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The location contributes water runoff to a surface water feature that has statewide significance, including: aquatic preserves, shellfish harvesting areas, seagrass beds, springs, public water supply sources, watersheds important for rare fish species, Outstanding Florida Waters, National Wild & Scenic Rivers, and National Estuaries. Highest priorities are immediately adjacent to significant surface waters, while lower priorities include all watersheds that contribute to significant surface waters. This data layer was created by FNAI, in consultation with water resource experts, originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. It identifies buffers to important surface water bodies as well as watersheds that contribute to those water bodies. It is prioritized based on how close the location is to the water body and how much of the water body is affected downstream of the location. |