APPE MlIX C

SUMMARY OF AUGUST 16, 1983 WORKSAOP

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STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

I N TOWERS O f FlCE S U l L O l N G X1 BLAIR STONE R O A D LLAHASSEE. FLORIDA 32301

SO8 GRAHAM G O V E R N O R

VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL S E C R E T A R Y

LAKE BUTLER OFW WORKSHOP REPORT

The p u b l i c workshop v a s h e l d on August 16 , 1983, a t t h e Windemere

Elementary School i n Windermere. F lor ida . There were over 130 persons i n

a t t endance .

Ten i n d i v i d u a l s spoke i n favor of d e s i g n a t i n g t h e But le r Chain of Lakes

Cuts tanding Waters. tb one spoke a g a i n s t the proposal .

The Department h a s r ece ived l e t t e r s suppor t ing des igna t ion from s i x

i n d i v i d u a l s and t h e fo l lowing o rgan iza t ions :

Orange County Cormnission

Town of Windemere

B u t l e r Chain Conservat ion Assoc ia t ion

F l o r i d a Audubon Society

Windemere Garden Club

West Orange Jr. Service League

b l e t t e r s opposing t h e d e s i g n a t i o n have been r ece ived by the Department.

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STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

8 0 8 G R A H A M GOVERNOR

V I C T O R I A J. TSCHINKEL SECRETARY

A G E N D A

FOR PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON PROPOSED DESIGNATION

OF T f LAKE BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES

AS "OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS"

DATE: August 16, 1983

TIM: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Windermre Elementary School Auditorium Park Avenue. Windermere, Florida

I . Opening Remarks

A. Introduction B. Purpose o f Workshop C. Explanation o f Outstanding Florida Waters Program

I I . Proposed Outstanding Florida Waters Designation

A. Waters Under Consideration B. Schedule

I I I . Water Quali ty and Inplications o f Designation

A. Present Water Qual i ty 8. Inplications o f Designation

IV. Public C m n t

V . Ad journmen t

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Dot h Gene ?lurphy Box 302 s i indemere , FL 32506

Les 6 Ruth :.ty land 11044 3ayshore Drive ;dindsraere, FL

Xs. Loc r i e P h i l l i p s 11056 Sayshore Drive .

Windemere. EL

Car l L o t t s 10645 Bayshore Drive Windermere, FL

Har ie 6 Bud Grace P. 0. Box 1152 !dindemere. FL

Y s . A l i ce Xarshal l e . 0. Box 152 Windermere. FL

Y r . J i m Zoss . 12525 W. Laka Bu t l e r Road

Windermere, FL

Bob h Al leen Xorelg P. 0. Box 1306 Vtndermere. FL

X r . & Xrs. S i l l Tensley 10049 Lone Tree Lane Orlando. FL 32819

Y r . 6 3rs. B i l l Hartzog P. 0. Box 151 Windermere. FL

W. N. S i a 1036 % i n S t r e e t Windersere. FL

Larry E. Webb 9688 Ki lgo re Road Orlando, FL 32819

?Is. Susan Ward P. 0. Box 1151 Windermere, FL

B i l l 6 Tat ty prendts Box 436' Windermere, FL

Xr, Thomas E. C o r l c h i l l 9706 Kilgore .Soad Orlando, FL 32819

Tony h Kelly Yicks 801 Second Avenue Windermere, FL .

Win & Gladys Bendleton Box 665 Windermere, FL

Pe te r 5 Lenore Nott 1101 Audubon Way Xindemere, FL

Xc. Vi l l iam Pa r t ington 1203 Orange Avenue Winter Park, EL

1 s . Carol Voorheis 8013 Cote Court Orlando, FL

Bob and Carole G l a d f i l t e r 9725 Wild Oak Drive 'dindemere, FL

?Is. Km Yard Box 339 Windermere, FL

Xr . h ?Irs. J e s s C a s t l r b e r r y 12404 Summerport Lane Windermere. FL

Y r . S c o t t Henderson 33 East Pine S t r e e t Orlando. FL 32801

X r . 6 Nrs. C. A. Peterson 1218 Audubon P I . Orlando. FL 32804

X r s . Martin B. S t r i n g f e l l o v 536 Second Avenue Windermere; FL 32786

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\is. Kathleen !Jacker 10337 Trout Xoad Orlando, FL 32819

r . George Sa r l ey Environmental Regulation Commission 983 Voodcock b a d Orlando, FL 32803

