How were a lot of the lakes formed in Florida?
How were a lot of the lakes formed in Florida? Many lakes in Florida were formed by sinkhole activity and thus are called sinkhole lakes. Environmental scientists may classify lakes according to the state of water quality (this classification system is described in the section on water quality).
Why does Florida have so many ponds?
The main purpose of the retention ponds is to hold onto the storm runoff or any kind of runoff in general and release the water at various flow rates. The water is naturally processed without additional equipment when in a retention pond, and also improves the water quality.
Why is Florida lake water so dark?
The dark color occurs when high concentrations of phytoplankton (microscopic algae) or colored dissolved organic matter in the water absorb the blue light.
What lives in Florida lakes?
Small mammals such as marsh rabbits, muskrats, otters, mice, etc. make their homes around our lakeshores. Our lakes are also home to a large variety of reptiles and amphibians ranging from the American alligator to the green tree frog.
What lake in Florida dried up?
Lake Jackson is currently in what experts call a dry down. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection the lake has drained 11 times since June 2021. In the video above check out the current state of the lake.
Are beaches in Florida man made?
Many of the Florida Keys' beaches are manmade, or are just a layer of sand over a sliver of limestone. The north is almost always cooler than south, something to remember in both summer and winter.