A summary of existing information on the fresh-water brackish-water and marine ecology of the Florida Everglades region in relation to fresh-water needs of Everglades National Park
Tabb DC. 1963. A summary of existing information on the fresh-water brackish-water and marine ecology of the Florida Everglades region in relation to fresh-water needs of Everglades National Park. ML No.63609. University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. Miami, FL
This report reviews the literature (published and unpublished) on Everglades water studies in relation to the water supply problems of Everglades National Park. Based on the examination of over 400 references pertaining in some way to the problem, it was found that there have been pronounced changes in water level, water supply, and water dispersal in and around the park; that major changes in the watershed took place prior to the finalization of the park boundary in 1947, and that the park biota had adjusted to these changes by that time. Results also showed that, although the park cannot be returned to pre-drainage conditions, there should be sufficient water during most years to maintain the park ecology at the 1947-57 level. Hypersaline conditions and the effects of the reduction of freshwater runoff to Florida Bay was discussed. It was concluded that the NPS should immediately undertake biological and ecological studies on the problems discussed. Study Type: Summary review; Biological Component: Flora & fauna.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Tabb, Durbin
- Date of Issue
- 1963-12
- Publisher
- University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- Aquatic Sciences, Brackish water, Drainage, Ecology, Environmental Impact, Freshwater, Research & Studies, Salt Water, Water Resources