Apalachicola Bay National Estuary Research Reserve:The Apalachicola Reserve includes two barrier islands and a portion of a third. The Reserve also includes the lower twenty miles of the Apalachicola River and its associated floodplain, small portions of adjoining uplands, and the Apalachicola Bay system. THE FRIENDS OF THE WEKIVA RIVER, INC.: The Wekiva River System, including over 36,000 acres of state-protected lands, has become a major Central Florida recreation area. Marine Patrol: Marine patrol, regulations, fish. Environmental observations: There are a number of environmental observations and forecasts of interest to South Florida residents. This page is a start at collecting interesting information. Enviroworld: Florida Environments magazine by Dave Newport, Publisher THIS MONTH, THE beginning of our Tenth Anniversary year, Florida Environments magazine is launching its most ambitious project. Everglades: In 1989 a three-agency monitoring project found high levels of mercury in fish from the Everglades. Mercury is a human neurotoxin, and its consumption in contaminated food has caused illness and death around the world. Florida Conservation Foundation:I enthusiastically welcome the publication of the Florida Conservation Foundation's Guide to Florida Environmental Issues and Information. Department of Environmental Protection:These are all of the publications that are available through the DEP WWW. Assesment of Florida's Environment: Strategic Assessment of Florida's Environment (SAFE) Per Capita Expenditure for State Environmental Programs.