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Current Atlas Statistics

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Current Charlotte Harbor NEP Water Atlas Statistics
Statistic Value
Number of Waterbodies698
Number of Data Providers92
Number of Samples44,704,512

Welcome to the Water Atlas

The goal of this site is to provide a comprehensive data resource, eventually covering the State of Florida, that helps citizens and scientists alike make informed decisions concerning our vital water resources.

The Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP) is one of 28 National Estuary Programs (NEPs) created through the Clean Water Act. CHNEP is a partnership of elected officials, resource managers, scientists, citizens, business and industry dedicated to improving water quality, water flows, fish and wildlife habitat and stewardship methods. As required of all NEPs, we are guided by our Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). The purpose of our Water Atlas is to present key geographic and scientific information in ways that are meaningful to people and to implement our data management strategy. We hope you enjoy learning more about our watersheds and estuaries. Welcome!

Contour Mapping

Contour Map Example Contour maps depicting water quality for coastal waters within the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP) study area are generated monthly and can be downloaded or viewed in comparison to one another. Maps are available for 11 different water quality indicators. Users are able to generate unique maps for indicators and dates they specify. The maps are generated by a GIS tool called the Water Quality Contour Mapping (WQCM) tool. Click here to see more »

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