Lake Istokpoga is a 28,000-acre (110 km2) freshwater lake in Highlands County, Florida. The oblong-shaped lake is 5 miles (8.0 km) wide by 10 miles (16 km) long. Despite its area, it is very shallow, with an average depth of only 4 feet (1.2 m). Maximum depth is 10 feet (3.0 m). As a result, boaters must be cautious to not become stranded in muck near the shore line. Bass and Pontoon boats are the most commonly used watercraft, with some use of airboats [...]
According to the Federal Register, July 13, 1994: “A hydric soil is a soil that formed under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part.” Florida Hydric Soil Indicators for … [read more...]
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Gregory Sawka, CPSS 4511 S. Indian River Dr. Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 Cell: 772 359-0038 Fax: 772264-8074 E-mail: gsawka@juno.com Area of Specialization: Soil investigations & interpretations, Wetland Delineation & permitting, Hydric soil & wetland training, Expert testimony, Project resolution and evaluation of drained wetlands, Minimum flows and levels floodplain studies, Soil mapping, Evaluation of On-site Wastewater [...]