?Is. Gwendolyn P. Smith 521 Lake S t r e e t Windemere. FL

Y s . Sherry l4ilLLains 214 E. Lucerne C i r c l e Orlando. PL

?lr. h Yrs. Cuss ie Smith Route 3, Box 199 Orlando, FL

Ilr. Arthur 3. 3anks P. 0. Sox 7(*1 \Jindermere. FL

Y r . Tom Barry 9626 Hayvood Drive Windemere, FL

Ilr. Joseph J. XcCellan 9703 ?laywood Drivs i f i n d e n e r e , FL

?lr. Fred Harden 5400 . b d r u s Avenue Orlando, FL

Y r . Russel E. Fir lew 2325 Sherbrooks Road Winter Park, FL

3s. Car lene J u l i a n P. 0. Box 16831 Orlando, FL

D. W. Theisen 8ox 823 !f indemere, FL

Xr. James X. Buttram 904 S. >lain Windermere, FL

Y r . Gene J o h ~ s o n .P. -0. Box 3753 Orlando. FL 32802 -

Fred h Diane Geltgey P a 0- OX 14 Yindermere, FL 32736

Y r . C l i f f o r d W. Y i l l i a n s 9740 Kilgore Road Orlando. FL 32819

Dr. h Y r s . Greg Vintars P. 0. Box 3 'Jindecsere, FL

Dean h Xary Zngscrom 12330 Suwanneeport Lane Vindermere. FL

I . Charles True 513 Ridgewood 3 r i v e Vinder~nere, EL

:Ir. John Osvalt 636 Oakdale Tindermere, FL

John h P a t r i c i a Graham Box 340 Sayshore Drive Viadenere . FL

Y s . Coldie Slumenstark - Orlando Sen t ine l 633 Y. Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801

K. Kambsk 411 F i r s t Avenue Vindernere, FL

Laudi Xicharald 11032 S. Bayshore J r i v e Winderaere, FL

F. Joseph a r c e 5125 Vineland Road Apopka. FL 32819

r . Larry A. Roberts 4807 Lighthouse C i r c l e Orlando, FL. 32808

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Stan 6 XarJorie !lasson 11458 Lake Sut ler 31vd. 7Lndernere, FL

Yr. Carl Pallerson 3ox 556 fiindernere, FL

!4r. Jzrry Chtcone. Jr. P. 0 . Box 7636- Orlando, FL

'it. h Xrs. FLoyd Call 9470 Kilgore Road Orlando, FL 32819

Y s . Toni Pastore 1333 Siscayne Drive Utnter Park, FL

Xr. Todd Harris 632 Oakdale Street iJlndemere. FL

Donald 6 Loretta John 9647 Woodmont PI. Vindermere. FL

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APPENDIX D

RE SOLUTIONS AND CORRE S P O N D E K E RECEIVED

REGARDIN: PROPOSED D E S I G M T I O N

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AF?'UOVED BY THE BOARD OF C O U N n .COMMISSIONERS AT WEIR M E ~ N ~

A RESOLUTION URGIliG TRE STATE DEPART!IE!IT OF ENVIIIONMENTAC REGULATION TO DESIGNATE THE BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES AS OVT- STANDING FLORIDA WATERS

WHEREAS, the Butler Chain of Lakes in Orange County, Florida,

is one of the finest bodies of water in Central Florida and can be

impacted by continued development; and

WEEREAS, a desiqnation of this chain of lakes as Outstanding

Florida Waters under Section 17-3.041 of the florid* Administrative

Code will be of significant assistance in maintaining the excellent

water quality of the lakes; and

WEEREAS, the Department of Environmental ~egulation'has called

a Public :vorkshop on this matter on August 16, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.

at the Windermere Elementary. School Auditorium;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE BOARD OF COUtTTY CO!IEIIS-

SIONERS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA: , .

SECTION 1. THAT, the Codssion urges the State

Department of Environmental Regulation

to designate the Butler Chain of Lakes

as Outstanding Florida Waters.

SECTION 2. THAT, the Commission encourages public

participation at the Work Shop on August 16.

1983, and any subsequent meetings.

DULY ADOPTED in regular session this 8th day of August, 1983.

BOARD OF mmm COMMISSIOIERS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA

THOMAS H. LOCKER, CLERK Board of County Commissioners

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS,the Bu t l e r Chain of Lakea(Down,Bessie,Butler,Blanche,Louise, Palmar,Chase,Tibet Butler,Sheen,Pocket and Fish) are a unique natural resource w i t h exce l l en t water qual i ty , and

WHERJUS,ME But le r Chain of Lakes a re of an exceptional recreat ional s ignif icance as demonstrated by t h e i r wide variety of support fo r outdoor a c t i v i t i e s , the intensity of t h e i r use and the outstanding qual i ty of the areas involved,and

WHEREAS,the But le r Chain of Lakes have demonstrated t h e i r ecological signiTicance by t h e ambient water quality,and

WifEREAS,the mumunity i n t e r e s t in the Butler Chain of Lakes has been dem~nst ra tad over the years by the Chase family donation of Bird Is land t o the Audobon Society, by the l eg i s l a t ive action creat ing the Windermere Water and Navigation Control D i s t r i c t in 1963, and by the Coamunity formation of the But le r Chain Conservation Association in 1969,and

WtIERERS, the Butler Chain of Lakes require the Antidegradation Protection which the S t a t a of P lor ida can provide.

