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    Florida LAKEWATCH

    Circulars

    The Beginner's Guide to Water Management series is part of LAKEWATCH’s ongoing effort to bridge the information gap between Florida’s scientific community and its citizens. This collection of educational circulars offers a clear and accessible introduction to the terminology and core concepts commonly used in today’s water management practices, empowering individuals to better understand and engage with aquatic resource issues.

    Drone aerial perspective of Kanapaha Prairie. Photo taken 02-07-25
    The ABCs
    Algal bloom. Photo taken 11-06-18.
    Nutrients
    Half over and half underwater photos of Manatee Springs. Photo taken 02-21-25
    Water Clarity
    Lake Morphometry
    Water level ruler in lake.
    Symbols, Abbreviations, and Conversion Factors
    Bacteria
    Fish Kills
    Color
    Lily pads on the surface of a lake.  Photo taken 09-26-18.
    Oxygen and Temperature
    Fish Communities and Trophic State
    Aquatic plants on the bank of a lake. Photo taken 06-01-22.
    Aquatic Plants
    Muck
    Egret on a lake
    Common Aquatic Birds Using Florida Lakes
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    7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653-3071
    (352) 392-4817

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