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# Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition

Working together to Help the Lagoon

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- [The Economic Impact of the Lagoon is Huge](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-economic-impact-of-the-lagoon-is-huge/) - August 25, 2026 – According to a comprehensive article recently published in FLORIDA TODAY, every $1 we spend on restoring the Indian River Lagoon generates $24 in return. As 71% of the IRL lies in Brevard County, we have a significant economic interest in its health. Other key points in the article: The Indian River
- [IRL Is Important for Sea Turtles](https://helpthelagoon.org/irl-is-important-for-sea-turtles/) - July 30, 2026 - The 2026 sea turtle nesting season is shaping up to be another exceptional one for Florida's Space Coast, especially here in Brevard County. Brevard County is on pace for another outstanding nesting year. Local biologists reported in June that many beaches were seeing 350 nests per mile, with some southern Brevard
- [Don't let Indian River Lagoon restoration stall now](https://helpthelagoon.org/dont-let-indian-river-lagoon-restoration-stall-now/) - July 14, 2026 - Recently, Craig Wallace, Chair of Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, was given the opportunity to provide information about the upcoming referendum in support the Lagoon. The article appeared in the July 9 edition of Florida Today. The future of the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County is on the ballot this
- [How You Water Can Help Our Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/how-you-water-can-help-our-lagoon/) - Save Water. Help Your Plants. Protect the Lagoon. Have you seen sprinklers running in the rain—or water flowing down the street instead of soaking into the soil? That runoff isn’t just wasted water—it picks up fertilizers, pesticides, and other pollutants that end up in our Indian River Lagoon. A few simple steps can make a
- [Guided Garden Tour at the Brevard Discovery Garden](https://helpthelagoon.org/guided-garden-tour-at-the-brevard-discovery-garden/) - The Brevard Discovery Garden at the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, has launched a self-guided tour program, giving visitors a flexible way to explore the garden at their own pace. The program is available every Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Visitors will receive a map with suggested stops
- [Port Canaveral Recognized for Environmental Work](https://helpthelagoon.org/port-canaveral-recognized-for-environmental-work/) - June 29, 2026 - It's always gratifying to see a large organization working proactively to preserve and improve the environment. Recently, Port Canaveral was recognized for doing just that. For the 10th consecutive year, Port Canaveral has earned Green Marine certification, continuing its decade of environmental leadership and sustainability performance among deepwater seaports. The achievement
- [The World Around Us Shapes The Health Within Us](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-world-around-us-shapes-the-health-within-us/) - From Forbes. By Bill First, a heart and lung transplant surgeon, former U. S. Senate Majority Leader, and Chair of the Global Board of The Nature Conservancy. I spent much of my life looking inside the human body. Under the bright lights of the operating room, with a knife in my hand and a human
- [Lagoon Fest Oct 17](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-fest-oct-17/) - Please mark this event, Oct 17th, on your calendars now. We will also need volunteers, so stay tuned. It’s that time of year that the City of Melbourne starts planning for this year’s Lagoon Fest (formally known as IRL Day). It will be held on Saturday October 17th at Front St. Park again and
- [Tips to Improve Landscape, Protect Waterways](https://helpthelagoon.org/tips-to-improve-landscape-protect-waterways/) - May 22, 2026 - By Sally Scalera (originally appeared in FLORIDA TODAY) Sally Scalera is an urban horticulture agent and master gardener coordinator for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Science. The eighth Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principle, reducing (or better yet, preventing) stormwater runoff, will keep non-point source pollution out of our waterways.
- [Calling all Seagrass lovers!?! (That's YOU)](https://helpthelagoon.org/calling-all-seagrass-lovers-thats-you/) - Here's another great way to make a difference. We think you've got the right set of eyes to help the University of Florida monitor seagrass during this month's Eyes on Seagrass Blitz! (May 1-31) Whether you're kayaking, boating, or just on a walk, here's your chance to contribute valuable data to support lagoon health. Click
- [MRC Shares Info on Stormwater Management](https://helpthelagoon.org/mrc-shares-info-on-stormwater-management/) - (From Dr. Laura Wilson, Executive Director, Marine Resources Council May 1, 2026) Dear Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, When rain falls in your neighborhood, where does it go? A storm drain? Canal? Stormwater pond? For most of us reading this, the answer is that it ultimately ends up in the Indian River Lagoon, carrying fertilizers,
- [Mulch Ado About Something](https://helpthelagoon.org/mulch-ado-about-something/) - April 22, 2026 - The following information is from Sally Scalera who is an urban horticulture agent and master gardener coordinator for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Science. Published in FLORIDA TODAY. MULCH Following the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming
- [Lagoon Cleanup Near Eau Gallie Causeway Featured on WESH-TV](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-cleanup-near-eau-gallie-causeway-featured-on-wesh-tv/) - April 14, 2026 (From WESH-TV, Mike Hanson) A recent news story on WESH said, "A major restoration project aimed at improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon is set to begin near the Eau Gallie Causeway, part of a long-term effort to restore one of Florida’s most ecologically important waterways." "Brevard County officials said
- [Celebrating National Gopher Tortoise Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/celebrating-national-gopher-tortoise-day/) - Each year on April 10th, we celebrate National Gopher Tortoise Day. Gopher tortoises play an important role in maintaining ecosystem health, including that of the Indian River Lagoon. Gopher tortoises are best known for their impressive burrows, which average 15 feet long and 6.5 feet deep. These burrows aren’t just homes; they are lifelines for
- [Sources of Pollution & What You Can Do](https://helpthelagoon.org/sources-of-pollution-what-you-can-do/) - Pollution in the Indian River Lagoon comes from many sources, but the ones we can control start right at home — stormwater runoff, wastewater, and muck buildup. Stormwater: Everything on our streets, driveways, and yards can wash into drains and end up in the lagoon. Help reduce runoff by planting native trees and shrubs, converting
- [SOIRL Program Wins ECF Highest Award](https://helpthelagoon.org/soirl-program-wins-ecf-highest-award/) - April 2, 2026 - The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) recently paid homage to the Save Our Indian River Lagoon program with the presentation of the Brilliance Award, the highest honor of the ECF Diamond Awards. The Diamond Awards honor exceptional projects that exemplify innovative and noteworthy approaches to addressing regional challenges, helping
- [Keep It Clean on Spring Break](https://helpthelagoon.org/keep-it-clean-on-spring-break/) - ☀️ Spring break is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of the Indian River Lagoon. Whether you're kayaking, fishing, boating, or simply soaking up the sunshine along the shore, the lagoon offers incredible ways to explore and connect with nature. While you’re out enjoying the water, remember to help protect
- [Nanobubbles Pilot Project Launches in Titusville](https://helpthelagoon.org/nanobubbles-pilot-project-launches-in-titusville/) - The City of Titusville is partnering with Moleaer Inc. on a small-scale demonstration of the company’s patented nanobubble water-treatment technology at the Titusville Municipal Marina. On March 3, 2026, at the Titusville Marina, the City of Titusville officially launched its Nanobubbles Pilot Project — a collaborative initiative focused on improving water quality in the Indian
- [Feb 24th Commission Agenda Item I.2.](https://helpthelagoon.org/feb-24th-commission-agenda-item-i-2/) - SOIRL extension 1 cent sales tax Feb 24th Commission Agenda Item I.1. Feb 24 Commission Meeting Agenda I.2. Talking Points: 20260224 Talking Points regarding Potential One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax
- [From FLORIDA TODAY: Brevard County approves final Indian River Lagoon plan; sales tax renewal next](https://helpthelagoon.org/from-florida-today-brevard-county-approves-final-indian-river-lagoon-plan-sales-tax-renewal-next/) - February 11, 2026 - (From FLORIDA TODAY) Brevard County commissioners Tuesday, Feb. 10 approved the final yearly plan of the 10-year Save Our Indian River Lagoon program. Their vote comes as the county also considers a possible Nov. 3 voter referendum to renew the half-cent sales tax that funds the program. The commission voted 4-1
- [The Indian River Lagoon Is Healing](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-indian-river-lagoon-is-healing/) - Across the lagoon, we’re beginning to see real signs of progress: improving water quality in some areas, returning wildlife, and growing community awareness. These are hopeful signs, and they show that our collective efforts are making a difference. But healing the Indian River Lagoon doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, resources, and ongoing stewardship.
- [What We Want for Our Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/what-we-want-for-our-lagoon/) - 🌊 The Indian River Lagoon isn’t just beautiful—it’s one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America, home to thousands of species of fish, birds, manatees, dolphins, and seagrasses. It supports our local economy, protects our shorelines, and connects our community to the water in ways that are deeply woven into our history and
- [Make A Lagoon-Friendly Resolution for the New Year](https://helpthelagoon.org/make-a-lagoon-friendly-resolution-for-the-new-year/) - 🌊 We’re encouraged by the progress being made in the Indian River Lagoon, but healing a lagoon takes time, commitment, and all of us working together. This year, consider making a lagoon-friendly resolution: reduce runoff, plant native, pick up pet waste, maintain your septic or sewer system, or simply learn more about how your everyday
- [DEP Awards $25 Million to Advance Water Quality Improvements in the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/dep-awards-25-million-to-advance-water-quality-improvements-in-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - January 1, 2026 - DEP recently announced the award of $25 million for 14 projects that will directly improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon. These projects are expected to reduce nutrient pollution by an estimated 214,000 pounds of total nitrogen and 23,000 pounds of total phosphorus each year. Since 2019, Florida has
- [New Recycling Items Moved from "Naughty" to "Nice"](https://helpthelagoon.org/new-recycling-items-moved-from-naughty-to-nice/) - Just in time to help clean up from holiday festivities, Waste Management Recycling Brevard has added two new items to their acceptable list: plastic to-go cups from fast-food restaurants and paper coffee cups. Recycling in Brevard and Orange counties is no small job, with WM processing about 100,000 tons from that area this year. So
- [It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Recycling](https://helpthelagoon.org/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-recycling/) - Hoo, boy, the holidays, am I right? We all know it’s better to give than to receive, but all that giving can mean a lot of wrapping to do. Then the big day comes and suddenly there is a mountain of lovely paper, ribbons, tape, etc. What’s an environmentally conscious merry gentleman (or woman) to
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program Wins Award](https://helpthelagoon.org/save-our-indian-river-lagoon-program-wins-award/) - The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council announces the 2026 Diamond Award Winners. The highest honor, the Brilliance Award of Regional Impact, was presented to Brevard County's Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program. This long-running, impactful collaborative initiative was recognized for its numerous successes, extensive partnerships, and for establishing best practices for regional environmental
- [We Reveal Our Sources](https://helpthelagoon.org/we-reveal-our-sources/) - Although there are many sources of pollution of the Indian River Lagoon, the major sources that we can control are Stormwater runoff, Groundwater(wastewater), and legacy Muck. Stormwater: Plant trees, Natives, Vegetated swales Stormwater runoff includes all water that enters the lagoon from the surface. It includes street storm drains, rivers, canals and direct runoff from
- [We Hate to Dredge This Up, But...](https://helpthelagoon.org/we-hate-to-dredge-this-up-but/) - 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 other forms of marine life. Over time, the landscape around the lagoon changed. As surrounding lands were developed for agriculture, housing, and other uses, increased
- [WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WASTEWATER](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 and food waste. This wastewater can be processed at your home or piped to a central wastewater treatment plant. Home processing is called Onsite Sewage
- [Restoration Programs Can Use Your Help](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 reef building Shoreline Plantings Clam distribution Growing Mangroves Shoreline Cleanup Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shore Program Marine Resources Council Keep Brevard Beautiful Many shoreline restoration
- [Habitat Restoration](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 combination of ecological engineering, monitoring, and adaptive management. Living shorelines utilize natural materials like mangroves trees and shoreline grasses to stabilize shorelines, reduce erosion, and
- [Money for Lagoon Projects Reduced](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 and other environmental-type projects in Brevard County. Among the projects in Brevard that lawmakers proposed but that didn't make it into the final budget: $12
- [Save Money and the Lagoon with Smart Irrigation](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 the street which ends up in the Lagoon. You can save money and water by reducing lawn irrigation, especially during the summer when there are
- [News You Can Use from St. Johns RWMD](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 Merritt Island—is one of three interconnected lagoons that form the Indian River Lagoon system? This ecologically rich estuary is part of the area the St.
- [Rain Gardens Help the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 rain, using plants to filter the water before letting it soak into the ground. These can be natural low-lying areas or they can be constructed
- [Stormwater Runoff Impacts](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 surface that it hits can't absorb it, running off our yards into street drains, canals, and ponds and eventually ends up in the lagoon. If it
- [The Rain’s Coming-Hold the Fertilizer!](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-rains-coming-hold-the-fertilizer/) - After a very dry start to 2025, the summer season is just the opposite. According to the St John’s Water Management Brevard County receives 80 percent of its rainfall during the summer months. If you’ve been here for a while, you know this translates into torrents of water from the sky washing across our yards,
- [ Protect the Indian River Lagoon – It Starts in Your Yard!](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 drains, rain carries it directly into the lagoon. This extra organic material releases nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuel harmful algal blooms. These blooms
- [The War on Pollution Has Many Fronts](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-war-on-pollution-has-many-fronts/) - Multiple Sources Require a “Yes, And” Control Strategy Pollution of our Lagoon comes from many sources: #1 Muck Flux, the black goo buildup from 70 years buildup on the Lagoon floor releasing pollution. #2 Baseflow: Pollution from septic systems, reclaimed water, and leaky sewer pipes seeps through our sandy soil to the Lagoon. #3
- [The Optics on Septics](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-optics-on-septics/) - What’s a Conventional Septic System? How does it Pollute? It is an underground wastewater treatment system designed for sanitary protection, commonly used in areas with no centralized sewer system. It consists of a septic tank and a drain field. How it works: Wastewater Collection: Waste flows into the septic tank. Separation In the Tank: Solids
- [Why Care about Our Indian River Lagoon?](https://helpthelagoon.org/why-care-about-our-indian-river-lagoon/) - Why Care About Our Lagoon? Because it's our paradise and a major part of our economy. OUR PIECE OF PARADISE: Our Lagoon offers us beauty, diversity and recreational opportunities. A visit to the Lagoon often offers postcard scenes of the sun over the water, boating, fishing, a diverse environment with animals, fish, birds and plants.
- [Muck - the Single Largest Source of Nitrogen Pollution in the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/muck-the-single-largest-source-of-nitrogen-pollution-in-the-lagoon/) - MUCK is the accumulation of decades of soil erosion, animal waste, and organic debris, covering 6000 acres of Lagoon bottom that is rotting away. As it rots, it releases nitrogen and phosphorous pollution that feeds algae and helps produce harmful blooms. Muck is the single largest source of nitrogen pollution in the Lagoon (accounting for
- [1995's Basin Act Was an Important Step](https://helpthelagoon.org/1995s-basin-act-was-an-important-step/) - Are Sewage Discharges a Major Source of Lagoon Pollution? In 1995-Yes, But Today-NO! Before 1996, when the IRL System and Basin Act took effect, Brevard’s sewage treatment plants routinely released approximately 30 MILLION GALLONS of their effluent directly into the Lagoon EVERY DAY. Thankfully that ended in 1996. Today, there are infrequent, and still UNWELCOME,
- [Pre-1996 Dumping Was a Dirty Shame](https://helpthelagoon.org/pre-1996-dumping-was-a-dirty-shame/) - Is Sewage Plant Dumping a Major Source of Lagoon Pollution? No, not today! But until 1996 when the 1990 IRL System and Basin Act took effect, it sure was. Before that, Brevard’s sewage treatment plants dumped approximately 30 MILLION GALLONS of partially treated sewage directly into the Lagoon EVERY DAY. Thankfully that ended in
- [Sewage Spills Used to Be a Major Problem](https://helpthelagoon.org/sewage-spills-used-to-be-a-major-ill/) - Are Sewage Spills a Major Source of Lagoon Pollution? No, not today! But before 1996, when the 1990 IRL System and Basin Act took effect, they sure were. Before that, Brevard’s sewage treatment plants routinely disposed of approximately 30 MILLION GALLONS of partially treated sewage directly into the Lagoon EVERY DAY. Thankfully that ended in
- [Reducing Pollution in Reclaimed Water](https://helpthelagoon.org/reducing-pollution-in-reclaimed-water/) - Studies Show Reclaimed Water is Polluting the Lagoon: Reclaimed water is partially cleaned sewer water, transported through characteristic purple pipes and used to irrigate golf courses and other areas. It was considered useful because it contains nitrogen and phosphorous that can act as a fertilizer. By actively following the science, the Save Our Indian River
- [Help Heal Our Lagoon in 2025!](https://helpthelagoon.org/help-heal-our-lagoon-in-2025/) - We're happy to report that the Lagoon made progress in 2024! Now, let’s all do what we can to Help this year. What YOU Can Do Everyone—Recycle and keep the Lagoon free of trash Use reusable bags at the grocery store or paper ones Use as little plastic as possible Plant native plants that don't
- [Seagrass - Ready For A Comeback?](https://helpthelagoon.org/seagrass-ready-for-a-comeback/) - GOOD NEWS: SEAGRASS STARTING TO SPREAD IN THE LAGOON! St Johns River Water Management District reported this week, “Data collected in the summer of 2023 revealed an increase in seagrass extent since 2021…” The graph green bars show, after years of decline, an increase of 2400 Hectares (6000 Acres) over the past 2 years. The
- [Mangroves, Our Unsung Heroes](https://helpthelagoon.org/mangroves-our-unsung-heroes/) - Did you know that mangroves are the unsung heroes of the Indian River Lagoon? These incredible ecosystems are crucial in preserving our environment and supporting biodiversity. Here's why we need to protect and cherish them: Habitat for Wildlife: Mangroves provide a vital habitat for numerous fish, birds, and other wildlife species. They serve as nurseries
- [The Small But Mighty Oyster](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-small-but-mighty-oyster/) - Oyster reefs are not just beautiful underwater structures; they play a crucial role in our ecosystem! Oyster reefs in the Indian River Lagoon are like bustling underwater cities, providing homes and shelter for numerous marine creatures. Their complex structure supports biodiversity by creating habitats for fish, crabs, and other marine life. Beyond their role as
- [Bill to save seagrass and manatees gets first blue-green light](https://helpthelagoon.org/bill-to-save-seagrass-and-manatees-gets-first-blue-green-light/) - Officials would have to inspect septic tanks every five years. A bill to reduce algal blooms, and protect Florida’s declining manatee population, is inching forward in the Legislature. A Senate panel voted unanimously Monday to approve the proposal (SB 832), which would implement the state Blue-Green Algae Task Force’s recommendations on prevention, cleanup and mitigation.
- [We can't afford to sacrifice seagrass for development](https://helpthelagoon.org/we-cant-afford-to-sacrifice-seagrass-for-development/) - Seagrass is one of the most valuable ecosystems on the planet. Often referred to as the “lungs of the sea” for its unique ability to clean surrounding water and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, seagrass communities have been compared to the marine equivalent of tropical rainforests. An acre of seagrass supports up to 40,000 individual species
- [Governor DeSantis Vetoes SB 2508, Every Voice Made A Difference](https://helpthelagoon.org/governor-desantis-vetoes-sb-2508-every-voice-made-a-difference/) - We're extremely grateful to report that Governor DeSantis officially vetoed Senate Bill 2508 on Wednesday. And although that act was the final nail in the coffin for this bad water bill, it certainly wasn't the only thing that helped bury this threat to clean water. It was one of thousands of acts that added up to take down the Goliath.
- [Straight Talk June 23rd Answers Questions About the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk-june-23rd-answers-questions-about-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - We are five years into the Save Our Indian River Lagoon project and the half cent sales tax so where do we stand? Dr. Duane Defreese Executive Director of the IRLNEP, Vinnie Taranto Citizen Oversight Committee Chair and Dr. Jeff Able from FL Tech will update you on our progress. 
- [Governor Announces $20Million for Indian River Lagoon.](https://helpthelagoon.org/governor-announces-20million-for-indian-river-lagoon/) - Governor DeSantis announces $20 Million for IRL restoration.
- [New AECOM "Algae Harvesting Ship" for the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/new-aecom-algae-harvesting-ship-for-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - Brevard County Natural Resources Management and the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection unveiled a new AECOM Algae Harvesting Ship. The event was held at Front Street Park in Melbourne Sept.13, and included tours of the ship on the Indian River Lagoon. TIM SHORTT / FLORIDA TODAY https://www.floridatoday.com/videos/news/2023/09/13/new-aecom-algae-harvesting-ship-indian-river-lagoon/8405933001/?fbclid=IwAR2LdccOPJXYKM9_6W9Z4ziU4hGjyuHG795CYUD6TJgKDl43UmqLmiefKjY
- [Birds and their fest flock back to Space Coast, a sign of a healing lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/15912-2/) - Jim Waymer, Florida Today "Expect to see some high-tech binoculars and expensive cameras with long lenses in coming days, hopeful signs that the Indian River Lagoon is returning to health and with it, more ecotourism. But a boost in birds, thanks to seagrass and other signs of renewed lagoon life, means a return of the
- [Mayday: Time is running out to save Florida’s water](https://helpthelagoon.org/mayday-time-is-running-out-to-save-floridas-water/) - "Some people think we already have a constitutional right that protects us against water pollution. We do not, neither at the federal nor the state level. Article II, section 7(a) of the Florida Constitution states in pertinent part: 'Adequate provision shall be made by law for the abatement of air and water pollution ….' This
- [Florida Legislature Receives Mixed Grades on the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/15821-2/) - Craig Wallace Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, Florida 2023 Legislation for the Lagoon
- [What happened with Blue Green Algae Task Force Recommendations](https://helpthelagoon.org/15700-2/) - Why is DEP still so inept, years after DeSantis took office? https://treasurecoast-fl-app.newsmemory.com/?publink=2abbb1082_13485b4 In January 2019, two days after being sworn into the state’s highest office, De-Santis wanted to make one thing clear: He would be the clean-water governor. He hopscotched around the state making announcements and creating entities to do what the Department of Environmental
- [Summer heat is tough on fish in the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/summer-heat-is-tough-on-fish-in-the-lagoon/) - This is the time of year when more frequent rains coupled with longer daylight hours can create an environment that is ripe for localized algal blooms. There have been several reports of fish kills over the past few weeks, mainly in the Banana River basin around the Mathers Bridge and canals of Satellite Beach. Those
- [SB198/HB349 Opposition](https://helpthelagoon.org/sb198-hb349-opposition/) - Brevard Indian River Lagoon Opposes SB198 and HB 349 allowing Seagrass mitigation Banking
- [FWC Fish Art Contest for Students](https://helpthelagoon.org/fwc-fish-art-contest-for-students/) - FWC Florida State Fish Art Contest for Students
- [UF searches Indian River lagoon seagrass for 'forever' chemicals found in Florida manatees](https://helpthelagoon.org/uf-searches-indian-river-lagoon-seagrass-for-forever-chemicals-found-in-florida-manatees/) - University of Florida researchers, Emily Griffin and Associate Professor John Bowden pull samples of seagrass form the Indian River Lagoon to analysis for 'Forever' chemicals.
- [Reckless bill could further endanger manatees by destroying local seagrass](https://helpthelagoon.org/reckless-bill-could-further-endanger-manatees-by-destroying-local-seagrass/) - Like many of you, I remain incredibly troubled by the staggering loss of seagrass in our estuary. It has had real consequences. Since 2009, we’ve lost around 46,000 acres of natural seagrass. As a result, the Indian River Lagoon has been ground zero in the deaths of hundreds of manatees who starved because they could
- [Brevard health officials warn of toxic algae in Lake Washington, Stick Marsh](https://helpthelagoon.org/brevard-health-officials-warn-of-toxic-algae-in-lake-washington-stick-marsh/) - Brevard health officials warn of toxic algae in Lake Washington, Stick Marsh, Lagoon Health, Lagoon Impact
- [IRL is sole topic for Central Florida Spotlight TV segment Jan. 19th, 2020](https://helpthelagoon.org/irl-is-sole-topic-for-central-florida-spotlight-tv-segment-jan-19th-2020/) - The fight to save the Indian River Lagoon will be the sole topic for the entire half hour of Central Florida Spotlight on Channel 9, Sunday, January 19, 12:30 p.m.
- [Lagoon Coalition has a new president](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-coalition-has-a-new-president/) - NEWS RELEASE Date 1/16/2020 Contact: Fred Mays 972-838-5163 fredmays44@gmail.com NEW PRESIDENT OF LAGOON COALITION Vince Lamb, 75, of Merritt Island, has been elected President of the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition. He replaces Marilyn (MJ) Waters, who steps down after three years as Coalition President. Mr. Lamb has lived in Brevard County for over 40
- [Lagoon Cleanup Progress featured on Central Florida News 13](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-cleanup-progress-featured-on-central-florida-news-13/) - MJ Waters, past President of the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, will be talking about the lagoon’s cleanup progress on Central Florida News 13. The interview will air at 12:30, and be replayed at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. For more information on the status of restoring the lagoon, read the Citizen Oversight Committee
- [Advocates say it's time to see how well tax to clean Indian River Lagoon is doing](https://helpthelagoon.org/advocates-say-its-time-to-see-how-well-tax-to-clean-indian-river-lagoon-is-doing/) - The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition will hold a public forum, called "Lagoon Straight Talk," at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Satellite High School auditorium. The Jan. 22 lagoon forum at SHS includes progress reports from Virginia Barker, director of Brevard County's Natural Resource Management Department; and Duane De Freese, executive director of the Indian River
- [Lagoon Update - Space Coast Daily TV Interview with Vince Lamb](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-update-space-coast-daily-tv-interview-with-vince-lamb/) - Vince Lamb, Chair of the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, updates the status of the Indian River Lagoon with Space Coast Daily’s Giles Malone on Space Coast Daily TV. The interview begins with why the half cent sales tax was passed by the Brevard County residents in 2016. Causes of the Indian River Lagoon's pollution
- [U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Feed the Manatees](https://helpthelagoon.org/u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service-to-feed-the-manatees/) - December 30, 2021 - Although it remains illegal for individuals to feed manatees, a plan is in the works for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to carefully bring needed sustenance to these starving animals. The lack of seagrass has been noted as the cause of the problem, with adult manatees needing 100-200 pounds of
- [Don't feed the Starving Manatees](https://helpthelagoon.org/dont-feed-the-starving-manatees/) - December 12, 2021 - No one wants to see an animal suffer, but when it comes to manatees wildlife officials ask you to please refrain from feeding them. It will be better if they stay close to their normal diets and there is a plan in place to keep these gentle giants from starving. Want
- [Sustainability and embracing the future of Brevard | Opinion](https://helpthelagoon.org/sustainability-and-embracing-the-future-of-brevard-opinion/) - Chelsea Partridge - Guest Columnist - Dec 13, 2021 Chelsea Partridge is a Brevard County Soil & Water Conservation District supervisor. She lives in Port St. John. Municipalities and counties should be embracing and incorporating sustainability to protect our land and our homes. The protection of our natural surroundings is becoming more and more prevalent in
- [The Indian River Lagoon Clam Restoration Project](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-indian-river-lagoon-clam-restoration-project/) - Blair Wiggins and others of the Indian River Lagoon Clam Restoration Project have placed an 12 million clams which helps filter out the bad algae. When the algae gets out of control it blocks the sunlight from reaching the bottom of the lagoon, which has an adverse effect on seagrass. Clams can survive in bad
- [Titusville Sewage Spill Could Top Half a Million](https://helpthelagoon.org/titusville-sewage-spill-could-top-half-a-million/) - (Clickorlando.com, May 2021) In December 2020 Titusville's Osprey sewer plant spilled more than 7 million gallons of raw sewage into ponds at Sand Point Park, which feed into the Indian River Lagoon. The City spent $377,163 responding to the spill, but also faces up to $200,000 in fines levied by the State. Click here to
- [Two dozen sea turtles rescued after washing up in Brevard County](https://helpthelagoon.org/two-dozen-sea-turtles-rescued-after-washing-up-in-brevard-county/) - (WFTV.com/news November 9,2020) Two dozen sea turtles have washed up on shore in Brevard County as Tropical Storm Eta has been bringing wind and some rain to the area all day Monday. The Brevard Zoo is now helping the so-called “wash back” turtles at the Sea Turtle Healing Center. Click https://tinyurl.com/turtles-rescued to read the full
- [DeSantis signs water-quality bill touted as historic, yet also condemned as polluter-friendly](https://helpthelagoon.org/desantis-signs-water-quality-bill-touted-as-historic-yet-also-condemned-as-polluter-friendly/) - (June 30, 2020 FloridaPhoenix.com) Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law the “Clean Waterways Act,” adopted in March by the Florida Legislature. Senate Bill 712, text found here SB 712 , was spearheaded by Sen. Debbie Mayfield, a Republican from Indian River and Brevard counties and the original bill was endorsed by the Brevard Indian
- [Brevard Zoo Completes Largest Living Shoreline Yet](https://helpthelagoon.org/brevard-zoo-completes-largest-living-shoreline-yet/) - (June 23, 2020 Space Coast Daily news) This conservation project, which took several weeks to complete, was jointly funded by the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and Brevard County’s Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan. The living shoreline was built across three different conservation properties along the Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne Beach
- [Vero Beach Stormwater Utility](https://helpthelagoon.org/vero-beach-stormwater-utility/) - June 21, 2020. CWC FB post. On Tuesday at 9:30 am, the City Council is holding a pre-budget workshop on the possibility of initiating a Stormwater Utility to fund water quality projects to reduce pollution to our lagoon. You are encouraged to express your support through emails to tbursick@covb.org. The stormwater infrastructure in Vero Beach
- [Indian River Lagoon mangroves provide habitat for numerous species, hurricane protection](https://helpthelagoon.org/indian-river-lagoon-mangroves-provide-habitat-for-numerous-species-hurricane-protection/) - June 11, 2020 TCPalm.com “Mangrove trees are super trees," said Caity Savoia, lead scientist at the Marine Resources Council in Palm Bay. Mangrove trees can survive in both fresh and salt water. Black and white mangroves excrete salt out of their leaves, while red mangroves have a filtration system in their roots to keep salt out but let water
- [Interior to push drilling in Florida waters after November election](https://helpthelagoon.org/interior-to-push-drilling-in-florida-waters-after-november-election/) - Photo credit Joe Raedle/Getty Images. Politico.com, 6/10/2020. According to reporter, Ben Lefebvre, "Interior has spent years working on a proposed drilling plan that would expand oil companies‘ access to waters around the country's coastline, including a draft plan issued in 2018 by the Trump administration that considered opening the federal waters off both of Florida's coasts.
- [UF Researchers To Study How Algae Blooms Hurt Florida’s Economy](https://helpthelagoon.org/uf-researchers-to-study-how-algae-blooms-hurt-floridas-economy/) - (WJCT, Brendan Rivers) May 12, 2020 "A team led by University of Florida researchers is receiving nearly $280,000 to study the social and economic costs of harmful algal blooms." The University of Florida received federal funding for the study with the goal of determining how the algal blooms will financially impact various segments of Florida's
- [Heat-Related Illness Rising with Temperatures](https://helpthelagoon.org/heat-related-illness-rising-with-temperatures/) - (WUFT News, reporter D. Ivanov, May 4, 2020) "The past five years have been the hottest ever recorded, according to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, and 2020 is “almost certain” to follow, the agency projects. Florida has made headlines this spring for record heat, but the trend stretches back far longer. " This news
- [Halt wetlands permitting changes until public can comment in person](https://helpthelagoon.org/halt-wetlands-permitting-changes-until-public-can-comment-in-person/) - (Tampa Bay Times, opinion piece Bob Graham) "Florida should focus on the pandemic and not force through rash changes in environmental policies", writes Bob Graham. "In this time of crisis and uncertainty, Floridians are depending on state leaders for direction and critical support. Our government should be focused on performing the essential functions that protect
- [Floridians Worried About Water Quality - Willing to Pay to Fix it](https://helpthelagoon.org/floridians-worried-about-water-quality-willing-to-pay-to-fix-it/) - 81% of Floridians want their government to do more to protect water quality, according to a new statewide poll commissioned by Brevard IRL Coalition and Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County. The poll was conducted by Florida Atlantic University and surveyed 1,150 people statewide. The survey was commissioned by the Brevard Indian River Lagoon
- [Derelict Vessels in the IRL](https://helpthelagoon.org/derelict-vessels-in-the-irl/) - Brevard Delivers is a quarterly publication for providing transparency on projects throughout Brevard County. It is published by the Brevard County Government www.brevardfl.gov . This article discusses how the Brevard County's boating and waterway's program is responsible for keeping derelict vessels from becoming a navigational risk or an environmental problem. While it is the owner's
- [Brevard County Commission rejects loosening rules designed to protect wetlands](https://helpthelagoon.org/brevard-county-commission-rejects-loosening-rules-designed-to-protect-wetlands/) - "County commissioners have decided against moving forward with proposed changes in wetlands protection regulations" according to a recent article in Florida Today news. While a group of development interests sought modifications in the wetlands rules, other speakers asked the commissioners to reject the proposed changes. Fifteen residents who addressed the County Commission during public comment
- [Here's how to fix Florida's water crisis](https://helpthelagoon.org/heres-how-to-fix-floridas-water-crisis/) - Guest columnist for the Treasure Coast Newspaper, Judy Orcutt, explains how Florida's water management districts's mission is to protect and manage the water quality and availability. She continues to discuss how and where improvements should be made and who should be overseeing the improvement efforts. She says "With strong leadership, free from political pressure and
- [Lawmakers take heed of algae task force proposals](https://helpthelagoon.org/lawmakers-take-heed-of-algae-task-force-proposals/) - This article in the Naples Daily News is a good summary of the current bills addressing water pollution. Lawmakers are pushing several bills this session that have regulatory implications as the state tries to rid its waters of blue-green algae and similar pollution. The recommendations came from the Blue-Green Algae Task Force, a group of
- [2020 proposed update to the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan is available for review](https://helpthelagoon.org/2020-proposed-update-to-the-save-our-indian-river-lagoon-project-plan-is-available-for-review/) - The 2020 proposed update to the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan is available for review on the website https://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/Home. The plan will be voted on by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners at their meeting held February 25, 9:00 a.m. The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan outlines local projects planned
- [Restoration Progresses in the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/restoration-progresses-in-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - January 2020 marks the third year of the massive undertaking to save the Indian River Lagoon. The half cent sales tax has already collected more than $125 million, of which a fourth has been contributed by tourists. Approximately half the funding goes towards reducing excess nutrients which cause algae overgrowth. Another third of the money
- [Florida's harmful algal blooms are dangerous to humans | Opinion](https://helpthelagoon.org/floridas-harmful-algal-blooms-are-dangerous-to-humans-opinion/) - An opinion piece posted in Florida Today news discusses the political actions needed to combat Florida's harmful algal blooms to humans. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Blue-Green Algae Task Force has made several recommendations but there is concern about available funding to prevent future blooms. This opinion piece details the causes of algal blooms, the health risks,
- [Florida lawmakers vow to crack down on pollution that contributes to algae problems](https://helpthelagoon.org/florida-lawmakers-vow-to-crack-down-on-pollution-that-contributes-to-algae-problems/) - According to the Jan 18, 2020 article in Tallahassee.com, "Republican leaders in the Legislature are vowing this year will be different when it comes to improving water quality." "New regulations on polluters are being proposed, and they have some prominent GOP backers. If approved, they would represent a significant departure for a GOP-controlled Legislature that
- [Do You Love Oysters?](https://helpthelagoon.org/do-you-love-oysters/) - Oysters are being used to help clean the Indian River Lagoon. Brevard Zoo’s Olivia Escandell, Conservation Coordinator, talks about the process and how oysters help on Space Coast Daily TV. Watch the segment here.