NOW MEREFORE, BE I T RESOLVED TRAT ME COUNCIL OF ME -TOWN OF WINDERMERE request the S t a t e o f Plorida designate the Butler Chain of Lakes as "Outstanding Florida Waters."

Passad and signed this U t h day of July 1983.

Carl D Patteraon J r Mayor

Helen Catron Clerk

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BUTLER CHAIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION WINDERMERE, F L A .

June 28, 1983

Hr. J i m Carnes Department of Environmental

Regulation 2600 B l a i r Stone Road Tal lahassee , FL 32301

: of the secretary]. !

Dear M r . Carnes:

A t one of our Di rec to r meetings, J i m Morgan of t he DER spoke t o u s about Outstanding F l o r i d a Waters designat ion.

He s a i d , and we agreed, t h a t i t might be poas ib le f o r our B u t l e r Chain of Lakes t o apply f o r and become an Outstanding F l o r i d a Waters.

Our a r e a i s exper iencing rapid and enormous growth a l l wi th in c l o s e proximity t o t he Bu t l e r chain. The But le r Chain Con- s e r v a t l o n Associa t ion has been working f o r years t o maintain t h i s water q u a l i t y and we " lose some and win somen i n our b a t t l e w i th growth.

We f e e l t h a t t h e OFW des igna t ion f o r t he But le r chain would be a b i g help f o r u s and t h e DER i n p r o t e c t i n g the very high water q u a l i t y we now enjoy.

With t h i s l e t t e r t he BCCA r eques t s t h a t your department take a c t i o n t o des igna te t h e Bu t l e r Chain of t a k e s and Outstanding F lo r ida Waters.

Respec t fu l ly ,

Sue Larimer S e c r e t a r y and

Member of t he Board

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RESOLUTION - BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES Adopted May 21, 1983

WHEREAS the Butler Chain of Lakes in western Orange County represents an example of a clear sand bottom lake chain in the Florida Highlands which has managed to escape most of the adverse effects of development; and

WHEREAS the Butler Chain is the site of one of the sanctuaries of the Florida Audubon Society, known as Egret Island; and

WHEREAS the pressures of development in western Orange County, including the potential for increased domestic waste and storm water dischaarges, if allowed to proceed in the usual matter, will render the Butler Chain of lakes polluted and undesirable from a recreational and eco- logical perspective; and

WHEREAS there is considerable recreational use of the Butler Chain, and significant public support for maintaining the ecological values of this lake system; and

WHEREAS there is considerable economic benefit to Orange County, and Central Florida in general for the Butler Chain of Lakes to be protected against further water quality degradation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Florida Audubon Society urges the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission to take action to designate the Butler Chain of Lakes as Outstanding Florida Waters pursuant to the rulemaking authority vested in the Commission; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Environmental Regulation be urged to forcefully enforce the special standards brought about by Outstanding Florida Waters designation to assure the purity of the Butler Chain for future generations.

Florida Audubon Society 1101 Audubon Way

Maitland, Florida 32751 3051647-2615

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T I C E OF SPECIAL PROJECTS

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Mr. Jkp Carnes Dept. of kvironmntal Regulation 2660 B l a i r Stone Road Tdllahassee, Florida 32301

Dear Mr. Carnes,

&, all 69 members of the Windemre Garden Club wish to go on record as supporting the proposed designation of the Lake Ejutler Chain of Lakes as Outstanding Florida Waters.

Local residents and the Lake Butler Chain Consemtion Association have d m e a remarkable job in the past pars striving to preserve the quali* of the lake water and we are truly proud of their accomplishnaenta. However, at this time we feel the addition of state support,thru the Out- standing Florida Waters designation, would greatlj aid our endeavors.

ds. 81 Lohse President

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September 9, 1983

. J i m Carnes Department of Enviromental Regulat ion 2600 B l a i r Stone Rd. Tallahassee, F lo r ida

Dear M r . Carnes:

The Woman's Club of D r . P h i l l i p s wishes t o inform you of our unanimous support t o des igna te t h e Lake B u t l e r Chain of Lakes a s Outstanding F lo r ida !daters, pursuant t o Sec t ion 17-3.0h1.

Very t r u l y yours,

(J d i ~ a y l & d r r e s p o n d i n g Secre ta ry

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ORANGE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER1 FORD S. HAUSMAN, CFA

TELEPHONE (3051 420-3566

September 30, 1983

Victor ia J. Tschinkel, Secretary Twin Towers Office Building 2600 Blairs tone Road, Sui te 630 Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Dear Secretary Tschinkel:

The Butler chain of lakes i s one of the most a t t r ac t ive and sought a f t e r building locations i n Orange County.

Pol lut ion of a unique chain of lakes could possibly decrease property values due t o the f a c t t h a t market demand would not be present.

Proper care t o avoid pol lut ion could increase the value of the property.

