Monthly discharge measurements are made with an acoustic Doppler current profiler to develop discharge ratings. Nutrient data are collected monthly at each site. Flow, nutrient concentrations, and nutrient load data will provide part of the basic information needed to understand the hydrologic and water-quality characteristics for a part of the southwest coast of Florida. The analysis of these measurements will help characterize the current conditions for the three sites and explain the relation between upgradient water levels and southwest coastal stream flows, and the possible interaction between south- west coastal waters and the waters of Florida Bay. The data can also be used as input to hydrodynamic and water-quality models.
Raw data is considered provisional until receiving final publication approval.
A reconnaissance of the southwest coastal rivers was conducted and three sites were selected for collecting discharge, water level, and water quality data. Data are measured and recorded at 15-minute intervals. Monthly stream discharge measurements are made at each site using an acoustic Doppler current profiler. These measurements will be used to develop discharge ratings based on the in situ sensors, providing a continuous record of river discharge. The relation of upgradient water levels and coastal net water discharge will be evaluated.