- [Nine harmful gardening practices for the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/nine-harmful-gardening-practices-for-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - Nine harmful gardening practices for the Indian River Lagoon. Which ones apply to you?
- [Kilroy water monitors in the IRL - $750,000 needed to deploy more](https://helpthelagoon.org/kilroy-water-monitors-in-the-irl-750000-needed-to-deploy-more/) - ORCA needs $750,000 to put Kilroy water monitors in the Indian River Lagoon, St. Luce River. Florida House Bill 4057 will help make this happen.
- [Saving the IRL: What’s happening with tax money; what’s in store](https://helpthelagoon.org/saving-the-irl-whats-happening-with-tax-money-whats-in-store/) - This opinion piece posted on FloridaToday.com provides an excellent account of how much money has been collected to date, where the funds are being focused, and progress on several projects. Click here for the full article.
- [IRL Sales Tax Making Progress](https://helpthelagoon.org/irl-sales-tax-making-progress/) - The Indian River Lagoon half cent sales tax is making progess! Read all about it here.
- [Indian River Lagoon Day - Nov 9th](https://helpthelagoon.org/indian-river-lagoon-day-nov-9th/) - Visit the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition's tent at Front Street Park! Get ready for a fun day of music, food, kids’ games, kayaking, and more at Melbourne’s Indian River Lagoon Day on Saturday, November 9. Event Schedule 9:00 am–11:00 am: Hook Kids on Fishing Program Kids who participate receive a free fishing
- [Butterflies, Snook thrive in the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/butterflies-snook-thrive-in-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - Butterflies, Snook thrive in the Indian River Lagoon Marine biologists say the Indian River Lagoon is one of the most diverse water bodies in the country. What do they mean? Two creatures that live there can provide an explanation. Read our article posted in Viera Voice News.
- [IRL Restoration: Grand Canal Muck Dredging Gets Underway](https://helpthelagoon.org/irl-restoration-grand-canal-muck-dredging-gets-underway/) - IRL Restoration: Grand Canal Muck Dredging Gets Underway BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Nearly 500,000 cubic yards of muck will be removed from the Grand Canal as part of a $27 million Indian River Lagoon restoration project that is slated to begin dredging this week and is expected to take four years to complete. The project
- [Senator Mayfield's Water Bill Filed Oct 30, 2019](https://helpthelagoon.org/senator-mayfields-water-bill-filed-oct-30-2019/) - Senator Mayfield's Water Bill Filed Oct 30, 2019 This new bill was based on last year's and changed accordingly. Senator Mayfield plans to file a separate bill on biosolids. The next step will be committee assignment which can take a few weeks. Here is the link to the bill.
- [Battle over water and public health return to Tally](https://helpthelagoon.org/battle-over-water-and-public-health-return-to-tally/) - Battle over water and public health return to Tally More voices call for action by our State Legislature and Governor to take meaningful action in this 2020 legislative session to implement controls and funding to improve Florida's Waters. Read the full article here. Also see our 2020 Legislative Recommendations and share them with your friends. https://helpthelagoon.org/…/CWC_BIRLC-LegisReg-Recommends-9…
- [Legislation to Expedite Water Quality Improvements](https://helpthelagoon.org/legislation-to-expedite-water-quality-improvements/) - Governor DeSantis' call for Water Improvements Legislation aligns with Brevard Indian River Lagoon/Indian River County Clean Water Coalition 2020 Legislative Recommendations: Septic System and Sewage Treatment maintenance; Biosolids (concentrated sludge) Controls; Enhanced Controls and Monitoring of Agricultural Runoff; and Improved Stormwater Treatment. HOPEFULLY the Governor, and Legislature will also support funding to accomplish the goals.
- [Saltwater Intrusion is a threat to the St. Johns River](https://helpthelagoon.org/saltwater-intrusion-is-a-threat-to-the-st-johns-river/) - We must put an end to the excessive pollution - saltwater Intrusion is a threat undermining the river’s ability to filter out excess pollution.
- [A Call for Tighter Septic and Stormwater Rules by Florida's Blue Green Algae Task Force](https://helpthelagoon.org/floridas-blue-green-algae-task-force-wants-tighter-septic-and-stormwater-rules/) - A state task force examining ways to fix Florida’s dirty water narrowed its recommendations on Monday by suggesting tighter rules for septic tanks and aging stormwater systems.
- [Students to Conduct Scientific Research Along the Indian River Lagoon on October 10](https://helpthelagoon.org/1600-students-to-conduct-scientific-research-along-the-indian-river-lagoon-on-october-10/) - A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon” is a research program designed to have students, teachers, and environmental partners work together to collect water quality and biological inventory samples along the Indian River Lagoon
- [Lagoon Straight Talk event at Cocoa Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-straight-talk-event-cocoa-beach/) - September 23 - 5:30pm-8:00pm - Lagoon Straight Talk - (Cocoa Beach)- Join the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition for the ‘Lagoon Straight Talk’ event at the Courtyard Marriott, Cocoa Beach. Speakers include MJ Waters of the BIRLC, Senator Debbie Mayfield, Virginia Barker, Jim McKnight, and Duane DeFreese discussing topics such as “People, Pollution, the Problem”,
- [Rep. Randy Fine proposes IRL Clean up bills](https://helpthelagoon.org/rep-randy-fine-proposes-irl-clean-bills/) - (Florida Today News): Rep. Randy Fine announced the filing of his first general bill of the 2020 legislative session, House Bill 153, the “Indian River Lagoon State Matching Grant Program,” along with an appropriations request, House Bill 2053, of $50 million, to fund the first year of the program. Read the entire article here.
- [Brown algae slime blankets surf from Cocoa Beach Pier to Alan Shepard Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/brown-algae-slime-blankets-surf-cocoa-beach-pier-alan-shepard-park/) - 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 did not detect any toxins in that algae. Read more here....
- [Green algae fouls Lake Washington](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 about 60 customer complaints of a strange odor to their drinking water. Excess algae has become an every-summer scourge for many Florida lakes, including Lake
- [Florida's Algae Bloom are also a health crisis](https://helpthelagoon.org/floridas-algae-bloom-also-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 that microcystin levels in samples from Lake Okeechobee and the St. Lucie River were 300 times the level recommended as safe by the United Nations.
- [Lagoon Straight Talk event](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 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
- [Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards, April 14, 2019](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 Bo Platt and MJ Waters, of the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition. MJ is Chair of the Coalition and Bo is Chair of the Coalition's
- [How Utilities can Improve the Indian River Lagoon - presentation by Brevard County Utility Services Dept.](https://helpthelagoon.org/utilities-can-improve-indian-river-lagoon-presentation-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 focused on the role of Utilities and the SOIRL Trust Fund in restoration efforts. Several very interesting projects were discussed. The Brevard Indian River Lagoon
- [Indian River County Commissioners Reject Wastewater pipeline](https://helpthelagoon.org/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 River County Commission meeting use signs to voice their opinion of a proposed pipeline under the Indian River Lagoon (photo credit Tyler Treadway/TCPalm). Read the
- [Plan targets Brevard’s last remaining derelict boats for removal from Indian, Banana rivers](https://helpthelagoon.org/plan-targets-brevards-last-remaining-derelict-boats-removal-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" out of local waterways, in a $450,000 project. Read the article here.
- [DeSantis announces UF biologist as chief science officer](https://helpthelagoon.org/desantis-announces-uf-biologist-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 Florida biologist whose past work specializes in how pollution affects water quality. Read the article here.
- [Is it time to bring back the septic system law?](https://helpthelagoon.org/time-bring-back-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 ensure they don't leak into waterways because there's no inspection requirement. Florida had such a requirement for two years, until the state Legislature repealed that
- [Algal blooms in Florida waters](https://helpthelagoon.org/algal-blooms-florida-waters/) - Read UF public perception survey shows high level of concern over algal blooms in Florida waters - “Recently released polling data from the University of Florida’s Bureau for Economic and Business Research, in partnership with the Howard T. Odum Center for Wetlands and the Bob Graham Center, suggests that a vast majority of Florida residents are concerned about algal blooms in Florida waters regardless
- [Protect Florida's waters statewide - Commentary](https://helpthelagoon.org/protect-floridas-waters-statewide-commentary/) - "Protecting and restoring Florida's waters are a cornerstone of our public service". The Orlando Sentinel news outlet published this article regarding Former Florida governor and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, and Seminole County commissioner Lee Constantine highlighting the Florida Conservation Coalition's water policy initiatives for Florida. Click here for the entire article.
- [County Commission rejects Tobia’s proposal to take away funding for aquarium](https://helpthelagoon.org/county-commission-rejects-tobias-proposal-take-away-funding-aquarium/) - Per an article in Florida Today news, County Commissioner John Tobia failed to rescind a commitment of $10M in county tax money to help pay for a proposed $70M aquarium. https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2019/02/13/county-commission-rejects-tobias-proposal-take-away-funding-aquarium/2856097002/
- [Dear Gov. Ron DeSantis, please do 4 things to help the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/dear-gov-ron-desantis-please-4-things-help-indian-river-lagoon/) - FLORIDA TODAY’S Editorial board outlines what they believe should be his priorities. The first one is cleaning up the Indian River Lagoon. Click here to read more about the letter to be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis and how you can add your name to it in this editorial published Jan 31, 2019.
- [Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for $625 million for water projects in environmental priorities](https://helpthelagoon.org/gov-ron-desantis-calls-625-million-water-projects-environmental-priorities/) - The Governor announced $625M for water resource projects, including Everglades restoration. Click Here for the story.
- [Top Lagoon scientist lauds The Moorings' "eco" efforts](https://helpthelagoon.org/top-lagoon-scientist-lauds-moorings-eco-efforts/) - "One of the Treasure Coast's most prominent conservation scientists is lauding The Moorings Yacht and Country Club for its environmentally-forward initiatives." as reported by Sue Cocking of Veronews.com. Read the article here.
- [Tourist Development Council approves grants for 8 projects to help the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/tourist-development-council-approves-grants-8-projects-help-indian-river-lagoon/) - Development Council approves grants to help the Indian River Lagoon Eight projects designed to help the Indian River Lagoon will receive grants through a new Space Coast Office of Tourism program, under a plan approved this week. The grants will be funded by Brevard County's 5 percent Tourist Development Tax on hotel rooms and other short-term
- [IRL Waterways in Trouble - USA Today series of stories](https://helpthelagoon.org/irl-waterways-trouble-usa-today-series-stories/) - The Indian River Lagoon is one of many waterways in trouble throughout Florida. A statewide effort is needed, involving citizens, government officials, businesses and advocates to address this. USA Today launched the first of a series of stories to encourage us to act together, swiftly and effectively. Click here for the story.
- [Red Tide Blooms in Brevard County](https://helpthelagoon.org/red-tide-blooms-brevard-county/) - As red tide blooms approach coastal areas, breaking waves can cause their toxins to become mixed with airborne sea spray. People in coastal areas can experience varying degrees of eye, nose, and throat irritation. When a person leaves an area with a red tide, symptoms usually go away. People with severe or chronic respiratory conditions
- [Final Vote on Septic Ordinance Oct 9th](https://helpthelagoon.org/final-vote-septic-ordinance-oct-9th/) - Please help support passage of the new Brevard County Septic Ordinance, being voted on: Tuesday, October 9 at 5 PM, Viera Government Center, County Commission Room 1st Floor Come and speak on behalf of the Ordinance Call your Commissioner(s) and ask them to vote for it Share this Call to Action with your members, colleagues and associates
- [Sept. 25, the Brevard County Commission will hold a first vote on adopting new septic system ordinance](https://helpthelagoon.org/sept-25-brevard-county-commission-will-hold-first-vote-adopting-new-septic-system-ordinance/) - Sept. 25, the Brevard County Commission will hold a first vote on adopting new septic system ordinance Please help get supporters to attend and to call Commissioners in advance urging approval. Brevard County Commission will vote Tuesday, Sept. 25 and October 9 on requiring new septics within 40-60 meters of the Lagoon to clean
- [Baseline Scorecard for the Brevard Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/baseline-scorecard-brevard-indian-river-lagoon/) - Watch for the MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL “Indian River Lagoon Health Update" insert this Sunday Sept. 16 in Florida Today. This report is an important step in a comprehensive IRL restoration effort. To see more details visit the MRC website. According to the Council’s Steve Sharkey, “For the first time, we now have a baseline of
- [Environmental Voter Project](https://helpthelagoon.org/environmental-voter-project/) - The Environment Voter Project Nathaniel Stinnett, founder and executive director of the Environmental Voter Project, is striving to get environmentalists to vote in elections. How? Using data analytics and volunteers, they have identified environmentalists who don't vote often or at all. With your help, our volunteer activists reach out to friends and family asking them to
- [EPA Scientific Integrity Policy](https://helpthelagoon.org/epa-scientific-integrity-policy/) - An Introduction This is an introductory video on scientific integrity and a recording of a training workshop on scientific integrity at U.S. EPA. EPA’s ability to protect human health and the environment depends upon the integrity of the science on which it relies. From the earliest formation of a scientific question to the use of
- ["Living Shorelines" a PBS video](https://helpthelagoon.org/living-shorelines-pbs-video/) - 'Living shorelines' use oyster shells and marsh grass to reverse coastal erosion 'Living shorelines' is a new alternative to reverse costal erosion. Click on this link to watch how a Living Shoreline can restore erosion. #helpthelagoon
- [Brevard County Commissioners approve five-month ban on new conventional septic systems](https://helpthelagoon.org/brevard-county-commissioners-approve-five-month-ban-new-conventional-septic-systems/) - Brevard County now has a new tool to help clean up the Indian River lagoon, reports Florida Today. Read the entire article here.
- [Septic Moratorium Briefing](https://helpthelagoon.org/septic-moratorium-briefing/) - BREVARD COUNTY CONSIDERS FIVE-MONTH MORATORIUM ON INEFFICIENT SEPTIC SYSTEMS May 17, 2018 BRIEFING FROM The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition The most important way to heal the Indian River Lagoon is to reduce Nitrogen – no matter where it comes from. Sources include leaky septic tanks, sewage releases, residential fertilizer, storm water runoff (that contains
- [Brews and Brevard IRL](https://helpthelagoon.org/brews-brevard-irl/) - Join us on April 26 at 6pm at the Intracoastal Brewing Company. Join Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, who are at the forefront in restoring the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County. Find out about the current conditions of the lagoon and how the community is helping to restore it.
- [Governor Scott vetoes HB 1149](https://helpthelagoon.org/governor-scott-vetoes-hb-1149/) - April 6, 2018 Governor Rick Scott vetoed HB 1149. In his veto letter to Secretary Deztner, Governor Scott states "After thoroughly reviewing HB 1149, I am not convinced that this legislation will not muddle Florida's protection of our aquifers. The Department of Environmental Protection will remain focused on protecting Florida's water resources and will continue to safeguard our
- [HB 1149 endangers our aquifers and drinking water](https://helpthelagoon.org/hb-1149-endangers-aquifers-drinking-water/) - The League of Women Voters summarizes HB 1149: Incentivizes using reclaimed wastewater to recharge Florida’s aquifers. Provides that DEP and the Water Management Districts reissue the construction phase of individual permits up to three years after they expire, basing the re-issuance on original permit conditions and ignoring any new requirements or standards. Reclaimed water may
- [Fixing the IRL Goes Beyond Brevard's Sales Tax](https://helpthelagoon.org/fixing-irl-goes-beyond-brevards-sales-tax/) - BIRLC's recent Opinion Piece published in Florida Today. In it, MJ Waters makes the point that there are multiple sources contributing to the problems of our precious Lagoon, and that each source must be corrected by the organizations responsible, drawing on their own specific tools and resources. Read the article "Fixing the IRL Goes Beyond Brevard's Sales
- [See results of a long term commitment to restore lagoon!](https://helpthelagoon.org/see-results-long-term-commitment-restore-lagoon/) - This is the result of long term commitment to restoration. You can advocate for the Indian River Lagoon and understand it's a marathon, not a sprint! Here is the article on the Chesapeake Bay - the largest estuary...
- [Bills to Let Treated Sewage Pumped Into Aquifer](https://helpthelagoon.org/bills-let-treated-sewage-pumped-aquifer/) - Take action NOW. Call your Florida Senator & Representative today. A pair of bills quietly moving through the Florida House and Senate have the potential to change the quality of the state’s water supply. The bills — HB 1149 and SB 1308 — encourage replenishing the fresh drinking water in the underground aquifer with treated
- [Deal Reached on Land Conservation Funding!](https://helpthelagoon.org/deal-reached-land-conservation-funding/) - Florida legislature news on funding Florida Forever and the Environmentally Endangered Lands program. (Shared from Audubon Florida's Facebook post). BIG NEWS! Thank you to the House and Senate leaders who, working late into the night, arrived at an agreement on Florida Forever funding for the coming year. $77 million for environmentally endangered lands
- [Securing Florida's Water Future in the IRL](https://helpthelagoon.org/securing-floridas-water-future-irl/) - 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 article and view the video; and also visit our Facebook page, facebook.com/BIRLC, for more info on the health of the Lagoon.
- [Action Alert! Support House Bill 7063](https://helpthelagoon.org/action-alert-support-house-bill-339/) - 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 for environmental restoration and protection. It’s critical that we act now, as each passing year means that more land is lost forever, and the remaining
- [#iheartestuaries (2/12-2/14)](https://helpthelagoon.org/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](https://helpthelagoon.org/tickets-special-preview-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 to develop the first Indian River Lagoon Report Card. This document, inspired by the report card produced by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and similar works
- [Tourism dollars to fix sewage in the Indian River Lagoon has merits but bill goes too far (FL Today Editorial Board)](https://helpthelagoon.org/tourism-dollars-fix-sewage-indian-river-lagoon-merits-bill-goes-far-view/) - 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 prevent future sewage spills into the Indian River Lagoon — an estuary crucial to quality of life and the economy on the Space Coast....." Here is the
- [Sewage issues damage the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/sewage-issues-damage-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 the sewage issues, and their proposed solutions. This directly affected the quality of the Indian River Lagoon waters. Here is the link for the video....
- [5 Ways to Protect Florida's environment in the State Constitution](https://helpthelagoon.org/5-ways-protect-floridas-environment-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 greatly relies on the protection and preservation of our environment and precious ecosystems....Here is the link to the article....
- [Hurricane yard waste damages the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/hurricane-yard-waste/) - Irma created damaging hurricane yard waste. Learn what you can do to help the Indian River survive its effects. Top 3 things you can do today.
- [Muck removal in the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/muck-removal/) - Here is the status of muck removal in the Brevard County Indian River Lagoon. Watch the muck explosion video here. xxxxxxx
- [The new home of BIRLC](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-new-home-of-birlc/) - A very big thank you to Vince Lamb and the Save Our Lagoon PAC who have generously donated their domain and old website to the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition.

## Pages

- [New Home Page (Stand Up)](https://helpthelagoon.org/) - Help Us Help The Lagoon The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition (BIRLC) is dedicated to stewardship for our precious resource-the Indian River Lagoon. Learn about Membership Benefits. The purpose of this Coalition is to engage the public in building support for the Lagoon. You can help. It Takes A Village. VOLUNTEER SignUp: You may be
- [For Realtors](https://helpthelagoon.org/for-realtors/) - For Realtors OUR COMMUNITY VALUES OUR LAGOON If you have just moved here, you already know you have come to a place of extreme beauty and breathtaking nature. But there is a lot to learn about living near the abundant waters in Brevard County, Florida. This effort, of the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, in
- [Hands Across The Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/handsacrossthelagoon/) - Stand Together for the Indian River Lagoon SEPTEMBER 19 SIGN UP HERE Join us in Titusville at the start of KBB's International Coastal Cleanup for a powerful show of community support for the renewal of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program! A Decade of Progress - Let's Keep It Going Launched in 2016, the Save
- [October 4 Signup](https://helpthelagoon.org/october-4-signup/) - Activities are planned for every age…bring the family and friends. Join the fun in Goode Park. Visit the food trucks and the tents with education on Lagoon revival and preservation efforts of many kinds, including experts representing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, Restore Our Shores/Brevard Zoo,
- [Volunteer](https://helpthelagoon.org/volunteer/) - There are many people working for the health of the Lagoon. And progress is being made. We are learning more and more about what works and how we can move forward for greater benefits. But it's a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time. It takes money. And..it takes our collective determination to keep
- [Hands Across the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/hands-across-the-lagoon/) - Join Us on the Melbourne Causeway for a powerful show of community support for the renewal of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program! SIGN UP HERE A Decade of Progress - Let's Keep It Going Launched in 2016, the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program is making a difference. Improving water conditions, supporting increased
- [Sign Waving](https://helpthelagoon.org/signwaving/) - The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is hosting sign waving rallies at intersections across Brevard County. We will have volunteers on the sidewalks at a key intersection waving from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM on the selected dates, followed by a social gathering. A BIRLC representative will bring the signs and holders to the location.
- [Lagoon Renewal Single Page](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoonrenewal/) - Making A Difference There are many people working for the health of the Lagoon. And progress is being made. Through science and engineering, testing and reporting, we are learning more and more about what works and how we can move forward for greater benefits. What is the SOIRL Half-Cent Sales Tax? The SAVE OUR INDIAN
- [Volunteer Appreciation Days](https://helpthelagoon.org/volunteer-appreciation/) - Join the PARTY IN YOUR HONOR as we say: THANK YOU! If you Sponsored one of our programs or events, you're a VOLUNTEER. If you donated to Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, you're a VOLUNTEER. If you are CONSIDERTING VOLUNTEERING, the event is for you. Meet up with other VOLUNTEERS for the Lagoon. And remember,
- [Stakeholders](https://helpthelagoon.org/stakeholders/) - This page has been created for the use of our STAKEHOLDERS, partners and volunteers helping to educate voters about the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program, SOIRL progress and the need to continue our support by passing the referendum which will be on the November ballot. The ballot language is below as voters will see
- [Recognition](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-coalition/recognition/) - THANK YOU. Supporting the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is an opportunity for you to make a difference and Help the Lagoon. The Coalition would like to show our appreciation to Sponsors and for meaningful Donations received from the following individuals and organizations. We depend on this funding to accomplish our goals of education and
- [October 10 Signup](https://helpthelagoon.org/october-10-signup/) - Join Friends of the Thousand Islands and other paddlers at 9 AM on the morning of OCT 10. Flotilla will launch from the Cocoa Beach Pavillion adjacent to the Cocoa Beach Pool off Minutemen Causeway. Your 9AM arrival is important to get into formation and be on the water at 9:30. We expect media coverage
- [Lagoon FAQs](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-faqs/) - Lagoon FAQs Many organizations and entities are working to improve the health of our Lagoon. Begin to get acquainted to what impacts the Indian River Lagoon. Learn about the plans and projects already underway. It's a complex issue- one that is critical to all of us and future generations. Here are common questions and answers
- [Connecting People For The Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/connecting/) - Each of us has special connections in our community. These connections matter. If you know of an upcoming opportunity where supporters of Lagoon Healing may be able to present or share information, to connect with others, please help us make the connection. What are the dates? Where? Who is the official contact or contacts? You
- [IRLNEP Strategic Priorities](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-faqs/intro-to-irl-plan-10-steps/) - IRLNEP Strategic Priorities LOOKING AT THE FULL SCOPE OF THE IRL, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRLNEP) works to ensure the IRL is the healthy heart of connection between six counties, 38 cities, 1.6 million people, an economy valued at $7.6 billion annually, and more than 40% of Florida's East coast. This
- [Sponsor Opps: April 4](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-involved/sponsor-opp-april4/) - SPONSOR OPPS April 4 is FIRST FRIDAY in the Eau Gallie Arts District. The Square will be filled with exhibitors and voices speaking for the Lagoon-and music playing from the stage. The galleries have special surprises. Don't miss the special Lagoon-focused event, Just Another Fish On The Wall, at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery. This special
- [EEL Microsite Home](https://helpthelagoon.org/eel-microsite-home/) - Make A Difference When early voting begins on October 24, and on ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 8th, you have the opportunity to continue the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, currently maintaining and improving significant natural areas and nature recreation and education areas for you, your family and our future generations-many places you know and love across Brevard
- [Soil Renewal](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-renewal/soil-renewal/) - Home SOIRL Renewal The Progress Donate Ways To Help There are many people working for the health of the Lagoon. And progress is being made. Through science and engineering, testing and reporting, we are learning more and more about what works and how we can move forward for greater benefits. It's a marathon, not a
- [Join Our Coordinated Communications Effort](https://helpthelagoon.org/coordinated-communications/) - Join Our Coordinated Communications Effort Help amplify the voices speaking up for the Indian River Lagoon! The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition's Coordinated Communications effort is a growing network of over 80 individuals and organizations working together to share important lagoon-focused messages with the community. By joining, you'll receive ready-to-share content that you can post
- [Signup Form Lagoon Voices](https://helpthelagoon.org/lv-signup/) - Use this form to register for Lagoon Voices advocacy program.
- [Get Connected](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-connected/) - Ask Us If you have a question about how you fit in to efforts to help the Lagoon, use the form below and your questions will be answered. We can connect you with other volunteers, experts on aspects of Lagoon healing, and help you begin to see what efforts are making a difference now and
- [Sponsor](https://helpthelagoon.org/sponsor/) - Sponsor Become a Sponsor Supporting the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is an opportunity for you to make a difference to Help the Lagoon. Sponsor an Event. Sponsor a Program. Support a Project. Contribute with a gift in kind. RECENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY WATCH HERE FOR SPONSOR OPTIONS Have a question? Email us at info@helpthelagoon.org .
- [Leadership](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-coalition/leadership/) - Leadership BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition Craig Wallace, Chairman In the early 70's, Craig lived in Melbourne and had such fond memories of fishing, clamming and sailing in the Lagoon that he always wanted to retire here, which he did in 2016, just in time to experience the massive Brown tide induced
- [Lagoon Impacts](https://helpthelagoon.org/our-lagoon/lagoon-impact/) - Lagoon Impacts Click on the links below to get printable sheets from Coalition partner, Sea Grant Florida/University of Florida Extension Service, with the facts you need on: -how Fertilizer use affects the health of the Indian River Lagoon, Fertilizer Fact Sheet -why Muck Removal matters and where it comes from, Muck Fact Sheet -and why
- [Our Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/our-lagoon/) - Our Lagoon The Indian River Lagoon is a grouping of three lagoons: the Mosquito Lagoon, the Banana River, and the Indian River, on the Atlantic Coast of Florida; one of the most biodiverse estuaries in the Northern Hemisphere and is home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals. The Indian River Lagoon is
- [Restoration Projects](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-faqs/restoration-projects/) - Lagoon Restoration Projects Click here for SOIRL 2024 Annual Report 14 Project Categories 185 Projects Completed or underway Removing 1.14 M lbs of Total Nitrogen per year Example Project: Cone Road Funded in part by Brevard County's Half-Cent Sales Tax Click here to learn more about this project and to watch the video. Save Our Indian River
- [Straight Talk EauGallie](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-coalition/straight-talk-eaugallie/) - Lagoon Past, Present and Future When: December 10 5:30 - 8:30pm Location: EauGallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Fl Click here to view video of Event Topics 1) Year 8 Save Our Lagoon (SOIRL) program status update 2) Septic system upgrade requirements & Funding assistance 3) What you can do: Community based Restoration Success'
- [Lagoon Fishing Event Titusville](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-coalition/fishing-dixie-crossroads/) - Lagoon Fishing & Boating When: October 2, 2025 5:30 - 8:30pm Location: Dixie Crossroads Restaurant 1475 Garden St, Titusville, FL Speakers (Video) 1) Virginia Barker: Director Brevard County Natural Resources 2) Gene McCormick: Local Fishing Captain 3) Aaron Adams: Chief Scientist Bonefish and Tarpon Trust 4) Jon Cave: Fishing Guide, Lagoon Historian 5) Chris Peterson:
- [Straight Talk](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-coalition/advocacy-and-lagoon-straight-talks/) - Straight Talk Lagoon Fishing & Boating Titusville, October 2, 2025 Click to view Event The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition provides an online source of information, Lagoon news, and an serves as an ongoing resource for what others are doing and what you can do to make a difference in the health of the Lagoon.
- [Membership Opps](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-involved/memberships/) - OUR MEMBERS MATTER When we work together--when we join forces for good--we can help make things happen. Living the Lagoon Life as many of us do, we understand the importance of this work. Membership comes with benefits, but the big benefit is helping our Lagoon. MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS SEAGRASS SUPPORTER Just like seagrass supports
- [Brevard County Plan](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-faqs/brevard-county-plan/) - Brevard County Plan Brevard County's Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan The extensive, science-based Save Our Lagoon Project Plan was developed in July 2016 by a team of scientists, researchers, financial experts and lagoon restoration experts. The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition and Brevard residents stepped up and overwhelmingly voted for the half-cent sales
- [As A Business](https://helpthelagoon.org/how-you-can-help/as-a-business/) - As A Business A business has many opportunities to adopt policies that can make a difference to the health of the Lagoon. Some simple changes matter and are highly visible to your customers. Ways to make a difference: Offer your customers paper bags vs. plastic. Provide on premises visible ways for customers to properly dispose
- [Lagoon Voices](https://helpthelagoon.org/voices/) - Speak Up for the Lagoon. Our wonderful Lagoon is struggling, we know from the dying manatees and loss of seagrass. She needs us to Speak for her, to tell our leaders to stop the pollution and restore her beauty. Understand what it means to be a Lagoon Voice and what you will be asked to
- [About Lagoon Voices](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-connected/about-lv/) - Brevard Indian River Lagoon State Legislative Priorities and Representative contact information.
- [Current Programs, Lagoon Voices](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-connected/current-campaigns/) - Brevard Indian River Lagoon State Legislative Priorities and Representative contact information.
- [How You can help](https://helpthelagoon.org/volunteer-old/) - How You Can Help VOLUNTEER INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS BECOME A SPONSOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Marine Resource Council January 3 - First Friday Litter Patrol January 10 - Mangrove Workshop January 25 - Mangrove Workshop Ocean Research and Conservation Association January 29th - Nursery Maintenance Day OR Click on one of the following areas of interest to see
- [Make a Difference](https://helpthelagoon.org/making-a-difference/) - Make A Difference Helping the Lagoon starts with understanding what harms it, and how to make a difference in your own life. The pages of this website seek to help every individual find a way to help the Lagoon-something doable, some place to begin. Download this Flyer What You Can Do HERE ARE SOME GOOD
- [Get Involved](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-involved/) - The Indian River Lagoon is a priceless natural paradise, yet its health was neglected for decades. Today there is hope and healing. Investments are being made. Projects and people are making a difference. But progress takes time. Learn how you can help. Your Donation Matters. The Lagoon has a tremendous economic impact on our region
- [The Coalition](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-coalition/) - The Coalition The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is a leading, independent, unifying voice connecting community partners to restore the Indian River Lagoon. We are a 501-C3 Non-Profit all volunteer organization. What we do Foster awareness, education and actions in support of returning our Lagoon to health through science-based efforts designed to address the
- [2024 State Budget Line Items](https://helpthelagoon.org/2024-legislative-budget-summary/line-items/) - 2024 Florida State IRL Budget Detail IRL Grants and Brevard County Projects Other IRL Water Projects Learn More: About Lagoon Voices Understand what it means to be a Lagoon Voice and what you will be asked to do. Join us, have fun, Help the Lagoon! Current Campaigns Help us with current issues facing the Lagoon. Learn
- [2024 State Budget Summary](https://helpthelagoon.org/2024-legislative-budget-summary/) - 2024 Florida Sate Budget for IRL $75M Grant for IRL Protection Program $7.7M for Save Our Indian River Lagoon Projects $1.85M Brevard City Projects $4.9M Lagoon InFlow Project at Port Canaveral $600K Water Quality Monitoring Stations Click Here for Line Item Report Learn More: About Lagoon Voices Understand what it means to be a Lagoon
- [2024 Legislative Priorities](https://helpthelagoon.org/2024-legislative-priorities/) - BIRLC/MRC 2024 Florida Legislative Priorities Developed Cooperatively by The Marine Resources Council and Brevard IRL Coalition Continue IRL Protection Plan funding at $100M/year. Funding for new KSC Sewage Treatment System with biosolids Conversion to beneficial products. Support plans for Enhanced Biosolid Treatment to eliminate the unsustainable practice of land application of biosolids. Ratify the Statewide Stormwater
- [Test Donation Page](https://helpthelagoon.org/test-donation-page/) - It's Time to Act. Raise Your Voice. Contribute. You are the right person at the right time. Be a hero. You can help us continue to make progress. The Coalition is a group of dedicated volunteers who understand the need to preserve our paradise and need your support. Your Donation matters. Stand Up. Be a Lagoon
- [Donate](https://helpthelagoon.org/donations/) - Donate The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating our community regarding our precious Indian River Lagoon, and assembling the many allies of the lagoon throughout Brevard County to work together to save our lagoon. We could use your help to help the lagoon. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur
- [Partners](https://helpthelagoon.org/the-coalition/partners/) - Partners The Coalition is comprised of non-profit, non-partisan organizations. These Partners, while often working on different Lagoon issues, come together for one common goal - to help restore the Indian River Lagoon. For over 30 years, the Marine Resources Council has been the Lagoon's voice: advocating for Lagoon protection, restoring shorelines, conserving buffer lands, collecting and sharing scientific data,
- [Copy of Current Programs, Lagoon Voices](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-connected/2024-legislative-summary/) - 2024 Lagoon Legislative Summary Learn More: About Lagoon Voices Understand what it means to be a Lagoon Voice and what you will be asked to do. Join us, have fun, Help the Lagoon! Current Campaigns 2024 Legislative Summary Other Ways to Help Volunteer programs. What you can do in your yard Learn more about restoration programs
- [Old Home Page](https://helpthelagoon.org/new-home-page/) - The Coalition The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan organization seeking and facilitating education and collaboration--bringing together organizations, businesses and individuals who share the goal of supporting restoration of the Lagoon. Watch Recorded event Lagoon Straight Talk Event details Speak Up for Your Lagoon This is a new advocacy program
- [People Asked: Q & A](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-faqs/people-asked-q-a/) - People Asked: Q & A Click on the items below to find many Q & As under each heading. This is a great place to get the facts and get informed. HAVE A QUESTION? Get Connected with us. Want to help? Join up. ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE.
