report presents status of the waters and trends. The report uses 4,400 watersheds throughout 
the state and presents results for each watershed which contains STORET data. A qualitative 
nonpoint source assessment using the same watersheds and based on questionnaires sent to 
local experts is also presented. 0 
9.2.1.7. Florida Marine Research Institute 
The Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI) is collecting data in the entire coastal region but 
at different levels in different regions. General projects developing data in Florida Bay include, 
algal bloom mapping, phytoplankton distribution and production, juvenile and resident fish 
population monitoring, surveys of crustacean and molluscan microfauna, bay scallops, spiny 
lobsters, sponges, water quality circulation, benthic mapping of 26 community types, seagrass 
and macroalgae monitoring, endangered marine species monitoring, mangrove monitoring and 
mapping, coral monitoring, marine facilities locations, and commercial fishery landings. FMRI 
has been developing a GIS database for the region to be used by the public and researchers and 
managers. Information being used in digital formats are nautical charts, shoreline, NWI data, 
benthic maps, water color, bathymetry, navigation aides, road networks, marine facilities, 
wildlife and endangered and threatened species locations, and scanned USGS 7.5-min quads. The 
information is from a variety of federal, state, local governments and private entities. 
9.2.1.8. Wetlands Regulation Tracking and Assessment 
ORACLE-based database and ORACLE forms application house the data and assist in processing 
gathered information. ORACLE consists of selected information on permits issued by the 
Department of Environmental Protection, including site location, permit type, size and nature of 
impact, acreage and types of wetlands lost, created, enhanced, and preserved. Benefits include 
accurate information on potential and actual impacts of permitted projects in the State of 
Florida. Information will be accessed by government agencies. A 
9.2.1.9. Living Marine Resources 
This pilot project consists of development of a Geographic Information System to begin a 
statewide dock inventory. It will facilitate the Bureau of Submerged Land and Preserves in the 
Review and authorization of docks on state owned lands by providing a computerized method to 
display geographic data and to assist the impact of new dock construction on the submerged and 
emergent resources including seagrass, mangroves, and hardbottoms. The GIS system includes 
land title information, aerial photography, historical records, and ground truthing for 
submerged lands.^ 
9.2.1.10. Water Quality Monitoring of Western Florida Bay 
The FDEP conducts water quality sampling and analysis of surface water of the southwest 
Florida shelf in an area extending westward form the west coast of Florida between Cape 
Romano and the Florida Keys to a line running north from Key West. The project monitors 
n J. Hand. FDEP, 2600 Blair Slone Road, Tallahasse,. FL 32399-2400 904 487 0505. 
K. Haddad. Florida Marine Research Institute, 100 8th Ave., SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. 813 896 8626. 
A J. W. Stoutamire. Florida Department of Environmental Regulation., 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400. 
904 488 0130. 
0 M. E. Ashlev. Florida Department of Environmental Protection. MS 66, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399. 
904 488 2294. 
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