SEACAR's focus is using current knowledge of coastal processes and scientific data to better understand the statuses and trends of Florida’s coastal aquatic resources.

Understanding the impact of anthropogenically altering freshwater flow to estuaries is a growing information need for coastal managers. Due to differences in watershed development, drainage canals and water control structures, the Ten Thousand Islands area of southwest Florida provides an ecosystem-scale opportunity to investigate the influence of both more, and less, freshwater flow to coastal bays compared to locations with more natural hydrology.

Volunteers shall comply with DEP standards of conduct and other applicable Department/Division rules, policies, and practices. Prior to engaging in volunteer work with DEP, all regular-service volunteers must sign a copy of DEP 54-800 Acknowledgement of Key Policies for Non-DEP Employees and refrain from using the volunteer position to secure special privileges, benefits, personal business, or exemptions. The Acknowledgement and referenced policies can be downloaded from here.

WIN is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) repository for environmental data from non-regulatory data sources from data providers across Florida. Click the link below to view the WIN environmental database.