cooperation with Florida International University Harbor Branch Foundation. NURP deployed and 
operated a wave buoy oft Key Largo in cooperation with NDBC. In collaboration with the Florida 
Institute of Oceanography, the University of Miami, and the Harbor Branch Oceanographic 
Institute, NURP conducted weekly water quality monitoring in the upper, middle, and lower 
Keys since June 1992. In collaboration with the USGS, NURP conducted groundwater monitoring 
in the Keys to investigate sewage and septic nutrient sources. NURP concluded a cooperative 
agreement with the Sanctuaries and Reserves Division to provide expertise and assistance to 
advance science, education, and management within the FKNMS. 
9.1.6.5.7. National Sea Grant College Program 
The National Sea Grant College Program is a nationwide partnership with public and private 
sectors combining research, education and technology transfer. A The Florida Sea Grant is the 
only statewide university-based program of coastal research, education, extension and public 
services in Florida. Faculty from a network of public and private universities and laboratories 
conduct studies in areas such as biotechnology, aquaculture, fisheries, seafood technology, 
policy, ocean engineering, and recreation. Information transfer takes place via a statewide 
network of marine extension faculty in key coastal locations. Education includes training of 
graduate students, instruction of teachers and non-formal public awareness programs. 
Literally, hundreds of publications, plus videos and posters, have been produced by Florida Sea 
Grant. The program works closely with agencies and businesses to achieve long-range goals 
relating to development and conservation of coastal resources on a sustainable basis. Through 
the Florida Sea Grant Program, a number of research and outreach efforts have been or are 
being conducted by Sea Grant and academic investigators.* * Current and past research projects 
are listed in Table 20. 
9.1.7. US Geological Survey 
There are five USGS programs ongoing in South Florida: the Federal/State Cooperative 
Program, the National Mapping Program, the National Geologic Mapping Program, the Marine 
and Coastal Geology Program, and the National Water Quality Assessment Program (NWQAP) 
(Halley, 1994). In addition, the USGS is collaborating with many of the agencies working in 
South Florida, such as NOAA, EPA, NBS, and SFWMD in a variety of programs.* 
9.1.7.1. Water quantity measurements 
9.1.7.1.1. Freshwater discharge - East Coast 
Discharge at 20 highly regulated coastal canals was measured and calibrated to gate openings in 
cooperation with the South Florida Water Management Disctrict. Together with 6 other canals 
that are part of the long-term USGS gaging station program, these data will provide the total 
freshwater discharge to the bays and estuaries between the West Palm Beach Canal (C-51) in 
the north and C-111 in southern Dade County. These data were needed to refine the regional 
water budget and to calibrate the regional hydrologic models used by all management agencies 
in South Florida. 
A NOAA Sea Grant College Program. 1315 East West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. 301 713 2431. 
* W. Seaman, Florida Sea Grant College Program, Bldg. 803, PO Box 110400, University of Florida, Gainesville. FL 32611- 
0400. 904 392 5070. 
* R. Halley, USGS, Center for Coastal Geology and Regional Studies, 600 Fourth St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-4846. 813 
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