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[[File:Mosquito Lagoon DEP Map.jpg|320px|right|thumb|Mosquito Lagoon Map]]
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The majority of 36,000 acre [[Mosquito Lagoon|Mosquito Lagoon]] is federal property, occupied by Kennedy Space Center and managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as the [[Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge|Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge]].  
The majority of 36,000 acre [[Mosquito Lagoon|Mosquito Lagoon]] is federal property. 65% is occupied by Kennedy Space Center and managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as the [[Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge|Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge]]. The US National Park Service maintains 17% of Mosquito Lagoon as the [[Canaveral National Seashore]].
 
The US National Park Service maintains 17% of Mosquito Lagoon as the [[Canaveral National Seashore]].


[[Florida Department of Environmental Protection|Florida Department of Environmental Protection]] manages approximately 4,740 acres of the northern lagoon as the [[Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve]].
[[Florida Department of Environmental Protection|Florida Department of Environmental Protection]] manages approximately 4,740 acres of the northern lagoon as the [[Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve]].
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[[Unit:St Johns River Water Management District|St. Johns River Water Management District]] and Governing Board define Florida's water quality and flood control policies. The SJRWMD is a Florida Special District overseen by DEP's Water Policy Office. SJRWMD Area 5 represents the [[Indian River Lagoon Estuary|Indian River Lagoon National Estuary]] from [[Ponce de Leon Inlet]] to the St. Lucie River.  
[[Unit:St Johns River Water Management District|St. Johns River Water Management District]] and Governing Board define Florida's water quality and flood control policies. The SJRWMD is a Florida Special District overseen by DEP's Water Policy Office. SJRWMD Area 5 represents the [[Indian River Lagoon Estuary|Indian River Lagoon National Estuary]] from [[Ponce de Leon Inlet]] to the St. Lucie River.  


[[Unit:Florida Inland Navigation District|Florida Inland Navigation District]] partners with the US Army Corps of Engineers to maintain the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within the Mosquito Lagoon. The USACE - Jacksonville District maintains the Mosquito Lagoon ICW, [[Ponce de Leon Inlet]], and [[Haulover Canal]] navigation channels. The USACE also maintains and operates the [[Info:Haulover Canal Bridge|Haulover Canal Bridge]].
[[Unit:Florida Inland Navigation District|Florida Inland Navigation District]] partners with the US Army Corps of Engineers to maintain the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Mosquito Lagoon. The USACE - Jacksonville District maintains the Mosquito Lagoon ICW, [[Ponce de Leon Inlet]], and [[Haulover Canal]] navigation channels. The USACE also maintains and operates the [[Info:Haulover Canal Bridge|Haulover Canal Bridge]].


Mosquito Lagoon is recognized both as an ''"Outstanding Florida Water"'' by the Florida Legislature (FL Rule 62-302.700(9)), and as an ''"estuary of national significance"'' by the EPA's [[:Category:Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program|Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program]].
Mosquito Lagoon is recognized both as an ''"Outstanding Florida Water"'' by the Florida Legislature (FL Rule 62-302.700(9)), and as an ''"estuary of national significance"'' by the EPA's [[:Category:Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program|Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program]].
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* View the interactive organizational chart: [[Mosquito Lagoon Organizational Chart]]
* View the interactive organizational chart: [[Mosquito Lagoon Organizational Chart]]
* View the full size image: [[Media:Mosquito_Lagoon_Organizational_Chart.jpg]]
* View full-size image: [[Media:Mosquito_Lagoon_Organizational_Chart_Full.jpg|Mosquito_Lagoon_Organizational_Chart_Image]]
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==See Also==
* [[Mosquito Lagoon Organizational Chart]]
* [[Mosquito Lagoon]]
* [[Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve]]
==Documents==
* [http://publicfiles.dep.state.fl.us/DEAR/Mosquito%20Lagoon%20RA/RAP%20Document/Final/Reasonable_Assurance_Plan_Final_Aug2019_wappendices.pdf Mosquito Lagoon Reasonable Assurance Plan (RAP) 2019 (PDF 60pp 4.6MB)]
* [https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/nature/upload/Water%20Quality.pdf NPS Mosquito Lagoon Water Quality (PDF 2pp 15KB)]
==Web Links==
* [https://floridadep.gov/rcp/aquatic-preserve/locations/mosquito-lagoon-aquatic-preserve DEP Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve]
* [https://floridadep.gov/dear/alternative-restoration-plans/content/mosquito-lagoon-reasonable-assurance-plan-rap DEP Mosquito Lagoon Reasonable Assurance Plan (RAP)]
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Mosquito Lagoon Map

