Beever, Lisa B.  (1997).  Transportation impacts around Charlotte Harbor.  In Sally F. Treat (Ed.).  Proceedings of the Charlotte Harbor Public Conference and Technical Symposium.  Technical report ; No. 98-02.  Charlotte Harbor Public Conference and Technical Symposium: Punta Gorda, FL.
http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9802-3.pdf 

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.  (2000).  Committing to our future: a comprehensive conservation and management plan for the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  2 vols.  North Fort Myers, FL: The Program.

• Vol. I: http://www.charlotteharbornep.com/CCMP/Volume%201.pdf 
• Vol. II: http://www.charlotteharbornep.com/CCMP/Volume%202.pdf

(Volume I is the main part of the management plan.  The management plan has goals, quantifiable objectives, and priority actions.  These priority actions are the specific strategies for achieving the goals and quantifiable objectives for each of the three priority problems: hydrologic alterations, water quality degradation, and fish and wildlife habitat loss.
Volume II describes each preliminary implementation project, as provided by its sponsoring organization.  The projects in Volume 2 are organized first by the basin where the project is located, and then by sponsoring organization.  The basins include (1) Regionwide; (2) Caloosahatchee River and Watershed; (3) Lower Peace and Myakka Rivers; and (4) Upper Peace and Myakka Rivers.  To assist the reader in finding the page number for a particular project, several indexes of the projects are provided in Volume 2.  Also, an extensive list of acronyms is provided in both volumes of this document.)

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.  Committing to our future.  (1999).  2 vols.  North Fort Myers, FL:  The Program.
(Draft comprehensive conservation and management plan for the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  Preliminary action plans for the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed "November 1999.")

 Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.  (1999).  Data management, analysis, and exchange strategy.  79 pp.  North Fort Myers, FL: The Program.
(The document describes data management strategy for the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.  It identifies data gaps and needs, and suggests actions to fill information gaps and encourage data exchange.  It includes information on web sites, geographical information systems, CD-ROM data, newsletters and reports.)

Daltry, W. E. and David Y. Burr.  (1998).  Base Program Analysis: Volume 1: Description of the existing laws, policy and resource management structures in the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  Charlotte Harbor National Estuaries Program Technical Report No. 98-01.  162pp.  North Fort Myers, FL: Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.
(The purpose of the base programs analysis is to recognize the current public and private environmental regulatory programs, provide an assessment of the overall programs that are in place, and identify the gaps in the existing institutional framework for resource management.  Provides a snapshot of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program's socioeconomic conditions.  It reviews the current institutional management of the natural resources in the greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  This analysis is performed within an outline of the three major priority problems: hydrologic alterations; water quality degradation; and fish and wildlife habitat loss.)

Estevez, Ernest D., et al.  (1998).  Story of the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  135pp.  North Fort Myers, FL: Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.
(This publication provides an overview of the physical, biological, historical and economic aspects of the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  It characterizes the state of the natural systems and major resource management issues throughout the area.)

Estevez, E. D., J. Miller and J. Morris.  (1984).  Charlotte Harbor Estuarine Ecosystem Complex and the Peace River.  2 vols.  Fort Myers, FL: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.
(This is a 1984 review of published and unpublished scientific information on the Charlotte Harbor estuarine ecosystem complex and the Peace River.  It covers the entire coastal area of the Charlotte Harbor region, including Gasparilla Sound, the Peace and Myakka River estuaries, Charlotte Harbor proper, Matlacha Pass and Pine Island Sound, the Caloosahatchee River estuary, San Carlos Bay and Estero Bay.  A special chapter has been prepared for the Peace River.  Information has been reviewed in the disciplines of meteorology, topography, geology, hydrology, water chemistry, and biology.)     

Evans, Mark W.  (1989).  Late miocene to quaternary seismic and lithologic sequence stratigraphy of the Charlotte Harbor area, Southwest Florida.  336 pp.  Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of South Florida, Tampa.

Florida Bureau of Environmental Land Management.  (1983).  Charlotte Harbor aquatic preserves management plan: adopted May 18, 1983 by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.  120 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: The Bureau.
(Covers Cape Haze, Gasparilla Sound-Charlotte Harbor, Matlacha Pass and Pine Island Sound aquatic preserves.)

Florida Division of State Planning.  (1978).  Charlotte Harbor: a Florida resource.  41 pp.  Tallahassee: Dept. of Administration, Division of State Planning, Bureau of Land and Water Management.
(The Charlotte Harbor area was chosen to examine and develop solutions for land use and water related problems.  This document includes information on the area's environment, economy, and urban structure and systems.  It concludes with a problem summary and bibliography.)

