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Our mission is clear

Promote the health of the Indian River Lagoon by connecting organizations and people actively engaged in its restoration.

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Engaging the community

Engage with our community to demand accountability for the restoration of our lagoon and promote projects for volunteer opportunities.

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Connect with Partners

Connect the people of Brevard County with community partners who are working together to restore our lagoon.

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Promoting enjoyment

Promote a healthy Indian River Lagoon that can be enjoyed by all visitors and citizens of Brevard County.

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WHAT’S COMING UP?

Looking to join with our partners to help save the lagoon? With so many community and partner events across Brevard County, there’s always one near you. Check out our Lagoon Community Calendar for upcoming community and partner events. 

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What can YOU do to help the IRL? There are many opportunities – hands on support with our Partners, joining Coalition committees, click on Volunteer to find one right for you!  

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ACTION ALERTS, NEWS and EVENTS

What’s New? Updates regarding the 2020 Legislative Session, Grand Canal Muck Dredging, Lagoon Day Event.. . These articles and more about the Indian River Lagoon.

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 STRAIGHT TALK PRESENTATION – COCOA BEACH  SEPT 2019

 IRLNEP’s One Community, One Voice, One Lagoon

Reaching Our Vision
Our vision is an Indian River lagoon of clear waters, alive with lush sea grass beds, thriving fish, birds, manatees and dolphins – a healthy place where our families can play. Select an item below for updates and information:
Citizen Oversite Committee Responsibilities
Citizen Oversite Committee Reports
Another Lagoon Project Completed
Word of the Day!

 

Meet the Partners
The Brevard Indian River Coalition is proud to include local government, non-profit and business organizations, all working together to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon. We encourage you to learn more about our lagoon partners and what they do. We couldn’t do what we do if it wasn’t for our amazing partners.  Check out their events on our Community Calendar.

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Get Educated
Download our postcard – What You Can Do to Help the Lagoon.  Check out our Straight Talk forum – past videos and future event information.  Read the available Science written regarding the Lagoon.
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The plan to restore the lagoon - including Citizen Oversite Committee updates (click on the pic!)

Save The Lagoon Project Plan – Summary Version. Remove the nutrient-rich muck on the bottom of the lagoon. This has taken years to accumulate and will take significant resources to remove.  This is just one of the actions in the plan.

Save The Lagoon Project Plan – Revised 2019 Version. Reduce pollutants and flow of excess nutrients into the lagoon that come from: groundwater from septic and aging wastewater systems, storm water runoff washing yard waste and fertilizer into the lagoon, and air pollution.

IRL Dashboard. Restore natural filters and oxygen-producing systems created by oyster beds, mangroves, wetlands and seagrass beds. 

Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting Reports. Respond and adjust as we get new data on how the Lagoon is responding. 

Latest News

6 November 2019
Indian River Lagoon Day – Nov 9th
Visit the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition’s tent at Front Street Park!   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.   Event Schedule 9:00 am–11:00 am:
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4 November 2019
Butterflies, Snook thrive in the Indian River Lagoon
Butterflies, Snook thrive in the Indian River Lagoon Marine biologists say the Indian River Lagoon is one of the most diverse water bodies in the country. What do they mean? Two creatures that live there can provide an explanation.   Read our article posted
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1 November 2019
IRL Restoration: Grand Canal Muck Dredging Gets Underway
IRL Restoration: Grand Canal Muck Dredging Gets Underway   BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Nearly 500,000 cubic yards of muck will be removed from the Grand Canal as part of a $27 million Indian River Lagoon restoration project that is slated to begin dredging this
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