Campbell, Kyle N.  (1996).  Analysis of epiphyte populations in naturally occurring forest patches in Myakka River State Park.  43 p.  Unpublished master's thesis, University of South Florida, Tampa.

Coastal Environmental.  (1998).  Tree mortality assessment of the upper Myakka River watershed.  Linthicum, MD: Coastal Environmental.

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.

• Vol. 1. Title page and table of contents: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-toc.pdf
• Introduction ; The Setting: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-2.pdf
• General governance structure, Part 1: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-3.pdf
• General governance structure, Part 2: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-4.pdf
• Priority problems, Part 1: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-5.pdf
• Priority problems, Part 2: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-6.pdf
• Priority problems, Part 3: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-7.pdf
• Priority problems, Part 4: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-8.pdf
• Priority problems, Part 5: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-9.pdf
• Priority problems, Part 6: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-10.pdf
• Priority problems, Part 7: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-11.pdf
• Priority problems, Part 8: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-12.pdf
• Bibliography: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-bib.pdf
• Index: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9801-ind.pdf
• Vol. 2. Title page and table of contents: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9803-toc.pdf
• Part 1: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9803-2.pdf
• Part 2: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9803-3.pdf
• Part 3: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9803-4.pdf
• Part 4: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9803-5.pdf

(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.)

Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection.  (2001).  Myakka wild and scenic river management plan: MRMCC review draft.  1 vol.  Florida: The Department.

Florida Division of Recreation and Parks.  (1999).  Myakka River State Park: unit management plan.  1 vol.  Tallahassee, FL: The Division.

Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection.  (1998).  Development of GIS-based maps to determine the status and trends of oligohaline vegetation in the tidal Peace and Myakka Rivers.  22 pp.  St. Petersburg, FL: Florida Marine Research Institute.

Ford, Chelcy Rae.  (1999).  Indications of forest stress and mortality along the Myakka river using tree-ring analysis.  66 pp.  Unpublished master's thesis,  University of South Florida, Tampa.

Ford, C. R. and J. R. Brooks.  (2002).  Detecting forest stress and decline in response to increasing river flow in Southwest Florida.  Forest Ecology and Management, 160(1-3): 45-64.
(Forest stress and decline were investigated in Myakka River State Park.)

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.

• Table of contents: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-toc.pdf
• Part 1: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-2.pdf
• Part 2: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-3.pdf
• Part 3: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-4.pdf
• Part 4: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-5.pdf
• Part 5: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-6.pdf
• Part 6: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-7.pdf
• Part 7: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-8.pdf
• Part 8: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-9.pdf
• Part 9: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-10.pdf
• Part 10: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-11.pdf
• Part 11: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-12.pdf 
• Index: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9702-ind.pdf

(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.)

Hart, Robin L. (Ed.).  (1993).  Management guidelines and goals for the Myakka River basin.  1 vol.  Sarasota, FL:: Sarasota County Natural Resources Dept..
(A GIS based computer model was developed for estimating relative contributions of runoff and chemical loadings by sub-basin to the Myakka River.  The model can be used as a management tool as new monitoring data and land use data become available for updating.  It can be used to project cumulative impacts of human activities in the basin.  Recommendations for management of water quality and freshwater flow, land use, and land acquisition are provided.)

Huffman, J. M. and W. S. Judd.  (1998).  Vascular Flora of Myakka River State Park, Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida.  Castanea, 63(1): 25-50.
(A study of vascular flora of Myakka River State Park was conducted, and the names are compiled in an annotated list (726 species [731 taxa] representing 124 families.)

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.)

Keene, Sharon C.(1983).  Myakka River: draft wild and scenic study/environmental assessment: Charlotte, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, Florida.  116 pp.  Atlanta, GA: National Park Service.

Landry, Shawn M.  (1996).  Importance of seed availability and microsite factors relating to the distribution of vascular epiphytes in West Central Florida.  72 pp.  Unpublished master's thesis, University of South Florida, Tampa.

Lugo, A., et al.  (1970).  Ecology of Oscar Scherer State Park: the effect of man on its structure and function.  28 pp.  Gainesville, FL: University of Florida.

North Port City Road and Drainage District .  (1990).  Big Slough watershed study status report.  Preliminary Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) results.  18 pp.  North Port, FL: The District.
(Big Slough watershed encompasses 195 sq m in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties and drains into the Myakka River.)

Sarasota County Natural Resources Dept..  (1992).  Myakka River basin project.  Management guidelines and goals for the Myakka River basin.  77 pp.  Sarasota, FL: The Department. 
(A GIS based computer model was developed for estimating relative contributions of runoff and chemical loadings by sub-basin to the Myakka River.  The model can be used as a management tool as new monitoring data and land use data become available for updating.  It can be used to project cumulative impacts of human activities in the basin.  Recommendations for management of water quality and freshwater flow, land use, and land acquisition are provided.)

Silver, William, Don Hayward and Greg Blanchard.  (1990).  Myakka River model: Draft final report.  Mote Marine Laboratory Technical Report Number 190.  26 pp.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory
http://www.mote.org/techreps/190/190.pdf
(Calibration and verification procedures and results are described for a dynamic computer model of the tidal Myakka.)

Siler, W. and G. Blanchard.  (1990).  Myakka River computer model user's manual.  Mote Marine Laboratory Technical Report No. 175.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory.

Siler, William, Don Hayward and Greg Blanchard.  (1990).  Myakka River model: draft final report.  26 pp.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory.

Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.  (1978).  Southwest Florida 208 water quality management program: a citizen's interim executive summary.  41 pp.  Fort Myers, FL: The Council.
(This is an interim report on the development of a water quality management plan for Southwest Florida.  The report discusses the history and development of the Section 208 program, which is part of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972.  Five case study areas are examined: Phillippi Creek Subbasin; Charlotte Harbor-Peace/Myakka River Basin; Upper Caloosahatchee River Basin; the Big Cypress Basin; and the Lemon Bay area.  Future Section 208 activities and public participation in 208 activities are discussed.)

Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.  (1976).  Development of regional impact assessment for the estuaries.  North Fort Myers, FL: The Council.
(Covers the impact assessment of the proposed “The estuaries” development in conformation with requirements of Chapter 380, Florida Statutes.)

Southwest Florida Water Management District.  (1989).  Resource evaluation of the proposed Myakka River water management land acquisition.  90 pp.  Brooksville, FL: The District.

Siler, W. and G. Blanchard.  (1990).  Myakka River computer model user's manual.  Mote Marine Laboratory Technical Report No. 175.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory.

United States; National Park Service.  (1984).  Final wild and scenic river study: Myakka River, Florida.  1 vol.  Atlanta, GA: The Service.

Watts, Adam C.  (2002).  Ecological restoration in Florida dry prairie: comparing strategies in a long-term study at Myakka River State Park, Florida.  100 pp.  Unpublished master's thesis, University of Florida, Gainesville.

Wharton, B.R.  (1985).  Presettlement environments of the lower Myakka River corridor.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory.

Williams, J. Raymond and Joan Deming.  (1989).  Historic resources survey of Old Myakka and selected portions of the Myakka River, Sarasota County, Florida.  1 vol.  Tampa, FL: University of South Florida.