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Shingle Creek Watershed

Shingle Creek Watershed

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General Information

What is a Watershed?

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.

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Description

The Shingle Creek Watershed is located within Orange County and spans 80.2 square miles. The watershed contains 71 named lakes/ponds, 10 named rivers/streams/canals and 0 named bays/bayous.

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Capital Improvement Projects

This section provides links to capital improvement projects occurring in Orange County. Such activities may include stormwater control structures, retrofit projects, retention and detention ponds, and other stormwater pollution controls. Learn more about capital improvement projects »

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    Regulation

    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
    1-850-488-5600 (to report an accident) or
    1-888-404-3922 (to report unsafe boating)

    Orange County Sheriff Marine Patrol
    1-407-836-HELP

    Algal Blooms

    FDEP 1-850-305-3903

    Orange County EPD
    1-407-836-1456

    Fish Kill

    FWCC, Fish Kills
    1-800-636-0511

    General Concerns/Complaints

    FDEP
    1-407-897-4100

    Orange County 311 Help & Info
    311 or 1-407-836-3111.

    Industrial Waste/Spill

    FDEP State Watch Office
    1-800-320-0519

    Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities

    FWCC, Wildlife Violations
    1-888-404-3922
    or via cell phone, dial *FWC or #FWC depending on service carrier

    Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts

    FDEP
    1-407-897-4100

    Orange County EPD
    1-407-836-1400

    Aquatic Plant Removal

    FWCC
    1-407-858-6170

    Orange County EPD
    1-407-836-1400

    Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading

    FDEP
    1-407-897-4100

    Orange County Help & Info
    311 or 407-836-3111

    City of Orlando
    1-407-246-2370

    Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill

    FDEP
    1-407-897-4100

    Orange County EPD
    1-407-836-1400

    Source(s): USF Water Institute

    Legend:
    FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
    FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection

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