022

Chart plotting red tide duration and nitrogen levels

Tomasko et al.

Red Tide Influences by Nitrogen

This article was published in Florida Scientist.

2024

Canopy view of Palms Hammock at Myakka River State Park

Marianne Wroble

Sarasota County AAA

CHNEP is assisting with Adaptation Action Area projects in all 10 counties it serves.

2026

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