Florida Statutes.  (1972).  Florida Environmental Land and Water Management Act of 1972 (Title XXVIII, Chapter 380, Part I, F.S.).
http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0380/part01.htm      (The Florida Environmental Land and Water Management Act establishes the state's Development of Regional Impact and Areas of Critical State Concern programs was established for the Suwannee River, Charlotte Harbor, Hutchinson Island, the Northwest Florida Coast, and others.)

Fraser, Thomas H. and Ralph T. Montgomery.  (1997).  Compendium of existing monitoring programs in the greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  187 pp.  North Fort Myers, FL: Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.
(This report describes monitoring programs for the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program study area.(including the Myakka River).The objectives of this report are to: 1) identify and describe all existing land, air, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife and vegetation, and water monitoring programs that pertain to the study area; 2) provide a summary of those programs both temporally and geographically; 3) help identify areas where monitoring is lacking or where protocols are inconsistent; and 4) assist existing programs in coordinating their efforts and increase understanding of programs across organizations.)

Hammett, H. T.  (1988).  Land use, water use, streamflow, and water quality characteristics of the Charlotte Harbor inflow area, Florida.  104 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Dept. of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey.  213 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Geological Survey.
(The report discusses land use, water use, streamflow, and river water quality in the Charlotte Harbor inflow area.  Previously published studies were reviewed.  Graphical techniques and statistical procedures were used to evaluate and interpret the data.  The compilation and analyses of data are based on the following time frames: land use (1972-73 and 1984); water use (1975 and 1980); streamflow (through 1984); and water quality (through 1985).)

Hazen and Sawyer (Firm).  (1998).  Estimated economic value of resources.  1 vol.  Hollywood, FL: The Firm.

• Part 1: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/EEVR-toc.pdf
• Part 2: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/EEVR-2.pdf         
• Part 3: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/EEVR-3.pdf
• Part 4: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/EEVR-4.pdf

(The purpose of this study is to provide measures of economic value associated with the current activities, amenities and non-use satisfaction levels dependent on the natural resources of the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  These natural resources include wildlife ecosystems, water, minerals, fisheries and agricultural land.  The significant activities and amenities dependent on these natural resources include tourism and recreation industries, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, swimming, boating and other water sports, nature observation, non-use values of important wetland areas, flood control, mining, and agriculture.  Given the available data, this study provides estimates of consumer surplus and total income associated with these activities and amenities dependent on the natural resources of the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  The value of the estuary's contribution to flood control could not be estimated during this study due to lack of data.)

Hunter Services, Inc.  (1990).  Myakka wild and scenic river management plan.  Tallahassee, FL: Dept. of Natural Resources.
(This report provides a detailed description and assessment of the Myakka River area, river viewshed, surface and subsurface geological characteristics, watershed, water resources, plant communities, fish and wildlife, archaeological and historical resources, land use patterns and regulation, and land ownership in the river area and watershed.  It addresses the existing access and resource values, issues, and problems as identified by the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council and work groups.  It identifies the general management principles and includes an overview of the river management program involving the river area, a proposed wild and scenic protection zone, and the Myakka River watershed.  It includes the specific objectives and actions which are the focus of the management program and a discussion of the need for a recreational use carrying capacity.  It discusses the implementation and coordination activities, plan review and amendment, and areas for legislature consideration.)

Morris, Julie and Jonathan Miller.  (1975).  Guide to written and graphic information of the Charlotte Harbor estuarine region.  86 pp.  Sarasota, FL: New College Environmental Studies Program.
(The document is an annotated bibliography of the Charlotte Harbor estuarine systems, and includes a catalog of maps, charts and aerial images of the Charlotte Harbor region.)

National Estuary Program streamlined nomination document: Charlotte Harbor estuarine ecosystem complex.  (1995).  Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, Mote Marine Laboratory, and Southwest Florida Water Management District SWIM Dept..
(Charlotte Harbor and its watershed comprise 4,500 square miles of peninsular Florida's southwest coast.  This document nominates Charlotte Harbor to the National Estuary Program (NEP).  The Harbor NEP will build upon past and current efforts of regional planning councils, water management districts, aquatic preserve plans, local government comprehensive plans, and numerous other existing management efforts.  Previous management initiatives, literature reviews, and research programs provide an extensive database for characterizing Charlotte Harbor and its watershed.  Priority problem areas include hydrological alterations, eutrophication, and habitat loss.)

Pait, Anthony S., et al.  (1989).  Agricultural pesticide use in estuarine drainage areas: A preliminary summary for selected pesticides.  134 pp.  Rockville, MD: Strategic Environmental Assessments Division, Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(Looks at 28 commonly applied pesticides in the 78 estuarine drainage areas contained in NOAA's National Estuarine Inventory.  Includes Charlotte Harbor, Tampa Bay and Ten Thousand Islands.)

