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Publications in this collection are part of USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections. The selections form a part of the Florida Environment and Natural History Initiative.

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Atlas, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, 1999 Atlas

Florida Marine Research Institute

An atlas highlighting the environmental conditions, ecological features, and conservation efforts within the Tampa Bay estuarine system.
Position Paper, Final Draft, Summary of Issues and Recommendations Concerning Protection of the West Indian Manatee (Trichecus Manatus) in Tampa Bay, July 1998

Manatee Protection Strategies Task Force

Final position paper prepared by The Agency on Bay Management’s Manatee Protection Strategies Task Force related to the protection of the West Indian Manatee in Tampa Bay. Report includes overview of task force, recommendations for regulatory and non-regulatory zones, public education initiative, boater education overview, manatee biology summary, population demographics, legal protection status, and conservation plan.
Position Paper, Summary of Issues and Recommendations Concerning Protection of the West Indian Manatee (Trichecus Manatus) in Tampa Bay, June 1998

Manatee Protection Strategies Task Force

Draft position paper prepared by The Agency on Bay Management’s Manatee Protection Strategies Task Force related to the protection of the West Indian Manatee in Tampa Bay. Report includes overview of task force, recommendations for regulatory and non-regulatory zones, public education initiative, boater education overview, manatee biology summary, population demographics, legal protection status, and conservation plan.
Booklet, Ocklawaha River Restoration, Benefits for the Florida Environment, The Facts About Restoration and How You Can Help, 1990

Florida Defenders of the Environment

Florida Defenders of the Environment informational brochure on the Ocklawaha River restoration project and the Rodman Reservoir ecosystem. Topics include site history, citizen environmental advocacy, habitat loss and restoration, manatee conservation, damming, floodplain recovery, water ecology, recreation, and taxpayer information. Date is approximate.
Ocklawaha River Restoration, Benefits for the Florida Environment, 1990

Florida Defenders of the Environment

Florida Defenders of the Environment report on the economic benefits of restoring the Ocklawaha River and removing the Rodman Dam. Summary includes coverage of habitat loss, biodiversity, recreational fishing opportunities, aquatic migration patterns, impacts of damming on Florida springs, manatee mortality, floodplains, forest conservation, nutrients, greenways, and finances. Date is approximate.
Ocklawaha River Restoration, Manatees, 1990

Florida Defenders of the Environment

Florida Defenders of the Environment fact sheet about the restoration of manatee migratory pathways and decrease in manatee mortality pending the removal of the Rodman Dam in conjunction with the Ocklawaha River restoration project. Date is approximate.
Estuaries: The Cradle of the Ocean

Florida Marine Research Institute

Informational pamphlet about Florida’s estuaries, including plant and animal life, ecological significance, and habitat loss.
The Underwater World of Florida’s Seagrasses

Florida Marine Research Institute

Informational pamphlet about Florida seagrasses, including ecological functions, habitats for marine animals, species types, seagrass losses, and public awareness.
Recommendations to Improve Boating Safety and Manatee Protection for Florida Waterways, Draft, September 14, 1989

Florida Department of Natural Resources

State of Florida Department of Natural Resources draft report of recommendations to improve boating safety and manatee protection in Florida waterways. Topics include boating safety education, enforcement, speed limits, public education, manatee protection zones and preserves, manatee mortality and injury summary, and legal action.
The State of Tampa Bay, Nineteen Hundred Eighty Eight

Agency on Bay Management

Annual status report on the condition of Tampa Bay, the state’s largest open water estuary. Includes executive summary, state of the environment, state of public information, state of research, state of development, state of Bay legislation, state of the Tampa Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan (SWIM) program, and state of land acquisition.
Florida Salt Marshes

Florida Marine Research Institute

Informational pamphlet about salt marshes, including plant life, ecological significance, tidal waters, Florida habitats, loss of Florida marshes, relationship to fisheries, and pollutant filtration capabilities.
Florida's Mangroves: Walking Trees

Florida Marine Research Institute

Informational pamphlet about Florida’s mangroves, including characteristics, species, ecological significance, and habitat loss.
Florida’s Manatee, An Educator’s Guide, Third Edition, 1983

Debbie Fritz-Quincy, Florida Audubon Society, and Florida. Department of Natural Resources. Bureau of Education and Information

A compilation of educational resources related to the West Indian Manatee in Florida, including scientific vocabulary, suggested reading, classroom and field activities, awareness questionnaire, learning exercises, and games.
Booklet, Manatee, The Vanishing Floridian, 1980

Vi Stewart

Informational booklet about the West Indian Manatee population in Florida, including biology, behavior, habitat, species conservation, legal protections, and ecological significance.
Booklet, Manatee Monitor, April 1979

Florida Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Education and Information

The April 1979 issue of the Florida Department of Natural Resources’ publication Manatee Monitor. Topics include boat speed regulations, manatee facts, mortality statistics, and rescue operations.
Florida 10 Million: A Scenario of Florida's Future Based on Current Trends, September 1, 1973

Henry N. Leland

An in-depth analysis of the state's future, projecting from factors such as population growth, urban development, economic shifts, environmental challenges, and social dynamics as it approaches a population of 10 million.
Brochure, Diving Regulations in Manatee Areas, 1973

Florida Department of Natural Resources. Bureau of Education and Information

An informational brochure by the Florida Department of Natural Resources concerning regulations for diving in areas inhabited by manatees and penalties for violating statutes.
Brochure, Save the Manatee, The Vanishing Floridian, 1973

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Natural Resources, and Florida Marine Patrol

Informational brochure by the Florida Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Florida Marine Patrol about the ecological importance of manatees in Florida, threats posed by humans, and tips for protecting this species. Date is approximate.
Landwirthschaftliche Flora, 1966

Friedrich Alefeld

Originally published in 1866, this botanical work delves deeply into the plant species essential for agriculture, offering detailed descriptions invaluable to both botanists and farmers. The book provides detailed insights into the characteristics, cultivation methods, and agricultural significance of various plants.
Report, Salt Water Intrusion in Florida, May 15, 1953

A. P. Black, Eugene Brown, and J. M. Pearce

The report presents findings from an extensive survey investigating the infiltration of saltwater into groundwater reservoirs in regions bordering the Florida coastline.
Booklet, Palms and Flowers of Florida, 1953

Francis Wyly Hall

A booklet providing information on native palm species and flowering plants in the state.
The Native Trees of Florida, 1946

Erdman West and Lillian E. Arnold

A botanical reference designed to aid in the identification of native tree species found in Florida.
A Leaf Key to Florida Broad Leaved Trees, Native and Exotic, Except Palms, 1937

Mary Franklin Barrett and E. Bradley Tuttle

A botanical reference designed to aid in the identification of broad-leaved tree species found in Florida, excluding palms.
Florida Bird Life, 1932

Arthur H. Howell and Francis J. Jaques

An exploration of the wide variety of bird species in Florida, detailing their habitats, behaviors, and migratory patterns.