Working together to Help the Lagoon
Brevard Zoo’s restoration program aims to increase environmental awareness and show residents how we can collectively work together to restore the health of the lagoon. A healthy lagoon helps the environment but also helps humans co-exist in a way that safeguards the lagoon for future generations. Restore Our Shores – Indian River Lagoon Conservation Upcoming […]
About the eventMRC runs one of the largest licensed mangrove nurseries in the state of Florida. Our Palm Bay property borders the Indian River Lagoon. On the Lagoon, invasive species, like the Brazilian pepper tree, can outgrow native species. In order to promote growth of native species, MRC staff will remove invasive species multiple times […]
The First Friday Litter Sweep is a monthly volunteer cleanup at the Marine Resources Council’s Ted Moorhead Lagoon House in Palm Bay, where participants remove trash from nearby highways, trails, […]
Hands‑on planting and maintenance of native plants (often mangroves, salt marsh grasses, and other coastal species) Educational activities for volunteers and the public about native plant care and its role […]
MRC runs one of the largest licensed mangrove nursery in the state of Florida. Our Sebastian property is host to our large nursery with ~9000 plants. This nursery provides red, […]
Because trash travels with wind, rain, and human traffic patterns — and Waterway Warriors go where the need is greatest, we don’t schedule our cleanup locations more than about two […]