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
By:
Benjamin F. McPherson
,
Maryann Sabanskas
,
and William A. Long
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).
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Report
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USGS Numbered Series
Title:
Physical, Hydrological, and Biological Characteristics of the Loxahatchee River Estuary, Florida
