A watershed (also called a drainage basin) is an area on the land surface from which water flows or has the potential to flow to a common destination. Watersheds are naturally separated from adjacent basins by topographic divides.
The Big Econlockhatchee Watershed is located within Seminole County and spans 46.0 square miles. The watershed contains 24 named lakes/ponds, 5 named rivers/streams/canals and 0 named bays/bayous.
Click the link below to view the water resources in this watershed.
No news or events have been posted yet. Be the first to submit news and events to the Water Atlas.
This section provides links to capital improvement projects occurring in Seminole 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 »
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 |
| Algal Blooms | FDEP 1-850-305-3903 |
| Fish Kill | FWCC, Fish Kills |
| General Concerns/Complaints | FDEP |
| Industrial Waste/Spill | FDEP State Watch Office |
| Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities | FWCC, Wildlife Violations |
| Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts | FDEP |
| Aquatic Plant Removal | FWCC |
| Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading | FDEP |
| Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill | FDEP |
Legend:
FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection
Seminole 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 »