Proper care can also save county taxpayers.thousands and thousands of do l l a r s i n cleanup costs.

I f e e l t he designation'.of outstanding Florida waters for the But ler chain w i l l have a posi t ive economic e f f e c t on Orange County.

Sincerely, .' , r

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Ford S. ~ausma;; CFA Orange County Property Appraiser

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cc: Sara Brumbaugh

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Mr. Jam2s Carries Departnwt of Emhnmmtal Regulation 2600 B l a i r Stone ElDad Tallahassee, Florida 32301

: - Outstanding Florida Wa- designation for B u t l e r Chain of Lakes

Dear M r . Carnes:

As you m y ix? aware, I m t l y cuntracted to pwxhase the Chase Gmves Property located South and East of the City of W h k n k ? r e in the heart of the Butler Chain of Lakes in Orange mmty. A mjor factor in my decision to purchase that property as the s i t e for an exclusive golf and cluboriented single family residential ammmity to te kmmn as "Islamrkh Golf and muntxy Club" is its location on seven of the Butler Chain lakes. It is my feeling that tbose lakes are the single greatest asset of the Chase Property and that they w i l l be the key ingredient i n the ultimate success of Islamrth.

Because my Bay Kill Club anl I d g e is located on the eastern shore of Lake Tibet Butler, I am already quite familiar with and have long recognized the unique beauty and outstanding quality of these fine lakes. I am also familiar with and have keen fo l lmhg with consider- able interest the efforts of interested citizens and the Florida Depart- m n t of -tal Regulation to have the W l t l e r Chain of Lakes designated as Cutstanding Florida Waters. I certainly wlcuw and mrt that ef for t and urge you and others involved in the decision regarding that designation to take positive action t m m d that end.

Although I have been out of the Central Florida area for several heeks, I have keen advised that several of those present a t the OFW horksl-rJp &pion in W- on August 16, 1983 expressed - con- over the potential detzimxt.1 effect of the Islamrth pruject on the quality of the Butler Chain's waters. In that regard you and other interested parties should be aware that I anl my developrwt partner, Oncord -ration, have instructed our engineers and other consultants an the Is lemrth pruject to plan and design Islemrth with a view toward the preservation and protection of those lakes and the quality of their waters, for they truly are, and with quality developrwts l ike Islehnrth, w i l l continue to be metanding Florida Watersq

ADP:a cc: Mr. Eric D. Wilcox

W i l l i a m E. Doster , .Esquire A l l County onmissloners Mapr C a r l Patterson O'F Exh 2 Page 52

REVEREND ROBERT G. COX

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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE LAKES r 1

August 16, 1983

Mr. Jim Carnes Department of Enviromental Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida

I Dear Mr. Carnes: I It is my understanding that there is some thought being

given to designating the Butler Chain of Lakes as an Outstand- ing Florida Waterway.

I would like to register my personal support for such an action and I would hope that the lakes will always be safe- guarded at the same high quality,'as they have been in the past.

Please know of my appreciation of your work in enviroment. a1 protection and regulation.

Sincerely yours, I

Robert G. Cox

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Mr. Jim Carnes Department of 'Environmental Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Dear Mr. Carnes:

I hereby give my whole hearted support to the Orange County Commission and the Windermere Town Council proposing and urging that the Butler Chain of Lakes (Down, Bessie, Butler, Louise, Palmer, Chase, Blanch9,Tibet Butler, Sheen, Pocket and Fish) be designated as Outstanding Florida Waters, which in truth they presently are.

My connection and knowledge of these lakes goes back to 1913 when I learned to swim in Lake Louise and I have resided on that Lake for the past fifty years. During this time the quality of the water has unquestionably deteriorated'to some extent, and without the help of the Department of Enviromental Regulation can give to Outstanding Florida Waters, I fear that the water quality could easily and unintentionally be permanently ruined. Since the late 1940fs, I have been closely associated with various committees and boards of various organizations concerning themselves with the Butler Chains. These include the West Orange Water Conservation Association which was instrumental in preventing the Orlando Utilities Commission from using the Chain as a water supply for Orlando, The Windermere Canal and Navigation Advisory Committee to the Orange County Commission and the Bulter Chain Conservation Association, which plays and important watchdog role. 7 , kconclusion I draw from these experiences and.studies is that the proposed designation under Section 17-3.041 of the Florida Administrative Code will be the most effective way to prevent and eliminate points of pollution that could degrade the water quality of the Butler Chain.

Sincerely,

$2-4 & ' - L L Q ~ FRANK W. CHASE, SR.

