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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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READY TO GET INVOLVED?

No matter who you are or what you do, the Brevard Indian River Coalition needs YOUR skills. The BIRLC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating our community regarding the issues that effect theIndian River Lagoon, and assembling the many allies of the lagoon throughout Brevard County to work together to save our lagoon. Come, get involved at an event, and make a difference.

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ACTION ALERTS AND NEWS
 ALERT – TDC approves $400K for grants to improve the IRL. Click below to learn more and to read the latest news on current Indian River Lagoon issues and much more here. It’s a great place to learn about the many ways you can help save Brevard’s most precious resource!

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We begin our 2019 Monthly Spotlight of our Lagoon Partners

with the Brevard Zoo’s Restore our Shores Program video posted on YouTube

Learn about the BIRLC
We are an independent, unifying voice to restore the Indian River Lagoon — connecting and coordinating with active community partners to maximize efforts toward our shared 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.

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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
Learn about the Lagoon and learn about Sustainability. It is so important to learn all you can about what makes the Indian River Lagoon healthy and what makes it sick. 
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The plan to restore the lagoon - including Citizen Oversite Committee updates (click on the pic!)

Save The Lagoon Project Plan – Updated 2018 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.

IRL Scoreboard – 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

4 January 2019
Tourist Development Council approves grants for 8 projects to help the Indian River Lagoon
Development Council approves grants to help the Indian River Lagoon Eight projects designed to help the Indian River Lagoon will receive grants through a new Space Coast Office of Tourism program, under a plan approved this week. The grants will be funded by Brevard
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22 October 2018
IRL Waterways in Trouble – USA Today series of stories
The Indian River Lagoon is one of many waterways in trouble throughout Florida. A statewide effort is needed, involving citizens, government officials, businesses and advocates to address this. USA Today launched the first of a series of stories to encourage us to act
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19 October 2018
Red Tide Blooms in Brevard County
As red tide blooms approach coastal areas, breaking waves can cause their toxins to become mixed with airborne sea spray. People in coastal areas can experience varying degrees of eye, nose, and throat irritation. When a person leaves an area with a red
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