Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition

Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting
2019-08-16 08:30 - 17:00, 2019-07-19 08:30 - 17:00, 2019-06-21 08:30 - 17:00, 2019-05-17 08:30 - 17:00, 2019-04-19 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Brevard County Government, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Meetings are in the Government Center, Building C, 3rd Floor, Florida Room, unless otherwise posted.
The role of the Oversight Committee is to review monitoring data on timeliness of project delivery, actual and updated project costs, and actual nutrient removal effectiveness, review new literature and local studies on the types of projects included in the plan and potential alternative project types, evaluate alternative project proposals received from the community, and recommend annual adjustments to the plan. The agendas for the meetings are posted on the Save Our Lagoon website under the Citizen Oversight Committee section http://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/CitizenOversightCommittee. Each agenda has a Financial Statement that lists all the projects budgeted for the current fiscal year, the status of contracting and the percentage spent so far on each project.
Time is given at the end of the meeting for public comment. Meetings are also streamable live at http://www.brevardfl.gov/SCGTV/Home or aired on Channel 499 on Spectrum (formerly Brighthouse) networks; Channel 99 for AT&T U-verse customers; and on Comcast (North Brevard) Channel 51 and (South Brevard) Channel 13. There are archive videos of the previous meetings on SCGTV under the Video on Demand button at the top of the page or on the Brevard County Government Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pg/BrevardCountyGovt/videos/

Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park
2019-08-10 09:30 - 23:30, 2019-07-13 09:30 - 23:30, 2019-06-08 09:30 - 23:30, 2019-05-11 09:30 - 23:30 | Canova Beach Park, 3299 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, 32937
Join us at the Canova Beach Cleanup in Melbourne. The event is hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard and takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month from 930am – 1130am. Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com

SR528 Shoreline Cleanup
2019-07-27 08:30 - 11:30 | Kelly Park – East, 2550 N. Banana River Drive, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
Join us to clean up the shoreline by SR 528. We will meet at Kelly Park East, 2504 N Banana River Dr.,Merritt Island and transfer to the cleanup site after a safety brief.

Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Brevard County Government, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
Join us at the next BPTAC meeting! The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee (BPTAC) reviews plans and policies regarding bicycle, pedestrian, and multi-use trail projects. BPTAC members represent: local government, law enforcement agencies, educators, cyclists, hikers, walkers, environmentalists, businesses and interested citizens. Please note that public comments are limited to 3 minutes each. Those wishing to make a public comment must fill out a public comment card prior to the beginning of the meeting. Comment cards are available at the sign-in table. Visit www.spacecoasttpo.com for the latest agendas.
The meeting will be held at 2725 Judge Fran jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

FL Tech mangrove Day Presentation
2019-07-20 09:30 - 14:00 | MRC Ted Moorhead Lagoon House, 3275 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Marine Resources Council is hosting an International Mangrove Day Celebration featuring Family, Fun & Education. Great Food and Live Local Music will be at 3275 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay. You are invited!! 9:30am is the Rain Barrel Workshop, 10:30am is a Mangrove Presentation, 11am is the Mangrove Potting/Planting Workshop and Shoreline Tour, 11:30am Food Service and Live Music begins, 12:30pm Florida Tech Indian River Lagoon Research Institute Presentation by Dr. Robert Weaver, 1pm Artisan Rain Barrel Silent Auction Concludes, Mangrove Collection Winner Announced, Social and Live Music Continues. RSVP via the URL to attend the presentations. This event is free to the public.

Karma Beach Yoga and Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Cleanup
2019-07-20 07:00 - 08:00, 2019-06-15 07:00 - 08:00, 2019-05-18 07:00 - 08:00, 2019-04-20 07:00 - 08:00 | Cherie Down Park, 8330 Ridgewood Ave, Cape Canaveral, 32920, United States
Come give yourself and our beautiful beaches some LOVE with early morning beach yoga and clean-up. HOTY Karma Yoga & KBB Clean-Up are held on our Adopted Shore at Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral, that we’ve sponsored over 16 years. It’s more than ever time to “Live More Green and Live More Lean” with Suzanne & Joe Elliott, Founders and Directors from HOTY on the Island. KBB will provide grabbers, buckets, latex gloves, and trash bags. HOTY Team will provide table, sign-in, free yoga and accept donations for KBB.