- [Lagoon Facts](https://helpthelagoon.org/our-lagoon/lagoon-facts/) - Lagoon Facts Biodiversity Recognized as one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in the world, with a warm-temperate climate to the north and a subtropical climate to the south, the IRL is influenced by both which contributes to the spectacular biodiversity found within the Lagoon. A number of distinct habitats serve as home to the
- [What You Can Do](https://helpthelagoon.org/how-you-can-help/) - How You Can Help From changing the way you tend your lawn, to planting native plants, to helping to keep trash out of the storm drains, there are many simple and easy ways to give our lagoon a break. If you want to venture farther afield you can get involved in hands on restoration with
- [7 Fertilizer Ordinance Restrictions](https://helpthelagoon.org/7-fertilizer-ordinances/) - 2024 Florida Legislative Priorities 7. Allow Counties to establish Seasonal Fertilizer Ordinances https://www.everglades.org/desantis-approves-back-door-ban-on-new-fertilizer-ordinances/ This article describes the implications of the Florida legislature's ban on new local fertilizer ordinances. It is only a one year hold, but the reason local control of fertilizer ordinances is important is: soil type, proximity to sensitive waterbodies, rainfall, temperatures, all
- [8. Reused Water Standards](https://helpthelagoon.org/8-reused-water/) - 2024 Florida Legislative Priorities 8. Set maximum standards for Nitrogen and Phosphorous levels in reused water. Florida as a state, has adopted reused water from sewage treatment plants for irrigation. It is an efficient way to process this effluent and does provide fertilizing nutrients to the land where it is applied. In many cases, this
- [6 Aquarium, Duane DeFreese Conservation Hub](https://helpthelagoon.org/6-aquarium/) - 2024 Florida Legislative Priorities 6. Funding for the Duane DeFreese Conservation Education Hub at the proposed Aquarium. Last year there was a request to provide funding for the aquarium which didn't get approved. This year we are asking specifically for funding for the Duane DeFreese Conservation Hub which will provide a lagoonside venue for Education
- [State Legislator Contact List](https://helpthelagoon.org/legislative-request/) - Contact Your State Legislators Your elected state legislators want to hear from you regarding issue that are important to you so here is their contact information. *Click on their name to send an email. Senate District 8 Senator Tom Wright (850)-487-5008 District 19 Senator Debbie Mayfield (850)-487-5019 House of Representatives District 30 Representative Chase Tramont (850) 717-5030
- [5 Increase Water Quality Monitoring](https://helpthelagoon.org/5-water-quality-monitoring/) - 2024 Florida Legislative Priorities 5. Increase Water Quality Monitoring as recommended by the Blue Green Algae Taskforce Science-based Decision Making, Data Needs and Monitoring Programs The task force recognizes that renewed investment in a state-wide comprehensive water quality monitoring strategy will be a key part of its water quality protection efforts moving forward. Appropriately scaled
- [4 Stormwater Rules Ratification](https://helpthelagoon.org/4-stormwater-rules/) - 2024 Florida Legislative Priorities 4. Ratify FDEP Stormwater Management Rules The current Stormwater Management rules for the state of Florida are over 20 years old. An adopted recommendation of the Blue Green Algae Task force in 2020 was to update the rules and improve methods for permitting monitoring of stormwater pollutants. The Florida Department of
- [3. Enhanced Biosolids Treatments](https://helpthelagoon.org/3-biomass-treatment/) - 2024 Florida Legislative Priorities 3. Funding to Support Enhanced Biosolids Treatment from Sewage Plants Traditional sewage treatment plants kill harmful bacteria and converts the solid sewage into a byproduct that is typically sold as fertilizer to be applied on agricultural fields. The problem is that this byproduct has a much higher phosphorous content than can
- [2024 $100M IRL Preservation](https://helpthelagoon.org/2024-legislative-detail/) - 2024 Florida Legislative Priorities 1. Continue IRL Protection Plan funding at $100M/year. 2023 was a big win for the Indian River Lagoon. In January 2023, the Governor issued Executive Order 23-06 asking the legislature to Establish the Indian River Lagoon Protection Program and secure at least $100M annually for the next 4 years for priority
- [2023 Legislative funded Projects for the LAGOON](https://helpthelagoon.org/projects-and-plans-copy/) - Projects and Plans Many organizations and entities are working to improve the health of our Lagoon. The 2023 Fla Legislature Approved the Following IRL Projects: PROJECT TITLE APPROVED Brevard County - Indian River Lagoon, Septic Upgrades to Advanced Treatment Units Phase 3 (50 sites) $ 450,000 Brevard County North Water Treatment Plant Expansion and
- [Copy of Brevard County 2023 Legislative Requests](https://helpthelagoon.org/brevard-2023-legislative-requests-copy/) - ASK THE GOVERNOR Save Local Fertilizer Ordinances A sneak attack on local government urban fertilizer ordinances was slipped into the 2023-24 budget in the very last days of the legislative session. There was no committee hearing, no staff analysis, and no opportunity for public comment or debate! The sneaky move prohibits local governments from adopting
- [Hits and Misses for the Lagoon in the 2023 Florida Legislative Session](https://helpthelagoon.org/hits-and-misses-for-the-lagoon-in-the-2023-florida-legislative-session/) - OP-ED May 18, 2023 Contact: Fred Mays FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 972-838-5163 fred@helpthelagoon.org Hits And Misses For The Lagoon In The Florida Legislature in 2023 by Craig Wallace, President, Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition would like to show our appreciation to our local legislative delegation led by
- [2023 SOIRL Plan Update Approval](https://helpthelagoon.org/soirl-update/) - SOIRL 2023 Plan Update Approval Possible Action: The Brevard Commission will Vote on the 2023 Draft Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Project Plan Update soon, we may ask for your support. The Citizens Oversight Committee voted to approve the 2023 Draft SOIRL Project Plan Update on Jan 20th. The Commission may consider and vote on the Draft Plan
- [Brevard County 2023 Legislative Requests](https://helpthelagoon.org/brevard-2023-legislative-requests/) - Brevard County 2023 State Legislative Requests Utility Services Infrastructure Optimization SUPPORT Fixed Capital Outlay funding for a new Advanced Wastewater Treatment plant to serve the growing population of Port St. John. Aging infrastructure and projected population growth in Port St. John require the construction of a new 1.5 million gallon per day (MGD) advanced wastewater
- [Brevard Septic System Proposal](https://helpthelagoon.org/septic-proposal/) - DRAFT: Septic Policy Proposal For review and comment (Please do not distribute) The Brevard County Commission should adopt a regulation requiring that all new home septic systems (Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems or "OSTDS") permitted and constructed in the County meet or exceed the 65% Nitrogen removal standard of the Nitrogen Removal Overlay, beginning on
- [Blue Green Algae Task Force](https://helpthelagoon.org/blue-green-algae-task-force/) - Blue-Green Algae Task Force Recommendations Not Implemented Push the Governor to finish the job that he started. In January 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 19-12 creating the Blue-Green Algae Task Force (BGATF) charged with expediting progress toward reducing the adverse impacts of toxic blue-green algae blooms. In October 2019, the Task Force issued
- [EEL Microsite FAQs](https://helpthelagoon.org/eel-microsite-home-copy/) - FAQs What is the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program? The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program is dedicated to conservation through land acquisition and management. The program protects Brevard County's unique natural habitats, while managing them for their rare, threatened, endangered, or endemic plants and animals. What is the mission of the Environmentally Endangered Lands program? The mission
- [Low Impact Development Resources](https://helpthelagoon.org/lid/) - Low Impact Development Resources What is Low Impact Development (LID) and why is it key to reducing stormwater pollution of the Lagoon. Low Impact Development design standards are tools to retain rainfall wherever it falls so that it doesn't run off into storm drains, streams, and canals picking up pollutants that eventually reach the lagoon.
- [EEL Renewall Presentation](https://helpthelagoon.org/eel-ppt/) - Environmentally Endangered Lands Renewal Presentation Brevard County Environmental Endangered Lands Program
- [Map Of EEL Properties](https://helpthelagoon.org/eel-map/)
- [West Melbourne City Council](https://helpthelagoon.org/candidate_survey2022-r8/) - Brevard August 2022 Election Candidate Survey Results West Melbourne City Council Survey Question Diana Adams John Dittmore William Johnson Andrea Young 1) Do you fully support the BREVARD COUNTY Save Our Indian River Lagoon(SOIRL) Program and its renewal? No response Yes: Before we spend any more money on restoration, we must stop permitting new septic
- [At Home](https://helpthelagoon.org/how-you-can-help/at-home/) - At Home So many important projects start at home. Where to Begin You don't have to make huge changes to make a difference. Just get started and see where it takes you. This is just another way you can make a difference in the health of the Lagoon. Right Plant Right Place Florida native plants
- [Brevard County Lagoon Restoration Programs](https://helpthelagoon.org/brevard-county-lagoon-restoration-programs/) - Brevard County Lagoon Restoration Programs Brevard County's Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan The extensive, science-based Save Our Lagoon Project Plan was developed in July 2016 by a team of scientists, researchers, financial experts and lagoon restoration experts. The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition and Brevard residents stepped up and overwhelmingly voted for the half-cent
- [For Kids/Kidz](https://helpthelagoon.org/how-you-can-help/with-a-group/) - For Kids/Kidz Check our CALENDAR regularly. Many of our partners have periodic and special events in which you can participate--from Shoreline Clean Ups to Oyster Bed Farming to Community Forums--our LAGOON STRAIGHT TALKS, for example. The following is about a new group here, just for KIDS, actually for KIDZ. We are proud to announce a
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- [Inactive- 2022 State Legislative Campaigns](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-connected/state-inactive/) - Brevard Indian River Lagoon State Legislative Priorities and Representative contact information.
- [County Programs](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-connected/local/) - Brevard County Programs Ask County Commissioners to Strengthen language in Coastal Management Plan The County Commission will review the Comprehensive Plan, Coastal Management Element language on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 5pm. The staff submitted 13 Coastal Development and Redevelopment policies using the weekend word "SHOULD" vs "SHALL". We are requesting at least 2 of the
- [Elected Officials & Advocacy](https://helpthelagoon.org/get-connected/elected-officials-advocacy/) - Advocacy & Elected Officials The Lagoon needs your help. There has never been a better time to get informed and get active. Thankfully, we can point to projects in progress, postive efforts with good results, and more people involved in personally finding simple ways to Help the Lagoon in their daily lives, but we still have
- [FAU Survey Oct 2021](https://helpthelagoon.org/our-lagoon/research-resources/fau-survey-oct-2021/) - BREVARD COUNTY REGISTERED VOTER SURVEY ON LAGOON HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS, Done by Florida Atlantic University
- [In Our Cities](https://helpthelagoon.org/how-you-can-help/in-our-cities/) - What Cities Are Doing We talked to Zachary Eichholz, Community and Economic Development Director and Sustainability Manager for the City of Cape Canaveral. Zach provided insights on what the cities are doing to Help the Lagoon. Beemats Beemats. The City of Cape Canaveral has installed Beemats in several locations. The native plants on these floating
- [In Your Neighborhood](https://helpthelagoon.org/how-you-can-help/in-your-neighborhood/) - In Your Neighborhood If it gets to the drain, it gets to the lagoon. Just let the RAIN go down the drain Storm drains. Cities around Brevard County have decorated storm drains to remind people that anything that goes in the drain winds up in the Lagoon. This is just another way that our cities
- [Lagoon Ordinance](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-faqs/lagoon-ordinance/) - Lagoon Ordinance ORDINANCE 2016-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON ½ CENT SALES TAX REFERENDUM ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016 WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF BREVARD COUNTY ON THE QUESTION AS TO WHETHER THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHOULD LEVY
- [For Our Visitors](https://helpthelagoon.org/how-you-can-help/for-our-visitors-2/) - For Our Visitors If you are visiting our area, we want you to enjoy the riches nature has provided here. We want to engage you in helping us ensure this beautiful Lagoon, its natural habitats and the wildlife this environment supports. And we invite you to visit again and again. Here are some tips
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- [Research & Resources](https://helpthelagoon.org/our-lagoon/research-resources/) - Research & Resources RESEARCH, STUDIES, RESOURCES and REPORTS Water Quality Improvement by Removing Muck - (FIT, 2019) A new report, Muck Removal Efficiency plus Biological and Chemical Responses/Improvements after Dredging (Subtask 2), largely confirms the beneficial impacts of muck dredging on the reduction of nutrients entering the Lagoon waters. Monitoring before and 3 months after dredging of
- [Highlights/Overview](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-faqs/highlights-overview/) - Highlights/Overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent vitae nisi faucibus, sollicitudin sem sit amet, blandit nisl. Curabitur non ligula nec enim aliquam varius. Nunc sed tellus eget urna fringilla dapibus. Fusce magna nisl, imperdiet in condimentum eu, Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent vitae nisi faucibus, sollicitudin
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- [Lagoon Footprint](https://helpthelagoon.org/our-lagoon/lagoon-footprint/) - Lagoon Footprint The Indian River Lagoon stretches 156 miles from Ponce De Leon Inlet in New Smyrna Beach in the north, to Jupiter Inlet near West Palm Beach to the south. The Indian River Lagoon system includes Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon and Indian River. This is a unique and diverse system that connects
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- [Donate BU](https://helpthelagoon.org/donate-old/) - The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating our community regarding our precious Indian River Lagoon, and assembling the many allies of the lagoon throughout Brevard County to work together to save our lagoon. We could use your help to help the lagoon. [give_form id="92" show_title="true"]
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- [Space Coast Manatee Field Guide](https://helpthelagoon.org/manatee-field-guide/) - In response to the untimely death of hundreds of Manatees this year, Brevard County Natural Resources Department has created this informational Brochure to help you better understand our beloved, but miss understood, State protected animal. Click this link to download the full Brochure. If you want printed copies for your organization to distribute, please send
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- [ST Topics - Fertilizer](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-fertilizer/) - FERTILIZER Do Your Part - No Fertilizer in the Summer What you need to know and why!
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- [ST Project - Private test page for Lew K.](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-lew/) - Straight Talk Private Page The Church Street Baffle Box filters stormwater and reduces pollutants with an estimated removal of 237 lbs/yr TN and 29 lbs/yr TP.
- [ST Project - Church Street Baffle Box](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-church-street-baffle/) - Church Street Baffle Box The Church Street Baffle Box filters stormwater and reduces pollutants with an estimated removal of 237 lbs/yr TN and 29 lbs/yr TP. Click here to return to Lagoon Restoration Projects
- [ST Project - Long Point Park Denitrification](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-long-point-denitrification/) - Long Point Park Denitrification The Challenge with Long Point Island Park and Campground: How to promote use of campsites and amenities (public facility, showers, laundry) but prevent nitrogen from seeping into the Lagoon. The Answer: Use the Treatment Package Plant and Settling Pond to reduce nitrogen and build an underground semi-pervious wall to slow and
- [ST Project - Dragon Point Oyster Reef](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-dragon-point-oyster/) - Dragon Point Oyster Reef The Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores team is finishing up a new oyster reef on Dragon Point, just south of Mather’s Bridge. The installation uses a new type of oyster shell container, a gabion, that is plastic free and stackable for the basic structure. Experience shows that using shells alone is
- [ST Projects - Cone Road](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-cone-rd/) - Cone Road Restoration Project The major 3-phase Cone Road project in Merritt Island connected more than 80 commercial and industrial properties to sewer, constructed buried sewer and stormwater lines along the road and added denitrification to stormwater ponds in a park setting. The sewer service allows redevelopment of the industrial area adjacent to the
- [ST Project - Cocoa Beach Reclaimed Water Upgrade](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-cocoa-beach-reclaimed/) - Cocoa Beach Reclaimed Water Upgrade Cocoa Beach accomplished its US EPA required upgrade to Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) status in 2013 by improving nutrient reduction in normal operation. It recently completed an additional $6.6M project to improve its Reclaimed Water treatment during storms by improving inflow handling equipment, upgrading internal piping, replacing effluent sand
- [ST Project - Eau Gallie Dredging 2012 - 19](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-eau-gallie-dredging/) - Eau Gallie Dredging 2012 - 19 Eau Gallie muck dredging project completed in March, 2019 was driven by local concern about the muck buildup, and channel shallowing beginning in 2012. Collaboration by St. John’s River Water Management District, Florida DEP, Florida Inland Navigation District, Brevard County and the City of Melbourne led to total
- [ST Project - Cocoa Beach Canal Dredging](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-cocoa-beach-dredging/) - Cocoa Beach Canal Dredging Working together, SOIRL, St. Johns River Water Management, the State and Cocoa Beach are completing a major 3 phase Finger Canal dredging project that will reduce Total Nitrogen by >110,000 lbs/yr and Phosphorous by >1,400 lbs/yr. Muck from the bottom of the canals is suctioned as a slurry to the
- [ST Project - Turkey Creek Dredging](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-turkey-creek-dredging/) - Turkey Creek Muck Dredging Muck, "black mayonnaise" consisting of accumulated silt, organic matter and septic/utility effluent, accounts for 23% of the Total Nitrogen entering the Lagoon. Muck dredging projects are a key part of our Lagoon restoration. In 2016, dredging of 22 acres of Turkey Creek extracted 215,000 cu yds of this goo and
- [ST Project - 5 Baffle boxes in Titusville](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-5-baffle-boxes/) - 5 Baffle Boxes in Titusville Five Second Generation Baffle Boxes in Titusville remove nearly 7,000 lbs of Total Nitrogen and 1,000 lbs of Phosphorous annually, in addition to debris and sediment. Screens are cleaned monthly, sediment removed and full cleaning twice/year. Click here to return to Lagoon Restoration Projects
- [ST Projects - Biosorption Activated Media](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-bam/) - Biosorption Activated Media Project BAM (Biosorption Activated Media) is aggregate engineered to remove nitrogen and phosphorous compounds from stormwater and ground water before it flows into the Lagoon. The SOIRL Plan calls for it to be used in 175 projects throughout the County in retention ponds, swales, and other stormwater catchments, leading to reductions of more than 209K
- [ST Projects - MRC Mangroves](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-mrc-mangroves/) - MRC Lagoon House Mangroves Volunteers planted a Living Shoreline of young mangroves and spartina grass to secure the shore in front of the MRC Lagoon House. In addition, these special plants capture excess nutrients from the water and provide habitat for thousands of animal species. Click here to return to Lagoon Restoration Projects
- [ST Project - Riverview Sr Home Oyster Reef](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-riverview-sr-home/) - Riverview Sr Home Oyster Reef Restoring filter feeders like oysters and clams in the Lagoon is an important step in recreating a cleaner, more balanced ecology. It is also an activity YOU can become involved in doing. If interested, contact: Brevard Zoo - Reef Build events Contact restoreourshores@brevardzoo.org. Click here to return to Lagoon
- [ST Project - C1 Canal/Sawgrass Lake Project](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-c1-canal/) - C1 Canal/Sawgrass Lake Project The redirection of billions of gallons of stormwater in the C-1 Canal in West Palm Bay is one of the most significant projects aimed a reducing nutrients into the Lagoon. Pumps redirect water at the Western end of the canal into the Sawgrass Lake natural water treatment area where vegetation
- [ST Project - Breeze Swept Septic to Sewer](https://helpthelagoon.org/st-projects-breeze-swept/) - Breeze Swept Septic to Sewer The removal of 143 septic systems and connection to sanitary sewer allows the community of Breeze Swept to reduce pollutants with an estimated N removal of 2,002 lbs/yr. Click here to return to Lagoon Restoration Projects
- [Lagoon Update - Interview with Vince Lamb](https://helpthelagoon.org/lagoon-update-interview-with-vince-lamb/) - Vince Lamb, Chair of the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, updates the status of the Indian River Lagoon with Space Coast Daily’s Giles Malone on Space Coast Daily TV. Click on the picture to watch the interview.
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/citizen-oversight-committee/) - Citizen Oversight Committee Click to read the COC Structure and Responsibilities per Ordinance 2016 Read the IRL COC Progress Reports: December 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June Break May 2018 April
- [Cocoa Beach Country Club Living Shoreline](https://helpthelagoon.org/cocoa-beach-country-club-living-shoreline/)
- [C-1 Canal Water Diversion to St. John River](https://helpthelagoon.org/c-1-canal-water-diversion-st-john-river/)
- [Mims North Lagoon Interstitial Water Treatment](https://helpthelagoon.org/mims-north-lagoon-interstitial-water-treatment/)
- [Central Blvd Cape Canaveral Baffle Box](https://helpthelagoon.org/central-blvd-cape-canaveral-baffle-box/)
- [Cocoa Beach Canal Muck Removal](https://helpthelagoon.org/cocoa-beach-canal-muck-removal/)
- [RiverView Senior Resort Oyster Reef, Palm Bay](https://helpthelagoon.org/riverview-senior-resort-oyster-reef-palm-bay/)
- [History of the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/history-indian-river-lagoon/) - History of the Indian River Lagoon "Early settlers and Indians within the IRL watershed subsisted on the IRL to provide livelihood for food, transportation, commerce, and tools. In the late 1800’s, the railroad system from Jacksonville to Miami was completed. The lagoon was already becoming established as a major area of commerce where tourism, fisheries,
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## Straight Talk Article

- [NRCS Scientists Work in Partnership to Save Florida Manatees](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/nrcs-scientists-work-in-partnership-to-save-florida-manatees/) - (Derric Cushman/USDA/June 29, 2021) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and its soil scientists are playing an important role in saving Florida’s manatees. The scientists conduct underwater soil surveys to gather information on the healthiest and the most degraded areas of the Indian River Lagoon. NRCS is working with the St. Johns River Water Management
- [Florida’s Manatees are dying at a staggering rate. What can be done? | Editorial](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/floridas-manatees-are-dying-at-a-staggering-rate-what-can-be-done-editorial/) - (Editorial Board, Tampa Bay Times, July 7, 2021) Manatee deaths in Florida are climbing at an unprecedented rate, and humans are to blame. Pollution and run-off cause seagrasses to die, starving the beloved sea cows. In all of 2020, 321 manatee deaths were recorded compared with more than 800 deaths so far in 2021. Click
- [Florida hoping an additional $8 million will help save the manatees](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/florida-hoping-an-additional-8-million-will-help-save-the-manatees/) - (Jim Waymer/Florida Today/May 4, 2021) Florida wildlife officials are due to receive another $8 million in funding this year to help manatees recover from a year on pace to be the deadliest on record for the threatened species. Research shows the sea cows are starving across from a shortage of native seagrasses. State biologists are
- [Indian River Lagoon Algal Bloom Highlights Florida's Estuaries in Peril](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/indian-river-lagoon-algal-bloom-highlights-floridas-estuaries-in-peril/) - (Aaron Adams/Bonefish & Tarpon Trust/April 15 2021) Plankton algae blooms have long plagued the lagoon, but now benthic algae in the Indian River Lagoon is beyond being out of control. The Indian River Lagoon is now in a vicious cycle, dominated by nutrient-enabled algal growth year-round preventing vital seagrasses from growing. The crisis has been
- [Brevard EDC asks for Infrastructure Funds for the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/brevard-edc-asks-for-infrastructure-funds-for-the-lagoon/) - (Linda Weatherman/floridatoday.com/July 2, 2021) As a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and the White House debate details of a new infrastructure plan, the Brevard EDC has taken the initiative to ask for funds to be directed toward areas that will have the greatest impact, specifically the Brevard Indian River Lagoon and KSC. Click here to
- [Sludge in the Garden](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/sludge-in-the-garden/) - (Sierra Club/July 2021) A report by the Sierra Club and the Ecology Center found PFAS chemicals, or “biosolids” in the ingredients of 9 fertilizers sold by more than 30 companies. These sludge-based fertilizers and composts for home use contain “forever chemicals” that don’t break down in the environment and are highly toxic to people and
- [Rights of Nature Law to be Tested in Florida Court](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/rights-of-nature-law-to-be-tested-in-florida-court/) - (Jordan Bowen/Fox13 News/May 18, 2021) A lawsuit filed on behalf of nature against a land developer may help save a section of wetlands from destruction. An Orange County “rights of nature” activist filed the suit to enforce a new law that gives waterways the right to exist, flow, and be protected against pollution. Click here
- [Love it Like a Local - Be Lagoon Friendly](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/love-it-like-a-local/) - (Space Coast Association of Realtors) Every year thousands of people relocate to Brevard County, attracted by our natural environment, job opportunities, and relaxed lifestyle. The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is launching Love It Like A Local–Be Lagoon-Friendly, a new program that reaches out to new homeowners through their Realtors and employers. The goal of
- [Vultures circle a tropical paradise in Florida as Brevard County's graveyard of manatees grows](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/vultures-circle-a-tropical-paradise-in-florida-as-brevard-countys-graveyard-of-manatees-grows/) - (Jim Waymer, FloridaToday.com, May 8, 2021) Throughout Florida, manatees are dying en masse due to starvation. Decades of successful conservation efforts have given way to a growing manatee graveyard. The starvation is caused by algae that suffocates kills the native seagrasses that manatees eat. Click here to read more about the crisis.
- [The Power of Propagules: Restoring Coastal Marine Ecosystems](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/the-power-of-propagules-restoring-coastal-marine-ecosystems/) - December 18, 2020/in Conservation, Ocean News /by aanstett As the health and extent of coastal marine ecosystems are at risk worldwide, scientists are working diligently to reverse the damage done. Propagules––structures such as fruits, seeds, larvae and more––act to propagate an organism into the next stage of its life-cycle. Why is this research important? Read the full article here.
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon’ Program Combating Polluted Groundwater Before it Enters the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/save-our-indian-river-lagoon-program-combating-polluted-groundwater-before-it-enters-the-lagoon/) - (SpaceCoastDaily.com, Dec. 19, 2020) The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program (SOIRL), funded by the voter-approved half-cent sales tax initiative, has initiated projects at combating the major sources of water pollution. Muck, storm water, overuse of fertilizers, failing septic systems all contribute to the demise of the Indian River Lagoon. The SOIRL program is also
- [Earthjustice sues on behalf of conservation groups to stop EPA rubber-stamping Florida wetlands destruction](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/earthjustice-sues-on-behalf-of-conservation-groups-to-stop-epa-rubber-stamping-florida-wetlands-destruction/) - (StJohnsRiverkeeper.org, Jan. 14, 2021) Earthjustice is a nonprofit public interest environmental law organization representing the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, the Sierra Club, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the Florida Wildlife Federation, Miami Waterkeeper, and St. Johns Riverkeeper in the case filed Jan. 14, 2021 in the U.S. District Court for the District
- [Man-made disaster causing manatees to die in record numbers](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/man-made-disaster-causing-manatees-to-die-in-record-numbers/) - (Florida Today, Jim Waymer, May 5, 2021) Manatees are dying en masse up and down the coasts of Florida. The manatees are starving to death. Mangrove coves and canals that once were havens for the creatures are increasingly empty of them. Decades of conservation success and progress have given way to decaying carcasses and bones
- [Lagoon projects show progress in reducing nitrogen | What’s the plan?](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/lagoon-projects-show-progress-in-reducing-nitrogen-whats-the-plan/) - (vieravoice.com, May 2021) The fifth year of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Project Plan was approved by the Brevard County Commission on Feb 9th. The same plan? No! Each year the Plan is carefully revised to account for progress and for new information and approaches that make it more effective. However, the core
- [Causeway infrastructure changes should focus on climate resiliency | Opinion](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/causeway-infrastructure-changes-should-focus-on-climate-resiliency-opinion/) - (Florida Today, Laurilee Thompson, 04/15/2021) Aging infrastructure and changing weather patterns demand climate-smart solutions to mitigate the impact of rising seas and increased flooding on existing infrastructure, public lands, and private property. New technology is available that incorporates natural systems to combat flooding and erosion and should be used to help save the Lagoon. Click
- [Spike in Manatee Deaths Prompts State, Federal Probe](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/spike-in-manatee-deaths-prompts-state-federal-probe/) - (WPTV, Jay Cashmere, 04/13/2021) An alarming spike in manatee deaths has both state and federal investigators probing the case. In all of 2020, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission report 637 deaths for the year. In just the first four months of 2021, at least 613 manatees died. Dr. Edith Widder, co-founder of ORCA, Ocean
- [Recycled Plastic Bottle Caps Can Help Clean Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/recycled-plastic-bottle-caps-can-help-clean-lagoon/) - (WFIT, Jane Clary, March 23, 2021) Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology developed a novel approach to promote the growth of good bacteria in order to help clean the water of the Indian River Lagoon. This water treatment involves strategically placing mesh bags filled with recycled bottle caps to act as a habitat for
- [A State of Emergency for Manatees in the Indian River Lagoon and Beyond](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/manatee-deaths-in-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - Loss of seagrass leads to manatee deaths in the Indian River Lagoon . Fish and Wildlife need to provide more support for staffing resources.
- [Merritt Island park now a ‘manatee graveyard’ as Florida sea cows starve to death](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/merritt-island-park-now-a-manatee-graveyard-as-florida-sea-cows-starve-to-death/) - (Florida Today news, Jim Waymer, March 9, 2021) Manatees are slowing starving to death in the Indian River Lagoon. Biologists suspect that the lack of sea grass in the Indian River Lagoon may be the cause. Recently, 13 carcasses were counted by an observer along the shores of the Manatee Cove Park. Florida Wildlife officials
- ['Hearing' eagle rays yields ecological insights in Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/hearing-eagle-rays-yields-ecological-insights-in-indian-river-lagoon/) - (Floridatoday.com, Jim Waymer, March 8, 2021) Florida Atlantic University's marine biologists have studied the white spotted eagle ray in the Indian River Lagoon uncovering very interesting insights into the 'sounds' the rays make. The research is "first to characterize up close what habitat white spotted rays use in Florida while also identifying areas of potential
- [City Council Passes Important Ban on Glyphosate-based Herbicides](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/city-council-passes-important-ban-on-glyphosate-based-herbicides/) - (CityofCapeCanaveral.org, Feb. 21, 2021) "At the February 16, 2021 City Council Meeting, Resolution 2021-03 unanimously passed, which henceforth bans all applications of glyphosate-based herbicides in favor of less impactful non-glyphosate alternatives at all City of Cape Canaveral-owned facilities and properties by both Staff and contractors. This amounts to about 50 acres of land area, much of
- [Melbourne installs Baffle Boxes to help clean Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/melbourne-installs-baffle-boxes-to-help-clean-lagoon/) - Melbourne has funding to install and retrofit baffle boxes. These boxes will help remove pollutants to help clean the lagoon.
- [Initiative in the Water](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/seawater-exchange/) - What are the possible effects of enhanced seawater exchange between the IRL and coastal ocean? Florida Tech's research explores this.
- [Gov. DeSantis pushing $100M for matching septic tank conversion projects to improve water quality](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/matching-funds-septic-tank-conversion/) - Florida waterways are polluted from leaky septic systems. Gov. DeSantis proposes $100M in matching funds to convert septic tanks.
