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Water Management, MFLs (Minimum Flows and Levels) and Historical Flow

(MFLs: "The limit at which further water withdrawls would cause significant harm to the water resource or ecology of the area" (USGS))

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.  (1999).  Data management, analysis, and exchange strategy.  79 pp.  North Fort Myers, FL: Charlotte Harbor National Estuary 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.)

Dragovich, A. and J. A. Kelly, Jr.  (1968).  Hydrological and biological characteristics of Florida's west coast tributaries.  Fisheries Bulletin,  66(3): 463-477.
(The study examined the variations in temperature, salinity, chlorophyll a, dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus, inorganic phosphate-phosphorus, copper, and iron in the  Hillsborough, Alafia, Little Manatee, Manatee, Myakka, Peace, and Caloosahatchee Rivers and the The possible relation between the mean input of various materials by the tributaries, and the presence Gymnodinium breve was tested.  A correlation between iron and G. breve was significant at the 80-percent level (DBO).)

Duever, M. J. and J. M. McCollom.  (1990).  Hydrologic study within the Myakka River State Park.  156 pp.  Naples, FL: National Audubon Society, Ecosystem Research Unit.

Estevez, Ernest D. and L. Kellie Dixon.  (1987).  Hydrology and water quality of the Myakka River, Florida.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory.

Estevez, E. D.  (1986).  Dry-season characterization of the tidal Myakka River.  171 pp.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory.

Estevez, E. D.  (1985).  Wet-season characterization of the tidal Myakka River.  246 pp.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory.

Flannery, M. S. and M. Barcelo.  (1998).  Spatial and temporal patterns of streamflow trends in the Upper Charlotte Harbor watershed.  In S. F. Treat (Ed.).  Proceedings of the Charlotte Harbor Public Conference and Technical Symposium (pp. 63-72).  Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program Technical Report No. 98-02.
Full text: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9802-10.pdf

Flippo, H. N. Jr., and B. F. Joyner.  (1968).  Low streamflow in the Myakka River basin area in Florida.  34 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: Florida State Board of Conservation, Division of Geology.

(The purposes of this report are to describe briefly the climate, topography, drainage, and geology of the area, and to explain their influences on the low-flow characteristics of the streams; to point out and illustrate the similarities and differences among the major streams during periods of low flow; to present the hydrologic data and to interpret these data for use in considering the major streams in the area as future sources of fresh water.  Data obtained at several stream-gauging stations located outside the area of investigation have been included and used for comparative purposes.)

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, 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.

(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.  (1992).  Physical processes, salinity characteristics, and potential salinity changes due to freshwater withdrawals in the tidal Myakka River, Florida.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Dept. of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey.

(The report presents results of a study of streamflow, tide, and salinity patterns in the tidal reach of the Myakka River, including a mathematical expression describing saltwater movement as a function of measured streamflow and tide.  The results are based on data collected between 1983 and 1987.)

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. 
(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).)

Hammett, K. M., J. F. Turner and W. R. Murphy.  (1978).  Magnitude and frequency of flooding on the Myakka River, Southwest Florida.  40 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Geological Survey.

(The purpose of this report is to present results of a flood evaluation study of the Myakka River basin, including analysis of the effects of dikeing in the lower Tatum Sawgrass area.  The difference between natural and diked condition flood-peak discharges and flood heights is presented to illustrate the effects of the dikes.  Flood-peak discharges, water-surface elevations and flood profiles are also provided for diked conditions.)

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.)

Joyner, B. F. and H. Sutcliffe.  (1976).  Water resources of the Myakka River basin area, Southwest Florida.  93 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division.
(The purpose of the report was to describe the occurrence and quality of surface and ground water in the Myakka River Basin area, to report the amount of ground water used as of 1965, and to define current and potential water-resources problems.  The major emphasis is on ground-water resources.  Stage and discharge records from 54 streamflow stations and records of about 400 wells were collected during 1963-66.  The well data include records of water levels, discharge, well construction, and driller and geophysical logs.  21 test wells were drilled as part of the investigation in cooperation with Sarasota County.  Water samples were collected for chemical analysis from streams, lakes, and wells.  Information on water used for agricultural, industrial, and public supply purposes was obtained from an inventory made in 1965.)

