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Outside of Boundaries

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The Outside of Boundaries square miles cannot be calculated at this time. The watershed contains 0 named lakes/ponds, 0 named rivers/streams/canals and 0 named bays/bayous.

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Water Quality sampling site
Hydrology sampling site
Closest Rainfall site
Rainfall sampling site
Multi-type sampling site
Other sampling site

Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team

The Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) concept is based on the idea of promoting neighborhood involvement in environmentally friendly projects to protect and restore our water resources. The NEST program projects focus on providing watershed education and getting neighbors involved in activities that improve their neighborhoods and enhance their watershed. The program goal is to help citizens and neighborhoods become advocates and champions for the watersheds they live in. The NEST program was developed in response to a need to get citizens and the general public better educated and more involved in the management and protection of the water resources of Sarasota County.

There are no NEST sites within Outside of Boundaries at this time. Please visit the NEST program to create a NEST site.

 

Drainage Basins

Watersheds are areas of land with waterways that flow to a common destination. The boundaries between watersheds are elevated areas called divides. In this Atlas, the watersheds are composed of groups of creeks that flow to a single bay or group of bays. Drainage basins are subunits of watersheds and are defined by the main creek that flows through them. Sarasota County has five watersheds, named after the bays or river, and 28 drainage basins, named after the creeks. Stormwater improvements to reduce flooding and improve water quality are based on the drainage basin unit. Learn more about watersheds »

Rainfall

Rainfall amounts vary widely over short distances in Florida and are typically recorded at numerous locations by multiple agencies. This table provides a rough comparison of the total rainfall within each watershed/drainage basin in the area. Learn more about rainfall »
  Month-to-Date Total Historic Monthly Average Year-to-Date Total Historic 12 Month Average Total Data as of  
County-Wide Data 3.99 in. 2.90 in. 56.00 in. 51.49 in. 10/8/2024
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    Capital Improvement Projects

    This section provides links to capital improvement projects occurring in Sarasota County. Such activities may include stormwater control structures, retrofit projects, retention and detention ponds, and other stormwater pollution controls. Learn more about capital improvement projects »

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      Regulation

      Who to call about environmental concerns and to report environmentally harmful activities. For potentially life threatening emergencies dial 911.

      Concern or Activity Contact(s)
      Dangerous Boating / Accidents

      FWCC, Division of Boating Safety
      1-850-488-5600 (to report an accident) or
      1-888-404-3922 (to report unsafe boating)

      Algal Blooms

      FDEP 1-850-305-3903

      Fish Kill

      FWCC, Fish Kills
      1-800-636-0511

      General Concerns/Complaints

      FDEP
      1-239-344-5600

      Sarasota County Contact Centera
      1-941-861-5000

      Industrial Waste/Spill

      FDEP State Watch Office
      1-800-320-0519

      Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities

      FWCC, Wildlife Violations
      1-888-404-3922
      or via cell phone, dial *FWC or #FWC depending on service carrier

      Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts

      FDEP
      1-239-344-5600

      Aquatic Plant Removal

      FWCC
      1-813-744-6163 or 6164

      Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading

      FDEP
      1-239-344-5600

      Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill

      FDEP
      1-239-344-5600

      Source(s): USF Water Institute

      Legend:
      FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
      FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection

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        Get Involved

        Sarasota County needs you to help manage and protect its natural resources! Fill out this form, and we will contact you with more information about becoming a volunteer. Learn more about volunteering »

        Become a Volunteer! Click here to sign up for volunteering.

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