Myakka River

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The Myakka River is a scenic, slow-moving blackwater river in southwestern Florida known for its wildlife-rich wetlands and the protected habitats of Myakka River State Park.

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Myakka River canonical 5
Myakka River watershed 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf blackwater river
river
country United States
flowsThrough Charlotte County, Florida NERFINISHED
Manatee County, Florida NERFINISHED
Sarasota County, Florida NERFINISHED
flowsThroughProtectedArea Myakka River State Forest
Myakka River State Park
hasEcosystemType floodplain forest
hammock
prairie
wetlands
hasTributary Lower Myakka Lake
Upper Myakka Lake
hasWaterColor tea-colored
hasWildlife alligators
bobcats
deer
largemouth bass
otters
snook
tarpon
wading birds
waterfowl
wild turkey
isDesignatedAs Florida Wild and Scenic River
Outstanding Florida Water
isKnownFor blackwater appearance
scenic character
slow-moving waters
wildlife-rich wetlands
isPartOf Myakka River watershed
linked to: Myakka River
length approximately 106 kilometers
approximately 66 miles
locatedIn Florida
Southwestern Florida
linked to: Southwest Florida
mouthLocatedIn Charlotte Harbor
Gulf of Mexico
nearCity North Port, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
protectedBy State of Florida
linked to: Florida
sourceLocatedIn Manatee County, Florida NERFINISHED
usedFor canoeing
fishing
kayaking
recreational boating
wildlife viewing
waterColorCause tannins from decaying vegetation

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North Port, Florida hasFeature Myakka River
Charlotte Harbor mouthOf Myakka River
Charlotte Harbor receivesInflowFrom Myakka River
Myakka River isPartOf Myakka River watershed
linked to: Myakka River