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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2150 |
| Lake Tsala Apopka Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Initiative |
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| Requester: |
Mike Moberly, Chairman |
Organization: |
Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council |
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| Project Title: |
Lake Tsala Apopka Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Initiative |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2006 11:35:52 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Argenziano |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The significance of the water resources of Citrus and Hernando Counties as a regional economic and environmental resource, led the 2003 Legislature to establish the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council (Council) through the passage of House Bill 221 into law. Paragraph 7 of the law gives the Council the "powers and duties to: (a) Review audits and all data specifically related to lake and river restoration techniques and sportfish population recovery strategies, including data and strategies for shoreline restoration, sand and other sediment control and removal, exotic species management, floating tussock management or removal, navigation, water quality, and fish and wildlife habitat improvement, (b) evaluate whether additional studies are needed, and (c) explore all possible sources of funding to conduct the restoration activities. The Lake Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes are classified as Outstanding Florida Waterways and are of historic, hydrologic, economic significance to the State of Florida. Generally, water quality of this lake system is good, however, there is evidence that water quality has declined in recent years. This water quality initiative will expand the current program managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District to document current water quality and analyze trends. This expanded program will provide a reliable tool to prioritize restoration projects and measure the success of these initiatives. |
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| Recipient: |
Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Contact: |
Mark Hammond, Resource Management Director, SWFWMD |
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2379 Broad Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(352) 796-7211 |
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Brooksville 34604-6899 |
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Contact email: |
mark.hammond@swfwmd.state.fl.us |
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| Counties: |
Citrus, Hernando |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| Generally, the Lake Tsala Apopka Chain-of-Lakes, which is an expansive marsh and open water system, has good water quality with some distinct differences within the system. A number of reports and data collection efforts have been conducted; however, there is a need for additional data collection and analysis to better understand where to focus restoration efforts to benefit fish and wildlife. The purpose of the water quality monitoring will be to establish the baseline conditions to support the restoration projects and will be used as a basis to evaluate the success of fish and wildlife habitat restoration efforts. The project would establish a monthly water quality program for each of the named pools in the lake Tsala Apopka Chain. This would increase both the number of sampling locations and frequency for the existing program presently in place. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| A reliable data collection network to measure restoration success and determine trends in water quality of the Lake Tsala Apopka system. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$50,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$85,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$35,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$50,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations, Continued data collection to track trends in water quality o |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Citrus Hernando Waterways Council Annual Report to the Legislature. |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
10/17/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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Yes |
| Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? |
No |
| Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.? |
No |
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| Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)? |
Yes |
| Name the plan and cite the pages on which the project is described: |
| Citrus Hernando Waterways Restoration Council Annual Report to the Legislature. |
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| If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project: |
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| Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project? |
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Southwest Florida Water Management District |
| Have you provided at least 50% match? |
No |
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| Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body? |
No |
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| If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project: |
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| Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? |
No |
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| Other wastewater projects: |
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| Have you received previous legislative funding for this project? |
No |
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| Is the project under construction? |
No |
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| Have you provided at least a 25% local match? |
Yes |
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Amount: |
35000 |
Source: |
Withlacoochee River Basin Board |
