Restoration • Education • Preservation
Marine Resources Council is working hard to build momentum and support for better stormwater management using proven Low-Impact Development techniques. With support from twenty partners, MRC has sent letters to over 120 local and state leaders.
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Join MRC on Tuesday, November 10 for our Lunch & Learn Webinar “Fishermen Helping to Save Whales,” with Kim Sawicki. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
The health of our lagoon and coastal ocean is jeopardized by the increasing heat content of the ocean and atmosphere. However, it’s not too late to take action.
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Rain barrels make a great addition to your yard: they aid in the conservation of fresh water, and they reduce the amount of stormwater runoff.
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National Estuaries Day is a nationwide celebration of our bays and estuaries and the benefits they provide local communities. Join MRC for a day of fun!
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Join MRC and host Rockledge Gardens on Sept. 12 for a virtual workshop about Florida’s mangrove species, their importance to shorelines, and how to grow mangroves at home.
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MRC International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Three locations: the Melbourne, Eau Gallie, and Pineda Causeways. RSVP today!
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Watch our October Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch — Linked with Limulus,” with Holly Abeels. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
Join us for the 2nd Annual MRC Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Aquarina Beach and Country Club on Saturday, October 10! This premier golf tournament benefits Marine Resources Council and their mission to protect and restore the Indian River Lagoon.
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Top Notch Marine BOATS & BIKES ‘OPEN HOUSE’ 2020- September 5th from 10AM to 4PM at 6000 North US 1 in Melbourne.
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Eau Gallery presents “Life on the Lagoon” in conjunction with the Marine Resources Council of Brevard County. Each year, Eau Gallery works with the Council to promote the goals of the MRC and to educate the public on the important work of the Council. This year, our Artists will donate the images of our show paintings to help promote the work of the MRC in our area.
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Watch our September Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Recycle Brevard: Putting the 3Rs into Practice,” with Marcia Booth. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
In celebration of International Mangrove Day, MRC will plant 2 mangroves into the Indian River Lagoon estuary for every $20 raised through this fundraiser.
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Watch our Virtual Brown Bag Webinar, “Coral Reefs in Rapidly Changing Times,” with FIT’s Dr. Robert van Woesik! The webinar will entail how coral reefs are formed through a remarkable symbiosis. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
Read MRC’s COVID-19 Response Plan
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Our summer camp is hosted in Brevard County and inspires and educates youth about the IRL’s importance. Check out our awesome 2020 sessions!
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Watch our July 7 Virtual Brown Bag Webinar, “Living Shorelines for a Sustainable Future,” with MRC’s Director of Science and Restoration, Caity Savoia!
June 11, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the Marine Resources Council gaining non-profit status. Since the first meeting of our founding members, MRC has worked tirelessly to connect our community with the science of the Indian River Lagoon.
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Our summer camp is hosted in Brevard County and inspires and educates youth about the IRL’s importance. Check out our awesome 2020 sessions!
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Join us for our Virtual Brown Bag Seminar, “Indian River Legacy” with Ms. Laurilee Thompson on Tuesday, June 2. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
Love Our Lagoon Bowl-A-Thon is 3 hours of bowling & fun while raising awareness and support for our Indian River Lagoon. Shore Lanes Palm Bay, 4851 Dairy Road, Melbourne, FL.
Join MRC and Cora Berchem from Save the Manatee Club for our first-ever Virtual Brown Bag Seminar on “All About Manatees with Save the Manatee Club” on Tuesday, May 5. Video from this event is now available!
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Visit the Be Floridian Now website for time-saving information on your yard, and ways that you can help protect the Indian River Lagoon.
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MRC volunteers planted more than 100 red mangroves and cleaned up the Palm Bay shoreline on Earth Day 2020.
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MRC is offering free classroom lessons for grades 3–6 through our Virtual Learning programs! Students will discover the importance of our Indian River Lagoon.
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