The majority of 36,000 acre Mosquito Lagoon is federal property. 65% is occupied by Kennedy Space Center and managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The US National Park Service maintains 17% of Mosquito Lagoon as the Canaveral National Seashore.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection manages approximately 4,740 acres of the northern lagoon as the Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conserves natural areas, performs scientific research, regulates fishing and hunting, and enforces the law within Mosquito Lagoon.

St. Johns River Water Management District and Governing Board define Florida's water quality and flood control policies. The SJRWMD is a Florida Special District overseen by DEP's Water Policy Office. SJRWMD Area 5 represents the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary from Ponce de Leon Inlet to the St. Lucie River.

Florida Inland Navigation District partners with the US Army Corps of Engineers to maintain the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Mosquito Lagoon. The USACE - Jacksonville District maintains the Mosquito Lagoon ICW, Ponce de Leon Inlet, and Haulover Canal navigation channels. The USACE also maintains and operates the Haulover Canal Bridge.

Mosquito Lagoon is recognized both as an "Outstanding Florida Water" by the Florida Legislature (FL Rule 62-302.700(9)), and as an "estuary of national significance" by the EPA's Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program.

Government Organizational Chart

The Mosquito Lagoon Organizational Chart displays the county, state and federal government organizations working in the Mosquito Lagoon watershed. Tap the picture to view the Mosquito Lagoon government organizational chart.

Tap to view the Mosquito Lagoon Organizational Chart

Government Organization Outline

A text outline of government organizations active in Mosquito Lagoon.

United States Government

Executive Branch

President of the United States


  • Department of Interior
    • Fish, Wildlife and Parks Division
      • Fish and Wildlife Service
        • National Wildlife Refuge System
          • Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
        • National Park Service
          • Canaveral National Seashore


  • Department of Defense
    • Department of the Army
      • Army Corps of Engineers
        • Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division
          • Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District
            • Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
            • Ponce de Leon Inlet
            • Haulover Canal
            • Haulover Canal Bridge


  • Environmental Protection Agency
    • Office of Water
      • Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
        • National Estuary Program
          • Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program
          • Indian River Lagoon Council


  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    • Environmental Management Division
      • Kennedy Space Center Environmental Program


Florida Government

Florida Executive Branch

Florida Governor


  • Department of Environmental Protection
    • Division of Water Quality Assessment and Restoration
      • Water Quality Restoration Program
        • Mosquito Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan
    • Ecosystems Restoration Division
      • Resilience and Coastal Protection Office
        • Aquatic Preserve Program
          • Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve
    • Water Policy Office
      • St Johns River Water Management District


  • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission


  • Florida Inland Navigation District


  • Indian River Lagoon Council Special District (A Florida special district managing the EPA's IRL National Estuary Program.)


  • St Johns River Water Management District (Florida special district overseen by DEP's Water Policy Office)
    • St Johns River Water Management District Governing Board
      • St Johns River Water Management District Area 5


Volusia County Government

Volusia County Council

Volusia County Manager


  • Volusia County Growth and Resources Division
    • Volusia County Environmental Management Department
      • Volusia County Water Quality Office
        • Mosquito Lagoon Reasonable Assurance Plan

See Also

Documents

Web Links

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