Learn how human activity is impacting the decline of water quality in the IRL, and why the proposed science based solutions are necessary. Click below to the links to read the […]
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#iheartestuaries (2/12-2/14)
Support Key Federal Estuary Programs using a 3 day social media campaign to demonstrate local support for federal programs that benefit estuaries.
Tickets for the Special Preview of the first IRL report card
Is the lagoon’s health improving? That is the question that will be addressed by MRC’s annual assessment report. The Marine Resources Council has worked diligently for more than two years […]
Action Alert! Support House Bill 7063
The Brevard IRL Coalition (BIRLC) asks that you join us in supporting HB 7063 in the current Florida Legislature. This specific bill and other legislation we are monitoring are opportunities […]
5 Ways to Protect Florida’s environment in the State Constitution
[Florida Today posted 11/29/17] For too long, Florida’s natural treasures have been put on the back burner by politics. Our quality of life as Floridians and our state’s economic vitality […]
Tourism dollars to fix sewage in the Indian River Lagoon has merits but bill goes too far (FL Today Editorial Board)
Fix sewage in the Indian River Lagoon [Florida Today Newspaper posted 12/6/17] “It’s unusual for us to say we’re not completely on board with a bill intended to help […]
Sewage issues damage the Lagoon
How record rains and Irma caused sewage issues [ Florida Today newspaper, posted 12/13/17 ] Listen to Jim Helmer, Director of Brevard County Utility Services explain how record rains caused […]
Muck removal in the Indian River Lagoon
Muck removal in the Indian River Lagoon Here is a great example of why we need to have muck removal from the lagoon.
Hurricane yard waste damages the Lagoon
Damaging the lagoon: Hurricane yard waste from Irma Hurricane Irma crashed through Brevard County in September of 2017 damaging property, toppling trees and flooding the region. As residents cleanup, they […]