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»Estero Bay SAVs (Seagrasses): 

SAVs (Seagrasses) (Halodule wrightii, Halophila englemanni, Halophila decipiens, Ruppia maritime, Syringodium filiforme, Thalassia testudinum, Vallisneria american)

Courtney, C. M.  (1981).  Environmental monitoring Captiva (South Seas) Beach restoration, Part 1: benthic macroinvertebrate, seagrass and abiotic monitoring.  139 pp.  Lee County Board of Commissioners.  Interim Report No. 1.

Environmental Science and Engineering.  (1978).  Final report and technical appendix of the productivity study for the Estero Bay study.  118 pp.  Gainesville, FL: Environmental Science and Engineering.
(This document presents raw technical data obtained from productivity studies carried out as part of the Southwest Florida 208 program.  Sampling was conducted during September 1977 at six stations in Estero Bay on a diurnal basis.  A brief summary section is included.)     

Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.  (1996).  Estero Bay Lee County, Southwestern Florida 1995-1996 hydrological, biological, and geological studies.  1 vol.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Laboratory.

Fite, Susan D. and Keith A. Kibbey.  (1992).  Assessment of seagrasses in Estero Bay aquatic preserve.  93 pp.  Lee County, FL: Lee County Environmental Laboratory,  Division of Water Resources.
(During the fall 1991 survey of  Estero Bay it was noted that Thalassia testudinum and Halodule wrightii were the most ubiquitous seagrasses in the bay.)

Florida Marine Research Institute.  (200?).  Maps for Caloosahatchee River and Mullock Creek.  St. Petersburg, FL: The Institute.
http://www.floridamarine.org/features/view_article.asp?id=18850    
(The maps were designed to show manatee abundance, boating activity, bathymetry data, and mortality information, and seagrass beds for both the Caloosahatchee River and Mullock Creek area) 

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.)

Godcharles, Mark F. and Walter C. Jaap.  (1973).  Fauna and flora in hydraulic clam dredge collections from Florida west and southeast coasts.  89 pp.  St. Petersburg, FL: Marine Research Laboratory.
(The paper examines fauna and flora in hydraulic clam dredge collections completed in Charlotte Harbor and Estero Bay.)

Johnson Engineering.  (1999).  South Lee County watershed plan.  Contract C-8812 / prepared for The South Florida Water Management District.  1 vol.  West Palm Beach, FL: South Florida Water Management District.
(Comprehensive water management plan for the South County area aimed at restoring historic surface water flow characteristics, improving water detention and aquifer recharge potential, reducing the threats of saltwater intrusion, and other problems related to the watershed of the area.
PHASE ONE describes the hydrologic-hydraulic model development.
Hydrologic-hydraulic model development; Tasks I-A.  Project orientation, I-B.  Data collection, I-C.  Modeling feasibility assessment
PHASE TWO comprises an ecological assessment.  Ecologic assessment; Tasks II-A.  Project orientation, II-B.  Data collection, II-C.  Criteria development, II-D.  Ecological assessment of existing conditions and identification of hydrologic parameters for restored conditions, II-E.  Environmental assessment exhibits 
PHASE THREE includes information related to identification of watershed problems and plan formulation.  Related maps and evaluation of proposed improvements are appended.  Problem identification and plan formulation; Tasks III-A.  Problem identification and evaluate existing hydrologic-hydraulic conditions, III-B.  Plan formulation and action-progress summary 
APPENDIX: Acronyms, Explanation of related phase III maps, Action-progress map and illustrations, Hydraulic evaluation of proposed improvements -- Amendment No. 1--Amendment No. 2 --Amendment No. 3.)

Mitchell-Tapping, H. J., et al.  (2001/2002).  Research studies in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Lee County Florida.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.
(This series consists of yearly progress reports of baywatch research studies of Estero Bay, Florida.  The primary objective is to acquire data, interpret, and characterize the water quality within the Estero Bay watershed.  A secondary goal is to determine temporal trends and problems within the bay, to identify probable causes, and to make an integrated description of the health of the bay.)

Mitchell-Tapping, H. J., et al.  (2000/2001 ).  Research studies in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Lee County Florida.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.
(This series consists of yearly progress reports of baywatch research studies of Estero Bay, Florida.  The primary objective is to acquire data, interpret, and characterize the water quality within the Estero Bay watershed.  A secondary goal is to determine temporal trends and problems within the bay, to identify probable causes, and to make an integrated description of the health of the bay.)

