A watershed (also called a drainage basin) is an area on the land surface from which water flows or has the potential to flow to a common destination. Watersheds are naturally separated from adjacent basins by topographic divides.
The Cypress Creek Watershed spans a total of 32.6 square miles, 88% of which lies within Hillsborough County. The area within the county, totaling 28.5 square miles, is the only portion of the watershed for which information is available on the Hillsborough County Water Atlas. The watershed contains 69 named lakes/ponds, 4 named rivers/streams/canals and 0 named bays/bayous.
Click the link below to view the water resources in this watershed.
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Who to call about environmental concerns and to report environmentally harmful activities. For potentially life threatening emergencies dial 911.
| Concern or Activity | Contact(s) |
|---|---|
| Dangerous Boating / Accidents | FWCC, Division of Boating Safety |
| Algal Blooms | FDEP 1-850-305-3903 |
| Fish Kill |
FWCC, Fish Kills EPC |
| General Concerns/Complaints |
FDEP EPC |
| Industrial Waste/Spill |
FDEP State Watch Office EPC |
| Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities | FWCC, Wildlife Violations |
| Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts |
FDEP EPC |
| Aquatic Plant Removal | FWCC |
| Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading |
FDEP EPC |
| Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill |
FDEP EPC |
Legend:
FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection
EPC - Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County
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