Major influences and findings for water quality and biology in southern Florida, including the Everglades, are described and illustrated. Samples were collected to determine total phosphorus, dissolved organic carbon, pesticides, mercury, nitrate, volatile organic carbon compounds, and radon-222. Water-management, agricultural, and land-use practices are discussed. Sixty-three species of fish in 26 families were collected; 43 native species, 10 exotic or nonnative species, and 10 species of marine fish that periodically inhabit canals and rivers were identified.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2000 |
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Title | Water quality in southern Florida: Florida, 1996-98 |
DOI | 10.3133/cir1207 |
Authors | Benjamin F. McPherson, Ronald L. Miller, Kim H. Haag, Anne Bradner |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Circular |
Series Number | 1207 |
Index ID | cir1207 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center |