- [Legislature should honor Article X, Section 28 of Florida’s Constitution | Opinion](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/legislature-should-honor-article-x-section-28-of-floridas-constitution-opinion/) - (TCPALM, R. Barker, Jan. 21, 2021, ) This opinion piece written by Richard Baker, a University of Florida professor emeritus and president of the Pelican Island Audubon Society, talks about state legislatures "calling for reductions in environmental spending at a time when we need more, not less, funding". He continues with concern on how the
- [Indian River Lagoon report card: Seagrass still suffers from 2016 Lake O discharges](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/indian-river-lagoon-report-card-seagrass-still-suffers-from-2016-lake-o-discharges/) - indian-river-lagoon-report-card-seagrass-still-suffers-from-2016-lake-o-discharges
- [Planting began of the Gail Meredith Urban Forest at Satellite Beach City Hall](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/planting-began-of-the-gail-meredith-urban-forest-at-satellite-beach-city-hall/) - (BIRLC, January 23, 2021) This Saturday, the planting began of the Gail Meredith Urban Forest at Satellite Beach City Hall. Gail was a Satellite Beach resident who passed away unexpectedly during a hurricane in 2019. She was a longtime board member of the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, volunteer with Friends of the Archie Carr
- [Brevard Zoo Completes Largest Living Shoreline Yet](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/brevard-zoo-completes-largest-living-shoreline-yet/) - (June 23, 2020 Space Coast Daily news) This conservation project, which took several weeks to complete, was jointly funded by the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and Brevard County’s Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan. The living shoreline was built across three different conservation properties along the Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne Beach
- [Mangrove Protections Can Provide Conservation Wins](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/mangrove-protections-can-provide-conservation-wins/) - (Pewtrusts.org, July 23, 2020). This article highlights why mangrove forests are some of the most valuable ecosystems on our planet. Their unique biology makes them well suited for our ever-changing coastal environment. They provide a nursery habitat for fish, help prevent erosion from storms, and also absorb carbon dioxide thereby helping our environment. But, their
- [Floridians Worried About Water Quality - Willing to Pay to Fix it](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/floridians-worried-about-water-quality-willing-to-pay-to-fix-it/) - Photo Credit: Sam Wolfe/Special to TCPalm (April 18,2020, TCPalm.com) 81% of Floridians want their government to do more to protect water quality, according to a new statewide poll commissioned by Brevard IRL Coalition and Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County. The poll was conducted by Florida Atlantic University and surveyed 1,150 people statewide. The
- [Protestors call for action in Titusville after raw sewage spill into Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/protestors-call-for-action-in-titusville-after-raw-sewage-spill-into-indian-river-lagoon/) - Florida Today, Tyler Vasquez, Jan 9, 2021 On Saturday, January 9th, residents of Titusville and others in Brevard County marched from Sand Point Park south to Titusville City Hall to protest the thousands of gallons of raw sewage spilled into the water over the holidays. "What happened here ... the fact that sewage from this
- [Sally Scalera: Here's how to care for your yard while protecting the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/sally-scalera-heres-how-to-care-for-your-yard-while-protecting-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - Florida Today, Sally Scalera, January 6, 2021 "To protect the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Johns River, consider using organic fertilizers and increasing the organic matter content of your soil." suggests Sally Scalera. She goes on to explain the ingredients and properties of organic fertilizer. The benefits to the Indian River Lagoon result from
- [The Case for Weeds, Our Unsung Florida Native Plants](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/the-case-for-weeds-our-unsung-florida-native-plants/) - WFSU.org, January 4, 2021 The writer, Rob Diaz De Villegas, suggests that in addition to purchasing native plants for our Florida natural landscaping, that we also learn about the importance of native weeds. He describes his strategy for incorporating weeds into your lawn, how to take identifying photos, and provides extensive documentation on existing
- [Florida environmental officials warn Titusville about December raw sewage spill](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/florida-environmental-officials-warn-titusville-about-december-raw-sewage-spill/) - Florida Today, Jim Waymer, January 6, 2021 The city of Titusville leaked 100,000 gallons of raw sewage into a pond at Sand Point Park that flows right into Indian River Lagoon. The issue was with a leak in a sanitary sewer main located 15 feet below the surface of a stormwater pond. This incident occurred
- [Indian River Lagoon fish kill reports continue to rise, worrying officials](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/indian-river-lagoon-fish-kill-reports-continue-to-rise-worrying-officials/) - (Florida Today, Nov 29, 2020) The St. Johns River Water Management District and partner organizations continue receiving reports of fish kills in the Indian River Lagoon from the past few days. Areas of concern are centered near State Road 528, near Williams' home, and State Road 520. Mike Conner is executive director of Indian Riverkeeper, which tackles environmental
- [Fish kill strikes Indian River along Merritt Island, leaving hundreds of dead fish](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/fish-kill-strikes-indian-river-along-merritt-island-leaving-hundreds-of-dead-fish/) - (Florida Today, Nov 27, 2020) Hundreds of dead small silvery baitfish floated Friday atop murky greenish-brown waters along the State Road 520 causeway on Merritt Island, victims of a deadly algae bloom. “There are a few big fish floating dead. I see a number of larger fish kind of on the bottom," said Duane De Freese, executive
- [New Indian River Lagoon report card expected to show more pollution concerns](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/new-indian-river-lagoon-report-card-expected-to-show-more-pollution-concerns/) - (clickorlando.com/news, Nov 20, 2020) PALM BAY, Fla. – A scientist will present the Marine Resources Council’s third annual report card scoring the health of the Indian River Lagoon and it’s once again expected to show continuing challenges. Dr. Leeza Souto said algae blooms are still happening even four years into Brevard County’s 10-year, $400 million restoration
- [Brevard Natural Resources Department Seeks Licensed Plumbing Contractors to Help Clean Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/brevard-natural-resources-department-seeks-licensed-plumbing-contractors-to-help-clean-indian-river-lagoon/) - (Space Coast Daily, Nov 14, 2020) The Brevard County Natural Resources Management is seeking licensed plumbing contractors to offer services including connections to sewer, septic system abandonment, and repairs of private sewer laterals for projects listed in The Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Project Plan. These projects are located near Brevard County within the
- [Use ‘blue carbon’ to reduce the climate crisis threat](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/use-blue-carbon-to-reduce-the-climate-crisis-threat/) - (SunSentinal Nov 16,2020) In January, the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act (H.R. 5589) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, followed in June by a companion Senate bill. This bipartisan legislation — introduced by Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon and co-sponsored by Florida Republican representatives Bill Posey and Brian Mast and Democrat Alcee Hastings — aims
- [Florida Tech Researchers, Scientists Discover Ways of Improving Lagoon Water with Bottle Caps](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/florida-tech-researchers-scientists-discover-ways-of-improving-lagoon-water-with-bottle-caps/) - (Florida Tech, Nov 12, 2020) Novel research now underway at Florida Tech may lead to a new, important future for these underappreciated bits of plastic – with the Indian River Lagoon as the beneficiary Ocean engineering and marine sciences assistant professor Austin Fox and graduate oceanography student Abbey Gering are working on an Indian River
- [Two dozen sea turtles rescued after washing up in Brevard County](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/two-dozen-sea-turtles-rescued-after-washing-up-in-brevard-county/) - (WFTV.com/news November 9,2020) Two dozen sea turtles have washed up on shore in Brevard County as Tropical Storm Eta has been bringing wind and some rain to the area all day Monday. The Brevard Zoo is now helping the so-called “wash back” turtles at the Sea Turtle Healing Center. But volunteers said since they are
- [Restoring Indian River Lagoon "Vital for Small Businesses," Brevard Resident Says](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/restoring-indian-river-lagoon-vital-for-small-businesses-brevard-resident-says/) - (Nov 8, 2020 mynews13.com) Photo credit: Krystel Knowles/Spectrum News 13 At a recent "Be Lagoon Loyal" event hosted by the Boaters Exchange in Rockledge, groups and agencies gathered to discuss ways to prevent decline in the Indian River Lagoon's waters. It was felt that restoration is important for small businesses to succeed and prosper. A
- [Keeping your dog safe from cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in Florida](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/keeping-your-dog-safe-from-cyanobacteria-blue-green-algae-in-florida/) - (UF/IFAS October 10, 2020) As a dog owner, you will be interested in reviewing this research regarding blue-green algae effects on your pet. Florida Sea Grant, along with UF/IFAS Extensions in Martin and St. Lucie counties have partnered with the Department of Health to release a fact sheet in an effort to help consumers keep their canines safe when toxins are present
- [Palm Bay chemical plant failed to notify public, contain pollution caused by explosion](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/palm-bay-chemical-plant-failed-to-notify-public-contain-pollution-caused-by-explosion/) - (Orlando.com 10/6/2020) On September 8th, there were a series of explosions at the FAR Chemical in Palm Bay, Florida. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the major highway, US 1 next to the Indian River Lagoon, was shut down due to the massive smoke clouds. These clouds contained potentially hazardous materials. In addition approximately 400-500
- [Cone Road Septic to Sewer Project Status](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/cone-road-septic-to-sewer-project-status/) - (Brevardfl.gov, Sept 2020) The massive 3-phase Cone Road Septic-To-Sewer project is designed to stop pollution in the Indian River Lagoon from nearby septic tanks. A report on the status of the project was a topic at the September Citizen’s Oversight Committee meeting. The 12 minute discussion reviews the stages of construction with interesting before and
- [New technology kills blue-green algae with ultrasonic waves; will it help St. Lucie River?](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/new-technology-kills-blue-green-algae-with-ultrasonic-waves-will-it-help-st-lucie-river/) - (Tcpalm.com, Sept 28, 2020, photo credit Gregg Eiffert) Florida Gulf Coast University’s Everglades Wetland Research Park in Naples received a $1 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to see if buoys equipped with sonic technology can to kill harmful algae, also known as cyanobacteria, in ponds and small lakes. Depending on the
- [Lagoon Faces Weather Conditions That Could Lead to Potential Fish Kills](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/lagoon-faces-weather-conditions-that-could-lead-to-potential-fish-kills/) - (www.brevardfl.gov, Sept 11, 2020) BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Cloud coverage and algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon pose an elevated risk for fish kills, but Mother Nature could generate winds and rain this weekend that could help offset a potential crisis similar to one the County experienced in 2016 and 2018, according to Brevard County
- [Weather - heat & rain - can worsen conditions in the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/weather-heat-rain-can-worsen-conditions-in-the-indian-river-lagoon/) - (www.Nature.com/Scientific Reports, Sept 2020) Weather - heat & rain - can worsen conditions in the Lagoon, making our actions even more important. According to Dr. Duane De Freese of the National Estuary Program: Not good news for the Indian River Lagoon. La Niña conditions may influence the current Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) conditions in Brevard
- [Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Offers Tips on Helping Turtle Hatch-lings](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission-offers-tips-on-helping-turtle-hatch-lings/) - (SpaceCoastDaily.com, Sept 8,2020) According to the Sea Turtle Preservation society (seaturtlespacecoast.org), the Indian River Lagoon is a developmental foraging habitat for juvenile loggerhead and green sea turtles. You may encounter loggerheads and greens while boating in the IRL. They spend a significant portion of their life cycle in this diverse estuary. As juveniles, the loggerheads
- [Wildlife conservation efforts stretched thin due to lack of volunteers, funding amid COVID-19](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/wildlife-conservation-efforts-stretched-thin-due-to-lack-of-volunteers-funding-amid-covid-19/) - (WTVR.com/News Sept 2,2020) Wildlife conservation efforts are being impacted by a reduced number of volunteers and lack of funding due to Covid-19. One non-profit, the Brevard Zoo, has not had to cut back on their work with wildlife, and sea turtles in particular. They also work with the restoration and conservation of the Indian River
- [The March of Mangroves](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/the-march-of-mangroves/) - (UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute, 09/2020) What does the expansion of the mangroves hold for Florida's future? Why are the mangroves moving and what is their potential negative impact? How do humans harm them? Today, climate change and coastal development have altered the mangrove’s traditional geographic span, extending its range farther north and more inland. While
- [Oyster Reef Restoration Efforts Get Help From Potato Chip Byproduct](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/oyster-reef-restoration-efforts-get-help-from-potato-chip-byproduct/) - (UCF, August 20,2020) Longtime work to restore oyster reefs in the Indian River Lagoon has found a new, unusual ally: potato chips. The leftover potato starch collected from chip factories has been used to test a new mesh, as an alternative to the plastic material used to attract oysters to build reefs. After 14 months
- [Living Shoreline](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/living-shoreline/) - (Space Coast Magazine, 08/2020) "There is a new way of thinking about how to protect the shorelines of the Indian River Lagoon. The old way was to harden the shore by building concrete walls...." states Fred Mays, contributing writer to the Space Coast Magazine. Two local agencies, the Marine Resources Council and the Conservation Program
- [Sea turtle nests ruined by Tropical Storm Isaias -- but don't touch hatchlings or eggs](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/sea-turtle-nests-ruined-by-tropical-storm-isaias-but-dont-touch-hatchlings-or-eggs/) - (FloridaToday.com 2020/08/03) The Indialantic-based Sea Turtle Preservation Society and the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center in Viera are trained in caring for sea turtle hatchlings. The recent Tropical Storm Isaias's waves unearthed untold numbers of eggs and hatchlings during a peak time for turtle nesting. Since sea turtles are a protected species through state
- [House OKs WRDA water bill with South Florida water projects for Indian River Lagoon, others](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/house-oks-wrda-water-bill-with-south-florida-water-projects-for-indian-river-lagoon-others/) - (TCPalm.com, 7/29/20) Tyler Treadway, environmental reporter for the Indian River Lagoon reports "The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the 2020 version of the Water Resources and Development Act, a list of federal water projects including several to help clean up the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers and Indian River Lagoon. A similar bill is working its way
- [City of Stuart about to become septic free](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/city-of-stuart-about-to-become-septic-free/) - (TCPALM.COM, 2020/07/15) The city of Stuart is about to become septic system free, 100% sewer lines, to cut pollution into the Indian River Lagoon. The project began eight years ago and was completed two years earlier than estimated. Hooking up to the sewer system is voluntary, unless your septic system fails. So far owners of
- [Indian River Lagoon mangroves provide habitat for numerous species, hurricane protection](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/indian-river-lagoon-mangroves-provide-habitat-for-numerous-species-hurricane-protection/) - (June 12, 2020 TCPalm.com) “Mangrove trees are super trees," said Caity Savoia, lead scientist at the Marine Resources Council in Palm Bay. Mangrove trees can survive in both fresh and salt water. Black and white mangroves excrete salt out of their leaves, while red mangroves have a filtration system in their roots to keep salt out but let water
- [What's Being Done To Restore The Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/whats-being-done-to-restore-the-lagoon/) - (Nov 22, 2019 BIRLC) In 2016, following a terrible fish kill in the Lagoon, voters overwhelmingly approved a half-cent sales tax to create a trust fund to help pay for projects to repair the Lagoon. This trust fund is estimated to collect more than $450 million over ten years. The use of the funds is
- [Governor’s Task Force Calls For Blue Green Algae Warning System](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/governors-task-force-calls-for-blue-green-algae-warning-system/) - (Nov 22, 2019 BIRLC) We were lucky this Summer. Remember last year, there was more rain, and there were algae blooms in the Lagoon, Blue Cypress Lake and on both coasts? Those problems led newly elected Governor DeSantis to create the Blue-green Algae Task Force to look into the problem. The Task Force just submitted
- [UF Researchers To Study How Algae Blooms Hurt Florida’s Economy](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/uf-researchers-to-study-how-algae-blooms-hurt-floridas-economy/) - Photo credit: AP Photo/Chris O'Meara (May 12, 2020, WJCT, Brendan Rivers) "A team led by University of Florida researchers is receiving nearly $280,000 to study the social and economic costs of harmful algal blooms." The University of Florida received federal funding for the study with the goal of determining how the algal blooms will financially
- [Interior to push drilling in Florida waters after November election](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/interior-to-push-drilling-in-florida-waters-after-november-election/) - Photo credit Joe Raedle/Getty Images. (Politico.com, 6/10/2020) According to reporter, Ben Lefebvre, "Interior has spent years working on a proposed drilling plan that would expand oil companies‘ access to waters around the country's coastline, including a draft plan issued in 2018 by the Trump administration that considered opening the federal waters off both of Florida's coasts.
- [DeSantis signs water-quality bill touted as historic, yet also condemned as polluter-friendly](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/desantis-signs-water-quality-bill-touted-as-historic-yet-also-condemned-as-polluter-friendly/) - (June 30, 2020 FloridaPhoenix.com) Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law the “Clean Waterways Act,” adopted in March by the Florida Legislature. Senate Bill 712, text found here SB 712 , was spearheaded by Sen. Debbie Mayfield, a Republican from Indian River and Brevard counties and the original bill was endorsed by the Brevard Indian River Lagoon
- [Water Quality Improvement by Removing Muck](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/water-quality-improvement-by-removing-muck/) - (Sept 30, 2019 Lagoon Straight Talk Brief, BIRLC) Field studies in Turkey Creek (Palm Bay) in 2017 and at Lake Toho, near Kissimmee, in 2004 both show that removal of muck is associated with reductions in nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) entering the water. These nutrients are major causes of the poor condition of the Indian
- [Scientists at Work: The Art and Science of Saving Mangroves](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/scientists-at-work-the-art-and-science-of-saving-mangroves/) - (June 21,2019 Pew Trust) Mangrove forests are natural protectors, shielding coasts from storms, sheltering species, and soaking up carbon. Reversing the decline of these habitats isn’t just a science—it’s an art, says marine biologist Octavio Aburto. He uses his camera along with high-resolution satellite imagery to assess real-time changes in mangrove coverage—and to reveal the
- [Healthy Seagrass Forms Underwater Meadows That Harbor Diverse Marine Life](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk/healthy-seagrass-forms-underwater-meadows-that-harbor-diverse-marine-life/) - Overview (Nov 8, 2019 Pew Trust) Seagrass meadows are home to an astounding array of ocean life. Manatees and turtles nourish themselves on the swaying blades. Young fish begin life there, and shrimp and crabs find shelter. These marine grasslands are among the most important and valuable ecosystems on Earth. They capture the sun’s energy

## FAQs

- [Why should residents pay for lagoon restoration when it is the space industry adding all the pollution?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-should-residents-pay-for-lagoon-restoration-when-it-is-the-space-industry-adding-all-the-pollution/) - The State issues permits to some industries to discharge certain types of water, like water from cooling systems, into the lagoon. Freshwater can be considered a pollution source in itself and the water may also contain other pollutants. While this is a source of potential algae-feeding pollution, it is one of many and equates to
- [Why are algae blooms so bad in the summer?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-are-algae-blooms-so-bad-in-the-summer/) - Longer daylight hours, warmer water temperatures, and frequent rain flushing excess nutrient pollution from the land. Likewise, they can crash rapidly from several days of rainy cloud cover or if the bloom uses up all of its nutrient food source in the area. It is only considered a harmful algal bloom when it is at
- [How do I know if my septic system is an area that is slated to have sewer lines installed?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-do-i-know-if-my-septic-system-is-an-area-that-is-slated-to-have-sewer-lines-installed/) - On the Maps tab of our website https://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/maps, see link for Save Our Indian River Lagoon Septic Mapper. The colored outlines on the map are areas that are planned to be connected to the sewer system. You may also email IRLProject@brevardfl.gov with any questions.
- [How do I know if my home is in an area that requires an advance septic system?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-do-i-know-if-my-home-is-in-an-area-that-requires-an-advance-septic-system/) - All traditional septic systems in the lagoon watershed must either connect to sewer, if available, or upgrade to an advanced septic system by 2030. If are wondering if your current system is eligible for grant funding to upgrade to an advanced system, go to https://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/maps. Find link for the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Septic
- [How can septic tanks be worse than sewage spills?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-can-septic-tanks-be-worse-than-sewage-spills/) - While the media may portray sewage spills as one of the largest sources of lagoon pollution, reality is that they actually are one of the smallest, contributing only 1% of the pollution. We still want to work to reduce them, as they cause immediate localized impacts. But we also need to simultaneously address a much
- [How are septic tanks a problem for the Lagoon?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-are-septic-tanks-a-problem-for-the-lagoon/) - A traditional septic tank can only remove 10-40% of the nitrogen found in human waste. The remaining nitrogen can flow through the groundwater to the Indian River Lagoon where it can feed algal blooms. The 62,000+ septic systems in Brevard add the equivalent of a 3.7-million-gallon sewage spill to the lagoon every day. That is
- [How does removing muck from canals help the rest of the IRL?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-does-removing-muck-from-canals-help-the-rest-of-the-irl/) - Muck is known to release nutrients into the water column, often referred to as muck flux. It is the largest single contributor or nitrogen (34%) and phosphorus (26%) to the Indian River Lagoon leaching over 1.2 million pounds of nitrogen and nearly 85,000 pounds of phosphorus annually. The water in canals is part of the
- [Is the muck toxic?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/is-the-muck-toxic/) - Muck is fine-grained organic rich sediment with high water content. It is made up primarily of clay, sand and organic matter (decaying plant material). Muck is tested for toxicity and if it contains unacceptable levels of toxins it is disposed of at the landfill. So far the muck we have removed has passed toxicity tests
- [What happens to the muck after it is removed?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-happens-to-the-muck-after-it-is-removed/) - Muck is first placed in a Dredge Material Management Area (DMMA) in order to dry. The material is tested for toxicity. If it is deemed toxic it must be disposed of in the landfill. If it passes toxicity tests it can be used for various purposes. The heavier sediments of sand and clay can be
- [Why are we spending money on muck removal?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-are-we-spending-money-on-muck-removal/) - Muck covers the natural sandy bottom, destroys habitats such as seagrasses by inhibiting growth, and impacts bottom-dwelling organisms by depleting oxygen in the sediments and surroundings waters. Muck also contains nitrogen and phosphorus, which it continuously releases into the water, thus feeding algal blooms. Muck is the largest single contributor of nutrients to the Indian
- [What are you doing about excess freshwater flowing into the lagoon?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-are-you-doing-about-excess-freshwater-flowing-into-the-lagoon/) - Before the 1990s most stormwater drainage was designed to prevent flooding by moving water quickly away from our homes and businesses. Much of that was directed into canals emptying into the Lagoon. These canals also carry stormwater pollution to the Lagoon. This water can be a problem not only because of the excess nutrients from
- [When will the other counties start to restore the IRL?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/when-will-the-other-counties-start-to-restore-the-irl/) - The other counties are funding restoration projects through other methods, such as property taxes or special assessments.
- [My dog waste won’t make a difference because it is small.](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/my-dog-waste-wont-make-a-difference-because-it-is-small/) - It is estimated that dogs and cats in Brevard County produce about 24 million lbs. of waste per year. National studies have shown around 40% of people do not pick up their pet waste. So, that means 9.6 million pounds of pet waste containing 144,000 pounds of nitrogen is left on the ground per year.
- [Why are we spending money on oysters?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-are-we-spending-money-on-oysters/) - Oysters are a natural filter for the water in the Indian River Lagoon. They eat planktonic algae, like that seen in algal blooms, and can filter 25-30 gallons of water per day. Unlike clams, they will still feed during heavy algal blooms. They also help reduce nitrogen in several ways. They can incorporate nitrogen into
- [Why are we focusing on (X) when (Y) is the real problem?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-are-we-focusing-on-x-when-y-is-the-real-problem/) - There are many threats to the lagoon. 34% of the nitrogen pollution in the lagoon comes from muck flux, 40% from groundwater baseflow (septic, leaking sewer, reclaimed water, fertilizer, and pet waste), 11% from stormwater runoff (fertilizer, grass clippings, yard waste, and road grime), 15% from atmospheric deposition (car and industrial exhaust), and 1% from
- [Why does the Lagoon experience fish kills?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-does-the-lagoon-experience-fish-kills/) - Many people ask why the Lagoon continues to experience fish-kills. Large quantities of marine life die-offs, more commonly referred to as fish kills, occur when the lagoon experiences extremely low oxygen concentrations for extended periods of time. Click here to read the full answer to why fish-kills reoccur in the Indian River Lagoon.
- [What is the algae and oxygen relationship?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-the-algae-and-oxygen-relationship/) - Author - Jim Waymer, Dec 1, 2020 Too much of our errant sewage and fertilizer feeds algae that die, rot, and then the bacterial fallout robs fish of oxygen. So when thousands of dead fish lined stretches of the Indian River Lagoon this week, many feared a repeat of 2016's "fish-apocalypse" when tons of carcasses of sea life fouled waterways from Titusville
- [What are harmful algal blooms?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-are-harmful-algal-blooms/) - A harmful algal bloom (HAB) contains organisms (usually algae, hence the name) that can severely lower oxygen levels in natural waters, killing marine life. Some HABs are associated with algae-produced toxins.[1] Blooms can last from a few days to many months. After the bloom dies, the microbes which decompose the dead algae use up even more of the
- [Why is the river sometimes a "pea color"?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-is-the-river-sometimes-a-pea-color/) - According to a scientist and the Brevard Natural Resources Dept, it appears conditions vary from clear to turbid depending on location. You can report your observations to the Florida DEP Algal Bloom team at: toll-free hotline at 855-305-3903 or http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3444948/Algal-Bloom-Reporting-Form .
- [How can individuals help minimize the impact of stormwater runoff?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-can-individuals-help-minimize-the-impact-of-stormwater-runoff/) - Consider reducing the amount of rain that can run off of your property. Don't dump waste into storm drains. Dispose of household chemicals properly. Recycle used motor oil. Don't over water your lawn. Consider a soaker hose rather than sprinklers. Redirect home downspouts onto grass or gravel rather than paved driveway or sidewalks. Minimize use
- [What are the health risk associated with algal blooms?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-are-the-health-risk-associated-with-algal-blooms/) - (FDEP) The Florida Department of Health (DOH) takes the lead in determining if a harmful algal bloom presents a risk to human health. DOH issues health advisories for recreational waters when there is a risk of the public coming into contact with existing algal bloom as it deems appropriate. The World Health Organization considers toxin
- [Are algal blooms predictable?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/are-algal-blooms-predictable/) - (FDEP) The nature of most freshwater algal bloom events makes it difficult to predict where and when a bloom will occur or how long it will last. However, lessening the negative effects of algal blooms is possible through restoration work to improve water quality by reducing nutrients. Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous levels can help decrease
- [How can I stay updated on algal blooms in my area?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-can-i-stay-updated-on-algal-blooms-in-my-area/) - (FDEP) To ensure the health and safety of our state's residents and visitors, DEP is committed to keeping Floridians updated on current algal blooms and how the state is responding to protect human health, water quality, and the environment. DEP is placing sampling results, monitor and testing information, and latest actions by DEP, the water
- [Are all types of blue-green algae harmful?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/are-all-types-of-blue-green-algae-harmful/) - (FDEP) Some - not all - blue-green algae can produce toxins that can contribute to environmental problems and affect public health. Little is known about exactly what environmental conditions trigger toxin production. Over time, these toxins are diluted and eventually break down and disappear. Non-toxic blooms can also harm the environment by depleting oxygen levels
- [What causes an algal bloom?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-causes-an-algal-bloom/) - (FDEP) Although blue-green algae are found naturally, increases in nutrients can exacerbate the extent, duration, and intensity of blooms. Other factors that contribute to blooms include warm temperatures, reduced water flow, and lack of animals that eat algae. Although they can occur at any time, blue-green algae are most common in Florida during the summer
- [What is blue-green algae?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-blue-green-algae/) - (FDEP) Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a type of algae found naturally in freshwater environments. This algae is a microorganism that functions like a plant in that it feeds through photosynthesis and derives its energy from the sun.
- [Is there more than one type of sewage treatment?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/is-there-more-than-one-type-of-sewage-treatment/) - Sewage treatment generally involves three stages, called primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. Primary treatment consists of temporarily holding the sewage in a quiescent basin where heavy solids can settle to the bottom while oil, grease and lighter solids float to the surface. The settled and floating materials are removed and the remaining liquid may be discharged
- [Why is storm water bad for the Lagoon?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-is-storm-water-bad-for-the-lagoon/) - Storm Water washes most of what's on our lawns, streets, roofs and driveways down the storm sewers and out into the Lagoon. This includes pet waste, detergents, gasoline, chemicals, fertilizers, trash and more pollutants. We can all reduce the pollution entering the Lagoon by being careful about what we do on land!
- [Are manatees to blame for the reduction in sea grass?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/are-manatees-to-blame-for-the-reduction-in-sea-grass/) - Here is an article from USGS.gov regarding a study on this topic. "With high numbers of manatees using the Florida Power and Light power plant warm water refuge during winter, their impact on the seagrass beds in the Indian River Lagoon is considered an important indicator of the long-term capacity of the area to support
- [What is lagoon aeration?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-lagoon-aeration/) - Aerators are simple devices that are meant to increase the amount of dissolved oxygen content of water. This is done by a shore positioned air compressor that feeds air down to a bottom mounted air diffuser. This diffuser blows out bubbles that rise to the surface. The rising air bubbles cause water near the bottom
- [What are the different types of waste water treatment?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-are-the-different-types-of-waste-water-treatment/) - Onsite wastewater management systems have two main processes - treatment of wastewater to a certain standard, and application of the effluent (treated wastewater) to a land area on your property. The most common types of onsite wastewater treatment systems are: septic tanks aerated wastewater treatment systems (AWTS) biological filter systems composting toilets (dry and wet)
- [What kinds of projects are in the plan?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-kinds-of-projects-are-in-the-plan/) - Projects to reduce and remove pollutants and restore the Lagoon to health, as well as the ability to respond to new technologies and methods to restore the waterways. REDUCE: Fertilizer management and reduction Upgrades to reclaimed water Septic system removal and upgrades Stormwater treatment improvement Upgrades of wastewater treatment plants REMOVE: Muck dredging RESTORE Living
- [What is the role of the Citizen Oversight Committee (COC)?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-the-role-of-the-citizen-oversight-committee-coc/) - The COC committee was established by the referendum to assure that tax dollars collected through the Save Our Lagoon sales tax are managed effectively. Every year, the COC reviews the plan and recommends updates including new or revised projects. The recommendation then goes to the County Commission which has the ultimate financial responsibility for approving
- [Who serves on the Committee and how are they selected?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/who-serves-on-the-committee-and-how-are-they-selected/) - Members must apply and be approved by the Space Coast League of Cities and Brevard County Board of County Commissioners. Each member and an alternate is selected due to their expertise in one of seven areas: Finance, Science, Tourism, Real Estate, Technology, Education/Outreach and Lagoon Advocacy. Current members are listed at https://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/CitizenOversightCommittee
- [How can I get more information?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-can-i-get-more-information/) - www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/CitizenOversightCommittee
- [How do oysters help the Lagoon?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-do-oysters-help-the-lagoon/) - Oysters, clams, and other shellfish are efficient filter feeders that help remove excess nitrogen from waters by incorporating it into their shells and tissue as they grow. Adult oysters reportedly can filter up to 50 gallons a day.
- [When is it okay to fertilize my lawn?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/when-is-it-okay-to-fertilize-my-lawn/) - From October 1 to May 31, the Brevard County ordinance specifies that only fertilizers with zero Phosphorous, and at least 50% slow release Nitrogen are allowed in Brevard. The ban lasts four months, June 1 until the end of September. During the summer rainy season, fertilizer on grass, turf, and lawns washes into streets and
- [How do we get rid of muck and where does it go when its removed?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-do-we-get-rid-of-muck-and-where-does-it-go-when-its-removed/) - When muck is dredged from the bottom of the waterways, it is deposited in a temporary holding site where it can be de-watered. The water may be treated further to remove additional nitrogen and phosphorus before it is returned to the lagoon. Once the muck dries out, it is hauled to be safely repurposed, such as addition to agricultural areas
- [How far should septic systems be from the lagoon?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-far-should-septic-systems-be-from-the-lagoon/) - In October 2018, Brevard County commissioners gave final approval to strict septic tank rules designed to reduce the flow of harmful nitrogen and phosphorus into the Indian River Lagoon. Commissioners banned the installation of new conventional septic tanks along the beachside, on Merritt Island, and in areas of the mainland close to the lagoon and
- [What is the difference between biosolids and sludge?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-the-difference-between-biosolids-and-sludge/) - Biosolids are treated sewage sludge. Biosolids are carefully treated and monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- [Are there regulations for the land application of biosolids?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/are-there-regulations-for-the-land-application-of-biosolids/) - The federal biosolids rule is contained in 40 CFR Part 503. Biosolids that are to be land applied must meet these strict regulations and quality standards. The Part 503 rule governing the use and disposal of biosolids contain numerical limits, for metals in biosolids, pathogen reduction standards, site restriction, crop harvesting restrictions and monitoring, record
- [What are biosolids?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-are-biosolids/) - They are nutrient-rich organic materials resulting from the treatment of domestic sewage in a treatment facility. When treated and processed, these residuals can be recycled and applied as fertilizer to improve and maintain productive soils and stimulate plant growth.
- [Are there any studies that show that muck removal works?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/are-there-any-studies-that-show-that-muck-removal-works/) - Field studies in Turkey Creek (Palm Bay) in 2017 and at Lake Toho, near Kissimmee, in 2004 both show that removal of muck is associated with reductions in nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) entering the water. These nutrients are major causes of the poor condition of the Indian River Lagoon. Removing all the muck down to
- [Where does muck removal rank in terms of all the restoration efforts?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/where-does-muck-removal-rank-in-terms-of-all-the-restoration-efforts/) - Removing muck is only one necessary tool for restoring the Lagoon. Reducing the inflow of material that makes up the muck is essential as well; otherwise in time the same problem will return. The muck deposits formed over a period of the past 50 years by silt, utility and septic system sewage, grass clippings, stormwater
- [How did the muck get there?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-did-the-muck-get-there/) - Muck is the result of human impact on the Indian River Lagoon. As human population and development has grown, freshwater runoff into the lagoon has also increased, carrying with it land-based sources of nutrients and pollutants. This runoff includes soil from erosion and organic debris from sod, grass clippings, leaves and other vegetation. Decomposing algae
- [What is Muck and why is it harmful?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-muck-and-why-is-it-harmful/) - Muck is fine-grained organic rich sediment with a high water content. It is made up primarily of clay, sand and organic matter (decaying plant material). Because of its high water and clay content, muck looks like black ooze. Muck is not the natural bottom of the lagoon. It is found throughout the lagoon though it
- [What is Brevard County doing to minimize the impact of stormwater runoff?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-brevard-county-doing-to-minimize-the-impact-of-stormwater-runoff/) - Brevard County and area cities are partnering to install large baffle boxes, underground stormwater structures that capture trash, nitrogen, and phosphorous before they can enter and pollute the Lagoon. In 2020, Brevard County created a temporary moratorium on new permits for application of biosolids (compacted human waste) on ranch and farmlands. During rains, these wash
- [What are the effects of pollution from stormwater runoff?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-are-the-effects-of-pollution-from-stormwater-runoff/) - Sediment can cloud the water and make it difficult or impossible for aquatic plants like sea grass to grow. It can also destroy aquatic habitats. Yard waste (grass clippings and plant trimmings) decays and creates high levels of nutrients that feed algae blooms that can lead to fish kills and formation of muck. Bacteria and
- [Why is stormwater runoff a problem?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/why-is-stormwater-runoff-a-problem/) - When rain falls on roads, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks, it can push harmful pollutants like fertilizer, pet waste, chemical contaminants and litter into the nearest waterway. Anything that enters a storm sewer system will find its way, untreated, into water bodies (the Indian River Lagoon, wetlands, streams or coastal waters) we use for swimming,
- [What is stormwater runoff?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-stormwater-runoff/) - Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain flows over the ground. Driveways, streets, sidewalks and parking lots prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. Brevard County encompasses approximately 1,500 square miles, with more than 2,000 stormwater outfalls that convey untreated stormwater into the Indian River Lagoon.