CC: Dr. Greggory Winters

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W ' R E A L T O R

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August 10, 1983 Mr. Jim Carnes Office Of the secreh,,, Department of Environmental Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Fla. 32301 Dear Mr. Carnes I I am a 62 year old lifetime resident of the Town of Windennere and very familiar with the Butler Chain of Lakes. My Grandfather and Father were the people who actually connected the numerous lakes by canals. I have been a previous Mayor of the Town of Windennere and served on the Orange County Advisory Board on the Butler Navigation Committee. I, my children and grandchildren have enjoyed this unusal chain of lakes. I realize that with more developments and more people it is going to be very difficult to maintain the water quality of the lakes. I would highly reccomend that the proposal to designate the Lake Butler Chain of Lakes as Outstanding Florida Waters, pursuantt, Section 17-3.041, Florida Administrative Code, be accomplished. If I can be of any help to you on this project I will be glad to assist you in whatever you need to be done.

Sincerely,

k6? P. A L&sr. ,A'

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. Stanley F. Masson ,. : 1 I458 Lake Butler Boulevard : ..-:-post Office Box 673

t. . Windermere, Florida 32786

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st. Luke's unfteo me tho~f s t c h u ~ c h at W ~ ~ ~ D E R K E R ~

THE REV. JAMES A. HARNISK PASTOR - MSl I . APOPKA.VINEUND RD. - O R

July 11, 1983 . .

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M r . J i m Carnes Department of Environmental Regulation 2600 Bla i r Stone Road Tallahassee, Flor ida 32301

Dear ~ r . Carnes:

Due t o p r i o r commitments, I w i l l no t be able t o a t tend the workshop scheduled f o r August 16 in Windermere and therefore wish t o express t o you my support of the proposal to designate the Lake Butler Chain of Lakes as Outstanding Flor ida Waters. Having s tudied the regulations and requirements f o r t h i s designation, I am convinced t h a t The Chain ce r t a in ly deserves this kind of designation. The rapid growth and development of this area make carefu l control of the lakes a c r i t i c a l fac tor .

You can expect my continued support of these types of environmental actions.

Sincerely,

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Mr. J i m Carnes Department o f Environmental Regulat ion 2600 B l a i r S tone Road Tal lahassee , F l o r i d a 32301

Re: Designation of But ler cha in of Lakes a s Out- s tanding F lo r ida Waters

D e a r M r . Carnes:

W e have r e c e n t l y received a Notice of Publ ic Workshop w i th r e s p e c t t o the re fe renced proposal and understand t h a t such a workshop i s t o be h e l d on August 1 6 , 1983.

As w e r e p r e s e n t s e v e r a l owners of property within t h e a r e a g e n e r a l l y r e f e r r e d t o as the Bu t l e r Chain of Lakes, we would l i k e t o have further informat ion concerning t h i s mat ter . I n p a r t i c u l a r , we would l i k e t o be advised a s t o the manner i n which t h e proposal w a s brought be fore t he Department o f Environmental Regulat ion, t he i d e n t i t y of t h e a p p l i c a n t , t h e c r i t e r i a f o r the es tabl ishment of Outstanding F lo r ida Waters and t h e e f f e c t of s u c h des ignat ion on t h e f u t u r e development o f p r o p e r t i e s i n and around t h e a f f ec t ed w a t e r s ; p a r t i c u l a r l y the e f f e c t , i f any, on r e s i d e n t i a l development of t h e lakeshore .

The Notice o f Pub l ic Workshop ind ica ted t h a t you w e r e t h e person t o c o n t a c t f o r f u r t h e r information. I t r u s t , t h e r e f o r e , t h a t you might be a b l e t o adv i se us wi th respec t t o t h e foregoing mat te r s .

Thank you f o r your a t t e n t i o n t o t h i s reques t .

WED :a w l i a m E. Doster

cc: M r . E r i c D. Wilcox Mr. Arnold D. Palmer M r . A l a s t a i r J. Johns ton M r . Craig Linton, Jr. M r . Doug Miller JUL 11 1983

O'F Exh 2 Page 58 Office of the w e t a w

July 7, 1983

Mr. J im Carnes Department of Environmental Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32301

RF,: Proposed Designation of the Butler Chain of Lakes as "Outstanding Florida Waters"

Dear Mr. Carnes:

As the Vicar of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension I want you to know I a m personally i n favor of designating the Butler Chain of Lakes as "Outstanding Florida Waters". One of the great blessings in this a r e a is the Butler Chain of Lakes, and anything we can do to preserve this blessing will enhance the lives of not only those who live he re but of our vis i tors as well.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,

- The Rev. Martin L. Nelson

MLN: shd

APPENDIX E

E C O M H I C IMPACT STATEMENC

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Economic Impac t A s s e s s m e n t S t a t e m e n t f o r t h e Proposed R e v i e i o n s t o

