Florida's extensive drainage and flood
control systems have eliminated many wetland areas that provided
suitable aquatic habitats for a variety of mosquito
species.
However, the diversion of storm water
to coastal marine systems via canals has dumped pollutants into our
estuarine systems, and it has also greatly diminished the amount of
storm water that enters recharge areas for replenishing the
aquifer.
To alleviate these water quality and
supply problems, various types of storm water detention/retention
area are being incorporated into all new commercial and residential
developments. Some established developments have also been
retrofitted with storm water retention or detention systems. The
widespread use of these storm water systems may lead to increased
mosquito production, unless adequate precautions are
taken.
AT THIS LOCATION YOU MAY BE LUCKY
ENOUGH TO SEE SOME MALLARDS OR MAYBE EVEN A MANATEE, CROCODILE,
GIANT PYTHON, FIELD CRICKET, OR A WATER BUFFALO!!! EASY PARKING AT
THIS NATURE OBSERVATION AREA!!!
NO night caching on this
cache...
ACONRATULATIONS TO COLD CASE CACHERS FOR FIRST TO FIND!