- [How do we know the money will be spent as intended for IRL Restoration?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/how-do-we-know-the-money-will-be-spent-as-intended-for-irl-restoration/) - As part of the referendum language, all funds collected can be used only for projects described in the SOIRL Plan. To assure the funds are properly allocated, a Citizen Oversight Committee was established for the Plan.
- [Who pays for all these projects?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/who-pays-for-all-these-projects/) - The half-cent sales tax approved in November 2016 began in 2017. Approximately 40% of the tax is paid by visitors to Brevard County. Current annual revenue estimates are $30-40 million/year for ten years. Actual tax collections by the State of Florida are incrementally transferred to Brevard County to fund SOIRLPP approved projects. COVID-19 Note: Sales
- [What is the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-is-the-save-our-indian-river-lagoon-project-plan/) - In order to reduce serious human impacts to the IRL, such as dense algae blooms and massive fish kills, Brevard County Citizens were given the option by the Brevard County Commission to vote on a half-cent sales tax dedicated to restoration of the IRL. Commissioners only agreed to the referendum after seeing the Save Our
- [What does this cost the average family?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/what-does-this-cost-the-average-family/) - The average Brevard family contributes only $40 per year to the County’s Save Our Lagoon trust fund, with visitors contributing approximately 40% of the dollars raised.
- [Didn't voters approve a 10-year, ½ cent sales tax in 2016?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaqs/didnt-voters-approve-a-10-year-½-cent-sales-tax-in-2016/) - Brevard voters approved a ten-year, half-cent sales tax to help bring back the health of our Lagoon. Brevard County’s Save Our Lagoon Project Plan, developed by scientists and the Brevard Natural Resources Management Department, allocates the roughly $40 million dollars annually to projects that remove existing pollutants, prevent new pollutants from entering the waterway or

## Events

- [Hands Across the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hands-across-the-lagoon/) - Stand Together for the Indian River Lagoon SEPTEMBER 19 Learn more SIGN UP HERE Join us in Titusville for a powerful show of community support for the renewal of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program!
- [Lagoon Family Fun Day Goode Park Palm Bay](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-family-fun-day-goode-park-palm-bay/) - Activities are planned for every age…bring the family and friends. Join the fun in Goode Park. FREE EVENT. PLEASE COME! Visit the food trucks and the tents with education on Lagoon revival and preservation efforts of many kinds, including experts representing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program,
- [VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY - BREVARD ZOO - VIERA](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-brevard-zoo/) - VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION & LAGOON RENEWAL KICKOFF: An Evening of Fellowship & Fun WHO IS INVITED? If you are a volunteer, have been a volunteer, sponsor or donated to BIRLC education efforts, OR IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BECOMING A VOLUNTEER, this event is for YOU! Appetizers and beverages will be provided Music will be featured during
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- [VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION – DIXIE CROSSROADS | TITUSVILLE](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-dixie-crossroads/) - WHO IS INVITED? If you are a volunteer, have been a volunteer, sponsor or donated to BIRLC education efforts, OR IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BECOMING A VOLUNTEER, this event is for YOU! VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION & LAGOON RENEWAL KICKOFF: Please join the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition for a special evening celebrating the volunteers who are
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- [Make a Green Noise Event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/make-a-green-noise-event/) - Our MAKE A GREEN NOISE Environmental Justice Forums bring together residents, community leaders, nonprofits, academic professionals, and policymakers to engage, educate, and mobilize around environmental and public health issues. By combining expertise with lived experience, we help communities understand local environmental challenges and design practical, just, and resilient solutions. These are hosted in South Melbourne
- [Painted Raven Fundraiser Concert](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/painted-raven-fundraiser-concert/) - Native American and Flute Music Schenck Shop Shack: 5575 Scenck Ave Unit 1, Rockledge All Proceeds Benefit the Native Rhythms Festival Tickets: Donation of $25 - advance tickets online guarantee seating nativerhytmsfesival.com 321-505-2418
- [Duane De Freese and Virginia Barker to Speak at Space Coast Association of Realtors](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/duane-de-feese-and-virginia-barker-to-speak-at-space-coast-association-of-realtors/) - The meeting is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM with lunch and presentations to begin at 1:00 PM on September 30. Duane De Freese and Virginia Barker to present. The format will include a presentation from a representative for each ballot initiative appearing on the November ballot, followed by opportunities for the audience to engage
- [MRC Youth Action Assembly](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-youth-action-assembly/) - 🌊 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐎𝐔! Are you a young person in grades 7–12 who lives, studies, works, or spends time in the Indian River Lagoon watershed? Then this is your chance to make a difference. Join the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, for
- [MRC International Coastal Cleanup Event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-international-coastal-cleanup-event/) - International Coastal Cleanup Day is partnered with Keep Brevard Beautiful and Ocean Conservancy! This is an annual event to clean up as much trash from our waterways as possible. We'll be on and in the water, so please bring water, appropriate shoes, clothes, and sun coverage! The Ted Moorhead Lagoon House is the headquarters of
- [Titusville Twilight](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/titusville-twilight/) - JOIN US IN TITUSVILLE FRIDAY AUGUST 28. Titusville Twilight is a free, family-friendly community event series held every fourth Friday of the month. The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition (BIRLC) will be on hand in August with information you can use to help the IRL. The next event takes place on Friday, August 28, 2026
- [KBB International Coastal Cleanup 2026](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-international-coastal-cleanup-2026/) - INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP, an annual event, is on Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with multiple locations along Brevard County beaches and other waterways.
- [GreenSpace Water Alliance Coastal Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/greenspace-water-alliance-coastal-cleanup/) - Help Clean Up The Indian River Lagoon In Celebration Of International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, September 19, 2026
- [MRC 2026 Low Impact Development Conference](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-2026-low-impact-development-conference/) - MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL Focus topics Public-Private Partnerships Policy and Governance Innovations HOAs and Residential Communities Community-Driven Infrastructure Advocacy and Education Equity and Access highlights Keynote from 1000 Friends of Florida Presentations from municipal, community, academic, and business leaders. Panel: Building community support for stormwater project implimentation Panel: Creating climate-resiliant communities Pre-Conference Field Trip New Location!
- [Thousand Islands Flotilla - Cocoa Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/thousand-islands-flotilla-cocoa-beach/) - Big Fun. Big Message. Join the FLOTILLA, as your Kayaks, Canoes & SUPs spell out V-O-T-E--Y-E-S-! Stay tuned for more info. Volunteer to help the Lagoon!
- [Space Coast Progressive Alliance Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/space-coast-progressive-alliance-meeting/) - The program for the Space Coast Progressive Alliance will take place at Unitarian Universalist Church of Brevard, West Melbourne, FL, 2185 Meadowlane Avenue. Understanding The 2026 Ballot Initiatives - The SOIRL one-half cent sales tax - Brevard School Tax renewal and - Property Tax Amendment Lew Kontnik, Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition Board Member (retired),
- [Lagoon at Noon - Marine Resources Council](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-at-noon-marine-resources-council/) - With all the talk about seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, Marine Resources Council is super excited to announce August's Lagoon at Noon speaker, Nick Curto! Nick is the Florida Oceanographic Society's Research Technician and will share details about their seagrass nursery! Marine Resources council Register to join in person or virtually at givebutter.com/AugustLagoonatNoon
- [Ocean Reef Beach Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ocean-reef-beach-festival-2/) - Event : Ocean Reef Beach Festival Date : October 3, 2026 Location : Pelican Beach Park, 1495 N. Hwy A1A , Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Time : 10am - 5pm Attendance/Cost : Free Support by attending this one-of-a-kind community event that brings together environmental organizations, local artists, live music, food and family activities set against
- [International Coastal Cleanup®](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/international-coastal-cleanup-4/) - In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to millions of volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, more
- [Summer Sundays at Brevard Zoo: Blooming Market](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/summer-sundays-at-brevard-zoo-blooming-market/) - Wild blossoms are taking over the Zoo! Explore the beauty of nature while learning about gardening, environmental science and sustainability at this unique farmers’ market. Throughout the event, local experts and vendors will share hands-on demonstrations and insights focused on native vs. non-native plants, modern gardening techniques, eco-friendly practices and sustainable living. Continue to the
- [Lagoon Fest Oct 17](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-fest-oct-17/) - Please mark this event, Oct 17th, on your calendars now. Join us at Front Street Park for LAGOON FEST. It’s that time of year that the City of Melbourne starts planning for this year’s Lagoon Fest (formally known as IRL Day). It will be held on Saturday October 17th at Front St. Park again
- [Learn How to Make & Charge Biochar](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/learn-how-to-make-charge-biochar/) - Come learn how to make and charge biochar! Learn how to make and charge biochar! Class participants will learn how to make and charge biochar in the Brevard Discovery Garden. Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! Participants will be able
- [Growing Plants From Seeds!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/growing-plants-from-seeds/) - Learn how to grow plants from seeds and seed saving! Class participants will be in the Brevard Discovery Garden to learn how to grow plants from seeds! Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! Class participants will
- [BDG Garden Tour & FFL Principles](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bdg-garden-tour-ffl-principles-2/) - Class participants will be in the Brevard Discovery Garden for a tour and to learn all about Florida-friendly landscaping principles! Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! This workshop will be held in the Brevard Discovery Garden,
- [Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day in Florida](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/celebrate-gopher-tortoise-day-in-florida/) - April 10th was officially adopted by the Gopher Tortoise Council as Gopher Tortoise Day! In Florida, gopher tortoises are found in parts of all 67 counties and are frequently encountered in neighborhoods, along roadways, and in many of Florida’s public parks and forests. The goal of Gopher Tortoise Day is to increase awareness and appreciation for these long
- [REEF BUILDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/reef-building-volunteer-opportunity-5/) - Join the ROS team for an exciting reef-building activity! Volunteers will have the chance to get in the water and use rakes to help level out the oyster shell that has previously been placed in the water. There may also be a need to move coquina rocks (ranging from 5 to 50 pounds each) to
- [REEF BUILDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/reef-building-volunteer-opportunity-4/) - Join the ROS team for an exciting reef-building activity! Volunteers will have the chance to get in the water and use rakes to help level out the oyster shell that has previously been placed in the water. There may also be a need to move coquina rocks (ranging from 5 to 50 pounds each) to
- [REEF BUILDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/reef-building-volunteer-opportunity-3/) - Join the ROS team for an exciting reef-building activity! Volunteers will have the chance to get in the water and use rakes to help level out the oyster shell that has previously been placed in the water. There may also be a need to move coquina rocks (ranging from 5 to 50 pounds each) to
- [REEF BUILDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/reef-building-volunteer-opportunity-2/) - Join the ROS team for an exciting reef-building activity! Volunteers will have the chance to get in the water and use rakes to help level out the oyster shell that has previously been placed in the water. There may also be a need to move coquina rocks (ranging from 5 to 50 pounds each) to
- [REEF BUILDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/reef-building-volunteer-opportunity/) - Join the ROS team for an exciting reef-building activity! Volunteers will have the chance to get in the water and use rakes to help level out the oyster shell that has previously been placed in the water. There may also be a need to move coquina rocks (ranging from 5 to 50 pounds each) to
- [Reef Building](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/reef-building-2/) - Join the ROS team for an exciting reef-building activity! Volunteers will have the chance to get in the water and use rakes to help level out the oyster shell that has previously been placed in the water. There may also be a need to move coquina rocks (ranging from 5 to 50 pounds each)
- [Earth Day Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-festival/) - The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary - 444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville
- [What's Up in the Watershed Webinar](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/whats-up-in-the-watershed-webinar/) - Join One Lagoon - Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program for the What's Up in the Watershed Webinar on March 18th at 2pm for an in depth look at Coastal Connections Monofilament Recycling Program. Revitalized in 2024, this vital initiative, part of Coastal Connections’ broader Vero Goes Zero (VGZ) sustainability efforts, has installed 41 updated
- [Be Healthy: Grow your own food! 4-class series on Mondays](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/be-healthy-grow-your-own-food-4-class-series-on-mondays/) - Learn how to grow your own food in your yard or containers from vegetables, fruit, herbs, microgreens, sprouts & hydroponic lettuce buckets. This class will be held on four Mondays, June 22nd, June 29th,, July 6th & July 13th mornings from 10 am-12 pm. Or evenings, 6 pm - 8 pm. Dates: June 22nd, June
- [Learn to Build a Self-Watering Planter](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/learn-to-build-a-self-watering-planter/) - Come and learn how to build a self-watering planter! Curious about self-watering planters? Join Master Gardener Jeff Miller for this live demo at 12:15 PM in the UF/IFAS Auditorium during the April 25th Spring Fling! You'll learn how to build a simple self-watering planter using two 5-gallon buckets. This clever container gardening method creates a
- [The Buzz on Bees](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/the-buzz-on-bees/) - The Buzz on Bees is coming to the Brevard Discovery Garden! Curious about honeybees? Wondering how beekeeping works? Want to better understand why bees are so important to our environment and food supply? Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:30am in the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Auditorium for a special 30-minute presentation called
- [Vermicomposting: A Cool Way to Compost](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/vermicomposting-a-cool-way-to-compost/) - Learn how to vermicompost! Join Master Gardener Julie Schafer on Saturday, April 25 for a fun, hands-on workshop that shows how Red Wiggler worms turn kitchen scraps into rich compost for your garden. Julie will demonstrate how easy it is to set up a simple worm bin at home and explain how these hardworking composters
- [4th Annual Spring Fling in the Brevard Discovery Garden](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/4th-annual-spring-fling-in-the-brevard-discovery-garden/) - Join us for a free, family-friendly garden festival celebrating plants, pollinators, and Florida-Friendly landscapes! The 4th Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale and Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Festival, is a special collaboration between Brevard Discovery Garden and Brevard Backyard Beekeepers. For the first time, these two popular spring events will come together to create one unforgettable
- [2026 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Class 8-week series](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2026-florida-friendly-landscaping-class-8-week-series/) - Learn how to grow healthy plants & nutritious food and still protect the water quality of the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Johns River. Participate in this 8-week class series and learn how to grow healthy and nutritious plants and help protect water quality! Below is the class schedule. April 7th - All About
- [BDG Garden Tour & FFL Principles](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bdg-garden-tour-ffl-principles/) - Come tour the Brevard Discovery Garden and learn Florida-friendly landscaping principles! Class participants will be in the Brevard Discovery Garden for a tour and to learn all about Florida-friendly landscaping principles! Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! This workshop will be
- [Pruning like a pro](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/pruning-like-a-pro/) - Learn how to prune your plants like a pro! Class participants will learn how to prune plants in the Brevard Discovery Garden. Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! This workshop will be held in the Brevard
- [Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Seminar 2026](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-seminar-2026/) - Come join us for the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Seminar Come join us for the 2026 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Seminar with presentations, raffles, vendors, and some wonderful speakers! If you love nature and plants, you don't want to miss this amazing free event.
- [Making a Bamboo Trellis](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/making-a-bamboo-trellis/) - Learn how to make a bamboo trellis at the Brevard Discovery Garden! Class participants will be in the Brevard Discovery Garden to learn all about making bamboo trellises. Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! This workshop
- [Botanical Fest](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/botanical-fest/) - While spring may still be unfolding, something beautiful is already blooming in Downtown Melbourne. Come celebrate the beauty of nature at the 10th Annual Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest! A day filled with beautiful landscapes, garden essentials, and a variety of flowers, plants, and shrubs awaits you! Saturday, April 11, 2026 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- [Titusville Marina: Installation of Nanobubble Technology](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/titusville-marina-installation-of-nanobubble-technology/) - To mark the launch of the small-scale nanobubble technology installation to revitalize water quality in the marina, the City of Titusville will host a ceremonial media event, “Flip the Switch from Green to Clean,” on March 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Titusville Municipal Marina. The installation is funded through private and business contributions,
- [Ocean Treasures Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ocean-treasures-festival-2/) - Join the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and the Sea Turtle Conservancy for a day at the beach celebrating its many treasures! Speak to experts on marine life and conservation, take a guided beach walk, have your cabinet curiosities identified and entered into a beachcombing competition, shop from ocean-inspired artists, observe demos of artists’ beach chic
- [World Seagrass Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/world-seagrass-day/) - Celebrate World Seagrass Day with Restore Our Shores at the Zoo! Enjoy fun activities in the zoo's center loop from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. There will also be opportunities to learn about these important plants and how to help our Indian River Lagoon from several lagoon-focused organizations. Free with Zoo admission.
- [Benefit Concert for the Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/benefit-concert-for-the-lagoon/) - The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is proud to be bringing national recording artists Freebo and Alice Howe to the Schenck Shop Schack for a Benefit Concert for the Lagoon on Wednesday February 4th at 7PM. Proceeds will go to help further the educational programs that have helped the healing of the Indian River Lagoon
- [Brevard County Master Gardener Volunteer Program](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-county-master-gardener-volunteer-program/) - The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program relies on trained and dedicated volunteers interested in gardening and giving back to their communities. Master Gardeners have the opportunity to participate in plant clinics at their local libraries, tend to the Brevard Discovery Garden, perform site visits to help their fellow community members, and much more! If helping
- [Hydroponics Make & Take Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hydroponics-make-take-workshop/) - Interested in growing your own food in a hydroponics system? Join us to learn simple techniques to build your own hydroponic bucket and leave the class with a functional hydroponic system, including three lettuce seedlings actively growing. Learn more January 22nd | 10:30 am - 12 pm & 5:30pm 7pm - | Registration Required
- [Florida's Horseshoe Crab Watch Volunteer Program - Training](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/floridas-horseshoe-crab-watch-volunteer-program-training/) - Volunteers Needed! | From February to April (*training required) The Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch program is looking for volunteers in Brevard to survey for horseshoe crabs from February to April. There is an online training and an in-person skills training required to become a volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Holly Abeels
- [County Workshop Meeting - Palm Bay](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/county-workshop-meeting-2/) - To get public input on the 2026 SOIRL Renewal. Palm Bay City Council Chambers Palm Bay City Hall 120 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907
- [County Workshop Meeting - Titusville](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/county-workshop-meeting/) - To get public input on 2026 SOIRL Renewal. Titusville City Council Chambers Titusville City Hall 555 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32907
- [Sebastian Mangrove Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sebastian-mangrove-workshop/) - ABOUT About the event Marine Resources Council runs one of the largest licensed mangrove nursery in the state of Florida. Thier Sebastian property is host to a large nursery with ~9000 plants. This nursery provides red, white, and black mangroves that are used for restoration projects across the state. What will volunteers do? At mangrove
- [27th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/27th-annual-space-coast-birding-wildlife-festival/) - Florida is rich in native populations of wildlife and birds, but it is also on a busy route for migrating birds stopping over for the winter. Florida’s Space Coast – home to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore, and Kennedy Space Center, is one of the best birding locations in the United States
- [Indian River Lagoon Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/indian-river-lagoon-day-3/) - Come Celebrate Indian River Lagoon Day! 🌿 Bring your friends and family out to Claude Edge Front Street Park in Melbourne, FL on Saturday, October 18 for a day of fun, learning, and love for our lagoon! 9am to 2pm ✅ Hands-on activities ✅ Local environmental groups ✅ Family fun & community vibes ✅ Beautiful
- [THOUSAND ISLANDS FESTIVAL/Cocoa Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/thousand-islands-festival-cocoa-beach/) - Don't miss this event. Cocoa Beach Pool Pavilion Island Boat & Kayak Tours, Music, Kid Activities, Lagoon Restoration Hands-On Demos, Lagoon Expert Talks, Scavenger Hunt, Geocaching, Food Trucks, Beer & Wine and more. Thousand Islands Conservation Area is a 338-acre site located on the Banana River adjacent to Cocoa Beach and consists of a series
- [Laurilee Thompson to Speak at Turtle Coast Sierra Club Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/laurilee-thompson-to-speak-at-turtle-coast-sierra-club-meeting/) - Unitarian Universalist Friendship Fellowship, located at 3115 Friendship Pl, Rockledge, FL 32955. The Public is invited. Doors will open at 6:30 pm, allowing ample time for mingling before the meeting commences at 7:00 pm. Presentation by Laurilee Thompson (Dixie Crossroads) talking about protecting the Indian River Lagoon. The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is a national treasure. Considered
- [OUR LAGOON. OUR LEGACY.](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/our-lagoon-our-legacy/) - OCTOBER 2 | Dixie Crossroads | Titusville Celebrate the Traditions of Fishing and the Projects that Benefit the Wild Inhabitants of our Lagoon. Hear about the projects and the progress being made to improve the Lagoon. Ask your questions and learn about the restoration from the fishing perspective. Has fishing improved or declined in the
- [National Coloring Book Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/national-coloring-book-day/) - Here's a celebration for everyone who likes to stay within the lines (and everybody who doesn't, hey, it's your coloring book). It's National Coloring Book Day and the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition wants everyone to join in the fun. Your favorite critters from in and around the lagoon are ready for you to
- [Bioluminescent Kayak Paddle](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bioluminescent-kayak-paddle/) - Cocoa Beach Country Club Kayak Ramp 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd Cocoa Beach, FL $50 for family membership includes 3 paddlers $35 for non-members includes new membership for 2025-2026 Free for members with own kayak more info
- [Science Sundays at the Zoo: Enviornmental Science](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/science-sundays-at-the-zoo-enviornmental-science/) - Big changes in our community start with us! Join a member of our Restore Our Shores team to learn more about Florida native plants and how they help our Indian River Lagoon. Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition: Become a citizen scientist while learning what makes the brackish Indian River Lagoon unique and how it supports 4300 species of plants and animals
- [Science Sundays at the Zoo: Behavioral Science](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/science-sundays-at-the-zoo-behavioral-science/) - Discover the fascinating science behind how zookeepers use positive reinforcement and behavioral techniques to train animals at the zoo! Enjoy interactive games and a hands-on learning station that highlight how training helps keep animals healthy, active and mentally engaged. Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition: Become a citizen scientist while learning what makes the brackish Indian
- [Science Sundays at the Zoo: Botany: Bonsai and Botanicals](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/science-sundays-at-the-zoo-botany-bonsai-and-botanicals/) - Immerse yourself in the art of bonsai at this annual event hosted by the Bonsai Society of Brevard! Explore more than 40 stunning miniature trees, enjoy live care demonstrations, browse a variety of unique vendors and learn about the incredible world of botany—including the amazing plants we care for right here at Brevard Zoo. Discover
- [Science Sundays at the Zoo: Nutritional Science](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/science-sundays-at-the-zoo-nutritional-science/) - Step into the kitchen to learn more about how we prepare food for our animals. Work with Zoo staff to create real food-based enrichment items and even make a “cake” to watch our monkeys eat! Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition: Become a citizen scientist while learning what makes the brackish Indian River Lagoon unique and how it supports 4300 species of plants and animals the
- [Science Sundays at the Zoo: Sensory Science](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/science-sundays-at-the-zoo-sensory-science/) - During this Science Sundays lesson, we’re welcoming exceptional education students to learn all about what senses humans have in common with animals! Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition: Become a citizen scientist while learning what makes the brackish Indian River Lagoon unique and how it supports 4300 species of plants and animals the most diverse population
- [Science Sundays at the Zoo: Earth Science](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/science-sundays-at-the-zoo/) - Earth Science Join us this Science Sunday to learn all about the role of plants in beach mice’s lives. In this interactive lesson, guests will use mouse figurines to search for “seeds” and discover how plants help these little creatures thrive. Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition: Become a citizen scientist while learning what makes the brackish Indian River
- [Science Sundays at the Zoo: Physics](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/science-sundays-at-the-zoo-physics/) - What makes birds such amazing aviators? Join us for some aviary fun as students match paper bird wings to their species and learn about the aerodynamics of flying! Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition: Become a citizen scientist while learning what makes the brackish Indian River Lagoon unique and how it supports 4300 species of plants and animals the
- [KBB Summer Series Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-summer-series-cleanup/) - Join BIRLC as we support Keep Brevard Beautiful with cleanups! Location- 528 - we will meet on 528 westbound Boats will be provided by Cape Crossing Boat Rentals to shuttle volunteers to the spoil islands. Afterparty will be at Dolphins Bar and Grill down the street. Learn more: keepbrevardbeautiful.org/frontpage-article/summer-series-2025 REGISTER
- [KBB Summer Series #3](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-summer-series-3-2/) - Join BIRLC as we support Keep Brevard Beautiful with cleanups! Third and Final Summer Series event Location – Haulover Canal in Titusville Kayaks – TBA Afterparty – Playalinda/Brix Project Learn more: keepbrevardbeautiful.org/frontpage-article/summer-series-2025 REGISTER
- [KBB Summer Series #2](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-summer-series-2-2/) - Join BIRLC as we support Keep Brevard Beautiful with cleanups! Second Summer Series Event Location - Riverview Park in Melbourne Kayaks - TBA Afterparty - TBA Learn more: keepbrevardbeautiful.org/frontpage-article/summer-series-2025 REGISTER
- [It’s FIRST FRIDAY in the Eau Gallie Arts District.](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/its-first-friday-in-the-eau-gallie-arts-district/) - JOIN US ON April 4. It’s FIRST FRIDAY in the Eau Gallie Arts District. This special event is a tribute to our Indian River Lagoon, so important to our quality of life and our economic impact as a region. The galleries have Lagoon-focused surprises planned. Don’t miss the special Lagoon-focused event, Just Another Fish On The
- [Pioneer Day at Sam's House Merrit Island](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/pioneer-day-at-sams-house-merrit-island/) - Celebrating the history of Merritt Island on “Pioneer Day” is an annual event that has an exciting appeal for history, art, music, and nature lovers, and children of all ages from 1 to 100. Stop by the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition booth for the latest news on Lagoon Restoration. The February 8th event is
- [World Seagrass Day at the Zoo](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/world-seagrass-day-at-the-zoo/) - Coalition Exhibitor table
- [Nature Day at Melbourne Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/nature-day-at-melbourne-beach/) - The Melbourne Beach Environmental Advisory Board is proud to host the 2nd Annual Nature Day — an educational, family-friendly event dedicated to spreading awareness and sharing progress on local environmental efforts. Look for the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Table. When:Saturday, April 5th10:00 am - 3:00 pm Where:Community Center at Ryckman ParkOcean Avenue, Melbourne Beach What:
- [Ocean Treasures Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ocean-treasures-festival/) - Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition (BIRLC) will participate in the Barrier Island Center’s 11th Annual Ocean Treasures Festival on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The festival is free to attend and offers beachcombing and marine life talks all day, guided walks, sharing table, crafting demos by local artists, educational displays,
- [Seminar/Webinar MRC Seagrass Monitoring](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/seminar-webinar-mrc-seagrass-monitoring/) - MRC seminar/webinar on Sebastian Inlet Seagrass monitoring. Don Dies speaker For Event Tickets: www.eventbrite.com Contact: Caitlin@mrcirl.org
- [Indian River Lagoon Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/indian-river-lagoon-day-2/) - Indian River Lagoon Day sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation is a celebration of all things IRL. Located on the Lagoon front at Front Street Park in downtown Melbourne. Enjoy kayak tours of the IRL., Games and information booth from the local area on Lagoon restoration programs, Manatees, Water resources management, sanitary systems, solid
- [International Coastal Clean-Up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/international-coastal-clean-up/)
- [ORCA Fish Processing](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/orca-fish-processing/) - Help process lagoon fish for evaluation research. Email Bridget to register: bgerovac@teamorca.org
- [Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp - Coastal Ecosystems](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/junior-master-naturalist-day-camp-coastal-ecosystems/) - Do you have a budding naturalist at home? If so, sign them up for the Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp series! Over three days in July, the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County will explore three unique Florida ecosystems. You can sign up for one day or all three! Each day, they will meet at and explore
- [Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp - Freshwater Ecosystems](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/junior-master-naturalist-day-camp-freshwater-ecosystems/) - Do you have a budding naturalist at home? If so, sign them up for the Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp series! Over three days in July, the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County will explore three unique Florida ecosystems. You can sign up for one day or all three! Each day, they will meet at and explore
- [Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp- Uplands Ecosystems](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/junior-master-naturalist-day-camp-uplands-ecosystems/) - Do you have a budding naturalist at home? If so, sign them up for the Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp series! Over three days in July, the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County will explore three unique Florida ecosystems. You can sign up for one day or all three! Each day, they will meet at and explore
- [Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores library program](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores-library-program/) - South Mainland Public Library presents Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores Program Monday June 27 at 10:30 A.M. All ages are welcome. Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores will provide an activity for youth of all ages. A supervising adult is required to be present in the room at all times. Unless scheduled, programs should be food
- [Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores library program](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-zoos-conservation-department-library-program/) - Palm Bay Public Library presents Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores Program. All ages are welcome. Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores will provide an activity for youth of all ages. A supervising adult is required to be present in the room at all times. Unless scheduled, programs should be food free for the safety and consideration
- [SustainaWhat?: Hurricane Preparedness with the NWS Melbourne Office](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sustainawhat-hurricane-preparedness-with-the-nws-melbourne-office/) - Join your community in the City Hall Council Chambers as we talk to the National Weather Services of Melbourne about the 2022 Hurricane Season! Meet and share ideas with your neighbors at this light-hearted event aimed at Community education and togetherness. Please submit any questions you would like to see answered to z.eichholz@cityofcapecanaveral.org and we
- [Oyster Reef Building with Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-reef-building-with-restore-our-shores/) - Please join Restore Our Shores as they place a new oyster reef on the bottom of the Indian River Lagoon. Exact location will be emailed to you prior to the 10th. Registration is required and volunteers must be 15 years or older and be able to be outside in full sun during their shift. This
- [Oyster Gardening Training Workshop with Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-gardening-training-workshop-with-restore-our-shores/) - The 2022 Oyster Gardening training season has arrived! If you would like to help raise the next generation of filter-feeding champions, join Brevard Zoo's Oyster Gardening project as an Oyster Gardener or Oyster Buddy. This workshop will be the last one for the year! To qualify please check the following considerations: I have a dock
- [Mangrove Anchor and Oyster Volcano Workshops at MRC](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mangrove-anchor-and-oyster-volcano-workshops-at-mrc-2/) - Learn to make mangrove anchors and oyster volcanoes with MRC! These concrete and jute structures will be deployed around the Indian River Lagoon to increase survivability of young mangroves, restore critical shoreline habitat, and recruit oyster spat. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting concrete on, and don't forget your reusable water bottle! If you
- [Mangrove Anchor and Oyster Volcano Workshops at MRC](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mangrove-anchor-and-oyster-volcano-workshops-at-mrc/) - Learn to make mangrove anchors and oyster volcanoes with MRC! These concrete and jute structures will be deployed around the Indian River Lagoon to increase survivability of young mangroves, restore critical shoreline habitat, and recruit oyster spat. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting concrete on, and don't forget your reusable water bottle! If you
- [The Struggle to Live: Why Florida IRL Manatees Starve with SCPA](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/the-struggle-to-live-why-florida-irl-manatees-starve-with-scpa/) - Dr. Wanda Jones, a marine mammal biologist and conservationist, has conducted research on manatee feeding preferences and compared the nutrient composition of lettuce, water hyacinth, and hydrilla. Dr. Jones states that the science is clear. Instead of spraying deadly herbicide poison into our water to kill hydrilla and water hyacinth, she advocates mechanically harvesting these
- [2022 Coastal Community PFAS Conference](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2022-coastal-community-pfas-conference/) - This conference is a perfect opportunity to meet the scientists working on research in Brevard County. Learn more about their work with PFAS and the information they've collected so far. This conference will take place in Satellite Beach, Florida. Attendees can participate in this event in person or online on Zoom
- [Straight Talk](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/straight-talk/) - We are happy to announce the return of our Lagoon Straight Talks! Join us for this community forum with 3 guest speakers who will present for 1/2 hour on important Lagoon-related topics followed by an hour of Q&A from the audience. With audiences from 200 to 500, Lagoon Straight Talks are a recommended way to
- [Sebastian Inlet Seagrass Presentation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sebastian-inlet-seagrass-presentation/) - Seagrass biologist Don Deis will be presenting on his work monitoring seagrass beds of the Sebastian shoals and how they have changed over the last decade, including its return since a crash in seagrass coverage following the 2011 superbloom.
- [Oyster Gardening Training Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-gardening-training-workshop/) - Must be a lagoon front property owner in Brevard or willing to help care for other homeowner's oysters in Brevard. All ages welcome, only one sign up necessary per household.
- [Oyster Reef Building with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-reef-building-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores-4/) - Ages 15 and up.
- [Oyster Reef Building with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-reef-building-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores-3/) - Ages 15 and up
- [Oyster Reef Building with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-reef-building-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores-2/) - Ages 15 and up
- [Oyster Reef Building with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-reef-building-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores/) - ages 15 and up
- [Lagoon Shoreline Cleanup and Adopt-a-Mangrove with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-shoreline-cleanup-and-adopt-a-mangrove-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores/) - Celebrate National River Cleanup Day with Brevard Zoo! There will be a short presentation on the Zoo's Restore Our Shores program and mangroves followed by a shoreline cleanup. You will also have the opportunity to pot your very own mangrove to care for at home that will one day be planted in the lagoon! All
- [River Kidz](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/river-kidz/) - River Kidz is for K-6 graders from any school. requires parental permission and participation. Kids learn about the lagoon and do Activities.
- [Earth Day & Garden Fair, Satellite Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-garden-fair-satellite-beach/) - April 23 6th Annual Garden & Earth Day Fair Join us at the 6th Annual Garden & Earth Day Celebration. Hosted by the Satellite Beach Beautification & Sustainability Board, this event is held at the DRS Community Center from 9am-2pm. This family friendly, outdoor fair promotes nature and nurturing our environment while beautifying our
- [Building Oyster Volcanos](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/building-oyster-volcanos/) - Learn to make oyster volcanoes with MRC! These concrete and jute "volcanoes" will be deployed around the Indian River Lagoon in an effort with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to restore critical shoreline habitat and recruit oyster spat. Workshop 1 Monday, April 4th from 3:30PM - 6:00PM Workshop 2 Tuesday, April 5th from 3:30PM
- [Build Oyster Volcanos](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/build-oyster-volcanos/) - Join us on the final push to complete our goal of 175 volcanoes! Learn to make oyster volcanoes with MRC! These concrete and jute "volcanoes" will be deployed around the Indian River Lagoon in an effort with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to restore critical shoreline habitat and recruit oyster spat. Workshop 1 Monday,
- [Oyster Volcano Building](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-volcano-building/) - Learn to make oyster volcanoes with MRC! These concrete and jute "volcanoes" will be deployed around the Indian River Lagoon in an effort with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to restore critical shoreline habitat and recruit oyster spat.
