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Lower St.
Johns River Basin TMDL
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is committed to
addressing water quality issues in the lower St. Johns River. The
Department has consistently worked with its federal and local partners
to restore this critical natural resource.
In 1999, Florida took unparalleled steps to implement the Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program, embarking on a bold initiative to
identify, evaluate and restore degraded waterways. The Department is
using a systematic, science-based and protective method for targeting
degraded waters and developing individual standards to restore each
unique water-body. Basin Management Action Plans (BMAP) are
implementation plans specific to that basin and for specific TMDLs.
Each BMAP contains specific actions and/or projects that will result in
water quality improvements to restore the water body to its designated
use.
Florida’s water quality standards are among the highest
in the nation. Firm regulation and collaborative partnerships are
cleaning up pollution faster and better.
Lower St.
Johns River Main Stem
BMAP Overview |
Tributary
BMAP Overview |
| Status:
Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) was adopted in October of
2008.
Current Activities: BMAP projects are
being implemented and the DEP is monitoring water quality in the
St. Johns River to evaluate the improvements. The results
are reviewed and issued annually. Most recently, the 2011
Progress Report was discussed at the annual TMDL Executive
Committee meeting in February 2012.
Relevant Links:
Upcoming Meetings:
Lower St. Johns
River Main Stem BMAP Executive Committee |
Status:
There are 75 tributaries identified as impaired for fecal
coliform contamination. Additional areas have been identified
for nutrient and dissolved oxygen impairments.
Information on specific
tributaries.
BMAP #1 - The BMAP for 10 tributaries with fecal
coliform impairment has been completed and is open to public
comment.
BMAP #2 - The BMAP process for 15 tributaries began in
September 2009.
TMDL Adoption: TMDL adoption is the first step for
these impaired tributaries. The first round of adoption
was completed and development of other TMDLs continues.
Relevant Links:
Upcoming Meetings:
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NED Main Page |
Public Education on TMDL Related Materials
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2012 State of Florida