The mission of the Environmental Assessment Team is to assess
Broward County 's surface waters to provide a technical basis
for the development of policies that protect and maximize their
designated uses and to facilitate public awareness,
understanding, and appreciation for our unique, urban watershed.
The Environmental Assessment Team is responsible for the science
needs of the Water Resources Division with regard to the lakes,
rivers, and canals of Broward County . This program assesses
surface water quality based on data collected by the
Environmental Monitoring Lab numerous ambient monitoring
stations located throughout the county. A variety of surface
water quality parameters are monitored including oxygen,
nutrients, chlorophyll, bacteria and others. The results are
compared with standards outlined in Broward County Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article V. These types of analyses are
used to identify trends and are the basis of surface water
management policy. This program also coordinates technical