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Love Our Lagoon Bowl-A-Thon

August 2, 2019October 11, 2019 61dugong Get Involved, Events

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, Sat. Oct. 19, 4:00–7:00 pm.

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Rain Barrel Workshops

July 2, 2019September 17, 2019 61dugong Landscapes and Yards

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.

Stop the John’s Island wastewater effluent pipeline

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Urgent Call to Action! Sign the Petition Below

March 7, 2019May 15, 2019 61dugong Get Involved, Events

John’s Island Wastewater Effluent Pipeline: Attend public meeting Tuesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. Indian River County Admin. Complex, 1801 27th St., Building A, Vero Beach FL 32960.

Tips for Reducing Pollution Going Into the Lagoon

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Tips for Reducing Lagoon Pollution

February 16, 2019August 12, 2019 61dugong Get Involved

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

February 12, 2019February 21, 2019 61dugong Landscapes and Yards, Get Involved

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.

Red Tide and Green Slime: Florida Faces Epic Statewide Fight With Algae

Rae Ann Wessel of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation inspects algae in the Fort Myers area. (Kevin Spear / Orlando Sentinel)

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Red Tide and Green Slime: Florida Faces Epic Statewide Fight With Algae

September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 61dugong habitat restoration, in the news

by Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel We may smell it first, warned environmentalist Rae Ann Wessel. She was right. Along a

Small-toothed Sawfish, Sewall’s Point, 1916. Historically reported from 18-28 feet, they were once extremely common in the Indian River Lagoon. (Photo: Courtesy of archives of Sandra Thurlow and the Historical Society of Martin County)

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The Lagoon Was Once an Aquatic Wonderland

August 31, 2018October 1, 2018 61dugong habitat restoration, in the news

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.

Download the First-Ever Comprehensive Health Analysis of the Entire Indian River Lagoon Today!

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First-Ever IRL Health Update

July 23, 2018August 16, 2019 61dugong IRL Health Update, marine science

Download this report today and please share. MRC’s IRL Health Update assembles the most accurate data of lagoon conditions to date.

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IRL Health Update

July 15, 2018September 18, 2018 61dugong 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?

June 1, 2018July 12, 2019 61dugong Muckfinders, marine science, volunteer, Restoration Highlight

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?

June 1, 2018September 3, 2019 61dugong marine science, lagoonwatch, volunteer

LagoonWatch is a citizen science water quality monitoring program that fosters community involvement in water quality issues throughout the IRL.