Hydrogeologic framework of the Southwest Florida Water Management District

Abstract

The Florida Geological Survey/Florida Department of Environmental Protection is publishing as its Bulletin 68, the Hydrogeologic Framework of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The report summarizes a multi-year study of the three-dimensional framework of southwestern Florida's hydrogeology, with a focus on the subsurface distribution of aquifer systems and geologic units comprising these systems. As groundwater resources in Florida experience increased stress due to rapid population growth, an understanding of the aquifer systems is invaluable to environmental managers, scientists, planners and the public as decisions are made regarding use, protection and conservation of these vulnerable resources. The FDEP-FGS is pleased to have had the opportunity to partner with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to complete this report.