Seventy-five years ago, much of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) bottom was composed of sand, shell, and natural sediments overlaid by thriving seagrass meadows that supported fish, manatees, and countless […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WASTEWATER
What is Wastewater? Commonly known as sewage, wastewater is everything that goes down the drain. It is mainly water from washing laundry and bathing with some solids from toilet water […]
Restoration Programs Can Use Your Help
Public awareness and involvement are essential for the success of lagoon restoration projects. This includes volunteer opportunities, educational programs, and community-based monitoring initiatives. Local organizations have volunteer opportunities: Oyster […]
Habitat Restoration
Lagoon habitat restoration focuses on restoring degraded lagoon ecosystems by improving water quality, restoring critical habitats, like oyster reefs, and enhancing shoreline resilience. These efforts are often multifaceted, involving public-private partnerships, community involvement, and a […]
Save Money and the Lagoon with Smart Irrigation
You have probably seen water from sprinkler systems running down the street or running when it is raining? That water runoff from irrigation systems picks up pollutants from yards and […]
News You Can Use from St. Johns RWMD
Here is some interesting information from the St. Johns River Management District. 🌊 Did you know the Mosquito Lagoon—stretching from the Ponce de Leon Inlet to the north end of […]
Money for Lagoon Projects Reduced
(From Florida Today) Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday June 30 vetoed $6.8 million, or about 28% of the roughly $24 million state lawmakers had designated for Indian River Lagoon cleanups […]
Rain Gardens Help the Lagoon
Rain gardens are one easy way to return water to our aquifer, reduce erosion in your yard and help reduce stormwater runoff. Rain gardens are low lying areas that collect […]
Stormwater Runoff Impacts
Rain is essential for our lawns, forests, and gardens to grow. It becomes a problem when we get too much rain in a short period of time, and the land […]
Protect the Indian River Lagoon – It Starts in Your Yard!
Did you know that something as simple as grass clippings and leaves can seriously harm the Indian River Lagoon? When yard waste is left on streets or swept into storm […]