Abstract
 Modeling Karst-Sensitive Areas in Southwest Florida Track: Modeling Author(s): Cheryl Mullane, Mark Nelson Sinkholes are a common occurrence in karst-sensitive areas throughout Southwest Florida. As development pressures continue, more comprehensive regulations need to be developed to protect the aquifer in karst-sensitive areas from untreated storm water. A raster model was developed to help identify these areas where sinkholes are likely to occur. Conditions surrounding existing sinkholes were analyzed to find trends where sinkholes exist. Factors such as soil type, depth to aquifer, changes in potentiomentric surface, and depth to water table were evaluated. Once trends were determined, a raster model was created using the established criteria. Each contributing element was given a weighted rank, based on the advice of the project geologist, and combined to create a karst-sensitive area model. The model will help drive regulation that will protect the aquifer in vulnerable areas. Cheryl Mullane Jones Edmunds GIS 730 NE Waldo Road Gainesville , FL 32641 US Phone: (352) 377-5821 Fax: (352) 377-3166 E-mail: cmullane@jonesedmunds.com Mark Nelson Jones Edmunds and Associates GIS 730 NE Waldo Road Gainesville , FL 32641 US Phone: 352.377.5821 Fax: 352.377.3166 E-mail: mnelson@jonesedmunds.com |
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