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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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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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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Love Our Lagoon Bowl-A-Thon
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.
Feb. 4 Brown Bag Lunch: Florida Wildlife Hospital
Join MRC and Tracy Frampton at our February 4 Brown Bag Lunch to learn about the Florida Wildlife Hospital.
Jan. 7 Brown Bag Lunch: Leave No Trace
Join MRC and Emily Dark at our January 7 Brown Bag Lunch to learn about the The Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves office.
You’re Invited to Lagoon Leap Year Night
Embark on a journey of lagoon hospitality — meeting friends, dining on fine food, and participating in meaningful conversation about the Indian River Lagoon. February 29, 2020.
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MRC Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet 2020
The 19th Annual MRC Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet honors extraordinary Indian River Lagoon conservation heroes. Feb. 2, 2020, Melbourne, FL.
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Visit MRC at the 23rd Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival
MRC will be part of the 23rd Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival, January 22–27, 2020, at Eastern Florida State College in Titusville, Florida.
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BMW Margaritas for Mangroves Holiday Fundraiser Dec. 6
4th Annual BMW Margaritas for Mangroves Holiday Fundraiser for the Lagoon: Friday, Dec. 6 at Melbourne BMW. A fundraiser to support MRC’s Indian River Lagoon restoration efforts!
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Love Our Lagoon Bowl-A-Thon 2019
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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Indian River Lagoon Day Nov. 9
Get ready for a fun day of music, food, kids’ games, kayaking, and more at Melbourne’s Indian River Lagoon Day on Saturday, November 9.
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Canceled: Sept. 3 Brown Bag Lunch
Join MRC and Emily Dark at our September 3 Brown Bag Lunch to learn about the The Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves office (IRLAP).
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International Coastal Cleanup 2019
Volunteer today for the International Coastal Cleanup on September 21, 2019! Help cleanup the Lagoon from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Melbourne Causeway or Pineda Causeway.
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MRC Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet April 5, 2019
Help us celebrate the 18th Annual MRC Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet to honor extraordinary Indian River Lagoon conservation heroes.
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Urgent Call to Action! Sign the Petition Below
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.
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Tips for Reducing Lagoon Pollution
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
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.
Read moreFWC Pauses Aquatic Plant Herbicide Treatment During Public Comment Period
Beginning Jan. 28, 2019, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will temporarily pause its aquatic herbicide treatment program throughout the state.
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Get the most complete, up-to-date, and accurate Indian River Lagoon data available. MRC powers positive change for our environment by turning your philanthropy into actionable science. Together we can bring our estuary of national significance back to health.
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Lagoon SMART Committee
The Lagoon SMART Committee meets quarterly to review and promote social marketing research in the areas of stormwater runoff, grass clippings, Low-Impact Development, and septic system maintenance — all with a goal of supporting Lagoon stewardship.
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Mangrove Restoration
MRC cares for 4,000 native mangrove plants in its mangrove restoration program. These plants will be transplanted along the IRL to provide nutrient uptake, wildlife habitat, storm protection, and erosion control.
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