

These measures of water quality were chosen because nutrient pollution is such an important focus of water resource management, especially where wastewater discharges or runoff from urban or agricultural areas is a concern. Watch these videos to learn how to protect and enjoy Tampa Bay's waterwaysĮach bay receives an evaluation for the previous calendar year based upon the sampling values for three important indicators: chlorophyll a, nitrogen and phosphorus. View bathymetry, vegetation surveys, and habitat analysis for west-central Florida tidal creeksīe informed about important water-related news with implications in Hillsborough County and elsewhere Visualize Tampa Bay sea level rise and changes to coastal habitats and the resulting "blue carbon" benefits Learn about the habitat restoration assessment, design, and techniques that have been successfully utilized over the past four decades to restore coastal ecosystems in Tampa Bay. What areas in Tampa Bay are best suited for oyster reef restoration? This analysis uses modeling and multiple criteria to answer that question. Learn how TBEP and its partners measure seagrass abundance and health, and about the current state of seagrass in Tampa Bay.