- [MRC IRL Report Card](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-irl-report-card/) - Register now for the MRC Lagoon Report Card presentation on March 10! We have clearer water, and harmful algae is declining in the Indian River Lagoon. Recent infrastructure improvements and behavioral changes are helping, yet our seagrass is continuing to struggle. Learn more about what may be causing this phenomenon and how we can work
- [Ryckman Park Oyster Reef Build with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ryckman-park-oyster-reef-build-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores-2/) - Join Brevard Zoo's Restore Our Shores Program in building 150ft of oyster reef at Ryckman Park in Melbourne Beach! Volunteers must be 15 and up and space is limited. Sign-up to help on the volunteer page of the RestoreOurShores.org website.
- [Ryckman Park Oyster Reef Build with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ryckman-park-oyster-reef-build-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores/) - Join Brevard Zoo's Restore Our Shores Program in building 150ft of oyster reef at Ryckman Park in Melbourne Beach! Volunteers must be 15 and up and space is limited. Sign-up to help on the volunteer page of the RestoreOurShores.org website.
- [Oyster Restoration Supply Making with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-restoration-supply-making-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores-3/) - Join Brevard Zoo's Restore Our Shores Program at their oyster shell site in Cocoa to fill oyster gabions with recycled shell. Volunteers must be 15 and up. Sign-up to help on the volunteer page of the RestoreOurShores.org website.
- [Oyster Restoration Supply Making with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-restoration-supply-making-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores-2/) - Join Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores program for a fun morning at the Zoo making oyster gabions to be used in their Indian River Lagoon oyster restoration projects! Volunteers must be 15 and up. Space is limited, sign up on the Volunteer Page of the RestoreOurShores.org website.
- [Oyster Restoration Supply Making with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-restoration-supply-making-with-brevard-zoo-restore-our-shores/) - Join Brevard Zoo's Restore Our Shores program at the Zoo from 12:00-3:00pm making oyster gabions to be used in their Indian River Lagoon oyster restoration projects! Volunteers must be 15 and up. Space is limited, sign up on the Volunteer Page of the RestoreOurShores.org website.
- [Oyster Restoration Supply Making with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-restoration-supply-making-with-restore-our-shores/) - Join Brevard Zoo's Restore Our Shores program for a fun morning at the Zoo making oyster gabions to be used in their Indian River Lagoon oyster restoration projects! Volunteers must be 15 and up. Space is limited, sign up on the Volunteer Page of the RestoreOurShores.org website.
- [Indian River Lagoon Symposium - IRL Connectivity](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/indian-river-lagoon-symposium-irl-connectivity/) - http://www.indianriverlagoon.org/Symposium.html The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Symposium is the result of a multi-institutional, multi-agency effort to provide a forum for discussing Indian River Lagoon science and its application to management of the lagoon. The symposium is open to scientists, decision makers, students, education and outreach professionals, and the interested public. The intent is to facilitate
- [Melbourne Botanical Fest- Rain Barrel Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/melbourne-botanical-fest-rain-barrel-workshop/)
- [What You plant Matters -MRC Lunch & Learn](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/what-you-plant-matters-mrc-lunch-learn/) - Click to register for What You Plant Matters
- [ORCA One Health Fish Monitoring Seminar](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/orca-one-health-fish-monitoring-seminar/) - Register for the Webinar to learn more: Ocean Research & Conservation Association One Health Fish Monitoring Seminar Our One Health: Fish Monitoring project is designed to collect data related to the accumulation of toxins (naturally occurring) and toxicants (manmade) in fish living in the Indian River Lagoon and contributing waters (e.g. Lake Okeechobee, canals).
- [Oyster Habitat Maintenance](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-habitat-maintenance/) - Restore Our Shores is hosting an oyster habitat maintenance volunteer event! The event will be on January 29th from 9am-1pm at the Swann Residence at 411 Swann Grove Ln where we are storing the remaining oysters that did not make it onto a reef. Volunteers will be expected to lift the habitats onto the dock, let
- [Samson's Island Restoration Project Workday](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/samsons-island-restoration-project-workday/) - Join the City of Satellite Beach for a maintenance day at the Samson's Island Submerged Lands Restoration Project which features seagrass, oyster, and clam restoration techniques on the island's Banana River shoreline. After a quick boat trip volunteers will be in water maintaining oyster bags and prepping for phase 2 of submerged lands restoration. Space is
- [Native Plant Propagation Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/native-plant-propagation-workshop/) - Calling all aspiring (and established) gardeners! Interested in learning how to propagate your own plants from seeds? Join our outstanding volunteer and Sea Rocket Chapter member of the Florida Native Plant Society, Lois Harris, as she shows us how to propagate seeds from our native plant garden.
- [Florida Friendly Landscape Seminar](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/florida-friendly-landscape-seminar/) - Come join us for the 2022 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Seminar where we will have 4 presentations plus vendors!
- [Space Coast Birding Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/space-coast-birding-festival/) - Brevard Nature Alliance is excited to announce we have found a new home for the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival! Having outgrown the premises used for many years in the Titusville area we are pleased to announce that our new home for the 2022-2023-2024 festivals will be the Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral,
- [Ocean Reef Beach Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ocean-reef-beach-festival/) - Continuing our annual tradition, the Ocean Reef Beach Festival will be returning to Pelican Beach Park on Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Satellite Beach, FL! Join us to celebrate the ocean lifestyle in a family atmosphere with fun opportunities for all ages. There will be something for the whole beach community, from educational programs in
- [Indian River Lagoon Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/indian-river-lagoon-day/) - Info coming soon.
- [MRC Low Impact Development Conference](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-low-impact-development-conference/) - MRC Low Impact Development Conference Oct. 21 & 22, 2021 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Center for Collaboration Rockledge, FL Sales end on Oct 1, 2021 Fees include general admission, continental breakfast & lunch both days, with complimentary Happy Hour Reception on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. This conference is valued at over $600 per attendee.
- [Virtual 2021 Climate Leadership Series and Awards Showcase](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/virtual-2021-climate-leadership-series-and-awards-showcase/) - The annual Climate Leadership Conference is North America’s premier event dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through policy, innovation, and business solutions. Hosted by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry, the conference brings together forward-thinking leaders from business, government, academia, and the non-profit community to explore energy and climate
- [Life on Our Lagoon Art Exhibit Opening](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/life-on-our-lagoon-art-exhibit-opening/) - Eau Gallery is proud to present the "Life on Our Lagoon," a call to art to benefit the Marine Resources Council in Melbourne, Florida. The mission of the Council is to protect and save the Indian River Lagoon. The opening is Friday September 3 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. You won't want to miss this one!
- [Brevard Sustainability Working Group Monthly Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-sustainability-working-group-monthly-meeting-2/) - Monthly Meeting Online via Zoom unless otherwise noted
- [Brevard County Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting September 2021](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-county-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-september-2021/) - IRLProject@BrevardFL.gov Monthly review of progress on Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan. Monthly meeting for the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee. Meeting will be held as a web-based Zoom Conference meeting. Meetings are also live on Brevard County's Space Coast Government TV website or TV station. Please click the link below to
- [Jean-Michel Cousteau: Protecting Our Water Planet](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jean-michel-cousteau-protecting-our-water-planet-2/) - Join us at the Hilton Melbourne as famed ocean explorer and conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau shares inspiring messages of environmental optimism! Like his father Jacques before him, Jean-Michel has dedicated his life to educating the world about our wonderful “water planet” and encouraging action for its protection. He has produced more than 80 films, which have
- [Rain Barrel Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop/) - Description: Learn the Benefits of Collecting Rain Water. Build Your Own 55-gallon Rain Barrel. *Limited $50 Rain Barrel Rebates Available! About this event The Marine Resources Council is pleased to conduct a Rain Barrel Workshop with our Friend of the Lagoon Sponsor, Bula Kava Bar & Coffeehouse. Cost: The Rain Barrel Workshop is Free to
- [The Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/the-great-bike-bar-a-thon/) - The Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon Rides Again For The Indian River Lagoon! Saturday, October 2⋅12:30 – 3:30pm Location: Pareidolia Brewing Co. 712 Cleveland St, Sebastian, FL 32958, USA Description:The Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon Rides Again For The Indian River Lagoon! Air up your tires, oil up your chains, and tighten your helmet strap! The Marine Resources Council (MRC) once
- [MRC International Coastal Cleanup Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-international-coastal-cleanup-day-2/) - The International Coastal Cleanup began more than 30 years ago when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. The Marine Resources Council in collaboration with Keep Brevard Beautiful, and the Ocean Conservancy, invites you to join in for this year's cleanup. To RSVP please visit https://mrccleanupday.eventbrite.com/?aff=cal
- [Volunteer for the Cocoa Arts & Crafts Fair](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/volunteer-for-the-cocoa-arts-crafts-fair/) - The Marine Resources Council has several volunteer opportunities coming up this month. Check out the details below, and email Kate (Kate@mrcirl.org) if you are interested in helping out! May 8th and 9th: Tabling volunteers needed at the Cocoa Arts & Crafts Fair Times: 2 Shifts each day: 10am-2pm and 2pm-5pm Volunteer's Needed: 1 per shift
- [Volunteer for Cocoa Arts & Crafts Fair](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/volunteer-for-cocoa-arts-crafts-fair/) - The Marine Resources Council has several volunteer opportunities coming up this month. Check out the details below, and email Kate (Kate@mrcirl.org) if you are interested in helping out! May 8th and 9th: Tabling volunteers needed at the Cocoa Arts & Crafts Fair Times: 2 Shifts each day: 10am-2pm and 2pm-5pm Volunteer's Needed: 1 per shift
- [May Mangrove Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/may-mangrove-workshop/) - 9 Volunteers needed. The Marine Resources Council has several volunteer opportunities coming up this month, some even as soon as this weekend! Check out the details for each below, and email Kate (Kate@mrcirl.org) if you are interested in helping out! Directions to follow once registered.
- [KBB Summer Series](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-summer-series-3/) - SUMMER SERIES IS COMING! July 10th Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Palm Bay 8 AM - 12 PM
- [KBB Summer Series](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-summer-series-2/) - SUMMER SERIES IS COMING! June 26th Thousand Islands, Cocoa Beach 8 AM - 12 PM
- [KBB Summer Series](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-summer-series/) - SUMMER SERIES IS COMING! June 12th Parrish Park, Titusville 8AM -12 PM
- [KBB - We're Back! Park Clean-Up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-were-back-park-clean-up/) - Not only are we back at the office we're slowly getting back to planning in-person events again. Starting with the Air show this weekend and a Welcome back cleanup at Lori Wilson Park Saturday, May 1st at 8 AM! Come and join us!
- [Cocoa Beach Air Show Clean Up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cocoa-beach-air-show-clean-up/) - We need some volunteers to help us out keeping Cocoa Beach clean during the Air Show this weekend April 17-18th! You’ll be riding with our crews/walking the beach to make sure it stays nice and clean. Click here to sign up for a shift.
- [KBB Annual Plant Sale](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-annual-plant-sale/) - KBB's annual plant sale is back after a short hiatus due to COVID 19. The plant sale will take place at the KBB office (1620 Adamson Rd, Cocoa Fl) Saturday, May 22nd from 9 am- 2 pm. If you are interested in donating plants for the plant sale we will be collecting them the Friday
- [Virtual Earth Day Celebration](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/virtual-earth-day-celebration/) - For the next two weeks, the City of Cocoa Beach will be celebrating Earth Day with tips and tricks from some of our local partners on how to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly at home. Look out for next week's information that will be sent out on Earth Day, April 22nd, or follow the City
- [Ten for Ten Collection Challenge](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ten-for-ten-collection-challenge/) - To help celebrate Recycle Brevard's 10th anniversary and Earth Day, Recycle Brevard is launching the Ten for Ten Collection Challenge to involve the community in removing items from the waste stream, diverting more from our landfills as a gift to the Earth. Join the effort! If you would like to help with this effort, please
- [Arbor Day Celebration at Carver Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/arbor-day-celebration-at-carver-park/) - This event will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the park, which is located at 1092 Swan Street. This event will help the City celebrate its 32nd year as a designated Tree City USA.
- [Earth Day Celebration at Bean Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-bean-park/) - The Melbourne Parks & Recreation Department will unveil their newly planted native garden during a celebration at the park, located at 1210 E. Melbourne Avenue, from 10-11 a.m.
- [Earth Month Creative Writing Contest: April 1-19](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-month-creative-writing-contest-april-1-19/) - Students will develop their own creative writing pieces, such as an essay or poem. Entries are due April 19. The winning pieces will be read at the Arbor Day celebration on April 30. For details go to the Earth Month Creative Writing Contest page.
- [Earth Day Bingo: April 12-16](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-bingo-april-12-16/) - Participants will be able to download and print out their own Earth Day Bingo card from the City’s website. They will then complete five environmental activities in a row, column, or diagonally. Email photos of yourself doing the activities and the completed bingo card to Earth.Month@mlbfl.org.
- [Flat Todd’s Environmental Adventures: April 5-9](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/flat-todds-environmental-adventures-april-5-9/) - Join Flat Todd in celebrating Earth Month 2021. Design your own Flat Todd and take pictures of him doing 10 different earth-friendly activities. Submit your pictures by April 9 to Earth.Month@mlbfl.org. For a template and ideas, go to our Flat Todd's Environmental Adventures page.
- [KBB: Virtual Trash Bash](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-virtual-trash-bash/) - Each year, KBB partners with multiple municipalities throughout Brevard County to host Trash Bash in support of The Great American Cleanup. Commonly, each city hosts multiple cleanup locations throughout their city in one day. This year’s cleanup will be a little different due to safety concerns in regards to COVID-19. Instead, volunteers will be able
- [Earth Day Beach Cleanup & Scavenger Hunt](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-beach-cleanup-scavenger-hunt/) - Help clean one of the busiest sea turtle nesting beaches in the world! Option to complete a scavenger hunt and become a citizen scientist... For Earth Day, help clean this important sea turtle nesting beach! Option to participate in a scavenger hunt as well. Kids' participation prizes are available. You may also choose to become
- [Satellite Beach: Coastal Garden Fair and Earth Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/satellite-beach-coastal-garden-fair-and-earth-day/) - The Satellite Beach Beautification and Sustainability Boards proudly invite you to participate in our Coastal Garden Fair and Earth Day Celebration to be held Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It will be held outside at the David R. Schechter Community Center, 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach, Florida. This event
- [Family Sein Netting Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/family-sein-netting-day/) - Hike the Barrier Island Sanctuary (BIS) trail and stop along the the Indian River Lagoon to sein net with BIS staff. Please sign up for a specific time window. One family/quarantine group will be allowed to use each net at a time and equipment will be sanatized in between. Staff and volunteers will be wearing
- [Virtual Meeting - No Roads to Ruin](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/virtual-meeting-no-roads-to-ruin/) - Come join us for a timely presentation on efforts required to stop M-CORES and the continued destruction of Florida wilderness through urban sprawl. Join Zoom Meeting Join Here Our guest speaker will be Michael McGrath. Michael McGrath is the Organizing Representative for Our Wild Florida and helps to lead our Red Tide and Wildlands campaigns
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-02-27/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-03-06/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-03-13/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-03-20/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-03-27/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-04-03/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-04-10/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-04-17/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-04-24/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-05-01/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-05-08/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-05-15/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-05-22/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-05-29/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-06-05/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-06-12/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-06-19/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-06-26/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-07-03/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-07-10/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-07-17/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-07-24/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-07-31/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-08-07/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-08-14/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-08-21/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-08-28/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-09-04/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-09-11/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-09-18/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-09-25/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-10-02/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-10-09/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-10-16/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-10-23/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-10-30/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-11-06/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-11-13/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-11-20/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-11-27/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [Hundred Acre Hollows - Work Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hundred-acre-hollows-work-day-2021-12-04/) - What We’ll Do – Dig out small Brazilian Pepper trees, cut branches away from the trails, cut back vines, or weed the gardens. We need volunteers to help maintain this beautiful green space. We are always looking for people to help with maintaining the beauty of our gardens and property. Saturdays from 9 - 11am
- [How to Create a Native Garden](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/how-to-create-a-native-garden/) - Conradina - ‘How To Create A Native Garden' Where online Conradina Chapter FNPS General Meeting. ‘How To Create A Native Garden’ by Marjorie Shropshire, Editor of Palmetto FNPS newsletter View at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPCjDvXqQLEgzCYqc0EZ5A?view_as=subscriber
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-3/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-3-2021-06-26/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-3-2021-07-10/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-3-2021-07-24/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-3-2021-08-07/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-3-2021-08-21/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-2-2021-04-24/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-2-2021-05-08/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-2-2021-05-22/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-2/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Sea Turtle Preservation Society Volunteer Orientation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-turtle-preservation-society-volunteer-orientation-2021-03-20/) - Volunteer Orientation is for current STPS members who would like to become a volunteer, already submitted a volunteer application, and the volunteer application has been approved by the STPS Volunteer Coordinator. STPS members MUST register on-line to participate in this presentation!! Registration links will not be provided in the STPS calendar, but the dates and time
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-3/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-3-2021-06-26/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-3-2021-07-10/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-3-2021-07-24/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-3-2021-08-07/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-3-2021-08-21/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-2/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-2-2021-04-24/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-2-2021-05-08/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-2-2021-05-22/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event-2021-03-20/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [Turtle Talk 101 - Zoom event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turtle-talk-101-zoom-event/) - Online Registration Required. Once registered will automatically receive email with Zoom details for signing into online presentation. If you do not receive the confirmation email with the zoom link within minutes of registering, please check your spam/junk folder. Some email accounts if membership@seaturtlespacecoast is not in your contacts it will go directly to spam. Turtle
- [MRC Lagoon Castaway Summer Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-lagoon-castaway-summer-camp/) - MRC’s summer camp sessions are designed to inspire and educate our youth about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 8–12 that allow campers to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them. Check out the Exploration Schedule* below! You may register
- [MRC Lagoon Castaway Summer Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-lagoon-castaway-summer-camp-2021-06-14/) - MRC’s summer camp sessions are designed to inspire and educate our youth about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 8–12 that allow campers to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them. Check out the Exploration Schedule* below! You may register
- [MRC Lagoon Castaway Summer Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-lagoon-castaway-summer-camp-2021-06-21/) - MRC’s summer camp sessions are designed to inspire and educate our youth about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 8–12 that allow campers to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them. Check out the Exploration Schedule* below! You may register
- [MRC Lagoon Castaway Summer Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-lagoon-castaway-summer-camp-2021-06-28/) - MRC’s summer camp sessions are designed to inspire and educate our youth about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 8–12 that allow campers to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them. Check out the Exploration Schedule* below! You may register
- [MRC Lagoon Castaway Summer Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-lagoon-castaway-summer-camp-2021-07-05/) - MRC’s summer camp sessions are designed to inspire and educate our youth about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 8–12 that allow campers to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them. Check out the Exploration Schedule* below! You may register
- [MRC Lagoon Castaway Summer Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-lagoon-castaway-summer-camp-2021-07-12/) - MRC’s summer camp sessions are designed to inspire and educate our youth about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 8–12 that allow campers to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them. Check out the Exploration Schedule* below! You may register
- [MRC Lagoon Castaway Summer Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-lagoon-castaway-summer-camp-2021-07-19/) - MRC’s summer camp sessions are designed to inspire and educate our youth about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 8–12 that allow campers to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them. Check out the Exploration Schedule* below! You may register
- [MRC Lagoon Castaway Summer Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-lagoon-castaway-summer-camp-2021-07-26/) - MRC’s summer camp sessions are designed to inspire and educate our youth about the importance of the Indian River Lagoon. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 8–12 that allow campers to discover the connection between science and nature in the world around them. Check out the Exploration Schedule* below! You may register
- [Lunch & Learn Webinar- Endangered Sawfish of Florida: Past, Present, and Future Look](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lunch-learn-webinar-endangered-sawfish-of-florida-past-present-and-future-look/)
- [Lunch & Learn Webinar - Sarasota Dolphin Research Program](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lunch-learn-webinar-sarasota-dolphin-research-program/)
- [Lunch & Learn - Coastal Native Plants for Brevard County](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lunch-learn-coastal-native-plants-for-brevard-county/) - Change of Greenery - Skip Healy
- [Virtual Field Trips](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/virtual-field-trips/) - Marine Resources Council and the City of Melbourne are teaming up to bring you Virtual Field Trips! Join us every third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. through April as we live stream outdoors! Attendees are immersed in our local natural areas while learning about science, history, and conservation. Feb 18 - Among the Mangroves Get ready
- [Virtual Field Trips](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/virtual-field-trips-2021-03-11/) - Marine Resources Council and the City of Melbourne are teaming up to bring you Virtual Field Trips! Join us every third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. through April as we live stream outdoors! Attendees are immersed in our local natural areas while learning about science, history, and conservation. Feb 18 - Among the Mangroves Get ready
- [Virtual Field Trips](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/virtual-field-trips-2021-04-01/) - Marine Resources Council and the City of Melbourne are teaming up to bring you Virtual Field Trips! Join us every third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. through April as we live stream outdoors! Attendees are immersed in our local natural areas while learning about science, history, and conservation. Feb 18 - Among the Mangroves Get ready
- [Party for the Planet](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/party-for-the-planet/) - Celebrate Mother Earth with conservation-themed games and activities! Included with general Zoo admission. This event is presented and made possible by the Zoo’s corporate partners. More information coming soon.
- [Adoption Team/Volunteer Appreciation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/adoption-team-volunteer-appreciation/) - TBD If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org
- [International Coastal Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/international-coastal-cleanup-3/) - TBD
- [Post-Holiday Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/post-holiday-cleanup/) - TBD If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org
- [Summer Series Wrap Up #4 – 528](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/summer-series-wrap-up-4-528/) - TBD If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org
- [Summer Series #3](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/summer-series-3/) - TBD If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org
- [Summer Series Cleanup #2](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/summer-series-cleanup-2/) - TBD If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org
- [4th Annual Cocoa Beach Uncorked](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/4th-annual-cocoa-beach-uncorked/) - TBD If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org
- [Secret Garden Tour](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/secret-garden-tour/) - TBD If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org
- [St. John’s River Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/st-johns-river-cleanup-3/) - TBD If you want more information, please contact Amanda Muzaurieta amanda.muzaurieta@keepbrevardbeautiful.org
- [EARTH DAY](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day/) - Events TBD
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-03-14/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-03-28/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-04-11/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-04-25/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-05-09/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-05-23/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-06-06/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-06-20/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Humanist Community of the Space Coast Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/humanist-community-of-the-space-coast-beach-cleanup-2021-07-04/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up/) - 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
- [Oyster Reef Supply Prep](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/oyster-reef-supply-prep/) - SATURDAY, FEB 6 FEBRUARY 6TH OYSTER REEF SUPPLY PREP Get a great workout and help the IRL by making shell bags! Shell bags are used to build all the different layers of oyster reefs. Contact Callie Shaffer at Cshaffer@brevardzoo.org or at 321-254-9453 Ext. 492 with any questions!
- [Jean-Michel Cousteau: Protecting Our Water Planet](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jean-michel-cousteau-protecting-our-water-planet/) - Join famed ocean explorer and conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau as he shares inspiring messages of environmental optimism! Like his father Jacques before him, Jean-Michel has dedicated his life to educating the world about our wonderful “water planet” and encouraging action for its protection. He has produced more than 80 films, which have earned him Emmy, Peabody
- [Webinar - Groundwater Study Report](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/webinar-groundwater-study-report/) - Have you ever wondered how groundwater may be impacting the Indian River Lagoon or if reclaimed irrigation is beneficial? Then join us for our February Lunch and Learn with Dr. Leesa Souto! Register Now The Marine Resources Council and Applied Ecology, Inc. conducted the Groundwater Study to measure the extent that wastewater is impacting the
- [Rain Barrel Workshops](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rain-barrel-workshops/) - https://savetheirl.org/education/rain-barrels/
- [IRL Health Update 2020](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/irl-health-update-2020/) - Get Tickets Here 2nd Presentation Live webinar 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Webinar access link will be emailed to attendees after registration Limited In-person Donor Dinner 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 (Foodservice begins at 5:30 p.m. before 6:30 p.m. presentation) $50 per attendee Includes seafood boil Includes adult beverage service Temperatures will be
- [Low Impact Development Retrofit Guide Virtual Presentation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/low-impact-development-retrofit-guide-virtual-presentation/) - Brevard County would like to invite you to a virtual meeting to present a Low Impact Development Retrofit Guide. This manual provides commercial and light industrial property owners cost effective approaches to help keep our Lagoon clean. From 5:30 to 6:30pm there will be a virtual open house. The Retrofit Guide presentation will begin at
- [Indian River Lagoon Day - Front St Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/indian-river-lagoon-day-front-st-park/) - MELBOURNE • BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay and Satellite Beach, along with the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department, Marine Resources Council, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and Anglers for Conservation will host “Indian River Lagoon Day,” on Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at
- [The Car-Optional Neighborhood:  How should it be designed?](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/the-car-optional-neighborhood-how-should-it-be-designed/) - We hope you'll join us at noon Eastern on Wednesday, November 18 for 1000 Friends of Florida's free monthly Dr. John M. DeGrove webinar, The Car-Optional Neighborhood: How should it be designed? Register Now Coauthor of the landmark book Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns and principal / cofounder of Dover, Kohl & Partners, Victor
- [Creating the future of Brevard](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/creating-the-future-of-brevard/) - Are you ready for 750,000 new neighbors in Brevard? Participate in this free webinar and share your thoughts about creating the future of Brevard. Register at Brevard2070.eventbrite.com
- [Understanding Carbon Offsets](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/understanding-carbon-offsets/) - November 18th – “Understanding Carbon Offsets” Registration Link WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Stewards are thrilled to be offering our live webinar Sustainability Speaker Series again! Each program runs 50 minutes starting promptly at 5 pm Pacific Time. Understanding Carbon Offsets If you decided to be carbon neutral today for your direct carbon emissions from electricity, heating
- [Planning for Your (Greener) Holidays](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/planning-for-your-greener-holidays/) - November 12th (Thursday) – “Planning for Your (Greener) Holidays” with King County Eco-Consumer, Tom Watson – Special Registration Link With COVID impacting all of our lives, what better time than now to buck tradition and plant the seed of new ways of celebrating in a way that is kinder to the earth? Everything you need to think about from
- [Brevard Sustainability Working Group Monthly Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-sustainability-working-group-monthly-meeting/) - Greetings everyone, We hope this finds you well. There's much going on in the world these days, but we hope you will take time to join us virtually on Monday, October 26 at noon for our monthly meeting. The meeting starts at Noon. Registration here: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsduihrDwpEtBqVQHaj9fYH4K19fxc46Ci Stay well and see you Monday!
- [Brevard Sustainability Working Group Monthly Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-sustainability-working-group-monthly-meeting-2020-11-23/) - Greetings everyone, We hope this finds you well. There's much going on in the world these days, but we hope you will take time to join us virtually on Monday, October 26 at noon for our monthly meeting. The meeting starts at Noon. Registration here: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsduihrDwpEtBqVQHaj9fYH4K19fxc46Ci Stay well and see you Monday!
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-14-2020-11-08/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This beach cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-14-2020-11-22/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This beach cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-14-2020-12-06/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This beach cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-14-2020-12-20/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This beach cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-14/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This beach cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-14-2020-09-27/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This beach cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-14-2020-10-11/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This beach cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-14-2020-10-25/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This beach cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Margaret at margaretthehuman@gmail.com for more information.
- [Shoda Family Pelican Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/shoda-family-pelican-beach-cleanup-2-2020-10-10/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the Pelican Beach cleanup event. Please arrive on time; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Shoda Family Pelican Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/shoda-family-pelican-beach-cleanup-2-2020-11-14/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the Pelican Beach cleanup event. Please arrive on time; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Shoda Family Pelican Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/shoda-family-pelican-beach-cleanup-2-2020-12-12/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the Pelican Beach cleanup event. Please arrive on time; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Shoda Family Pelican Beach Cleanup - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/shoda-family-pelican-beach-cleanup-2/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the Pelican Beach cleanup event. Please arrive on time; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Tarzan’s Beach Clean Up - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/tarzans-beach-clean-up/)
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2021-07-10/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2021-06-12/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2020-11-14/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2020-12-12/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2021-01-09/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2021-02-13/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2021-03-13/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2021-04-10/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2021-05-08/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2020-09-12/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup at Canova Park - KBB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-at-canova-park-2-2020-10-10/) - 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
- [MRC's Webinar Mighty Mangroves](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrcs-webinar-mighty-mangroves/) - Rockledge Garden hosts MRC's Mighty Mangroves webinar Mangroves are an incredibly unique and important species to the entire world! These plants help remove excess nutrients from the environment, stabilize shorelines, and reduce the impacts of storms. Join us today to learn about Florida’s mangrove species, their importance to our shorelines, and how to grow mangroves
- [MRC's Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrcs-virtual-rain-barrel-workshop/) - The MRC and Rockledge Gardens are teaming up to bring to you two FANTASTIC virtual programs! Want to learn what you can do to help the Lagoon, while social distancing? Join us today for our first ever VIRTUAL Rain Barrel Workshop! We will provide an update about the health of the Indian River Lagoon, how
- [Mangrove Workshop - Postponed till further notice](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mangrove-workshop/)
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-03-20/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-04-17/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-05-15/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-06-19/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-07-17/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-08-21/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-09-18/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-10-16/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-11-20/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-09-18-2/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-10-16-2/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga & Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Clean up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-clean-up-2021-11-20-2/) - 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
- [13th Annual Treasure Coast Waterways Clean-up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/13th-annual-treasure-coast-waterways-clean-up/) - Visit www.cwcirc.org for details.
- [National Estuaries Day Celebration](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/national-estuaries-day-celebration/) - Details to be determined : Rain Barrel Workshop Educational Seminar TBD
- [MRC International Coastal Cleanup Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-international-coastal-cleanup-day/) - The International Coastal Cleanup began more than 30 years ago when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. The Marine Resources Council in collaboration with Keep Brevard Beautiful, and the Ocean Conservancy, invites you to join in for this year's cleanup. Please Register to RSVP at
- [Living Shorelines for a Sustainable Future with  Ms. Caity Savoia](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/living-shorelines-for-a-sustainable-future-with-ms-caity-savoia/) - Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Zoom Webinar Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for our Virtual Brown Bag Seminar, "Living Shorelines for a Sustainable Future" with the MRC's own Ms. Caity Savoia! Traditional coastal development methods, such as shoreline hardening, have had unintended consequences on lagoon health and have proven to
- [Communicating Sustainability Principles: Goals and Process](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/communicating-sustainability-principles-goals-and-process/) - The Brevard Sustainability Working Group (BSWG) presents Sustainability Seminar Series Join the BSWG for our quarterly Seminar Series. Our free webinars are designed to help sustainability boards, committees, community leaders, or anyone working in sustainability. The seminars will be delivered virtually and are free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Register HERE
- [Optimizing your Board: A Sustainable approach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/optimizing-your-board-a-sustainable-approach/) - The Brevard Sustainability Working Group (BSWG) presents Sustainability Seminar Series Join the BSWG for our quarterly Seminar Series. Our free webinars are designed to help sustainability boards, committees, community leaders, or anyone working in sustainability. The seminars will be delivered virtually and are free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Register HERE
- [MRC Virtual Brown Bag - Indian River Legacy](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-virtual-brown-bag-indian-river-legacy/) - Indian River Legacy with Ms. Laurilee Thompson Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Zoom Webinar Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for our Virtual Brown Bag Seminar, "Indian River Legacy" with Ms. Laurilee Thompson! In the 1950s, the Indian River Lagoon was crystal clear and its bounty seemed limitless. Growth and development took
- [MRC's Brown Bag Seminar - Save the Manatee Club](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrcs-brown-bag-seminar-save-the-manatee-club/) - Join us for our first-ever Virtual Brown Bag Seminar on "All about Manatees with Save the Manatee Club! This wonderful organization will first cover manatee anatomy, diet, habitat, reproduction, and current status. Then we will take a closer look at some of the threats the Florida manatee faces, Save the Manatee Club's efforts, and what
- [Sebastian Inlet Centennial Celebration -Postponed till further notice](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sebastian-inlet-centennial-celebration-on-saturday-may-2/) - This is a family-friendly community event for the general public with a staggered schedule of interactional activities and educational sessions designed primarily for children. In addition to a live steel drums performer by the tide pool, we have a dedicated U.S. Coast Guard/Auxiliary area with activities, a fishing and surfing clinic for kids, and educational
- [Energy Whiz - Postponed till further notice](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/energy-whiz/) - EnergyWhiz is a renewable energy focused event for students to demonstrate their science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) capabilities through project-based learning activities. EnergyWhiz events include: Junior Solar Sprint Energy Transfer Machine on Video Critter Comfort Cottage Energy Innovations Solar Energy Cook-off Electrathon
- [Coastal Garden Fair and Earth Day Celebration -Postponed till further notice](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/coastal-garden-fair-and-earth-day-celebration/) - Its the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Please come out and join the Satellite Beach Beautification and Sustainability Boards on Saturday, April 25 at the David R. Schechter Community Center for the Coastal Garden Fair and Earth Day Celebration. This event continues to grow every year, and truly represents our community. This year we are
- [Shoreline planting - Postponed till further notice](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/shoreline-planting/) - This Shoreline Planting event is open to the general public - registration is required for all volunteers. Help us restore native marsh grasses and mangroves in Melbourne Beach! Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting wet and muddy! The labor-intensity of this event is low to moderate but it will be warm
- [4th Annual Melbourne Botanical Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/4th-annual-melbourne-botanical-festival/) - Melbourne Main Street is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Botanical Festival in Historic Downtown Melbourne. This fantastic event, showcasing plant and garden vendors offering trees, plants, decorative items and more, will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the parking lot of the 1900 Building. Plant lovers rejoice! Join us for
- [Rain Barrel Education Workshops  10am and 1pm](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rain-barrel-education-workshops-10am-and-1pm/) - Marine Resources Council is pleased to host (2) rain barrel education workshops during Melbourne Main Street's fourth annual Downtown Melbourne Botanical Festival Sat., March 7, 2020 (8a.m.-4p.m.). The Festival will be held in the parking lot of the 1900 Building, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd in Melbourne. The event will showcase plant and garden vendors
- [Rain Barrel Education Workshops  10am and 1pm](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rain-barrel-education-workshops-10am-and-1pm-2020-03-07/) - Marine Resources Council is pleased to host (2) rain barrel education workshops during Melbourne Main Street's fourth annual Downtown Melbourne Botanical Festival Sat., March 7, 2020 (8a.m.-4p.m.). The Festival will be held in the parking lot of the 1900 Building, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd in Melbourne. The event will showcase plant and garden vendors
- [Mangrove Workshop - Postponed till further notice](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mangrove-workshop-2020-08-06/)
- [MRC 19th Annual Conservation Awards Dinner](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-19th-annual-conservation-awards-dinner/) - Help Celebrate the 19th Annual MRC Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet to Honor Extraordinary Indian River Lagoon Conservation Heroes. About this Event This is an evening of famed speakers, unique art, wine, spirits, live music, and delectable food in recognition of esteemed organizations and individuals who have helped shape some of today’s most crucial lagoon conservation
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-03-20/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-04-17/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-05-15/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-07-17/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-08-21/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-09-18/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-10-16/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-11-20/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee-2-2020-12-18/) - Location Florida Room, 3rd floor, Building C Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940. Meetings are from 8:30 - 11:30 am unless listed otherwise under Agendas Can't make it in person? Meetings are streamed live through Space Coast Government TV
- [Beach Nourishment in Brevard](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-nourishment-in-brevard/) - Mike McGarry, Program Manager of Beaches, Boating & Waterways, Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department, will discuss Brevard County’s beach nourishment projects and how the County uses sand placement and other tools to protect and maintain your beaches.t and maintain your beaches. Time will be provided for questions and answers. Check out the FB page
- [Brevard Discovery Garden Monthly Plant Sale](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-discovery-garden-monthly-plant-sale/) - Plant sale at the BDG nursery and greenhouse. All the plants are grown by UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Master Gardeners. Some of the plants that will be available are our native dahoon holly, fiddlewood, and tropical sage. In addition, we will also have the toothache tree, lemongrass, and some unusual cultivars of kale, tomatoes and
- [Sustainability Summit Spring 2020](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sustainability-summit-spring-2020/) - Registration and Agenda coming soon. For Sustainability Boards and Government Officials.
