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Manatee River Watershed

Manatee River Watershed

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General Information

What is a Watershed?

A watershed (also called a drainage basin) is an area on the land surface from which water flows or has the potential to flow to a common destination. Watersheds are naturally separated from adjacent basins by topographic divides. In this Atlas, the watersheds are composed of groups of creeks that flow to a single bay or group of bays. Drainage basins are subunits of watersheds and are defined by the main creek that flows through them.

Manatee County has six major watersheds, named after bays or rivers, and numerous subbasins, typically named after the creeks. One of Manatee County's major watersheds, the Manatee River Watershed, is located almost entirely within Manatee County. The county receives the majority of its potable water from this watershed. The following two watersheds represent the portions of the Manatee River Watershed that are the primary sources of potable water in the County.

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Description

The Manatee River Watershed is located within Manatee County and spans 351.4 square miles. The watershed contains 30 named lakes/ponds, 40 named rivers/streams/canals and 2 named bays/bayous.

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Regulation

Who to call about environmental concerns and to report environmentally harmful activities. For potentially life threatening emergencies dial 911.

Concern or Activity Contact(s)
Dangerous Boating / Accidents

FWCC, Division of Boating Safety
1-850-488-5600 (to report an accident) or
1-888-404-3922 (to report unsafe boating)

Algal Blooms

FDEP 1-850-305-3903

Fish Kill

FWCC, Fish Kills
1-800-636-0511

General Concerns/Complaints

FDEP
1-813-470-5700

Manatee County Citizen's Action Center (CAC)
1-941-742-5800

Industrial Waste/Spill

FDEP State Watch Office
1-800-320-0519

Manatee County Citizen's Action Center (CAC)
1-941-742-5800

Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities

FWCC, Wildlife Violations
1-888-404-3922
or via cell phone, dial *FWC or #FWC depending on service carrier

Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts

FDEP
1-813-470-5700

Aquatic Plant Removal

FWCC
1-813-744-6163 or 6164

Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading

FDEP
1-813-470-5700

Manatee County Citizen's Action Center (CAC)
1-941-742-5800

Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill

FDEP
1-813-470-5700

Manatee County Citizen's Action Center (CAC)
1-941-742-5800

Source(s): USF Water Institute

Legend:
FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection

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