Turkey Creek Cleanup
2019-07-13 08:30 - 11:30 | Turkey Creek, 4220 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Come join us on July 13th from 8:30 – 11:30am for the Turkey Creek Cleanup. Meet at 4220 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay. Kayaks are provided by Paddling Paradise, with a post event party at Hell N’ Blazes Brewery with catering by Meg O’Malley’s.

Pollution in the Indian River Lagoon and Stormwater
2019-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
This is a Children’s Interactive activity where they learn:

How storm water transport contaminants to the Lagoon.
What can you do to help us reduce pollutants going into the Lagoon.

Join us at the Catherine Schweinsburg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922 on Thursday, July 11 at 2pm.

Titusville Spoil Island Cleanup
2019-06-29 08:00 - 11:30 | Parrish Park, 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Pkwy, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Join us for the spoil island cleanup – Kayaks provided by A Day Away Kayak Tours. The post event party is a Playalinda Brewing Company Hardware Store. We will meet at Parrish Park, Titusville at 8am. Event is from 8am until 11:30am.

Lagooon Friendly Lawn Plant Sale
2019-06-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Keep Brevard Beautiful, Inc., 1620 Adamson Rd, Cocoa, FL, 32926, United States
Join us for our 2nd annual LFL Plant Sale! Hundreds of plants to choose from and great people to talk to. All proceeds benefit KBB’s Lagoon Friendly Lawn program, dedicated to reducing nutrient pollution and restoring native habitats in Brevard County.
If you are interested in donating plants or volunteering the day of the event please contact Kaylyn Palmer at kaylynpalmerkbb@gmail.com or at 321-631-0501 ext. 212.

Lagoon Straight Talk
2019-06-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Dixie Crossroads, 1475 Garden Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
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 Dixie Crossroads:
– 5:30-6:15 Light Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
– 6:15-8:30 Straight Talk Program and audience Q/A
The forum will feature updates on the Indian River Lagoon Restoration Plan, Titusville City Utility and status of the Titusville Causeway. Attendees can ask questions from a panel of leaders and scientists.
Come, learn and bring your questions to the forum. Register for your free ticket here on this EventBrite site.
Commissioner Rita Pritchett will chair the meeting. Invited speakers include MJ Waters, Chair, Brevard IRL Coalition; Dr. Virginia Barker, Director, Brevard County Natural Resources Department; Titusville City leadership; Chad Rischar; Laurilee Thompson, SOIRL Trust Fund Citizen’s Oversight Committee.
We plan to Stream the event live on the Brevard IRL Coalition Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BIRLC/?ref=bookmarks) if you cannot make the event please watch.
Thank you for your support of our Lagoon.

North Brevard Litter Patrol
2019-05-18 08:30 - 10:00 | FL, United States
The North Brevard Litter Patrol works their way through north Brevard County collecting litter with any volunteer that is willing to join! Location TBD.
Please share this with your family and friends and encourage at least one person to join you. Encourage others by just helping once or twice a year. Bring your gloves, sunscreen and bucket (if you want). We will provide plastic trash bags, grabbers and safety vests, but please show up on time if you need these items! Come out, make a difference, and have fun!

Satellite Beach City Council Meeting
2019-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Satellite Beach City Council, 565 Cassia Boulevard, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
This meeting will discuss/vote on a resolution banning the use of herbicides containing Glyphosate on city-owned properties.

Living Shoreline Q&A at the Zoo!
2019-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Are you interested in learning more about how we install living shorelines at no cost to homeowners? We will be hosting a Q&A session here at the Zoo on Monday, May 13 at 6pm to discuss what a living shoreline is and how you can get one. If you would like learn about living shorelines and how you can get involved with Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores Program, click here sign up today! This Q &A session will take place in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge at the Brevard Zoo.

Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium
2019-05-08 - 2019-05-10 | Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
This symposium is held by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in affiliation with the WEF Stormwater Institute and the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program and in cooperation with the Florida Water Environment Association and The Water Research Foundation.
WEF will be hosting our inaugural Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this May. This Symposium is crafted to deepen the technical knowledge of professionals involved with stormwater management and provide forums where leading issues in the sector are discussed.

