On July 17, samples taken by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection identified the algae at nearby at Jetty Park as a “filamentous cyanobacteria (Lyngbya-like) and Ceramium sp.” DEP’s tests […]
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Green algae fouls Lake Washington
July 19,2019 Florida Today reports: Bright-green algae blanketed waters near the lake’s banks this week (photo credit: Jim Waymer). The algae altered how the city disinfects its water, resulting in […]
Florida’s Algae Bloom are also a health crisis
April 10, 2019. Florida Today reported….Blue-green algae are laden with microcystins that are a cause of non-alcoholic liver cancer. Drs. Paul Cox and James Metcalf of Brain Chemistry Labs reported […]
Lagoon Straight Talk event
Lagoon Straight Talk is a FREE event to update our community on the restoration of our Lagoon. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Scheduled for Monday, June 3 at the […]
Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards, April 14, 2019
The environmental legacy of the late Charlie Corbeil is alive and well in the deeds of the 2019 recipients for the awards named in his honor. Congratulations and gratitude to […]
How Utilities can Improve the Indian River Lagoon – presentation by Brevard County Utility Services Dept.
April 18, 2019 – Brevard County’s Save Our Indian River Lagoon Commission Workshop hosted presentations by the Brevard County Utility Services Dept and the Department of Natural Resources. The workshop […]
Indian River County Commissioners Reject Wastewater pipeline
The IRC commissioners rejected the plan for the wastewater pipeline under the Indian River Lagoon. The TCPalm newpaper reports on the meeting: Audience members at the April 23, 2019, Indian […]
Plan targets Brevard’s last remaining derelict boats for removal from Indian, Banana rivers
Plan targets Brevard’s last remaining derelict boats for removal from Indian, Banana rivers Brevard County’s natural resources and tourism departments are joining forces to help get dozens of “derelict boats” […]
DeSantis announces UF biologist as chief science officer
DeSantis announces UF biologist as chief science officer Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his pick to fill the newly created job of chief science officer on Monday, tapping a University of […]
Is it time to bring back the septic system law?
Is it time to bring back the septic system law? “There are an estimated 2.6 million septic tanks in our state. We don’t know how many are properly functioning to […]