- [Rain Barrel Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-5/) - You are invited to join the Marine Resources Council (MRC) & Rockledge Gardens to learn the benefits of collecting rain water from your roof, & how to construct your very own water saving rain barrel. RSVP at https://rainbarrelws.eventbrite.com/?aff=cal. Presentation is free and open to the public, attendees must RSVP. Workshop includes introduction to the MRC,
- [Florida Friendly Landscaping Seminar](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-seminar-2/) - What does it mean to have Florida-Friendly Landscaping™? Join us at the 2020 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Seminar to learn how you can have a beautiful landscape that could save you time, energy and money while protecting our future. This FREE event will have 4 excellent presentations and booth vendors. Where: Eau Gallie High School - Auditorium, 1400
- [Rain Barrel Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-3/) - Rain Barrel Workshop Sunday, February 2 Rockledge Gardens 2153 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA  Description: Sunday, February 2, 2020 (1pm-2pm) You are invited to join the Marine Resources Council (MRC) & Rockledge Gardens to learn the benefits of collecting rain water from your roof, & how to construct your very own water saving rain
- [Lagoon Straight Talk](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-straight-talk-2/) - Join us for our January 22nd Lagoon Straight Talk. Ask your questions: Get the facts! Register for Free Tickets here.
- [8th Annual Ocean-Reef-Beach Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/8th-annual-ocean-reef-beach-festival/) - Come experience the Ocean-Reef-Beach Festival! Local Art Vendors, Marine Education, Live Music, Food Vendors, Beverages, Sea Turtle Obstacle Course & More! The Ocean-Reef-Beach Festival is committed to a green festival! Avoid bringing plastic water bottles to the event and participate in our recycling program during the festival! Thank you! Due to no onsite parking, we
- [Lagoon and Lager](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-and-lager/) - Lagoon and Lager Learn about the Lagoon and enjoy a beer! Several non-profit organizations will have representatives at their table to answer your questions.
- [Florida Red and Blue](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/florida-red-and-blue/) - A talk with state Reps.Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) and Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) about the hot topics coming up in the 2020 legislative session and facing Florida next year. What will they talk about? Think of guns, education, environment, abortion, recreational marijuana and more. This is a free event. We will provide light refreshments and snacks. Refresh
- [Sustainability Workshop, Solar Expo](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sustainability-workshop-climate-change-101/) - Satellite Beach Sustainability Workshop Series. Each month the City will host a workshop that focuses on an aspect of sustainability. The November Sustainability Workshop is going to be a little different than the usual workshop. This workshop is going to be an Expo. We are inviting solar providers, installers, funding providers, experts and more to
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-12-20/) - 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
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-05-17/) - 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
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-07-19/) - 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
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-08-16/) - 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
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-09-20/) - 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
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-10-18/) - 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
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-03-15/) - 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
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-04-19/) - 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
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting/) - 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
- [IRL Clam Restoration Project](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/irl-clam-restoration-project/) - You are invited to join Capt. Blair Wiggins and the IRL Clam Team on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Downtown Cocoa Civic Center and River Front Park for a fun evening with celebrities, great food, and live auction to help raise money for the Indian River Lagoon Clam Restoration Project. Festivities start with a
- [Sustainability Workshop October 24, Climate Change 101](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sustainability-workshop-october-24-climate-change-101/) - Satellite Beach Sustainability Workshop Series. Each month the City will host a workshop that focuses on an aspect of sustainability. The workshops will take place at the City Hall Council Chambers. The September Sustainability Workshop Series topic is "Climate Change". This workshop will focus on the basics of climate change, what it is, how it
- [Physical Therapy Day of Service Beach Cleanup - Indialantic](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/physical-therapy-day-service-beach-cleanup-indialantic/) - Surfrider Foundation, Sebastian Inlet is teaming up with CORA PT, Brevard’s premier outpatient physical therapy, for Physical Therapy Day of Service! This is a day where members of the physical therapy profession across the world come together to perform acts of community service. CORA has chosen to help clean up the beach we love! #PTDOS
- [Beach Cleanup South - Coconut Point Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-cleanup-south-coconut-point-park/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach and Cherie Down Park and Beach in Cape Canaveral, as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive
- [Beach Cleanup North - Cherie Down Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-cleanup-north-cherie-park/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach and Cherie Down Park and Beach in Cape Canaveral, as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive
- [Juan Ponce de Leon Landing – Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/juan-ponce-de-leon-landing-beach-cleanup/) - KBB is facilitating this cleanup in partnership with a local community member as part of our ongoing effort to keep Florida beautiful. This event is family-friendly! Youth (16 and under) are always welcome with the accompaniment of a parent or guardian.
- [Beach Cleanup South - Coconut Point Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-cleanup-south-coconut-point-park-2019-11-09/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach and Cherie Down Park and Beach in Cape Canaveral, as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive
- [Beach Cleanup North - Cherie Down Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-cleanup-north-cherie-park-2019-11-09/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach and Cherie Down Park and Beach in Cape Canaveral, as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive
- [Wishing Tree Planting Ceremony](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/wishing-tree-planting-ceremony/) - Fairvilla Boutique invites Community members to attend the planting and dedication of their Wishing Tree, featured at the Space Coast Pride Festival, at Manatee Sanctuary Park, 701 Thurm Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, Florida, 32920, on Monday, September 30, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. The installation of the Wishing Tree is a joint effort between Fairvilla Boutique, Keep
- [2019 International Coastal Cleanup - Sebastian Inlet State Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2019-international-coastal-cleanup-sebastian-inlet-state-park/) - Join the Sebastion Inlet Park Rangers at Sebastian Inlet State Park to help keep trash from entering our waterways! Please wear closed-toed shoes and appropriate clothing. *Please note: there is no need to print your ticket to attend this event. If you have any questions or concerns contact Amanda Muzaurieta at amuzaurietakbb@gmail.com
- [Merritt Island Wildlife Association Annual Meeting and Silent Auction Fundraiser](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/merritt-island-wildlife-association-annual-meeting-silent-auction-fundraiser/) - Please join us for the Merritt Island Wildlife Association's 2019 Annual Meeting and Silent Auction Fundraiser! This year's event will take place on Saturday, October 26th at the Debus Center, located in the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Doors will open at 5pm and the event will go until 9pm. Tickets are $30 per person
- [Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/space-coast-birding-wildlife-festival-2/) - The annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival. The festival is recognized as the largest such event in the United States. It has become a premier national and international destination for birding, wildlife watching and nature-based activities.
- [FL Tech mangrove Day Presentation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/fl-tech-mangrove-day-presentation/) - 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
- [SR528 Shoreline Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sr528-shoreline-cleanup/) - 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.
- [Turkey Creek Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turkey-creek-cleanup/) - 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.
- [Titusville Spoil Island Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/titusville-spoil-island-cleanup-2/) - 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.
- [Pollution in the Indian River Lagoon and Stormwater](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/pollution-indian-river-lagoon-stormwater/) - 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.
- [Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bicycle-pedestrian-trails-advisory-committee-meeting/) - 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
- [Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bicycle-pedestrian-trails-advisory-committee-meeting-2019-09-23/) - 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
- [Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bicycle-pedestrian-trails-advisory-committee-meeting-2019-11-18/) - 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
- [Satellite Beach City Council Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/satellite-beach-city-council-meeting/) - This meeting will discuss/vote on a resolution banning the use of herbicides containing Glyphosate on city-owned properties.
- [Lagoon Straight Talk](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-straight-talk/) - 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
- [Living Shoreline Q&A at the Zoo!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/living-shoreline-qa-zoo/) - 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
- [Clean the Carr (Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge)](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/clean-carr-archie-carr-national-wildlife-refuge/) - 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
- [Stop The John's Island Wastewater Effluent Pipeline!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stop-johns-island-wastewater-effluent-pipeline/) - 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.
- [International Coastal Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/international-coastal-cleanup-2/) - The International Coastal Cleanup began more than 30 years ago when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. The Marine Resources Council in collaboration with Keep Brevard Beautiful, the Ocean Conservancy, & Old School Pizza cordially invites you to join us for this year's cleanup. Please
- [Lagooon Friendly Lawn Plant Sale](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagooon-friendly-lawn-plant-sale/) - 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
- [North Brevard Litter Patrol](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/north-brevard-litter-patrol-3/) - 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
- [St. Johns River Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/st-johns-river-cleanup-2/) - 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!
- [Karma Beach Yoga and Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-cleanup/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga and Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-cleanup-2019-05-18/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga and Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-cleanup-2019-06-15/) - 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
- [Karma Beach Yoga and Keep Brevard Beautiful Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-beach-yoga-keep-brevard-beautiful-beach-cleanup-2019-07-20/) - 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
- [Bula Beach Clean Up Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bula-beach-clean-day/) - Bula Beach Clean Up April 9 at 5:30pm. Pick up your bucket and grabber at Bula Kava Bar Cocoa Beach and then they will head over to 2nd St. North
- [Coastal Garden Fair and Earth Day Celebration](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/coastal-garden-fair-earth-day-celebration/) - 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
- [Recycling: Changes to know about!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/recycling-changes-know/) - The recycling industry is changing. We will explore what is recyclable and why we need to put only what is accepted in the residential curbside carts. Andrea Bolitho is the Recycling Coordinator for Brevard County Solid Waste. She has worked for the county for two and a half years. She has degrees in Biology and
- [C1 CANAL UPDATES AND ITS EFFECTS ON TURKEY CREEK AND THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/c1-canal-updates-effects-turkey-creek-indian-river-lagoon/) - The Brevard Marine Advisory Council (BMAC) will be hosting an informational presentation by the St. John’s River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and the Melbourne Tillman Water Control District (MTWCD) on the topic of recent nutrient reduction measures associated with Turkey Creek and the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). The presentation will be during the regularly scheduled
- [Earth Day Expo](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-expo/)
- [Space Coast Seafood and Music Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/space-coast-seafood-music-festival/) - The Space Coast Seafood and Music Festival will take place March 7-10, at Space Coast Daily Park. Tickets start at $8. Times vary per day, please check the website for details!
- [Florida-Friendly Landscaping Seminar](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-seminar/) - Come join us for the 2019 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Seminar where we will have 4 presentations plus vendors!
- [Add a living shoreline to your property](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/add-living-shoreline-property/) - If you live along the lagoon in Brevard County, add a living shoreline or oyster reef to your property. Learn more with Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores Program.
- [Add a living shoreline to your property](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/add-living-shoreline-property-2019-03-15/) - If you live along the lagoon in Brevard County, add a living shoreline or oyster reef to your property. Learn more with Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores Program.
- [Add a living shoreline to your property](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/add-living-shoreline-property-2019-03-22/) - If you live along the lagoon in Brevard County, add a living shoreline or oyster reef to your property. Learn more with Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores Program.
- [Add a living shoreline to your property](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/add-living-shoreline-property-2019-03-29/) - If you live along the lagoon in Brevard County, add a living shoreline or oyster reef to your property. Learn more with Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores Program.
- [Plant Parents Unite](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/plant-parents-unite/) - Ever wanted to adopt your own mangrove? Now’s your chance as ROS and the Melbourne Garden Club host an Adopt-a-Mangrove event at the Eau Gallic Library.
- [Straight Talk: Sewage Systems, Septics and Muck in Our Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/straight-talk-sewage-systems-septics-muck-lagoon/) - Concerns are frequently expressed by area residents who are unaware of the many projects underway to restore and protect Our Lagoon. This FREE FORUM is intended to provide an overview of the current and planned projects and to provide answers to the concerned public. Click here for more details.
- [Transforming Landscapes for a Sustainable Future](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/transforming-landscapes-sustainable-future/) - The Pelican Island Audubon's 2nd annual conference entitled Transforming Landscapes for a Sustainable Future, starts at 8am at the Indian River County Fairgrounds ($10 in advance, $15 at the door). There are several wonderful speakers, three nurseries bringing native plants for sale and will have two food trucks there for the day including breakfast and
- [Lecture on "Day in the Life of the Lagoon"](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lecture-day-life-lagoon/) - Join us on February 20 at 4:30pm for the Marine Resourses Council's lecture on "Day in the Life of the Lagoon" school citizen science opportunities for 2019. More info will be posted soon. MRC 321-725-7775.
- [Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/space-coast-birding-wildlife-festival/) - Discover why Florida’s Space Coast is your launch pad to incredible nature-based experiences. The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival features world class photographers, field trips, workshops and presentations. Contact festival@brevardnaturealliance.org or call 321-268-5224 for more information, and visit the Festival Website.
- [Ocean Plastics: Are We Making Progress?](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ocean-plastics-making-progress/) - We’ve all seen the grisly pictures, but what is the solution to plastic in our oceans? Join us for our February Brown Bag presentation with Patty Goffinet, the founder of Blue Tube, as she discusses efforts to fix our plastic waste mess. She will talk about what’s being done, what works, what probably won’t work
- [Native Plant Nursery Maintenance](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/native-plant-nursery-maintenance/) - Join us at our native plant nursery to learn about our habitat restoration program, the importance of these native plants and to assist us with nursery maintenance. Maintenance includes watering plants, weeding and pruning, propagating plants, planting new plant species in pots and maintaining the nursery inventory. ORCA's native plant nursery is located at the
- [Shell Bagging for Living Shorelines Breakwater construction](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/shell-bagging-living-shorelines-breakwater-construction/) - Volunteers will help ORCA bag fossilized shell for the construction of the living shoreline breakwaters along impaired areas of the Indian River Lagoon owned by the Indian River Lagoon Land Trust. Wear tennis shoes and bring sunscreen and a reusable water bottle. Water, snacks and work gloves will be provided. ORCA’s habitat restoration program includes
- [Vero Beach: Toxic Puzzle Screening and Q&A with Bo Landin](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/vero-beach-toxic-puzzle-screening-qa-bo-landin/) - This film is an excellent opportunity to learn about what's happening with Florida waters. #HelpTheLagoon . Ocean Research & Conservation Association presents a special showing of this award-winning documentary. The film follows scientist Dr. Paul Cox and his team as they investigate linkages between toxins produced by cyanobacteria (better known as toxic blue-green algae) and
- [Litter Quitter Volunteer Training Session](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/litter-quitter-volunteer-training-session/) - Be a part of the solution combating single-use plastics and Styrofoam to #HelpTheLagoon! Join the Litter Quitter Team with Keep Brevard Beautiful, Inc. and Brevard Zoo! This session is held at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge at the Brevard Zoo. LItter Quitter is a Keep Brevard Beautiful and Brevard Zoo program that combats single-use plastics
- [Water Talks: Helping the Indian River Lagoon](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/water-talks-helping-indian-river-lagoon/) - How can toxic algae, oysters, natural shorelines and government come together into a New Vision for Florida and the Indian River Lagoon? Hear state and national experts in rapid fire talks about these critical topics. You'll take away a deeper sense of the problems and hope for the future, including ways individuals, communities and elected
- [Brevard County 2019 Legislative Session, Annual Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-county-2019-legislative-session-annual-meeting/) - This meeting will include Local Bill Presentations, Government Presentations, Community Presentations (these include speakers from several environmental non-profits), and Public comments. It is Jan 15th from 5pm - 9pm at the Palm Bay City Council Chambers. The Chair Representative is Randy Fine.
- [Restore Our Shores Reef Build](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/restore-shores-reef-build/) - Looking to get your feet wet and your hands dirty? Join Brevard Zoo for our first reef build of 2019 in Cocoa Beach on Friday, February 1st. Volunteers can look forward to deploying bags of live oysters along with recycled shell into the Indian River Lagoon to help create a living shoreline. Registration can be
- [Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-indian-river-lagoon-citizen-oversight-committee-meeting-2019-06-21/) - 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
- [Meet-Up Clean-Ups in NSB](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/meet-clean-ups-nsb/) - Gathering to pick up litter & exercise around New Smyrna Beach. The Running Elements & Marine Discovery Center are joining forces with Shark Bite Half Marathon to offer Meet-Up Clean-Ups each month around NSB. Walk or Run or Interval in this self-paced activity. The out and back routes are pre-set for groups to gather safely.
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park-2019-09-14/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park-2019-10-12/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park-2019-11-09/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park-2019-07-13/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park-2019-08-10/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park-2019-04-13/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park-2019-05-11/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park-2019-06-08/) - 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
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup Canova Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-canova-park/) - 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
- [Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stormwater-green-infrastructure-symposium/) - 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
- [Marine Resources Council Fertilizer, Yard Clippings, & Rain Barrel Education Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/marine-resources-council-fertilizer-yard-clippings-rain-barrel-education-workshop/) - You are invited to join the Marine Resources Council (MRC) & Rockledge Gardens to learn how Florida friendly fertilizing practices, better yard clippings management, & how collecting rainwater from your roof can help save the Indian River Lagoon. The workshop also includes a presentation on how to construct your very own water-saving rain barrel.
- [Indian River Lagoon Symposium 2019](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/indian-river-lagoon-symposium-2019/) - The Indian River Lagoon Symposium (IRLS) is the result of a multi-institutional, multi-agency effort to provide a forum for discussing Indian River Lagoon science and its application to management of the lagoon. The symposium is open to scientists, decision makers, students, education and outreach professionals, and the interested public. The intent is to facilitate better
- [Mother Earth - The Future is in our hands](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mother-earth-future-hands/) - Nationally the environmental standards that have protected us for over 40 years are under attack, including those providing us with clean air, clean water, safe homes and more. Even the Endangered Species Act could be gutted! The president, our governor and many politicians continue to deny the truth of climate change induced by human industry.
- [Kayak/Cleanup on Crane Creek](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kayak-cleanup-on-crane-creek/) - Kayak/Cleanup @ Crane Creek, Melbourne Julie M. Hosted by Julie M. From TurtleCoast Sierra Club Saturday,September 29, 2018 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Add to calendar Front Street Ramp · Melbourne, fl How to find us We will meet at Front Street Boat ramp next to Community Center
- [IRL National Estuary Program: Updates on the IRL](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/irl-national-estuary-program-updates-irl/) - Dr. De Freese currently serves as the Executive Director of the IRL Council, a special district of the State of Florida, and host of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program. He currently serves as a Governor-appointed Board member of CareerSource Florida Inc. and also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Florida Ocean Alliance. Doors
- [Surf & Turf Beach & A1A Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/surf-turf-beach-a1a-cleanup/) - Join us for International Coastal Cleanup Day Sat. 9/15 as we clean the beach just north of Sebastian Inlet. We'll also be cleaning the "Adopt a Roadway" section of A1A we're responsible for. Following the cleanup there will be a cookout, live music and lots of chilly beverages to cool off. Special thanks to Sebastian
- [The Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon Rides Again For The Indian River Lagoon!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/great-bike-bar-thon-rides-indian-river-lagoon/) - The Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon Rides Again For The Indian River Lagoon! Air up your tires, oil up your chains, and tighten your helmet strap! The Marine Resources Council (MRC) once again teams with the Great Bike-Bar-A-Thon Charity Bicycle Pub Crawl group to raise awareness and funds to save the Indian River Lagoon, Saturday, September 29, 2018!
- [International Coastal Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/international-coastal-cleanup/) - The International Coastal Cleanup began more than 30 years ago when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. The Marine Resources Council in collaboration with Keep Brevard Beautiful, the Ocean Conservancy, & Old School Pizza cordially invites you to join us for this year's cleanup. MRC
- [Satellite Beach Volunteer Planting Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/satellite-beach-volunteer-planting-day/) - The City of Satellite Beach will be hosting a volunteer planting day on September 1 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the stormwater pond just to the north of the City's Public Library. The event will involve planting native plants along the shoreline of the pond, which will help to increase its nutrient retention
- [North Brevard Litter Patrol Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/north-brevard-litter-patrol-cleanup-4/) - We will hold our North Brevard Litter Patrol at Parrish Park to help out with the International Coastal Cleanup. Come for an hour or two or the entire four hours. See the flyer attached. Please share this information with family and friends, and email Adam Kohler at adam12kohler@yahoo.com if you will attend.
- [Florida Coastal Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/florida-coastal-cleanup/) - Join the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean by participating in the International Coastal Cleanup. Check out the chart to the left to get an idea of how this event helps clean some of the world’s beaches of millions of pounds of trash. Volunteer for the Florida Coastal Cleanup and help us keep Brevard’s
- [National Day of Service Brevard](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/national-day-service-brevard/) - Our Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is organizing a beach clean up in honor of the September 11th National Day of Service. This federally-recognized day of charitable service is an annual tribute to the victims and survivors of 9/11. Special thanks to our friends at Keep Brevard Beautiful for partnering with us on the
- [Litter Quitter Rollout](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/litter-quitter-rollout/) - Keep Brevard Beautiful and Brevard Zoo proudly present the release of the new and improved Litter Quitter program. This program aims at reducing Brevard County's plastic footprint by educating and approaching local business owners and encouraging them to reduce single-use plastics and Styrofoams.
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-10/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Ricky Carroll's International Mangrove Day Celebration](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ricky-carrolls-international-mangrove-day-celebration/) - Please Join Ricky Carroll, world renowned surfboard shaper, and Marine Resources Council in celebration of International Mangrove Day, to help raise awareness and funds to save our Indian River Lagoon! Event is Free. Attendees must register at http://bit.ly/2MpgDBS. Event highlights include: Delicious food from Dusty Joe's Smokin' Eats *Jasmin rice w/ black beans, topped w/
- [MRC Mangrove Team Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-mangrove-team-workshop-6/) - Looking for a fun way to give back to the Lagoon and get your hands dirty? Come join the MRC Mangrove Team! This is a volunteer team that meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30am. The team works to maintain and grow the thousands of mangroves housed at the MRC Greenhouse. The
- [ATAC - Advanced Teen Anglers Camp](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/atac-advanced-teen-anglers-camp/) - This summer, AFC will be introducing our first full week summer camp designed around improving the skills of anglers who want to learn more. This camp is for teens that are currently knowledgeable with fishing and want to excel into a more advanced level. ATAC will be conducted by AFC Executive Director, Mike Conneen. Trained
- [SR 528 Shoreline Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sr-528-shoreline-cleanup/) - Fifth and final of the Summer Series - join us at Kelly Park East in Merritt Island from 8 AM to 11:30 AM! Transfer to cleanup site after safety briefing. Post event party at Jetty Park, with catering by Fish Lips. Attend all five cleanups and have a chance to win a brand new kayak!
- [Turkey Creek Kayak Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/turkey-creek-kayak-cleanup/) - Fourth of the Summer Series - join us at Goode Park in Palm Bay from 8 AM to 11:30 AM! Kayaks are provided by A Day Away Kayaks. Post event party at Hell 'n Blazes Brewery, with catering by Meg O'Malley's. Attend all five cleanups and have a chance to win a brand new kayak!
- [Cherie Down Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cherie-down-cleanup/) - July 14th (8am-10am) Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral Hosted by Crossley Shear Wealth Management Trash grabbers, buckets, latex gloves, and trash bags will be provided by KBB. Volunteers should bring water, sunscreen, and snacks (if needed).
- [Titusville Spoil Island Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/titusville-spoil-island-cleanup/) - Join us at the third cleanup in the Summer Series on June 30 from 8 to 11:30 AM. Meet at Parrish Park in Titusville. Kayaks provided by a Day Away Kayak Tours. Post party event at Playalinda Brewing Company Hardware Store. For more information and to sign up, please contact Sarah Hall at 321-631-0501 extension
- [Native Plant Volunteer Workday with the City of Satellite Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/native-plant-volunteer-workday-city-satellite-beach/) - Native Planting Volunteer Work Day
- [Surf and Turf Cocoa Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/surf-turf-cocoa-beach-cleanup/) - Second of the Summer Series - join us behind the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront from 8 AM to 11:30 AM! Surf lessons following cleanup;. Post event cook out on the beach. Attend all five cleanups and have a chance to win a brand new kayak! Please RSVP to the KBB Event Coordinator Sarah Hall at
- [World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/world-oceans-day-beach-cleanup/) - Canaveral National Seashore and KBB have partnered for a beach cleanup on June 8, World Oceans Day! This cleanup is also in conjunction with the Titusville Sea Turtle Festival, held that weekend. Cleanup starts at 8am at Eddy Creek after Parking #7 in Canaveral National Seashore. Entrance to Canaveral National Seashore is free for volunteers.
- [Kiwanis Island Kayak Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kiwanis-island-kayak-cleanup/) - First of the Summer Series - join us at Kiwanis Island Park from 8 AM to 11:30 AM! Kayaks provided by Village Outfitters and A Day Away Kayak Tours. Post event cookout afterwards at Kiwanis Island Park. Attend all five cleanups and have a chance to win a brand new kayak! Please RSVP to the
- [Post Memorial Day Beach Clean Up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/post-memorial-day-beach-clean/) - Meet up at Lori Wilson Park and give our beach a little post holiday TLC! Keep Brevard Beautiful will provide clean up supplies!
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-6/) - Canova Beach Cleanup, Melbourne Beach Hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard 2nd Saturday of each month 9:30am-11:30am Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-13/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [2018 International Surfing Day & Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-international-surfing-day-beach-cleanup/) - International Surfing Day, held annually on the third Saturday of June, is an unofficial, environmentally conscious sports-centered holiday that celebrates the sport of surfing, surfing lifestyle, and the sustainability of ocean resources. Join us on the south end of Paradise Park for a morning of surfing, beach cleanups, food and fun! All welcome! Bring a
- [March for the Ocean - Brevard](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/march-ocean-brevard/) - This march will help spread awareness about the harmful effects of ocean pollution, plastic and offshore drilling, and how our community can get involved in helping to save our planets most precious resource. The animals in our oceans are suffering, the economic and environmental impacts are being felt around the world, and it’s evident on
- [City of Satellite Beach: Sustainability and Stewardship](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/city-satellite-beach-sustainability-stewardship/) - As the Environmental Programs Coordinator at the City of Satellite Beach, Nick Sanzone will be providing an overview of the City's Sustainability Action Plan. The plan was started in 2016 as a way for the City to track its sustainability-based programs and to guide the actions and implementation of future endeavors. He will discuss how
- [Biosolids Summit](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/biosolids-summit/) - Regional Biosolids Symposium: Charting the Future of Biosolids Management Regional biosolids summit and future of biosolids management.
- [Brevard Zoo Youth Environmental Summit](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/brevard-zoo-youth-environmental-summit/) - Take Action in Wildlife! Get involved in hands on local activation projects, participate in exciting workshops, and create your own project.
- [Reef Building](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/reef-building/) - Click on the link to sign up for a 4 hr session, morning or afternoon, Friday or Saturday! Bags of oyster shell used in the build will serve as future habitat to the spawn of the oysters that our Gardeners have grown. Each build is unique to its location and will ultimately help create a
- [Naples Bay Oyster Restoration Project](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/naples-bay-oyster-restoration-project-2/) - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join CCA Florida and the City of Naples Natural Resources Department at the Solid Waste Facility for an oyster shell bagging event! We're looking for volunteers interested in helping protect the Naples Bay shoreline and restore oyster reef habitat by helping bag oysters for future deployment. Closed-toe shoes are required. Please bring sunscreen
- [CCA Tampa Banquet & Auction](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cca-tampa-banquet-auction/) - Join CCA for a steak dinner, open bar, and live and silent auctions at the TECO 33rd annual Tampa Chapter Banquet Presented by Borrell Electric at the T. Pepin Hospitality Center with special guest Mike Anderson! Single tickets are $150, couples are $225, and sponsorship starts at $900. For more information please contact Morgan Lynch
- [CCA Peace River Kids Fishing Clinic](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cca-peace-river-kids-fishing-clinic/) - Please join us for the 5th annual CCA Peace River Chapter's Kids Fishing Clinic. This event will be held on April 14th at Lake Katherine in Arcadia. Fishing will be from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. All participants must have a parent or guardian present and must sign a release of liability. We are looking
- [Trash Tour - Ft. Lauderdale](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/trash-tour-ft-lauderdale/) - REGISTER HERE: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef1nf1urc562bf82&llr=a84vyonab The 2018 Trash Tour is here! Come out and help us clean up Florida’s coast. Swamp Head Brewery and the Coastal Conservation Association Florida are teaming up to bring you a coastal cleanup event for the whole family, with free food, beer and tons of prizes! Throughout 2018, we will be traveling
- [CCA Treasure Coast Banquet](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cca-treasure-coast-banquet/) - The CCA Treasure Coast Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at The Intergenerational Recreation Center. This event will include Vegas style games, an exciting live and silent auction, as well as an extensive raffle that will include: local, out-of-state, and exotic fishing/hunting trips, fish and wildlife artwork, sculptures, jewelry, Maverick Skiff, Contender
- [CCA Lake County Banquet](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cca-lake-county-banquet/) - Plans are under way for our annual Coastal Conservation Association Lake County Chapter Banquet and Auction, presented by our good friends at Specialty Concrete Services! This year’s event will be held Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora. We are seeking the help of businesses like yours to make the night as
- [13th Annual CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/13th-annual-cca-south-walton-kids-fishing-tournament/) - Voted BEST ONE DAY event on Highway 30A in 2017, the CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament is coming back in 2018! Please join us for a day of fishing and FUN on the beach! Kids will be provided a rod and bait and will be able to learn from educational stations set up on
- [2018 CCA Hernando Banquet](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-cca-hernando-banquet/) - This event will be held at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Heffernan Hall and is guaranteed to be a blast! We will have a great meal and there will be an open bar! We know we now have your attention! For more information please contact Zack Batley at (813)943-8993.
- [Satellite Beach Earth Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/satellite-beach-earth-day/) - The City of Satellite Beach is hosting an Earth Day event to celebrate sustainability, stewardship, environmental activism, and all of the other wonderful things that make this Earth our beautiful home. Please join us at the DRS Community Center for this kid friendly event. There will be educational vendors like the Marine Resources Council and
- [Hook Kids On Fishing-Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hook-kids-on-fishing-merritt-island-national-wildlife-refuge/) - In partnership with Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’s Hook Kids on Fishing program on Saturday, April 14th from 9am-11am. The Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at: Coquina Pit Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Merritt Island, Fl. To get to this area, proceed past the visitor
- [Hook Kids On Fishing-Hobe Sound](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hook-kids-on-fishing-hobe-sound/) - In partnership with the Hobe Sound Nature Center and Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’’s Hook Kids on Fishing program on Saturday, April 21st from 9-11am. The FREE Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at: Hobe Sound Nature Center 13640 SE Federal Hwy Hobe Sound, Fl. 33455
- [Hook Kids On Fishing-Merritt Island](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hook-kids-on-fishing-merritt-island/) - In partnership with the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’’s Hook Kids on Fishing program on Saturday, May 19th from 9-11am, in conjunction with Waterfest. The Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at: Kiwanis Island Park 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd Merritt Island, Fl. 32953 Please
- [MRC Mangrove Team Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-mangrove-team-workshop-4/) - Looking for a fun way to give back to the Lagoon and get your hands dirty? Come join the MRC Mangrove Team! This is a volunteer team that meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30am. The team works to maintain and grow the thousands of mangroves housed at the MRC Greenhouse. The
- [MRC Mangrove Team Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-mangrove-team-workshop-5/) - Looking for a fun way to give back to the Lagoon and get your hands dirty? Come join the MRC Mangrove Team! This is a volunteer team that meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30am. The team works to maintain and grow the thousands of mangroves housed at the MRC Greenhouse. The
- [Center for Coastal Studies Seminar & Social](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/center-for-coastal-studies-seminar/) - The Marine Resources Council is proud to kick off our Earth Day week celebration by hosting an educational seminar & social fundraiser with the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS). Please join us Monday April 16, at the MRC Ted Moorhead Lagoon House for a chance to meet CCS Founder Dr. Charles “Stormy” Mayo, President and
- [Earth Day Sip-n-Stroll!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-sip-n-stroll/) - Celebrate Earth Day in the Gardens! Enjoy music, complimentary cocktails, food trucks, special discounts, and get to know the folks helping to save our lagoon with the Marine Resources Council! In an effort to make this event as earth-friendly as possible, we ask that you bring your own reusable cup. If you don't bring one,
- [How can unmanned systems support the IRL?](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/how-can-unmanned-systems-support-the-irl/) - Join MRC and the AUVSI Space Coast Chapter for an educational & social mixer on how unmanned systems can be utilized in the effort to save and protect the Indian River Lagoon. Fee: Free This event will include light food and refreshment followed by presentations from three speakers and a drone demonstration. Details below: MRC
- [Nasa Earth Day & 60 Year Anniversary Celebration](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/nasa-earth-day-60-year-anniversary-celebration/) - Celebration of Earth Day and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) 60th Anniversary of Earth Observations. Tuesday April 17, 2018 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 405 SR, Titusville, Florida 32899 When you think of NASA, you think of machines and exploration beyond this planet. Celebrate Earth Day at
- [MRC Earth Day Celebration!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-earth-day-celebration-2/) - Join the MRC for a day of Lagoon learning and giving in celebration of Earth Day! The day will be filled with fun educational talks on current Lagoon restoration efforts and projects, as well as hands on activities that allow you to give back to the Lagoon. All topped off with a tasty lunch catered
- [May Brown Bag Lunch: Living Docks](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/may-brown-bag-lunch-living-docks/) - Join us for our May Brown Bag Lunch, with Dr. Kelli Hunsucker and Dr. Rober Weaver, on Living Docks. Benthic communities, such as oysters, barnacles, sponges and other filter feeding organisms, are important in the health of the Indian River Lagoon. Oysters have the potential to filter up to 50 gallons of water per day!
