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PROJECT INFORMATION Project Code Short Description Project Manager (customer) Section Field Project Manager Start Date End Date Full Description IRL Indian River Lagoon Nenad Iricanin WQM mtompkin 02-OCT-1990 The Indian River Lagoon water quality monitoring program is a lagoon wide monitoring program that involves 5 agencies South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), St.Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), Volusia County, Brevard County, and Indian River County who took over the FDEP's responsibilities. The SFWMD jurisdiction encompasses a 40 mile stretch of the lagoon from Jupiter Inlet to the northern boundary of St. Lucie County. The water quality monitoring program was established to provide a water quality data base for; 1.Documenting known problem areas within the lagoon system, especially those that are located near urban areas and point source discharges 2.Locating and reviewing existing stations monitored by state, regional and local environmental groups 3.Locating and establishing monitoring stations in the lagoon and it s tributaries not currently being monitored 4.Determining parameters that will best evaluate the water quality of the lagoon 5.Establishing water quality assurance requirements for the field and laboratory 6.Documenting long term trends within the lagoon, especially in areas where good biological or water quality conditions currently exist. This is a SWIM program that began in October, 1988. The collection and analysis of the samples were contracted out during the first two years of the study. In October 1990, the collection and analysis of the samples within the SFWMD boundaries were taken over by the SFWMD. The data collected can indicate any changes in water quality, and allow for better management of the Indian River Lagoon for environmental enhancement, and prevention of any further degradation. Query returned 1 project record(s).

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