MRC Low Impact Development Conference
MRC’s Low Impact Development Conference offers solutions to keep polluted stormwater from entering coastal estuaries, especially the Indian River Lagoon.
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Events
Restoring Rain’s Natural Path
Join our August Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Restoring Rain’s Natural Path,” with Joanie Regan, Stormwater Manager for the City of Cocoa Beach.
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July 6 Webinar: Repurposed Bottle Caps forNutrient Removal in the IRL
Watch our July 2021 Lunch & Learn Webinar featuring Abbey Gering and “Restoring Natural Nutrient Removal in the IRL with Repurposed Plastic Bottle Caps.”
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June 1 Webinar: More than Honey!
Watch our June Lunch & Learn Webinar with Stuart Rowan, a 3rd generation beekeeper and current president and founding member of the South Brevard Beekeepers.
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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!
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May 4 Webinar: Endangered Sawfish of Florida
Watch our May Lunch & Learn Webinar on the endangered sawfish! Sawfish are large shark-like rays that once were relatively common in Florida’s coastal waters, including the Indian River Lagoon.
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International Coastal Cleanup 9/18
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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Apr. 6 Webinar: Dolphins of Sarasota Bay
Hear amazing stories and incredible findings from the world’s longest-running study of a wild dolphin population at MRC’s April Lunch & Learn Webinar with the Sarasota Bay Dolphin Research Program.
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Virtual Field Trips
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.
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Mar. 2 Webinar: Coastal Native Plants
Native plants are just plain good for our local wildlife and the Indian River Lagoon. Watch our our March Lunch & Learn Webinar and find out how and why.
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Feb. 2 Webinar: Groundwater Study
How is groundwater affecting the IRL? Is reclaimed irrigation beneficial? Watch our Lunch & Learn Webinar with Dr. Leesa Souto!
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Jan. 5 Webinar: Florida Trail Ass’n
Watch our January 2021 Lunch & Learn Webinar, “The Florida Trail Association: Building More Than Trails,” with the FTA’s Jenna Taylor.
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Rain Barrel Workshops
Installing a rain barrel is one of the easiest ways YOU can help reduce our impact on the Indian River Lagoon! 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.
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IRL Health Update 2020
Dr. Leesa Souto, Executive Director of the Marine Resources Council, Presents the Results of 2020’s Indian River Lagoon Health Update on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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Dec. 1 Webinar: Right Whales in Peril
Watch our December Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Right Whales in Peril: Is Extinction Avoidable?,” with the MRC’s Julie Albert.
Nov. 10 Webinar: Fishermen Helping to Save Whales
Watch our November Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Fishermen Helping to Save Whales,” with Kim Sawicki. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
National Estuaries Day Celebration
National Estuaries Day is a nationwide celebration of our bays and estuaries and the benefits they provide local communities. Join MRC for a day of fun!
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MRC’s Mighty Mangroves Webinar
Join MRC and host Rockledge Gardens on Sept. 12 for a virtual workshop about Florida’s mangrove species, their importance to shorelines, and how to grow mangroves at home.
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Oct. 6 Webinar: Horseshoe Crab Watch
Watch our October Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch — Linked with Limulus,” with Holly Abeels. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
MRC Charity Golf Tournament
Join us for the 2nd Annual MRC Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Aquarina Beach and Country Club on Saturday, October 10! This premier golf tournament benefits Marine Resources Council and their mission to protect and restore the Indian River Lagoon.
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Sept. 1 Webinar: Recycle Brevard
Watch our September Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Recycle Brevard: Putting the 3Rs into Practice,” with Marcia Booth. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
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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Aug. 4 Webinar: Coral Reefs
Watch our Virtual Brown Bag Webinar, “Coral Reefs in Rapidly Changing Times,” with FIT’s Dr. Robert van Woesik! The webinar will entail how coral reefs are formed through a remarkable symbiosis. This is a free virtual event, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and login information.
July 7 Brown Bag Webinar: Living Shorelines
Watch our July 7 Virtual Brown Bag Webinar, “Living Shorelines for a Sustainable Future,” with MRC’s Director of Science and Restoration, Caity Savoia!
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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