On this page, you will find links to websites and other informational materials related to our county’s water resources and conservation efforts.
The Sarasota County Water Atlas
An interactive map providing a wealth of information to help researchers, resource managers, and the general public better understand and appreciate Florida’s water resources.
Dona Bay Watershed Restoration Project
Objectives:
- Provide a more natural freshwater/saltwater regime in the tidal portions of Dona Bay.
- Provide a more natural freshwater flow regime pattern for the Dona Bay watershed.
- Protect existing and future property owners from flood damage.
- Improve water quality.
- Beneficial use of excess surface water for:
a) aquifer recharge to offset potable ground water withdrawals and saltwater intrusion, and b) the development of potential alternative surface water supply options.
Learn more about the project:
Big Waters Land Trust
Big Waters Land Trust, formerly known as Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, protects the land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature.
“We are the last generation that can save this land. Together, we will ensure that the human and natural worlds of Southwest Florida flourish together.
By saving land forever, we protect wild places for kids and grown-ups, for wildlife and waterways.”
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