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APPENDIX F

WATER QUALIlY

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The B u t l e r C h a i n o f L a k e s i s w i t h i n t h e C y p r e s s C r e e k d r a i n a g e b a s i n , w h i c h d r a i n s t o t h e U p p e r K i s s i m m e e R i v e r B a s i n . The c h a i n c o n s i s t s o f e i g h t m a j o r l a k e s (Down, B u t l e r , L o u i s e . I s l e w o r t h , C h a s e , T i b e t , S h e e n a n d P o c k e t ) a n d t w o s m a l l e r l a k e s ( W a u s e o n Bay a n d F i s h L a k e ) . A l l o f t h e s e l a k e s a r e i n t e r c o n n e c t e d by a s e r i e s o f man-made n a v i g a b l e c a n a l s . The t o t a l s u r f a c e a r e a o f t h e s e l a k e s i s a b o u t 4 , 7 0 0 a c r e s , w i t h t h e l a r g e s t b e i n g Lake B u t l e r ( 1 . 6 6 5 a c r e s ) . D e p t h s o f t h e s e l a k e s r a n g e f r o m 1 5 t o 3 0 f e e t . A l l o f t h e l a k e s c o n t a i n a n a b u n d a n c e o f n a t i v e v e g e t a t i o n ( p r i m a r i l y bogmoss a n d h a i r g r a s s ) , a l t h o u g h h y d r i l l a h a s b e e n f o u n d i n s e v e r a l o f t h e l a k e s . W a t e r f l o w i n t h e c h a i n o f l a k e s i s t o t h e s o u t h , o r i g i n a t i n g a t Lake Down a n d f l o w i n g t o F i a h L a k e , w h i c h e m p t i e s t o C y p r e s s C r e e k Swamp. The u p p e r s e v e n l a k e s a r e c l a s s i f i e d a s o l i g o - m e s o t r o p h i c , w i t h l o v p r o d u c t i v i t y , h i g h w a t e r c l a r i t y a n d d e e p w a t e r s . The l o w e r t h r e e l a k e s ( S h e e n . P o c k e t a n d F i s h L a k e s ) a r e c h a r a c t e r i z e d a s m e s o t r o p h i c , b e i n g s h a l l o w , h i g h l y c o l o r e d a n d m o d e r a t e l y p r o d u c t i v e .

E x t e n s i v e w a t e r q u a l i t y d a t a h a v e b e e n c o l l e c t e d s i n c e 1 9 6 7 f r o m e a c h o f t h e l a k e s by t h e O r a n g e C o u n t y P o l l u t i o n C o n t r o l D e p a r t m e n t . An F D E R p r i m a r y n e t w o r k s t a t i o n (PNS) h a s b e e n l o c a t e d i n Lake B u t l e r s i n c e 1967 . D a t a h a v e b e e n c o l l e c t e d f r o m s e v e r a l o f t h e l a k e s by t h e F l o r i d a Game a n d F r e s h w a t e r F i s h C o m m i s s i o n d u r i n g t h e s t a t e w i d e F l o r i d a l a k e s s u r v e y a ( 1 9 6 6 - 1 9 7 3 ) .

W a t e r q u a l i t y o f t h e e n t i r e c h a i n o f l a k e s i s e x c e l l e n t . A l l o f t h e l a k e s a r e h i g h i n d i s s o l v e d o x y g e n , r a n g i n g f r o m a n a v e r a g e o f 8 . 4 m g / l i n Lake Dovn t o 7.1 m g / l i n F i s h L a k e . No s t r a t i f i c a t i o n o f d i s s o l v e d o x y g e n h a s b e e n f o u n d i n a n y o f t h e l a k e s . B i o c h e m i c a l o x y g e n demand i s e x t r e m e l y l o w , u s u a l l y l e s s t h a n 1 . 0 m g / l .

N u t r i e n t l e v e l s a r e low i n a l l o f t h e l a k e s . A v e r a g e t o t a l p h o s p h o r u s i n t h e c h a i n o f l a k e s i s b e t w e e n 0 .01-0 .02 m g / l . T o t a l n i t r o g e n r a n g e s f r o m 0 . 5 7 m g / l ( L a k e W a u s e o n B a y ) t o 1 .14 m g / l ( F i s h L a k e ) . T h e r e i s a s l i g h t i n c r e a s e o f t o t a l n i t r o g e n i n t h e l o w e r t h r e e l a k e s ( S h e e n , P o c k e t a n d F i a h L a k e s ) d u e t o a n i n c r e a s e o f n a t u r a l l y - o c c u r r i n g o r g a n i c s .

The pH i s low i n t h e e n t i r e c h a i n o f l a k e s , d e c r e a s i n g f r o m 6 .0 i n L a k e Down t o 4 .4 i n F i s h L a k e , a r e s u l t o f i n c r e a s e d t a n n i n s t h a t o r i g i n a t e f r o m a d j a c e n t c y p r e s s swamps. S e c c h i d e p t h s i n d i c a t e e x c e l l e n t w a t e r c l a r i t y i n t h e u p p e r s e v e n l a k e s , w i t h v a l u e s o f 3.5-4.0 m e t e r s . I n S h e e n , P o c k e t a n d F i s h L a k e s , s e c c h i d e p t h s , a r e r e d u c e d t o 1 .0-1 .5 m e t e r s , a r e s u l t o f h i g h w a t e r c o l o r f r o m t h e t a n n i n s .

