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Physical, Hydrological, and Biological Characteristics of the Loxahatchee River Estuary, Florida

Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-350
Prepared in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County, Martin County, Jupiter Inlet District, Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District, Town of Jupiter, Village of Tequesta, Jupiter Inlet Colony, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri82350

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Abstract

The Loxahatchee River estuary empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Jupiter Inlet in southeastern Florida. Although relatively small, the estuary is important for its esthetic value and for its sport fishing, boating, recreation, tourism, and prime residential development. In recent years, the condition of the estuary has become of concern to many citizens and agencies of the State. In response to this concern, the U.S. Geological Survey planned and carried out an in-depth environmental investigation. The events that led to the investigation and the objectives of the investigation are outlined in a recent U.S. Geological Survey report by McPherson and Sabanskas (WRI 80-1109).

Suggested Citation

McPherson, B.F., Sabanskas, M., Long, W.A., 1982, Physical, Hydrological, and Biological Characteristics of the Loxahatchee River Estuary, Florida (WRI/OFR): U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-350, 1 map, https://doi.org/10.3133/wri82350.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Physical, Hydrological, and Biological Characteristics of the Loxahatchee River Estuary, Florida
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 82-350
DOI 10.3133/wri82350
Edition WRI/OFR
Year Published 1982
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description 1 map
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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