Summer Camp 2020: New Dates!
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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What’s New
July 7 Brown Bag Seminar: Living Shorelines
Join us for our July 7 Virtual Brown Bag Seminar, “Living Shorelines for a Sustainable Future,” with MRC’s Director of Science and Restoration, Caity Savoia! This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
MRC Celebrates 30 Years
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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Help Us Plant Mangroves!
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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International Coastal Cleanup
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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Earth Day Photo Gallery
MRC volunteers planted more than 100 red mangroves and cleaned up the Palm Bay shoreline on Earth Day 2020.
Read moreLove Our Lagoon Bowl-A-Thon Sat., August 29, 2020
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. Aug. 29, 4:00–7:00 pm. Cost: $25 per attendee for 3 hours of bowling (includes shoe rental).
MRC’s Mangrove Farm
Marine Resources Council is proud to be the only licensed aquatic nursery in the State of Florida specializing in and dedicated to mangroves.
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MRC’s FREE Classroom Lessons
To accommodate online learning environments, the MRC is now offering FREE classroom lessons for grades 3–6 through our Virtual Learning program.
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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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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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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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