October 22, 2026 – Brevard County just surpassed 1,000 septic tank upgrades, converting conventional septic systems to advanced treatment unit (ATU) systems. The 1,017 upgraded septic tanks will prevent over […]
Brevard Zoo Endorses Renewing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Half-Cent Sales Tax
October 21, 2026 (from The Brevard Zoo) With our mission to help wildlife and people thrive in mind, we are endorsing renewing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Half-Cent […]
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Grant Program Could Make Funds Available to Private Property Owners.
October 8, 2026 – Recently, Brevard County commissioners unanimously approved drafting an amendment to the Save Our Indian River Lagoon project plan, adding a new Green Stormwater Infrastructure Grant program. For […]
The Economic Impact of the Lagoon is Huge
August 25, 2026 – According to a comprehensive article recently published in FLORIDA TODAY, every $1 we spend on restoring the Indian River Lagoon generates $24 in return. As 71% […]
IRL Is Important for Sea Turtles
July 30, 2026 – The 2026 sea turtle nesting season is shaping up to be another exceptional one for Florida’s Space Coast, especially here in Brevard County. Brevard County is […]
Don’t let Indian River Lagoon restoration stall now
July 14, 2026 – Recently, Craig Wallace, Chair of Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, was given the opportunity to provide information about the upcoming referendum in support the Lagoon. The […]
Guided Garden Tour at the Brevard Discovery Garden
The Brevard Discovery Garden at the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, has launched a self-guided tour program, giving visitors a flexible way to explore the garden […]
Port Canaveral Recognized for Environmental Work
June 29, 2026 – It’s always gratifying to see a large organization working proactively to preserve and improve the environment. Recently, Port Canaveral was recognized for doing just that. For […]
The World Around Us Shapes The Health Within Us
From Forbes. By Bill First, a heart and lung transplant surgeon, former U. S. Senate Majority Leader, and Chair of the Global Board of The Nature Conservancy. I spent much […]
Lagoon Fest Oct 17
Please mark this event, Oct 17th, on your calendars now. We will also need volunteers, so stay tuned. It’s that time of year that the City of Melbourne starts […]