A watershed (also called a drainage basin) is an area on the land surface from which water flows or has the potential to flow to a common destination. Watersheds are naturally separated from adjacent basins by topographic divides. Learn more about watersheds »
The St. Joseph Sound Watershed is located within Pinellas County and spans 40.6 square miles. The watershed contains 21 named lakes/ponds, 10 named rivers/streams/canals and 2 named bays/bayous.
Click the link below to view the water resources in this watershed.
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program Restoration Projects help build communities that value and contribute to Tampa's natural outdoor environment by helping improve and beautify public areas, parks and streetscapes.
Click here to download the entire Restoration database in Microsoft Access (570kb .zip file)
Below is the list of restoration sites found in the St. Joseph Sound Watershed
Watershed Watching is a good way to learn more about the Pinellas County Watersheds and also to “add your story” of experiences in a watershed. Go see the Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center or any of the points of interest in a watershed and write about your experience and see it on this atlas. Check it out today, access this watershed's current Watershed Excursion Page »
Below are points of interest found in the St. Joseph Sound Watershed
The Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) program is a joint effort of the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense (DOD). The ASOS serves as the nation's primary surface weather observing network. ASOS is designed to support weather forecast activities and aviation operations and, at the same time, support the needs of the meteorological, hydrological, and climatological research communities. The following is near real-time data from the nearest available ASOS location.
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The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The AQI focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. EPA calculates the AQI for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate matter), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. For each of these pollutants, EPA has established national air quality standards to protect public health. (From EPA, 'AirNow'). Visit "AirNow" and learn more about EPA's AQI, air quality and human health at http://airnow.gov/.
Who to call about environmental concerns and to report environmentally harmful activities. For potentially life threatening emergencies dial 911.
| Concern or Activity | Contact(s) |
|---|---|
| Dangerous Boating / Accidents |
FWCC, Division of Boating Safety |
| Fish Kill |
FWCC, Fish Kills |
| General Concerns/Complaints |
FDEP or Pinellas County Environmental Management |
| Industrial Waste/Spill |
FDEP |
| Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities |
FWCC, Wildlife Violations |
| Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts |
FDEP or Pinellas County BDRS |
| Aquatic Plant Removal |
FWCC |
| Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading |
FDEP, Environmental Crimes or Pinellas County Watershed Mgmt. |
| Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill |
FDEP or Pinellas County Environmental Mgmt. |
Legend:
FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection
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