The physical, biological, and geological character of the area south of C-111 Canal in extreme southeastern Everglades National Park, Florida
Tabb DC, Alexander TR, Thomas TT, Maynard NG. 1967. The physical, biological, and geological character of the area south of C-111 Canal in extreme southeastern Everglades National Park, Florida
This study was conducted to determine if an un-restricted spill-over of saline water from the C-111 Canal in south Dade County onto the sawgrass habitat of eastern Everglades National Park would cause irreversible damage to the flora and fauna found there. Results indicate that freshwater soils, plants and animals make up about 50% of the total land area within the study area. The authors conclude that should a spill-over occur, there would be a southwestward spread of water, effecting periphyton and higher plants, resulting in the disappearance of freshwater fishes and invertebrates. Study Period: February-March 1967, (Additional salinity measurements made on transects continuing into Florida Bay, 1964-1967, see Tabb and Roessler 1989, reference no. 414 in bibliography); Study Type: Qualitative, quantitative; Gear Type: 1-m2 quadrats (vegetation), not given for animals; Number of Stations: 82 (nine sited in the estuary); Habitat: marsh; Biological Component: Flora, fauna; Abiotic Parameters Measured: Salinity, sediment characteristics.