Pasco County’s Department of Public Works is partnering with Florida LAKEWATCH, a citizen volunteer lake-monitoring program to help in the management of Florida lakes, estuaries, rivers and springs through monthly monitoring activities, according to a news release.
LAKEWATCH is coordinated through the University of Florida’s (UF) School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, and UF/IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences).
Pasco County residents who live on natural lakes may be eligible for free water quality and lake management support through water quality testing.
The program will train eligible residents to collect water samples and analyze them at no cost. Participants will have access to the latest lake management data and technical assistance from experts, and more.
“By working with Florida LAKEWATCH, residents can learn the best way to keep their lakes healthy,” said Jonah Mick, Public Works environmental division manager, in the release.
“Healthy lakes are an important part of keeping water clean for everyone,” said Mick.
Space is limited and participants must have access to a boat.
To determine eligibility, residents should email their name and address to .
For more information, call 727-834-3611.
Published July 03, 2024
