Why Care About Our Lagoon? Because it’s our paradise and a major part of our economy. OUR PIECE OF PARADISE: Our Lagoon offers us beauty, diversity and recreational opportunities. A […]

We’re happy to report that the Lagoon made progress in 2024! Now, let’s all do what we can to Help this year. What YOU Can Do Everyone—Recycle and keep the […]

  Multiple Sources Require a “Yes, And” Control Strategy Pollution of our Lagoon comes from many sources: #1 Muck Flux, the black goo buildup from 70 years buildup on the […]

MUCK is the accumulation of decades of soil erosion, animal waste, and organic debris, covering 6000 acres of Lagoon bottom that is rotting away. As it rots, it releases nitrogen […]

Are Sewage Discharges a Major Source of Lagoon Pollution? In 1995-Yes, But Today-NO! Before 1996, when the IRL System and Basin Act took effect, Brevard’s sewage treatment plants routinely released […]

Are Sewage Spills a Major Source of Lagoon Pollution? No, not today! But before 1996, when the 1990 IRL System and Basin Act took effect, they sure were. Before that, […]

 What’s a Conventional Septic System? How does it Pollute? It is an underground wastewater treatment system designed for sanitary protection, commonly used in areas with no centralized sewer system. It […]

Oyster reefs are not just beautiful underwater structures; they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!  Oyster reefs in the Indian River Lagoon are like bustling underwater cities, providing homes […]

Did you know that mangroves are the unsung heroes of the Indian River Lagoon? These incredible ecosystems are crucial in preserving our environment and supporting biodiversity. Here’s why we need […]