Mitchell-Tapping, Hugh J. and Joseph P. Mellon.  (2000).  Seagrass sediment particle-size and content in Estero Bay, Southwest Florida.  Conference, AAPG Gulf Coast Section (GCAGS), Houston, TX, Oct. 25-27, 2000.  AAPG Bulletin, 84(10): pp.1686.
(In 1999, grain size and content analyses were made of the top 0.5 m of sediment from 33 cores taken across 3 species-specific seagrass beds in Estero Bay.)

Mitchell-Tapping, H. J., et al.  (1999/2000).  Research studies in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Lee County Florida.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.
(This series consists of yearly progress reports of baywatch research studies of Estero Bay, Florida.  The primary objective is to acquire data, interpret, and characterize the water quality within the Estero Bay watershed.  A secondary goal is to determine temporal trends and problems within the bay, to identify probable causes, and to make an integrated description of the health of the bay.)

Mitchell-Tapping, H. J., et al.  (1998/1999).  Research studies in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Lee County Florida.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.
(This series consists of yearly progress reports of baywatch research studies of Estero Bay, Florida.  The primary objective is to acquire data, interpret, and characterize the water quality within the Estero Bay watershed.  A secondary goal is to determine temporal trends and problems within the bay, to identify probable causes, and to make an integrated description of the health of the bay.)

Mitchell-Tapping, H. J., et al.  (1996/1997).  Research studies in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Lee County Florida.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.
(This series consists of yearly progress reports of baywatch research studies of Estero Bay, Florida.  The primary objective is to acquire data, interpret, and characterize the water quality within the Estero Bay watershed.  A secondary goal is to determine temporal trends and problems within the bay, to identify probable causes, and to make an integrated description of the health of the bay.) 

NOAA Coastal Services Center.  (2003).  Benthic habitat mapping, Estero Bay, Florida.  Charleston, SC: The Center.
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/crs/bhm/ebay.html     

South Florida Water Management District (1996).  Estero Bay and Watershed Management and Improvement Plan  Workshop (1996: Fort Myers, FL).  38 pp.  West Palm Beach, FL: The District.

(The purpose of the South Florida Water Management District workshop was twofold: to provide input to the South Florida Water Management District in the preparation of its Estero Bay and Watershed Management and Improvement Plan; and to identify actions which local governments, environmental groups, and other stakeholders in Bay issues could undertake in the short- term to improve the condition of the Bay.)

Southwest Florida Water Management District.  (1979).  Final report and technical appendix of the productivity study for the Estero Bay study area.119 pp.  Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. 

Tabb, Dubin C., et al.  (1974).  Ecological inventory of coastal waters and adjacent uplands of Lee County, Florida, in the vicinity of the Estero Bay Marine Preserve.  Miami, FL: Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami.
(The report presents results of ecological investigations conducted in the Estero Bay region of Lee County, Florida from 1971 until 1974.  The general aims of the research were: to describe the Estero Bay system and adjacent watershed areas as an aid to understanding man-made effects that may already have been imposed on the aquatic systems; to participate in deliberations by public and private bodies concerning future development in the watersheds; to provide the fullest possible understanding of the biota and biological habitats existing in the area; to provide or assist in the analysis of tidal and meteorological data pertinent to planning for upland development, and to relate these data to the biota; and to conduct water quality studies pertinent to preservation of State of Florida Class II water quality.)

Tabb, Durbin, et al.  (1972).  Ecological inventory of coastal waters and adjacent uplands of northwest Collier County, Florida, in the vicinity of Wiggins Pass.  Miami, FL: Coastal Coordinating Council.

Tabb, Dubin C., et al.  (1971).  Preliminary survey of estuarine and coastal resources of Estero Bay and environs, Lee County, Florida.  Final report  to Hammer, Greene, Siler Associates.  28 leaves.  Miami, FL: Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami.

(The specific aims of this survey, which is regarded as a "baseline" study, were to survey and catalog the plant and animal life of the bay and adjacent uplands and to outline in general terms the ecological functions and character of the area, especially in relation to productivity and sport and commercial fisheries.  Portions of the ecosystem which extend beyond the boundaries of the property area are being considered with particular regard to the ways these areas may influence future welfare of the bay and immediate environs.  Particular attention was paid to outlining the natural watershed boundaries to serve as an indication of the kinds of environmental stress that may be imposed upon the Estero Bay system by development outside the properties being considered here.)