Support MRC’s Earth Day Tree Planting Drive!
In celebration of Earth Day, MRC will commit to plant one mangrove into the Indian River Lagoon estuary for every $20 raised through this fundraiser.
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Summer Camp 2020
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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More Lagoon Health Updates Scheduled
MRC will present an update on the Indian River Lagoon Health Report Card at the first Sustainability Workshop Series sponsored by the Cocoa Beach Sustainability Committee on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:00 pm.
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Tips for Reducing Lagoon Pollution
The Indian River Lagoon watershed includes most of the land from South Volusia County to South Martin County east of
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MRC Study Shows Success of Strong Fertilizer Ordinances
Dr. Leesa Souto and colleagues recently published a peer-review scientific journal article evaluating the effectiveness of residential fertilizer ordinances on Florida’s west coast.
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Red Tide and Green Slime: Florida Faces Epic Statewide Fight With Algae
by Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel We may smell it first, warned environmentalist Rae Ann Wessel. She was right. Along a
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The Lagoon Was Once an Aquatic Wonderland
Once upon a time, the Indian River Lagoon was the image of vacation snapshots and postcards. Lush mangroves lined the shore, while boats and docks floated above swaths of unbelievably clear water, as if suspended over the sandy, grassy bottom of the lagoon.
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IRL Report Card
Download this report today and please share. MRC’s IRL Report Card assembles the most accurate data of lagoon conditions to date.
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IRL Health Update
Is the Lagoon getting better? Thanks to donations from community members, MRC, in conjunction with our scientific partners, has conducted the first comprehensive, lagoon-wide ecological health assessment of the Indian River Lagoon.
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What Is the Muck Finders Program?
Marine Resources Council, Brevard County Natural Resources Management, and Brevard County citizens have teamed up to assist muck management actions in the Indian River Lagoon with Muck Finders.
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What Is LagoonWatch?
LagoonWatch is a citizen science water quality monitoring program that fosters community involvement in water quality issues throughout the IRL.
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