Florida's Rivers

by Charles Boning

Overview

Florida's rivers comprise a tapestry of natural wonders. They support rich ecosystems. They define the landscape and lend character to the regions through which they pass. The first half of this book provides an overview of Florida's waterways, while the second half provides detailed information on 60 of Florida's rivers, covering each one from source to end. From the Blackwater River in the western Panhandle to the Ichetucknee and Kissimmee Rivers in central Florida to the Miami River in south Florida, it traces the flow of these streams as they weave through cypress swamps, pine-studded hills, and hardwood hammocks. It introduces plants and animals endemic to each. This book also takes the reader on a journey through time. It tracks the history of Florida's rivers, from the dawn of the Paleoindians through the Spanish conquest to the present. It traces human efforts to confine and harness these waters. Finally, it looks at conservation and examines efforts to preserve Florida's rivers and return them to their natural states.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561649860
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	12/01/2016
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	1,035,519
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Preface 5

Introduction 7

How to Use This Book 11

Part I An Overview of Florida's Rivers 15

Florida's Freshwater Resources 16

Geologic History 16

Groundwater 17

Surface Water Features 18

Types of Rivers 24

Biological Components 27

The Condition of Florida's Rivers 32

Physical Modifications 32

Water Quality Issues 35

Invasive Exotics 37

The Preservation of Florida's River 39

Water Management Districts 39

Programs and Initiatives 40

Legal Considerations 41

Restoration 42

Conservation 43

Part II The Rivers 45

Western Panhandle 47

Big Coldwater Creek 48

Big juniper Creek 50

Blackwater River 52

Escambia River 54

Perdido River 58

Shoal River 60

Yellow River 62

Central Panhandle 65

Apalachicola River 66

Chipola River 72

Choctawhatchee River 76

Econfina Creek 80

Holmes Creek 82

Little River 84

New River 86

Ochlockonee River 88

Eastern Panhandle 93

Aucilla River 94

Econfina River 96

Fenhollovvav River 98

St. Marks River 100

Sopchoppv River 104

Wacissa River 106

Wakulla River 108

North Central Florida 111

Alapnha River 112

Ichetucknee River 114

Santa Fe River 116

Steinhatchee River 120

Suwannee River 122

Waccasassa River 128

Withlacoochee River 130

Northeast Florida 133

Econlockhatchee River 134

Nassau River 136

Ocklawaha River 138

Pellicer Creek 142

St. Johns River 146

St. Marys River 156

Silver River 160

Tomoka River 162

Wekiva River 164

West Central Florida 167

Alafia River 168

Anclote River 170

Crystal River 172

Hillsborough River 174

Homosassa River 178

Weeki Wachee River 180

Withlacoochee River-(South) 182

Southwest Florida 187

Braden River 188

Caloosahatchee River 190

Estero River 194

Fisheating Creek 196

Horse Creek 198

Little Manatee River 200

Manatee River 202

Myakka River 204

Peace River 206

Southeast Florida 211

Kissimmee River 212

Loxahatchee River 216

Miami River 220

New River 222

St. Lucie River 224

St. Sebastian River 228

References and Further Reading 231

Index 237