Metadata Summary: FDEP Aquatic Plant Survey
Dataset Type: Monitoring/Sampling Data
Name of Data Source: FDEP Aquatic Plant Survey
Number of Water Resources Sampled: 11
Datasource Abbreviation (dataset): FDEP_PLANTS
Description of Datasource: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection conducts aquatic plant surveys on large public waterbodies (lakes and streams). Their results (annually) describe the presence or absence of major invasive-exotic species and occasionally (every 5 years), a complete inventory including the area covered by specific nuisance plants. These inventories document the variety of species present at a given sites in and around the waterbodies.
Method of Transferring Data to the Atlas: Manual transfer via Email
How Often Data is Transferred to the Atlas: Annually
Data Current on Atlas as of: 8/7/2023 3:34:35 PM
Period of Record Within the Atlas: 6/30/1983 - 10/30/2003
Disclaimer/Use Constraints:
Not Available
Custodian Information:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Invasive Plant Management
Contact Name: Not Available
Contact Phone: 850-245-2809
Contact E-mail: Not Available
Contact URL:
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/habitat/invasive-plants/contacts/