Coastal Garden Fair and Earth Day Celebration
2019-04-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Satellite Beach Earth Day, 1089 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
The Satellite Beach Beautification Board and the Satellite Beach Sustainability Board have partnered to create this event for the community. This event will have food trucks and is free to the public. We will have a variety of vendors with arts and crafts, plants and gardening supplies. There will also be speakers talking about topics related to Earth Day and Coastal plants and gardening. Come out and enjoy this family-friendly event designed to educate and inspire growing your connection to the environment.

St. Johns River Cleanup
2019-04-27 08:00 - 12:00 | FL, United States
A 3 site cleanup along the St. Johns River. Want to make a difference in your community and create a healthier river? Give us a call at 321-631-0501 or email arwen.kbb@gmail.com to find your closest site location! Kayaks and boats are welcome to participate!

Stop The John's Island Wastewater Effluent Pipeline!
2019-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 | indian River County Administration Complex – Commission Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Bldg A, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, United States
Call to Action! All Friends of the Indian River Lagoon!
Need: Stop the John’s Island wastewater effluent pipeline from being drilled and constructed under and across the Indian River Lagoon!
Day/Date/Time: Tuesday, April 23, 9 a.m.
Location: Indian River County Administration Complex – Commission Chambers at 1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960.
Actions:
1. Attend public meeting Tuesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. (The Commission chambers holds 200 people. We’ll need these chambers at standing room only in opposition to this pipeline. Note: this is a lagoon health issue affecting all counties the estuary comprises.)
2. Send a letter/email to the Indian River County Commissioners telling them your concerns and asking them to reject this highly controversial easement for the misguided construction of the John’s Island wastewater effluent pipeline.
Contact Information: Susan Adams (sadams@ircgov.com), Joe Flescher (jflescher@ircgov.com), Tim Zorc (tzorc@ircgov.com), Peter O’Bryan (pobryan@ircgov.com), and Bob Solari (bsolari@ircgov.com). For more contact information please visit http://www.ircgov.com/boards/bcc/.
3. Want to help more? Please forward this information on to your lagoon loving friends, family, work groups, government leaders, local business partners, and non-profit organizations. The more community involvement we have the louder our voice is for the well-being of the Indian River Lagoon. Together we can bring this estuary of national significance back to health! https://savetheirl.org
Many organizations are working very hard to restore the health of this estuary. There could not be a worse time or project to create additional and unnecessary risks to our Lagoon’s health. (To view the current Indian River Lagoon Health Update Report please visit https://savetheirl.org/wp-content/uploads/mrc-report-card-2018-min.pdf.)
John’s Island Water Management (a private company in operation solely for the John’s Island community and its golf courses) is pressing Indian River County for a highly controversial easement over Hole-in-the-Wall Island despite the easement having been flatly rejected by the island’s owner.
Unfortunately, the Indian River County attorney now plans to take this highly controversial easement to the Indian River Board of County Commissioners for approval during an upcoming meeting still to be determined. (The county taking an action like this for the use of a private entity is unprecedented.)
The proposal of the John’s Island wastewater effluent pipeline to be constructed under and across the Lagoon is an environmental risk to the estuary both in its construction and operation. This risk can be easily be avoided by connecting to infrastructure that is already in place.
Please Help Stop This Pipeline From Being Drilled Under & Across The Lagoon We Love & Cherish. SaveTheIRL.org!

Clean the Carr (Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge)
2019-04-20 08:00 - 11:30 | Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
Join us at the old Sebastian Beach Inn for this year’s beach cleanup. Specific location to be determined.
2019 sea turtle nesting has already started with the Leatherbacks on Florida’s East Coast. This event is planned to clean the beach in advance of the Loggerhead season that starts around May 1. The Greens begin nesting in June with a season that can extend to November. The Carr Refuge is one of the most important beaches for sea turtles worldwide, so let’s do our best to clean it including the small pieces of plastic that the hatchlings ingest.
Please bring the sunscreen and insect repellent of your choice. Bring a reusable water bottle. We will have water at the beach access points to fill your bottles.

Earth Day Expo
2019-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Unity Of Melbourne, 2401 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
