This waterbody is part of our Biomonitoring Program.
The Biomonitoring Program helps to inform citizens about the monitoring of macroinvertebrate communities found in Seminole County's water resources.
This water resource is part of our
Lake Management Program.
The Lake Management Program helps citizens learn to maintain their neighborhood lakes by providing them with the resources and expertise they need to successfully do so.
| Surface Area | 311 acres |
|---|---|
| Mean Depth | 12.0 feet |
| Maximum Depth | 37.0 feet |
| Approximate Volume | 1,191,673,580 gallons |
| Watershed | Little Wekiva Watershed |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 28° 39' 07" |
| Longitude | 81° 27' 01" |
| Section-Township-Range | 19-21-29 |
| USGS Quarter Quad | FOREST CITY ( SW ) |
This water resource is monitored by 21 sampling locations, which have collected a total of 186,019 samples ranging from 5/9/1972 to 3/28/2018. The sites sampling this water resource are:
| Datasource (click for details) | Station ID |
|---|---|
| FDEP Central District Water Quality Data | 20010237 |
| FDEP Central District Water Quality Data | 20010918 |
| FDEP Central District Water Quality Data | 20010919 |
| FDEP Central District Water Quality Data | 20010920 |
| FDEP Central District Water Quality Data | 20010921 |
| FDEP Central District Water Quality Data | 20011176 |
| FDEP Historic Data from Legacy STORET | 20010237 |
| FDEP Historic Data from Legacy STORET | 20010238 |
| FDEP Historic Data from Legacy STORET | 20010239 |
| LAKEWATCH Supplemental Water Quality Sampling | Bear-Seminole |
| LAKEWATCH Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring | Bear-Seminole |
| Seminole County Lake Assessments | BER |
| Seminole County Legacy Storet Data | 180001 |
| Seminole County Legacy Storet Data | 180002 |
| Seminole County Legacy YSI Data | SCPW-YSI-BEAR |
| Seminole County Macroinvertebrate Monitoring | BER |
| Seminole County Water Levels Data | SCPW-L-BER |
| Seminole County Water Quality Data | BER |
| Seminole County YSI Data | BER_YSI |
| SJRWMD Water Quality Data | 55016 |
| USGS National Water Information System | 02234942 |
Every one of us contributes pollution to our streams, lakes, bays and oceans. The wastewater, dirt, and debris of our lives eventually drains downstream. Each of us must minimize our contribution to keep our waterways healthy and enjoyable. Some materials are powerful pollutants like raw sewage, petroleum, or pesticides, but even natural, biodegradable plant materials can add nitrogen to water resources and cause algal blooms and fish kills. Please use the information below to assist you in reporting an incident to the correct agency. Learn More about Reporting Pollution »
Who to call about environmental concerns and to report environmentally harmful activities. For potentially life threatening emergencies dial 911.
| Concern or Activity | Contact(s) |
|---|---|
| Dangerous Boating / Accidents | FWCC, Division of Boating Safety |
| Algal Blooms | |
| Fish Kill | FWCC, Fish Kills |
| General Concerns/Complaints | FDEP |
| Industrial Waste/Spill | FDEP |
| Injured Wildlife or Illegal Activities | FWCC, Wildlife Violations |
| Shoreline Alterations, Wetland Impacts | FDEP |
| Aquatic Plant Removal | FWCC |
| Water Pollution, Residuals Landspreading | FDEP |
| Wetlands Issues/Dredge and Fill | FDEP |
Legend:
FWCC - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FDEP - Florida Department of Enviromental Protection
Seminole County needs you to help manage and protect its natural resources! Fill out this form, and we will contact you with more information about becoming a volunteer. Learn more about volunteering »
1 volunteer on Bear Lake has submitted a water quality sample for this water resource within the last 18 months.
Visit the following links to view historical information on this water resource:
