Get Involved Archives

The Lagoon House is open to the public by appointment only.
Call us at 321-725-7775 to request an appointment.

Sending Out an S.O.S.

Get Involved, marine science, habitat restoration, stormwater, Youth Education

Imagine a crystal clear Indian River Lagoon with meadows of sparkling emerald seagrass teaming with schools of fish and an abundance of other marine life. With your support it can happen.

International Coastal Cleanup 9/17

Get Involved, Events

MRC International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Four locations: Melbourne Causeway, Eau Gallie Causeway, Pineda Causeway, & 520/West Cocoa Beach Causeway. RSVP today!

MRC’s Mangrove Nursery

Marine Resources Council is proud to be the only licensed aquatic nursery in the State of Florida specializing in and dedicated to mangroves.

Citizen Science in Action

marine science, lagoonwatch, volunteer

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

Help Us Plant Mangroves!

Get Involved, Events

In celebration of International Mangrove Day, MRC will plant 2 mangroves into the Indian River Lagoon estuary for every $20 raised through this fundraiser.

Love Our Lagoon Bowl-A-Thon

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.

The Mangrove Giving Tree

Show your support of MRC’s Ted Moorhead Lagoon House Learning Center and honor your loved ones with engraved leaves on the “Mangrove Giving Tree.”

Stop the John’s Island wastewater effluent pipeline

Urgent Call to Action! Sign the Petition Below

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

Tips for Reducing Lagoon Pollution

Get Involved

The Indian River Lagoon watershed includes most of the land from South Volusia County to South Martin County east of

FWC Pauses Aquatic Plant Herbicide Treatment During Public Comment Period

Get Involved, marine science

Beginning Jan. 28, 2019, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will temporarily pause its aquatic herbicide treatment program throughout the state.

Get Involved

For over 30 years, Marine Resources Council has been the lagoon’s voice. We advocate for lagoon restoration and preservation, actively restore shorelines and buffer lands, and inspire future generations of Lagoon-lovers through education and engagement.