C o n d u c t i v i t y i s h i g h i n a l l o f t h e ' l a k e s ( 1 6 7 t o 2 7 7 u m h o s / c m ) , a l t h o u g h t h i s i s a n a t u r a l b a c k g r o u n d c o n d i t i o n t h a t h a s shown l i t t l e v a r i a t i o n s i n c e s a m p l i n g w a s b e g u n . T u r b i d i t y i s e x t r e m e l y low i n t h e c h a i n o f l a k e s , r a n g i n g f r o m 0 . 7 t o 4 . 4 NTU. F e c a l a n d t o t a l c o l i i o r m l e v e l 8 a r e l o w , w i t h n o n - d e t e c t a b l e v a l u e s u s u a l l y n o t e d .

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B i o l o g i c a l d a t a i n d i c a t e e x c e l l e n t w a t e r q u a l i t y , w i t h h i g h d i v e r s i t y a n d a b i o t a t y p i c a l o f a c l e a n , s o f t - a c i d l a k e . The f r e q u e n t c o l l e c t i o n o f a m a y f l y ( H e x a g e n i a mundo o r l a n d o ) , a m i d g e ( ~ b l a b e s y m i a c i n c t i ~ e s ) , a n d a c a d d i s f l y ( P o l y c e n t r o p u s f l a v u s ) i n d i c a t e e x c e l l e n t v a t e r q u a l i t y , s i n c e a l l of t h e s e o r g a n i s m s a r e i n t o l e r a n t o f a n y w a t e r q u a l i t y d e g r a d a t i o n . Few o f t h e s e o r g a n i s m s h a v e b e e n c o l l e c t e d f r o m l a k e s l o c a t e d i n h i g h l y d e v e l o p e d a r e a s o f c e n t r a l F l o r i d a . The Shannon-Weaver d i v e r s i t y i n d e x f o r b e n t h i c s a m p l e s c o l l e c t e d f r o m Lake B u t l e r was 3 . 5 0 5 , a h i g h v a l u e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c o f e x c e l l e n t v a t e r q u a l i t y .

T h e s h o r e l i n e v e g e t a t i o n o f m o s t o f t h e l a k e s h a s r e m a i n e d i n a n a t u r a l s t a t e a n d c o n s i s t s o f c y p r e s s , wax m y r t l e , b a y s , p r i m r o s e . p a n i c u m , c a t t a i l s , s a w g r a s s a n d o t h e r s p e c i e s . However , t h i s v e g e t a t i o n p a t t e r n h a s b e e n a l t e r e d i n s e v e r a l o f t h e u p p e r l a k e s . T h e d o m i n a n t s u b m e r g e d p l a n t i n a l l o f t h e l a k e s i s Wyaca f l u v a t i l i s ( b o g m o s s ) , w i t h h a i r g ' r s s s ( E l e o c h a r i s a c i c u l a r i s ) f o u n d f r e q u e n t l y i n t h e d e e p e r p a r t s o f t h e l a k e s . H y d r i l l a h a s r e c e n t l y b e e n f o u n d i n L a k e s L o u i s e , T i b e t , Sheen , C h a s e a n d Down. H e r b i c i d e t r e a t m e n t t o e l i m i n a t e t h e h y d r i l l a was i n i t i a t e d i n M a r c h , 1983.

A l g a e l e v e l s a r e m o n i t o r e d q u a r t e r l y i n e a c h o f t h e l a k e s , w i t h h i g h a l g a e c o u n t s i n d i c a t i v e o f d e g r a d e d v a t e r q u a l i t y . A l g a e c o u n t s s e l d o m e x c e e d 1 0 0 a l g a e / m l , c h a r a c t e r i s t i c o f e x c e l l e n t v a t e r q u a l i t y . C h l o r o p h y l l a m e a s u r e m e n t s ( a l g a e b i o m a s s ) a r e a l s o l o w , u s u a l l y l e s s t h a n 7 m i c r o g r a m s / l i t e r .

No p o i n t s o u r c e s o f d i s c h a r g e a r e p r e s e n t l y l o c a t e d i n a n y o f t h e c h a i n o f l a k e s . N o n - p o i n t s o u r c e s i n c l u d e u r b a n ( r e s i d e n t i a l h o u s i n g ) a n d a g r i c u l t u r a l ( c i t r u s ) r u n o f f . R e t e n t i o n o f much o f t h e n a t i v e s h o r e l i n e a n d s u b m e r g e d v e g e t a t i o n h a s a c t e d a s a b u f f e r f o r n o n - p o i n t r u n o f f , f i l t e r i n g n u t r i e n t s a n d p r e v e n t i n g e x c e s s i v e a l g a e o r m a c r o p h y t e g r o w t h .

