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Registration Open: Low Impact Development Conference

MRC Low Impact Development Conference

July 6, 2021July 12, 2021 webmaster Events, stormwater, low impact development, LID, green infrastructure, GI

MRC’s Low Impact Development Conference offers solutions to keep polluted stormwater from entering coastal estuaries, especially the Indian River Lagoon.

Regional Interest What's New Education Restoration Science Featured

Restoring Rain’s Natural Path

July 5, 2021July 12, 2021 webmaster Lunch and Learn Webinars, Landscapes and Yards, Events, sustainability, environmental education, stormwater, low impact development, LID

Join our August Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Restoring Rain’s Natural Path,” with Joanie Regan, Stormwater Manager for the City of Cocoa Beach.

Regional Interest What's New Science

Lagoon Health Update: Read It Now!

May 13, 2021June 25, 2021 webmaster Science Highlight

The latest Indian River Lagoon Report Card reveals a total health score of 58 and a grade of F+. Although water quality has improved in some areas of the Lagoon, seagrasses continue to decline, negatively impacting the health of Lagoon creatures.

Annual Events What's New Education Science Featured

Summer Camp

March 10, 2021July 5, 2021 webmaster Youth Education, Events, environmental education, 2021 summer camp

MRC’s summer camp is hosted in Brevard County and inspires and educates youth about the IRL’s importance. Check out our awesome 2021 sessions!

International Coastal Cleanup Day 9/18/2021

Annual Events What's New Restoration Featured

International Coastal Cleanup 9/18

March 8, 2021May 13, 2021 webmaster Get Involved, Events

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!

Virtual Field Trip - An Explorer's Guide to Stormwater

What's New Education Science

Virtual Field Trips

March 7, 2021May 20, 2021 webmaster Youth Education, Events, habitat restoration, environmental education

Escape the classroom or your home by joining us on a Virtual Field Trip and find out what happens to all the rainwater when it falls.

What's New IRL Health Update

IRL Report Card

December 8, 2020June 11, 2021 webmaster IRL Health Update, marine science

MRC’s IRL Report Card assembles the most accurate data of Lagoon conditions to date. Find out what’s happening in the latest release.

What's New Education Science Featured

Low-Impact Development (LID)

October 14, 2020July 1, 2021 webmaster Landscapes and Yards, habitat restoration, stormwater

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.

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.

What's New Featured

Climate Change & the IRL

October 12, 2020October 25, 2020 webmaster Science Highlight

The health of our Lagoon and coastal ocean is jeopardized by the increasing heat content of the ocean and atmosphere. But it’s not too late to take action.

What's New Get Involved Featured

MRC’s Mangrove Nursery

May 3, 2020December 10, 2020 webmaster

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

What's New Education

Virtual Learning

April 7, 2020October 25, 2020 webmaster Youth Education, environmental education

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.