Indicator Bacteria Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) 

Bacteria BMAPs include management strategies and projects implemented by local stakeholders to eliminate and prevent the release of waste, containing pathogens to natural waterbodies to meet water quality standards. The purpose of the BMAP is to restore the waterbody, protect human health, and sustain safe recreational uses for future generations.

 
Bacteria BMAP Documents and Contacts 

Waterbody

BMAP Documents

Contact

Alafia River Basin

 

Anita Stine

Bayou Chico

 

Anita Stine

Hillsborough River Basin

 

Anita Stine

Lower St. Johns River (LSJR) Tributaries

 

Anita Stine
Lower St. Johns River (LSJR) Tributaries IIAnita Stine

Manatee River Basin

 

Anita Stine 
 

Restoring Bacteria-Impaired Waters

Restoring Bacteria-Impaired Waters: A Toolkit to Help Local Stakeholders Identify and Eliminate Potential Pathogen Problems

The toolkit is a restoration guide for municipalities, built from the department’s experiences across the state in collaborating with local stakeholders on pathogen source identification and elimination efforts. This document provides useful information for identifying sources of fecal indicator bacteria and examples of management actions to address these sources. It is useful during all stages of restoration plan development and implementation, whether the plan is a formal BMAP, a Bacteria Pollution Control Plan required by a stormwater permit or another approach. 

 
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