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SYNOPSIS

BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES

Prepared By

0P.ANGE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT

:Jay, 1975

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The Butler Chain ofIakes lies in the Cypress Creek

sub-drainage basin which - comprises a portion of the upper

Kisshee River Basin. The chain consists of eight (8) major

lakes that are connected in series by navigable canals. The

total surface area of the lakes is approximately 4,700 acres

with mid depths ranging from 13- 25 feet. 'he distance from 4.

Lake Down to Fish Lake provides 10 miles of accesgible water-

ways which are utilized for all types of recreational activi-

ties. Water movement in the chain is south and originates

at Lake Down and flows to Pocket Lake which outlets to Cypress

Creek swamp (see map).

Water quality throughoutthe entire chain is good. The

lakes are characteristically low in pH, dissolved solids and

nutrients. The biota is diverse and exhibits a balanced

ecology.

The lakes are naturally productive, and at this time

have been able to assimilate enrichment from both natural

and cultural (i.e. development) sources.

The Butler Chain is currently being sampled on a

quarterly basis by the Orange County Pollution Control Depart-

ment. Water quality data has been collected since 1967.

Water chemistry data reveals minor changes in water

quality as the lakes progress downstream. The trends correlate

with associated changes in vegetation and topographic character- '-""~i;li-'. ' . . , '

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istics. The pH decreases from Lake Down (5.8 - 6.8) to

Pocket Lake (5.0 - 6.0) which ische to the increase in organic acids (tannins) that oiiginate in the cypress swamps which

surround the downstream lakes. mrdness decreases from levels

near 60 mg/L (49.5 - 60.7) in Lake Down to 30 mg/L (29.Q - 37.4) in Pocket Lake-Fish Lake dich is the most isolated of the lakes

%. has a pH ranging from 4.9 to 6.0 and hardness of 32.1 to 41.7

mg/L. The water becomes increasingly stained as you progress

down the chain.

Dissolved oxygen levels at the surface ranged from 6

to 9 'mg/L throughout the chain andare found to be between 70

and 90% saturation. No stratification of oxygen levels are

found in any of the lakes. Biochemical oxygen demand values

ranged from 0.0 to 2.5 mg/L and are generally less than 1.0

mg/L.

Nutrients remain low throughout the chain. Total

phosphorous values have ranged from 0.01 to 0.04 mg P/L and

show variability in all the lakes. The average phosphorous

value for the chain would be 0.02 mg P/L. Total nitrogen in

the chain ranged from 0.37 to 1.51 mg/L. The majority of the

values measured are around 0.5 mg/L. The nitrogen increases

in the tannic lakes due to an increase in the organic fraction.

On January 14, 1975, Fish Lake had an organic nitrogen value

of 1.0 mg/L which was during a period of low water. Significant

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amounts of NH3-N are also found in Fish Lake. Nitrate nitro-

gen values are low in all lakes except Down, Pocket and Fish

Lake where values have-reached levels of over 0.2 mg/L on

occasion. Total alkalinity has ranged from 0 to 8 mg/L with

the majority of the values less than 3 mg/L.

The biological data is typical of clean soft-acid

waters. The biological communities are diverse a& character-

ize a balanced ecosystem. At this point in time, no signifi-

cant biologically associated problems have been identified.

Some of the macrophytesbrming major plant communities

along the shorelines of the lakes include Panicum sp. (emergent

grass), Saggittaria sp. (arrowhead),' Typha sp. (cattail), Bra-

sinia sp., water shield and Pontaderia sp. (pickeralweed).

The dominant submergent plant is Myaca fluvatilis (bog

moss). This submerged plant grows prolifically in the upstream

lakes. Occasionally, this plant becomes a nuisance to residents

and boaters. However, all of the above mentioned species of

plants are native to the area and provide the necessary habitat

and cover to support a ba-lanced aquatic ecology.

Phytoplankton (algae) is present in very low quantity.

Seldom do algae counts exceed 100 algae per milliliter. ~hlo-

rophyll-a measurements are usually less than 5 micrograms per

liter (ppb). These valucsare indicative of lakes that are not

enriched.

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The benthic communities are also balanced at this time.

Hexagenia mundo orlando (mayfly nymph) is a pollution intoler-

ant mayfly found in the benthic sediments. This species and

other species of midges and crustaceans reveal diversity

indices greater than 3.0 indicating a balanced comt~unity.

It is significant that as pollution loadings increase, &.

water quality will degrade and pollution intolerant organisms

will not survive. For example, not one speciman of Hexagenia

has been collected in polluted lakes located in highly devel-

oped areas in Central Florida.

Microbiological data indicate that the water is free

from organic pollution. Standard plate counts and coliform

tests are low revealing that the water is safe for swimming.

The Butler Chain of Lakes is one of the few clean water

systems left in the Central Florida area. The balance between

available nutrient conccntrations and the biotic communities

has maintained an ecos<stem free from thc problems that are

associated with more enriched systems. The balance is fragile

and not well understood. Any activities which would effect . .

this system will express itself in the aquatic habitat.

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