Water Conservation Areas
E119371
Everglades habitat area
flood control facility
managed wetland system
water management infrastructure
Water Conservation Areas are large managed wetlands in South Florida that help store and regulate water, support Everglades wildlife habitat, and provide flood control and water supply benefits.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Water Conservation Area 1 | 2 |
| Water Conservation Area 2 | 2 |
| Water Conservation Area 3 | 2 |
| Water Conservation Areas canonical | 1 |
| Water Conservation Areas north of Everglades National Park | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Everglades habitat area
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flood control facility ⓘ managed wetland system ⓘ water management infrastructure ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | WCAs ⓘ |
| benefit |
agricultural water supply
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environmental water deliveries to Everglades National Park ⓘ urban flood protection ⓘ |
| componentOf |
Central and Southern Florida Project
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regional flood control system of South Florida ⓘ |
| composedOf |
Water Conservation Areas
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Water Conservation Area 1
Water Conservation Areas self-linksurface differs ⓘ
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Water Conservation Area 2
Water Conservation Areas self-linksurface differs ⓘ
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Water Conservation Area 3
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| createdUnder |
Central and Southern Florida Project
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surface form:
Central and Southern Florida Flood Control Project
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| designedTo |
release water during dry periods
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store excess wet season water ⓘ |
| governedBy | water regulation schedules ⓘ |
| hydrologicallyConnectedTo |
Everglades Agricultural Area
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Everglades Protection Area ⓘ Stormwater Treatment Areas ⓘ Water Conservation Areas self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Water Conservation Area 1
Water Conservation Areas self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Water Conservation Area 2
Water Conservation Areas self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Water Conservation Area 3
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| locatedIn |
Everglades
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surface form:
Everglades region
South Florida ⓘ |
| managedBy | South Florida Water Management District ⓘ |
| monitoredBy | hydrologic monitoring stations ⓘ |
| monitoredFor |
water levels
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water quality ⓘ |
| partOf | Greater Everglades ecosystem ⓘ |
| providesHabitatFor |
alligators
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endangered Everglades species ⓘ wading birds ⓘ |
| purpose |
Everglades restoration support
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flood control ⓘ water storage ⓘ water supply ⓘ wildlife habitat support ⓘ |
| regulates | surface water levels in South Florida ⓘ |
| separatedFrom | urbanized coastal areas by levees and canals ⓘ |
| subjectTo |
Everglades water quality standards
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state and federal environmental regulations ⓘ |
| threatenedBy |
hydrologic alteration
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invasive species ⓘ nutrient pollution ⓘ |
| usedFor |
airboating in designated areas
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recreational activities such as fishing ⓘ recreational activities such as hunting ⓘ |
Referenced by (8)
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Water Conservation Areas north of Everglades National Park
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Water Conservation Area 1
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Water Conservation Area 2
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Water Conservation Area 3
Water Conservation Areas
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Water Conservation Area 1
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Water Conservation Area 2
Water Conservation Areas
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Water Conservation Area 3