Charlotte County is emerging as one of the premiere places to live and visit on the west coast. As Charlotte County grows, it is imperative that our policies and practices contribute to the long-term health, enjoyment and availability of our water. The One Charlotte, One Water is a holistic concept for resource management, and treats all water – our harbor, rivers, bays, canals, creeks, potable water, wastewater, stormwater, reclaimed water – as one water.
This plan considers the future and emphasizes a House-to-Harbor approach joining County government, regional agencies, and the citizens we serve to protect our water for future generations.
Current Events
The BETA TideWatch App is Live
Over the last year, Charlotte County has installed water level gauges at key locations throughout Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay. You can now view data collected by these gauges, local USGS water level monitors, and our county
weather stations in one place with the beta TideWatch dashboard. Note this system is still in development, so we'd love to hear your suggestions on how we can make this a more useful tool for you; reach out to brandon.moody@charlottecountyfl.gov with your questions and comments.
The One Charlotte, One Water Plan
The One Charlotte, One Water Plan has been adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as the primary document that aligns water quality improvement efforts throughout the County's departments, and defines future strategies to manage water resources for the built and natural environment.
The Plan has seven parts: the Summary, Section 1 and Section 2 set the stage for the need and purpose of the One Charlotte, One Water Plan. Sections 3A-3D detail the four focus areas and present the Visions, Pathways and the Tasks to achieve the Visions. The Appendices are the supporting documents for the plan.
One Charlotte, One Water Task Summary
Section 1: Introduction and Origin of the Plan
Section 2: Charlotte County's Past and Present Water Story
Section 3A: Monitoring, Modeling and Watershed Improvement Planning
Section 3B: Stormwater Management
Section 3C: Drinking Water and Waste Water
Section 3D: Policy, Programmatic and Organizational Activities
Appendix A: Water Related Policies of the Comprehensive Plan
Appendix B: Technical Memorandums
Meetings and Public Input Opportunities
Please check back often to see upcoming events where you can learn about the issues and be a part in planning for the future. Information about past events can be found by selecting the Public Water Events tab in the upper right of the page.
Water Quality Monitoring initiatives
Water quality in local canals and waterways is monitored by two programs within the county: the County's Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Program (64 sites and 18 parameters) and South Gulf Cove Water Quality Monitoring Program (5 sites and 8 parameters). Information on these programs as well as current sampling results can be found by clicking on the Water Quality Monitoring Page in the menu on the upper right of the screen.
Current Beaches and Waterways Status
Heading to the beach or out for a day of fishing? Check the red tide conditions and water quality on our local beaches or offshore before you pack up the car.
- 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