One Charlotte, One Water is the holistic approach to water quality Charlotte County takes to ensure its policies and practices contribute to the long-term health, enjoyment, and availability of our water. It treats all water – our harbor, rivers, bays, canals, creeks, potable water, wastewater, stormwater, reclaimed water – as one water.
Current Events
Charlotte County Climate Vulnerability Assessment Input Meeting Nov. 6
Charlotte County invites the public to provide input into a forward-looking study effort identifying and defining potential climate vulnerabilities of county assets at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda.
Charlotte County is beginning work on a study to assess the risks and impacts to the county from existing and future climate conditions. Understanding these risks will guide decisions related to public policies and investments, and will help support County businesses and residences to prepare for future challenges together. Funded by the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership, a member of the EPA-funded National Estuary Program, this vulnerability assessment will use data to understand at the neighborhood level how changing environmental conditions could increase local flooding, especially from the impacts of stronger and more frequent extreme storms. By addressing these concerns head on, the County will provide valuable information relating to insurance concerns, real estate investments, and capital investments made by the County to support a more resilient future.
The study is planned for completion in spring 2025, and we are actively seeking community engagement and input. Come learn about this assessment process and bring your questions and insights; this is your future we are studying!!
For more information, please contact Brandon Moody at brandon.moody@yutb.net.
Water Quality Monitoring
Charlotte County implemented the first phase of its county ambient monitoring in June 2022. Information regarding the project and sample locations may be found via the following links:
Site Map | Project Plan | Data Dashboard
If you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations regarding any element of the county monitoring strategy, please contact Brandon.Moody@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
South Gulf Cove Monitoring Dashboard
Since 2009, the South Gulf Cove MSBU has been funding collection of quarterly samples at five locations in their area. Data collected under this project may be viewed via this draft SGC Monitoring Dashboard. Please contact Brandon.Moody@CharlotteCountyFL.gov with any questions or comments.
Past Activities
2024 One Charlotte, One Water Town Hall
On January 31, 2024, staff hosted a public event providing an overview of the past, present, and future of water management in Charlotte County. In addition, participants were given opportunities to provide input on various facets of the county's activities. Copies of the presentations and polling results are available for download below. Links to video recordings of the event will be posted here as soon as they are available. Please contact Brandon.Moody@CharlotteCountyFL.gov with any questions.
- Town Hall Agenda
- Presentations
- In-Presentation Polling Questions and Results
- One Water Priority Board Results
2022 Charlotte County Water Quality Summit
Charlotte County recently hosted the 2022 Water Quality Summit. Guest panelists provided information on a variety of topics, including:
- Identifying water quality drivers in Charlotte Harbor
- Recent advances in harmful algal bloom detection, prediction and communication
- County activities and partnerships to monitor, improve, and protect water quality and natural habitats
- Opportunities for citizen education and action
A recording of the event has been posted to this page and will be rebroadcast on CC-TV.
Additional Information:
- Summit Agenda and Presenter Information
- Summit Video (available via Youtube)
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Brandon.Moody@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
Current Beaches and Waterways Status
- Red Tide Status Map
- Healthy Beaches Monitoring
- Beach Conditions Reporting System – Mote Marine Laboratories
- Charlotte County Health Alerts
- FDEP Water Quality Monitoring Events
- FDEP Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring
- Emergency Utilities Notices – Charlotte County Utilities Department
- FDOH Fish Consumption Advisories
Water Quality Alerts and Monitoring Resources
- Report a Concern:
- Report a Fish Kill (FWC)
- Report an Algal Bloom (Florida DEP)
- Report a Spill (Florida DEP)- 1-800-320-0519
- Report Illegal Dumping in Charlotte County
- Drinking Water Quality Reports – Bocilla Utilities (barrier islands), Charlotte County Utilities, Charlotte Harbor Water Association, Englewood Water District, Little Gasparilla Water Utility, Punta Gorda Utilities
- Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Blooms Bulletin and Forecast – NOAA
- Impaired Waters, TMDLs, and Basin Management Action Plans Interactive Map
- Protecting Florida Together: Water Quality Status Map | Blue-Green Algae Information
- Water Atlas – Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Program
- Watershed Information Network – Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Ordinances and Policies
- Abandoned Vessels – Charlotte County Community Services Department
- Abandoned Vessels – Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Charlotte County Fertilizer Ordinance
- Drinking Water Requirements for States and Public Water Systems
- Sewer Master Plan S2S – Charlotte County Utilities Department
Activities and General Information
- Englewood Beach EarthCam
- Environmental Parks and Preserves – Charlotte County Community Services Department
- Florida DEP Clean Boater Program
- Artificial Reef Program – Charlotte County Community Services Department
- Protecting Florida Together
- CHNEP Seagrass Fact Sheets
- Think About Personal Pollution – TAPP
- Proceedings of the 2019 HAB and Red Tide Symposium- State of the Science
- Red Tide State of the Science Summary
- Harmful Algal Blooms State of the Science Summary
- Florida Friendly Landscaping Program @ UF IFAS
Agencies and Institutions
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Florida Sea Grant
- Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- South Florida Water Management District
- U.S. Water Alliance
- US EPA Water Links
- Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves | Volunteer Monitoring Network
- Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Program
- Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
Contact
Brandon Moody
Charlotte County Government
Water Quality Manager
941.743.1354
Brandon.Moody@CharlotteCountyFL.gov