Myakka River basin biological study : Down's Dam to Snook Haven. Final report.

Abstract

Study was designated based on Sarasota County's anticipation of freshwater withdrawal from the Myakka River next to the T. Mabry Carlton Memorial Reserve and the return of treated water to the river three miles downstream. Infaunal benthic and epifaunal macroinvertebrate samples were taken. Data on the distribution of the macroinvertebrates collected from this study provided a baseline for Sarasota County to maximize their ability to make informed and proper land and water-use decisions relating to the management of the Myakka River watershed.