Lincer, J. L., et al.  (1990).  Myakka River Basin Project: a report on physical and chemical processes affecting the management of the Myakka River Basin.  Sarasota, FL: Sarasota County Natural Resources Dept., Ecological Monitoring Division.
(The study represents the first system-wide examination of the Myakka River Basin.  The major objective of this three-year study was to provide a technical basis for holistic, basin-wide management for the Myakka River Basin.  The first year (1989) focused on data collection and compilation, Information was collected on the physical and chemical processes within the watershed, including rainfall, stream-flow, water chemistry and biological communities.  Additional work during the first year accurately characterized the river's shoreline and advanced the development of a predictive flow model for the river.)

Milligan, M. R.  (1990).  Myakka River Basin biological study: Down’s Dam to Snook Haven.  200 pp.  Sarasota, FL:: Mote Marine Laboratory.
http://www.mote.org/techreps/220/220.pdf
(The study looks at Sarasota County’s anticipated freshwater withdrawal from the Myakka River and return of treated wastewater three miles downstream.)  

Levesque, V. A. and K.M. Hammett.  (1997).  Comparison of two methods for estimating discharge and nutrient loads from tidally affected reaches of the Myakka and Peace rivers, west-central Florida.  27 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Geological Survey

(The purpose of this report is to describe and compare two methods (the tidal-estimation and basin-ratio methods) that were used for estimating discharge and nutrient loads for the tidal reaches of the Myakka and Peace River Basins.  Data were collected during four separate 30-day periods during 1994 and 1995; two of the periods represented low-flow conditions and two represented high-flow conditions.  Both methods were used to compute discharge and nutrient loads for the data-collection periods, and the results were then compared.)

Mohlenbrock, Robert H.  (2001).  Of water and wire grass.  Natural History 110(9): 42-44.
(The author describes the various habitats found along the Myakka River and the state park.)

Nettles, S.  (1977).  Hydrogeology of West-central Florida.  In Environment of the Central Florida phosphate district.  Lakeland, FL, Dec. 2-3, 1977.

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 square miles in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties and drains into the Myakka River.)

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.)

Sacks, Laura A.  (1996).  Geochemical and isotopic composition of ground water with emphasis on sources of sulfate in the upper Floridan Aquifer in parts of Marion, Sumter, and Citrus counties, Florida.  47 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Dept. of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey.

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.)

Seaman, William and Richard McLean.  (1977).  Freshwater and the Florida Coast: Southwest Florida.  Proceedings of a seminar for the Southwest Florida Water Management District, May 26-27, 1977, Tampa, Florida.  Gainesville, FL: State University System of Florida, Sea Grant College Program.
(The seminar was used to illustrate scientifically sound methods for determining the amount, quality and temporal distribution of runoff an estuary needs in order to be maintained in a productive state.)

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.

Stoker, Yvonne E.  (1992).  Salinity distribution and variation with freshwater inflow and tide, and potential changes in salinity due to altered freshwater inflow in the Charlotte Harbor estuarine system, Florida.  Water-resources investigations report ; 92-4062.  30 pp.  Tallahassee, FL: U. S. Dept. of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey.

(This report presents the results of a study to define the temporal and spatial salinity variability in Charlotte Harbor, relate this variability to freshwater inflow and tide conditions, and evaluate potential changes in salinity that might result from altered freshwater inflow to the harbor.  The study area includes upper Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, San Carlos Bay, nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the tidal Caloosahatchee River, and the lower reaches of the tidal Peace and Myakka rivers.  Data were collected from June 1982 to May 1987.)

Sutcliffe, H. Jr. and B. F. Joyner.  (1968).  Test well exploration in the Myakka River Basin area, Florida.  61 p.  Tallahassee, FL: Florida State Board of Conservation.

(Difficulties encountered in obtaining ground-water supplies with acceptable chemical characteristics in the Myakka River basin area led to the implementation of a test drilling program.  Under this program, well drilling and data collection were executed in such a manner that all water-producing zones of the local aquifers, together with the quality and quantity of the water available, were effectively identified.  A step-drilling method was utilized which allowed the collection of formation cuttings, water samples, and water-level data, from isolated zones in the well as drilling proceeded.  The step drilling procedure is described.  The driller's logs, geophysical logs, and chemical quality of water tables are presented.)

Thomsen, Kurt O.  (1997).  Flow trends of the Peace River at Arcadia and at the Myakka River near Sarasota, Florida and their implications.  In Sally Treat, (Ed.).  Proceedings of the 1997 Charlotte Harbor Public Conference and Technical Symposium (pp. 55-61).
Full text: http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/9802-9.pdf