Piccolo, J. and F. W. Morris.  (1976).  Field and laboratory evaluation of water quality in finger canals.  Volume I, Hydrographic survey of eight canals in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Loxahatchee River and Pompano Beach.  Contribution from the Hydraulic Laboratory.  Gainesville, FL: Hydraulics Laboratory, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Florida.
(The study compares the hydrodynamics and biodynamics of selected residential canals in South Florida.)

Pierce, R. H. and E. S. VanVleet.  (1983).  Charlotte Harbor hydrocarbon studies, Year-2 Final Report.  Tallahassee, FL: Florida Dept. of Natural Resources.

Pierce, R. H., R. C. Brown, R. C. and E. S. VanVleet.  (1982).  Study of hydrocarbons in recent sediment of Charlotte Harbor, Year-1 Final Report.  Sarasota, FL:: Mote Marine Laboratory.

Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan.  (1999).  Synthesis of technical information.  Charlotte Harbor Estuaries Program.  Technical Report No. 99-02.  2 vols.  North Fort Myers, FL: Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.

• Vol. 1.  Characterization of water quality, hydrologic alterations, and fish and wildlife habitat

 (This document comprises the characterization element of the National Estuary Program process.  It synthesizes available information about the water quality, hydrologic alterations, and fish and wildlife habitat in the Greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  It covers the Caloosahatchee River, Charlotte Harbor, Estero Bay, Lemon Bay, Myakka River, Peace River,  Pine Island Sound and  Coastal Venice.)

Schnidman, Frank and R. Lisle Baker.  (1983).  Planning for lands: land use remedies for lot sale subdivisions.  Monograph 85-2.  Cambridge, MA: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
(Covers the issue of previously subdivided land in the Charlotte Harbor area, which has not yet been constructed or built on.)

Stoker, Y. E. and G. A. Karavitis.  (1983).  Literature assessment of the Charlotte Harbor estuarine system and surrounding area, Southwest Florida.  134 pp.  Reston, VA: U. S. Geological Survey.

Sutcliffee, H.  (1973).  Appraisal of the Water Resources of Charlotte County, Florida.  Open-File Report 73010, 1973.  61 p.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Geological Survey.

Taylor, John L.  (1975).  Charlotte Harbor estuarine system.  p 205-216.  Orlando: Florida Academy of Science.
(The Charlotte Harbor is about 35 by 30 miles at the extremes with more than 200 miles of shoreline and comparatively little contamination.  Vegetation includes salt marsh, mangrove, and other peninsular Florida Gulf coast communities which are highly productive.  Of 246 fish species, 18 produce a harvest with a dockside value of approximately $3,000,000.  Dredging and development have had an adverse effect on more than 11,000 acres near Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral and Fort Myers.  An additional 25,300 acres are closed to shellfishing because of pollution.  Further manmade changes threaten the value of the estuary as a fishing ground and hatchery for commercially valuable marine fishes.)

Treat, Sally F.  (Ed.).  (1997).  Charlotte Harbor Public Conference and Technical Symposium.  Proceedings of the Charlotte Harbor Public Conference and Technical Symposium, March 1997, Punta Gorda, FL.  274 pp.  West Palm Beach, FL:: South Florida Water Management District ; North Fort Myers, FL: Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.

Tupper, Howard M. and Gustavo A. Antonini.  (1996).  Marine use regulatory study for Charlotte County, Florida.  51 pp.  Gainesville, FL: State University System of Florida, Sea Grant College Program.
(The global objectives of the Marine Use Regulatory Study are to identify regulatory policies that affect development and use of the county's marine resources, and to assess current regulatory limits to permitting water-dependent and water-related uses in Charlotte County.  There are 5 specific objectives: 1) collect and review cartographic materials characterizing county marine resources; 2) identify and examine public policies that affect coastal use; 3) review and analyze the CCCP and land development regulations used to permit water-dependent and water-related use; 4) map key regulatory boundaries directly related to future permitting of expanded water-dependent and water-related use; and 5) recommend specific over-the-water zoning policies.)

United States Army Corps of Engineers.  (1991).  Lee County, Florida, Charlotte Harbor section 933 study: July 1990 (revised April 1991).  Jacksonville, FL: Corps of Engineers.
(This report summarizes a study to determine the Federal interest in disposing of beach-quality material obtained from maintenance dredging operations on the beach of Gasparilla Island, Lee County, Florida.  The study determines the nature and extent of the current beach erosion problems on Gasparilla Island, the need for corrective or protective action, and the desires of local interests.  Several alternatives for reducing or ameliorating these problems were examined to determine their feasibility.  Federal interest in the best solution to these problems is also examined.  Included in this report are the results of engineering, environmental, economic, and institutional studies for this area.)