- [Lagoon Friendly Fertilizer Talk and Rain Barrel Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-friendly-fertilizer-talk-and-rain-barrel-workshop/) - Fertilizing Presentation: 1-3 p.m. Rain Barrel Workshop: 2-3 p.m. Cost: Fertilizing Presentation: Free Build your own Rain Barrel: $55 Auditing the Rain Barrel Workshop: Free Dr. Leesa Souto will be presenting on the effects of fertilizer on the Lagoon and the local ordinances in effect. Come learn how you can help the Lagoon through your
- [Painting With A Purpose!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/painting-with-a-purpose/) - Looking for a Sunday Funday in Melbourne? Unleash your creative side at Painting with a Twist! Their talented team of instructors will lead the fun and guide you step by step through the day's featured dolphin painting. (Dolphin painting is the back ground image in this event page cover image.) **Painting With A Twist-Melbourne will
- [Rain Barrel Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-2/) - Join the Marine Resources Council (MRC) and Brevard County Natural Resources Management team to learn the benefits of collecting rain water, the positive impact rain barrels have on the Indian River Lagoon and how to construct your own rain barrel! Free rain barrels are offered to the first 30 people registered. You must be present
- [Yellow Dog Cafe Fundraiser](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/yellow-dog-cafe-fundraiser/) - $60 Early Bird Ticket Proceeds go toward restoring the Indian River Lagoon back to health through science, education and restoration. Event Features: An update on the current health of the IRL Live steel drum music by Dudley Quest Artisan Rain Barrel Auction And fantastic food! Menu includes: -Crab meat Stuffed Mushrooms -Oysters Rockefeller baked on
- [May Timely Topic Luncheon: Let’s Get Better Together](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/may-timely-topic-luncheon-lets-get-better-together/) - The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast hosts a Timely Topics Luncheon, “Let’s Get Better Together” with Guest Speaker Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11:30 AM at the Brevard Zoo in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge. The Zoo is located at
- [Earth Day at Unity of Melbourne, Fl](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-at-unity-of-melbourne-fl/) - Family fun day at Unity of Melbourne, farmers market, vegan samples, presentations on sustainability, IRL and shoreline health, environmental support organizations..energy alternatives, vegan samples!
- [The Future of Energy film](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/the-future-of-energy-film/) - The Future of Energy is a revolutionary film that captures the movement across the U.S. to transition to 100% renewable energy and to bring positive solutions to the ecological crisis. Featuring some of America’s top energy specialists and ecological visionaries, this film presents a clear path towards a new energy paradigm, and how each of
- [April Chapter Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/april-chapter-meeting/) - Catch up on chapter activities and event planning. Meet like-minded folks who care about our coast and ocean. We've got lots going on - come see how you can be a part of the solution! Social 1/2 hr at 6:30 pm.
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-4/) - Canova Beach Cleanup, Melbourne Beach Hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard 2nd Saturday of each month 930am-1130am Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-6/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [STPS North Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-8/) - STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [STPS South Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-7/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-5/) - Canova Beach Cleanup, Melbourne Beach Hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard 2nd Saturday of each month 930am-1130am Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-9/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [STPS North Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-9/) - STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [STPS South Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-8/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [City of Cocoa Trash Bash](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/city-of-cocoa-trash-bash/) - Join us on April 14 from 8am - noon for the City of Cocoa Trash Bash. If you are interested, contact Neodasha Harris at nharris@cocoafl.org. Volunteers should contact Neodasha prior to event for location assignments. If you don't have an assignment, you should report to the Civic Center on the day of the event.
- [Beach Cleanup w/ Jessica Sales, Miss Orlando's Outstanding Teen](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-cleanup-w-jessica-sales-miss-orlandos-outstanding-teen/) - Beach Cleanup with Miss Orlando’s Outstanding Teen, Jessica Sales! Hosted by KBB, The Beachside Resident, and Jessica Sales Sat, Apr 14 2pm-4pm Meet at the end of Minutemen Cswy, on the beach in front of Coconuts on the Beach!
- [Clean the Carr Refuge](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/clean-the-carr-refuge/) - Help us clean all 20.5 miles of Archie Carr NWR to welcome back our nesting sea turtles to the cleanest environment possible. When you register at the link below to volunteer, please list the name of the organization you represent and we will assign you to the beach access locations by organization. If you do
- [St. Johns River Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/st-johns-river-cleanup/) - Save the date; more details coming soon.
- [Earth Day Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/earth-day-cleanup/) - Earth Day Cleanup hosted by Portofino Bay Dental Care Sun, Apr 22 10am-12noon Lori Wilson Park - South Entrance (I Dream of Jeannie Ln / Dog Park area) Cleanup supplies provided by KBB. Participants should bring water, sunscreen, and snacks (if needed).
- [BCYD Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bcyd-cleanup-3/) - BCYD (Brevard County Young Democrats) will host a cleanup on April 28 at 10am at Lori Wilson Park (North Entrance) in Cocoa Beach. Meet near dumpster in North Lot.
- [KBB Secret Garden Tour 2018](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-secret-garden-tour-2018/) - This year KBB's North Chapter welcomes you. Gardens north of 528 will be featured. We will again be featuring Lagoon Friendly (Florida native) gardens. We hope you will take home lots of ideas that may work in your yard and be motivated to get your yard featured in an upcoming tour! Tickets are $10 and
- [Shoreline Stewardship Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/shoreline-stewardship-day/) - Free volunteer hats while supplies last! Help celebrate Earth Month by joining us for our beach and lagoon shoreline clean-up, along with native species planting and seed collection. Volunteer sign-in will begin at 9:00am at the Hawley Education Center at 574 South Beach Road. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. No advance registration
- [Hook Kids On Fishing- Satellite Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hook-kids-on-fishing-satellite-beach/) - Hook Kids On Fishing In partnership with the City of Satellite Beach, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’s Hook Kids on Fishing program on Saturday, April 7th from 9am-11am. The Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at: Satellite Beach Sports Park 751 Jamaica Blvd. Satellite Beach, Fl. 32937 Kids ages 6 to
- [Annual Trash Bash](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/annual-trash-bash/) - Join us for the 6th Annual Trash Bash at this location. We will be cleaning up the shoreline of Front Street Park, Melbourne Causeway and Crane Creek both by foot and kayak/SUP. Email mike@anglersforconservation.org to volunteer or sponsor.
- [MRC Mangrove Team Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-mangrove-team-workshop/) - Looking for a fun way to give back to the Lagoon and get your hands dirty? Come join the MRC Mangrove Team! This is a volunteer team that meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30am. The team works to maintain and grow the thousands of mangroves housed at the MRC Greenhouse. The
- [STPS South Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-6/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [STPS North Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-7/) - STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [37th Annual TRASH BASH!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/37th-annual-trash-bash/) - Join the Great American Cleanup here in Brevard! Keep Brevard Beautiful hosts clean-ups throughout the county. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/375548632916025 to sign up!
- [Karma Yoga Class 7:30 AM & KBB Trash Bash 8 AM-12PM](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-yoga-class-730-am-kbb-trash-bash-8-am-12pm/) - Ready to Spring into April for Earth Day feeling GREEN! Be Green and Lean with us on KBB's 37th Annual Trash Bash Saturday April 7 for our Karma Yoga at 7:30 AM and the KBB Beach Clean-Up 8 AM-12 PM to Spring into action for Earth Day full of good deeds for Mother Earth and
- [37th Annual KBB Trash Bash](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/trash-bash/) - It’s that time of year again! Keep Brevard Beautiful’s 37th annual Trash Bash is fast approaching, and we need your help to make it a huge success. As part of the Great American Cleanup, KBB’s Trash Bash partners each year with local cities to help organize volunteers and remove trash from their areas. To get
- [KBB Trash Bash 2018](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-trash-bash-2018/) - Please join us at the Eau Gallie Causeway Boat Ramp to collect trash along the roadway. Trash Bash is a contest to collect the largest amount of litter, the City chose this location because our beaches are so clean we lost by a landslide last year! Please contact Julie Finch at 321-773-4407 or by email
- [2018 CCA Space Coast Chapter BBQ](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-cca-space-coast-chapter-bbq/) - The CCA Space Coast Chapter BBQ will be held on Friday, April 6th, 2018 at Wickham Park. We are excited to move to this new beautiful venue! This event will include Vegas style games, an exciting live and silent auction, as well as an extensive raffle that will include: local, out-of-state, and exotic fishing/hunting trips,
- [Eats & Beats at the Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/eats-beats-at-the-beach/) - Billy Chapman providing the tunes, food trucks, Long Doggers beer truck, raffles & fun for the whole family!! Join us at this zero-waste event! Stop by our booth and check us out! Mahalo!
- [2018 CCA Polk Banquet & Auction](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-cca-polk-banquet-auction/) - Held at the Bartow Civic Center, this 32nd annual RidgeBack Mechanical CCA Polk Banquet and Auction Presented by B&L Tire and Pro Care is one you will not want to miss. Tickets are $100 per person or $190 per couple. Corporate and reserved tables are $1,275 for a table of 8. For more information please
- [Hook Kids On Fishing-Palm Bay](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hook-kids-on-fishing-palm-bay/) - Hook Kids On Fishing In partnership with the City of Palm Bay Rec Department, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’’s Hook Kids on Fishing program on Saturday, March 31st from 9-11am. The FREE Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at: Captains House 1300 Bianca Dr. NE Palm Bay, Fl Kids ages 6
- [20th Annual CCA Orlando BBQ and Auction](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/20th-annual-cca-orlando-bbq-and-auction/) - Free Beer from Saltwater Brewery PLUS Tito's Handmade Vodka! Texas Cattle Company Catering! Live Music by the Winter Park High School Jazz Band!!! Live and Silent Auction and Raffles! Tickets are just $50 per person or $90 per couple Kids 11-17 just $20 including CCA Rising Tide Membership Kids 10 and under FREE
- [March 'Meet and Greet' Social](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/march-meet-and-greet-social/) - The Sebastian Inlet Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is having a blast! Our chapter is working on many initiatives to protect our beaches and help keep them beautiful. We’re having so much fun in the process that we’re inviting more people to join us. Therefore, we’ve teamed up with one of our favorite local breweries
- [Exotic Pet Amnesty Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/exotic-pet-amnesty-day/) - It’s adoption day! The Nature Conservancy and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission join Swampgirl Adventures and the Osceola CISMA in helping exotic pet owners find new homes for their reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish and exotic mammals. Surrendering is free of charge and free of questions. A licensed veterinarian examines each pet before adoption. Anyone
- [West Shore Jr/Sr High Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/west-shore-jr-sr-high-beach-cleanup/) - Joshua Breininger, a Senior at West Shore Jr/Sr High has organized a cleanup in partnership with the Merritt Island Youth Leadership Council, Brevard Zoo Teens, and Keep Brevard Beautiful. He will host the cleanup at Spessard Holland Park in Melbourne Beach on Sunday, March 25, starting at 1pm. KBB will provide supplies. Please bring a
- [March For Our Lives - Melbourne](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/march-for-our-lives-melbourne/) - SCPA members are encouraged to support Brevard students by attending "March for Our Lives" in Melbourne on March 24th. RSVP https://www.facebook.com/events/1839660122753502/ More info: https://marchforourlives.com/ A Mel High student designed this tee for March For Our Lives - Melbourne. $7 from every tee will be donated to the official MFOL group. https://www.artteesrock.com/products/march-for-our-lives-melbourne-t-shirt?utm_campaign=facebook-5422563497375&utm_medium=shopkey&utm_source=facebook
- [Pineda Landing Site Clean Up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/pineda-landing-site-clean-up/) - On Saturday March 24th, 2018 we will be conducting a trash clean up at what we call "Pineda Landing" site. This spot is the "rest stop" used by Bow Wave dragon boat camp, and we want to make sure it's as clean as possible for all to enjoy during that rest stop. In the past
- [Paradise Found — Experience Natural Florida](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/paradise-found-experience-natural-florida/) - Join the League of Women Voters for this unique travel experience. No membership required, though you may want to become a member. JOIN US as we will paddle the pristine rivers that make up the Blackwater River State Forest. When combined with its neighbors the Conecuh National Forest and Eglin Air Force Base Preserve, you
- [Sustainability Workshop " Lawn Maintenance & Stormwater"](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sustainability-workshop-lawn-maintenance-stormwater/) - Workshop #3 Lawn Maintenance & Stormwater - March 22rd The "Lawn Maintenance & Stormwater" workshop, will continue the conversations from the previous workshops and build on them. This workshop will have two guest speakers from the University of Florida IFAS extension office, Linda M. Seals the Community Development Extension Agent and Sally Scalera the Urban
- [CCA Charlotte Banquet and Auction](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cca-charlotte-banquet-and-auction/) - The Ingman Marine Coastal Conservation Association's 28th Annual CCA Banquet and Auction presented by Peace River Distributing will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. This event will include Vegas style games, an exciting live and silent auction, as well as an extensive raffle that will include:
- [2018 CCA Martin Banquet presented by Hightower Advisors](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-cca-martin-banquet-presented-by-hightower-advisors/) - Join your local CCA Martin County Chapter for their 19th Annual Banquet and Auction presented by Hightower Advisors! This years event will be held at the pavilion at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach on Thursday, March 22nd. Tickets are just $90 per person and include steak dinner, open bar, raffles, silent auction and live
- [MRC Earth Day Celebration!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-earth-day-celebration/) - Celebrate Earth Day with the Marine Resources Council! Date/Time: Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: MRC Ted Moorhead Lagoon House at 3275 Dixie Hwy NE Palm Bay, Florida, FL 32905. Attendance: Open and Free to the Public. (Attendees must register.) Please join the MRC for a day of lagoon learning
- [Assessing the health of the Indian River Lagoon - The IRL Report](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/assessing-the-health-of-the-indian-river-lagoon-the-irl-report/) - Marine Resources Council (MRC) is publishing the first comprehensive evaluation of lagoon health, the State of the Indian River Lagoon Report (card). This enormous project required compiling millions of data from dozens of agencies, establishing health indicators and targets, designing easy to understand infographics, and producing print and web-based communications. Dr. Leesa Souto, MRC's Executive
- [Hike at Triple N WMA](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hike-at-triple-n-wma/) - We will hike the 7+ mile loop trail at Triple N Wildlife Management Area. No hunting is scheduled for this date. This WMA is off of US 192 about 20.2 miles west of the intersection of US 192 and I95. The pace will be easy going. There is a pit toilet at the parking lot.
- [March Chapter Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/march-chapter-meeting/) - All are welcome to join us for our chapter meeting, even 1st Peak locals! 1/2 hr. social hour followed by discussion of upcoming events, campaign & program updates, and new business. Meet new friends who are also passionate about what's going on in the coastal environment today! Here's to 'Clean Water and Healthy Beaches!'
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-5/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [Satellite Beach Coastal Garden Fair](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/satellite-beach-coastal-garden-fair/) - Join us at our booth for the Coastal Garden Fair. We'll be discussing our activities to support the use of native plants for an 'Ocean Friendly Garden'!
- [North Brevard Litter Patrol Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/north-brevard-litter-patrol-cleanup-3/) - Our next litter patrol will be Saturday, March 17 at 07:30 a.m. at Denny's on Hwy 50. We will walk west toward I-95. Bring gloves, a bucket and sunscreen if you'd like, We will provide grabbers and plastic bags.
- [Karma Yoga and Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/karma-yoga-and-beach-cleanup/) - Karma Yoga & Beach Cleanup Sat, Mar 17 8am-10am Cherie Down Park Be Green and Get Lean with Suzanne & Joe Elliott, Founders and Directors from H.O.T. YOGA on the Island. The Healing Original Therapeutic YOGA On The Island will be hosting a mini-yoga session to warm-up (bring your own beach straw mat if you’d
- [Beachside Cleanup with Keep Brevard Beautiful](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beachside-cleanup-with-keep-brevard-beautiful-2/) - We are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Irma. With the recent heavy surfs, there has been massive amounts of plastic washing up from the ocean bed. Because this plastic has been circling the ocean for 4 months, it has broken down into pieces the size of colonels of corn and even smaller. It will
- [KBB 3rd Annual Golf Tournament](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-3rd-annual-golf-tournament/) - Come on out to KBB’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament for a beautiful day out on the greens! Registration begins at 11 AM, with a Shotgun Start at 12:30 PM. The tournament is a four person, team scramble event and includes a box lunch and drink ticket for each player. There are also opportunities to win
- [Citizen Oversight Committee](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/citizen-oversight-committee/) - The Citizen Oversight Committee ensures transparent implementation of the Save Our Lagoon Project Plan and expense of the SOIRL Trust Fund for the public and recommends plan updates to the Board of County Commissioners. This includes review of fiscal decision documents, project and program progress reports, evaluation of timeliness and cost-effectiveness performance, consideration of alternative
- [Beach 'n Boards Fest Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-n-boards-fest-cleanup/) - Beaches and Boards Fest Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach Mar 8-11 730am-4pm each day Please bring reusable water bottles. Please contact Desiree Lesko at desiree.lesko.kbb@gmail.com or call the office at 631-0501 extension 211.
- [Kayaking 1000 Islands](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kayaking-1000-islands/) - Kayak through mangroves and see a variety of wildlife...eagles, herons,,osprey, manatees, and dolphin! Bring suntan lotion, water, snacks and life jackets. Call Dave at Wildlife Water Sports to rent kayak, and he will deliver..
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-2/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup/) - Canova Beach Cleanup, Melbourne Beach Hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard 2nd Saturday of each month 930am-1130am Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com
- [Beach 'n Boards Fest Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-n-boards-fest-cleanup-2/) - Beaches and Boards Fest Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach Mar 8-11 730am-4pm each day Please bring reusable water bottles. Please contact Desiree Lesko at desiree.lesko.kbb@gmail.com or call the office at 631-0501 extension 211.
- [Suntree Rotary Park Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/suntree-rotary-park-cleanup/) - Suntree Rotary will be cleaning and trimming Suntree Rotary Park on Saturday, March 10, from 8am-12noon. Bring gardening/yard tools if you have them. Participants should provide their own gloves, water, and sunscreen. Please join them to beautify this park!
- [Beach 'n Boards Fest Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-n-boards-fest-cleanup-3/) - Beaches and Boards Fest Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach Mar 8-11 730am-4pm each day Please bring reusable water bottles. Please contact Desiree Lesko at desiree.lesko.kbb@gmail.com or call the office at 631-0501 extension 211.
- [Beach 'n Boards Fest Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-n-boards-fest-cleanup-4/) - Beaches and Boards Fest Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach Mar 8-11 730am-4pm each day Please bring reusable water bottles. Please contact Desiree Lesko at desiree.lesko.kbb@gmail.com or call the office at 631-0501 extension 211.
- [Landscaping with Florida Native Plants](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/landscaping-with-florida-native-plants/) - Join us for our February Brown Bag Lunch, with guest speaker Chris Waltz from the Conradina Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Chris will teach us how to choose the right Florida native, that is not only beautiful, but will bring your landscaping to life! He will also debunk the myths and misconceptions of
- [Make Shell bags for Oyster Reefs](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/make-shell-bags-oyster-reefs/) - The Brevard Zoo wants you to help the IRL by making shell bags! Shell bags are used to build all the different layers of oyster reefs. Read more for detailed information and how to sign up.
- [Help Collect Oyster Shells!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/help-collect-oyster-shells/) - The Brevard Zoo needs volunteers to help to collect recycled oyster shells at the Grant Seafood Festival this weekend, March 3 - 4. Click here to register!
- [MRC Mangrove Team Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-mangrove-team-workshop-2/) - *** Please note: The February Workshop will be held at the Lagoon House (3275 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905) where we will be doing a lagoon side cleanup in preparation for an upcoming planting. Looking for a fun way to give back to the Lagoon and get your hands dirty? Come join the
- [Feb. Chapter Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/feb-chapter-business-meeting/) - Monthly meeting to learn about and discuss upcomings events, campaigns and programs. All welcome! Come and bring a friend. Enjoy the social 1/2 hr starting at 6 pm. and network with other passionate coastal defenders! CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY BEACHES!!
- [Speak Out Against Offshore Oil Drilling!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/speak-out-against-offshore-oil-drilling/) - Every 20 years, the Governor, Senate President, Speaker of the House, and Chief Justice, put together a panel of individuals to look at Florida's state constitution and suggest amendments. This is called the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). One of the amendments (P 91) the CRC is considering is a ban on oil and gas exploration
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-6/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-7/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [STPS North Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-4/) - STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [STPS South Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-3/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [CCL Fl Space Coast Monthly Chapter Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ccl-fl-space-coast-monthly-chapter-meeting-2/) - Citizens' Climate Lobby, CCL is working to build the political will for legislative action. For more information please sign up at http://www.citizensclimatelobby.org
- [Monthly Meeting of Space Coast Chapter CCL](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/monthly-meeting-of-space-coast-chapter-ccl-2/) - Citizens Climate Lobby is a non partisan volunteer based group working to build the political will for national legislation for effective solutions to climate change
- [North Brevard Litter Patrol](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/north-brevard-litter-patrol-2/) - The next litter patrol in North Brevard will meet at Cracker Barrel near the I-95 exit at 0830 a.m. on Saturday, February 17. Plastic bags and safety vests will be provided. Bring sunscreen, bucket and gloves. Invite a friend.
- [Beachside Cleanup with Keep Brevard Beautiful](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beachside-cleanup-with-keep-brevard-beautiful/) - We are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Irma. With the recent heavy surfs, there has been massive amounts of plastic washing up from the ocean bed. Because this plastic has been circling the ocean for 4 months, it has broken down into pieces the size of colonels of corn and even smaller. It will
- [Preview: Indian River Lagoon Report Card by MRC](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/preview-indian-river-lagoon-report-card-by-mrc/)
- [Lagoon & Lager](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lagoon-lager/) - Join leaders from the efforts to restore the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County to Hearn about the condition of the Lagoon and the work underway to improve the conditions. Dr. Robert Weaver of the Indian River Lagoon Research Institute at Florida Tech will serve as emcee for the event. Short presentations will be provided
- [Stand Up Speak Out! Central FL CRC Public Hearing](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stand-up-speak-out-central-fl-crc-public-hearing/) - The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) convenes once every 20 years to examine the Florida Constitution and propose changes for voter consideration. Florida is the only state in the nation that offers this unique process. These proposals could be on the November 2018. ballot and critically affect reproductive rights, privacy, separation of church of state, LGBT
- [Craft Beer & Conversation: Charter Schools](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/craft-beer-conversation-charter-schools/) - Dan Bennett, president of the Brevard Federation of Teachers, will lead the conversation on charter schools. Registration is required. Cost: $10 - includes a craft beer. Payment in advance only. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Registration cancellations will be accepted until February 23, 2018 at 5:00 PM
- [Press Conference preceding Melbourne's CRC Hearing](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/press-conference-preceding-melbournes-crc-hearing/) - Local organizations and community leaders will host a press conference before the Florida’s Constitution Review Commission (CRC) Central Florida public hearing to countdown the worst proposals being considered by the Commission. Please join us and invite your family & friends. Details are below→ WHAT: Press Conference preceding Melbourne's CRC Hearing WHEN: Monday, February 19, 2018
- [CCA Naples Banquet and Auction](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cca-naples-banquet-and-auction/) - Plans are under way for our 29th annual Coastal Conservation Association Naples Chapter Banquet and Auction! The entire event will be first class and something you will be proud to be associated with. We are seeking the help of businesses like yours to make the night as memorable as possible. Your support will allow CCA
- [19th Annual CCA Florida Manatee County Chapter Banquet & Auction](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/19th-annual-cca-florida-manatee-county-chapter-banquet-auction/) - Your banquet ticket includes a one-year CCA membership, open bar, catered dinner by Texas Cattle Company, and access to hundreds of unique silent auction, raffle, and live auction items! Special thanks to Conley Buick GMC, Avid, and Arctic Air Services.
- [Restore Our Shores](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/restore-our-shores/) - During this 30-minute presentation, you will get an ecological review of the Indian River Lagoon. As well as, learning what Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores program is doing to help restore the Indian River Lagoon and why volunteer involvement is so important. (Doors open at 6:30 pm. -- Free and open to the public.) Gisele
- [Sustainability Workshop "Nice & Native"](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sustainability-workshop-nice-native/) - This Workshop is FREE and is part of the City's Sustainability Action Plan's Green Achievement Target #7 (Public Workshops). "Nice & Native" is the second workshop as part of a series of workshops designed for community outreach & sustainability information.The "Nice & Native" workshop will take an in-depth look at native plants and how they
- [Feb. Social Mixer](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/feb-social-mixer/) - The Sebastian Inlet Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is having a blast! Our chapter is working on many initiatives to protect our beaches and help keep them beautiful. We’re having so much fun in the process that we’re inviting more people to join us. Therefore, we’ve teamed up with one of our favorite local breweries
- [Shore Stories - Melbourne](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/shore-stories-melbourne/) - This free showing is being held in conjunction with our monthly social mixer. As the Trump administration announced plans to open nearly all U.S. waters to offshore drilling, people across the country are standing up. This plan opens the floodgates to dirty and dangerous offshore drilling, threatening coastal economies that rely on clean and healthy
- [North Brevard Litter Patrol Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/north-brevard-litter-patrol-cleanup-2/) - North Brevard Litter Patrol's next cleanup will be Sat, Feb 17, location TBD.
- [2nd Annual Beanie Beach Clean Up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2nd-annual-beanie-beach-clean-up/) - The first clean up of the year!!! A little later then last year but its still "winter" so the theme is beanies not bikinis! We will meet at Lori Wilson State Park at 11am and clean our way to Coconuts on the Beach where you can stop for lunch or enjoy the rest of the
- [Paddle With Manatees](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/paddle-with-manatees/) - Details 'Tis the season for manatees. We will put in at French Landing, a public boat ramp at the end of the road that brings visitors to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City. Do not enter the state park. Parking is along the side of the road after you drop off your kayak (or
- [Bat Boogie 3k](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bat-boogie-3k/) - Zip through the Zoo during our 12th annual 3k race organized by Running Zone Foundation! Participate in the 7 a.m. race (for runners who can finish in under 20 minutes) or the 7:35 a.m. race (for those who need a little more time). A free “kiddie run” follows. All runners will be entered in a
- [Villon Locals Only Surf Festival](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/villon-locals-only-surf-festival/) - We will be sharing information on our coastal conservation programs. Chapter members are needed to man the booth! Let us know if you can help out. Beach Cleanup materials will be provided to anyone who would like to clean the beach. Enjoy the vibe and hang out for a bit! ??
- [Party in the Park](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/party-in-the-park/)
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-2/) - Canova Beach Cleanup, Melbourne Beach Hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard 2nd Saturday of each month 930am-1130am Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-7/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-8/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Sustainability Summit](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sustainability-summit/) - The City Of Satellite Beach will be hosting the first Sustainability Summit in Brevard County this February 8th, from 5:00 pm until 8:30 pm. The event will be located at the Satellite beach Civic Center at 565 Cassia Boulevard, Satellite Beach, FL. We will be talking all things sustainable, specifically how to create a Sustainability
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-3/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Restoring Natural Resilience to the IRL](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/restoring-natural-resilience-to-the-irl/) - Join us for our February Brown Bag Lunch, with guest speaker Jake Zehnder from Brevard Zoo's Restoration Team. He will provide insight on the projects that the Brevard Zoo is working on to involve the community in restoration of the Indian River Lagoon. These programs are a response to the problems facing the Indian River
- [2nd Annual Beanie Beach Clean Up](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2nd-annual-beanie-beach-clean-up-2/) - The first clean up of the year!!! A little later then last year but its still "winter" so the theme is beanies not bikinis! We will meet at Lori Wilson State Park at 11am and clean our way to Coconuts on the Beach where you can stop for lunch or enjoy the rest of the
- [Women of Action](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/women-of-action/) - The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast honors "Women of Action" on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Three local women will be recognized for their achievements at a luncheon to be held at the Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, in Melbourne at 11:30 A.M. Guest speaker will be Isadora Rangel, Florida Today’s
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-9/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [MRC Mangrove Team Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-mangrove-team-workshop-3/) - *** Please note: The February Workshop will be held at the Lagoon House (3275 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905) where we will be doing a lagoon side cleanup in preparation for an upcoming planting. Looking for a fun way to give back to the Lagoon and get your hands dirty? Come join the
- [Paddle and Clean up of Turkey Creek Sanctuary](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/paddle-and-clean-up-of-turkey-creek-sanctuary/) - Paddle along hoping to see dolphin, manatee, alligator and many varieties of birds. We'll be cleaning up along the way so bring gloves and a grabber if you have one. Water, sunscreen and a whistle is suggested. A wearable personal flotation device is required. Turkey Creek Sanctuary is a gem! Please call 321-432-4346 to reserve
- [Annual Sea Oat Planting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/annual-sea-oat-planting/) - We will be planting sea oats this upcoming Saturday. We are meeting at the beach at the end of Minutemen Cswy between 8:30/9am to distribute the flats of oats. All ages are welcome to come out and join us in planting these oats in order to save our dunes that protect our homes, businesses, beach
- [Dune Restoration Sea Oat Planting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-oat-dune-planting-2/) - Every year we plant sea oats to aid in the natural restoration of dune systems. We will be working with the Sea Turtle Conservancy to plant on the south side of the Sebastian inlet this year (in front of 'Monster Hole'). There is pull off on the east side of A1A, with an open parking
- [STPS North Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-5/) - STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [STPS South Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-4/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [BCYD Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bcyd-cleanup-2/) - BCYD Cleanup at Lori Wilson Park (North Entrance) Saturday, Feb 3, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m. Hosted by: Brevard County Young Democrats Group leaders will provide grabbers, buckets, latex gloves, and trash bags. Participants should provide water, sunscreen, and snacks (if needed). Meet at North Parking Lot of Lori Wilson Park at 10 am.
- [Sustainability Workshop "Isn't It Swale"](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sustainability-workshop-isnt-it-swale/) - This Workshop is part of the City's Sustainability Action Plan's Green Achievement Target #7 (Public Workshops). "Isn't It Swale" is the first workshop as part of a series of workshops designed for community outreach & sustainability information.The "Isn't It Swale" workshop will take an in-depth look at bioswales and the “Desoto Parkway Drainage Basin Stormwater
- [Trends in Sustainable Transportation](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/trends-in-sustainable-transportation/) - Doug Kettles will discuss the Clean Cities program, Drive Electric Florida, the Volkswagen Settlement, and electric and autonomous transportation. He will then open the program for questions. Doug is Co-Coordinator for the U.S. DOE’s Central Florida Clean Cities Coalition, and a Sr. Research Analyst at the Electric Vehicle Transportation Center (EVTC) at the University of
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-10/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [North Brevard Litter Patrol](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/north-brevard-litter-patrol/) - Our next cleanup will be at 07:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 20. We will meet at the Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza, 1564 Harrison Street, Titusville. The current plan is to walk west on Harrison Street. Bring gloves and a bucket. We will provide grabbers, plastic bags and safety vests.
- [North Brevard Litter Patrol Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/north-brevard-litter-patrol-cleanup/) - Our next cleanup will be at 07:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 20. We will meet at the Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza, 1564 Harrison Street, Titusville. The current plan is to walk west on Harrison Street. Bring gloves and a bucket. We will provide grabbers, plastic bags and safety vests.
- [Let's do it again Cocoa Beach Community Beach Trash Pickup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/lets-do-it-again-cocoa-beach-community-beach-trash-pickup/) - Let's do it again >> Due to storm debris collecting on the beaches in Cocoa Beach, Commissioner Karalyn Woulas, Keep Brevard Beautiful, Inc. & Endless Summer Radio are sponsoring a Community Beach Trash Pick Up! KBB will supply trash bags and "pickers". Please meet at 4th Street South, Cocoa Beach 32931 at 9am. Come out
- [Playalinda Beach Cleanup and Potluck](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/playalinda-beach-cleanup-and-potluck/) - Playalinda Beach Cleanup and Potluck, Canaveral National Seashore Sunday, Jan 21 1030am - 1230pm Meet at Parking Lot 2 Hosted by Carrie Bailey, Team Titusville, & Keep Brevard Beautiful Join us for a clean up at Canaveral National Seashore. Grabbers, Buckets, Trash Bags, Latex Gloves, and Haul off will be provided. Bring garden gloves if
- [KBB Annual Awards and Installation Dinner](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-annual-awards-and-installation-dinner/) - Social Hour: 5:00 PM Silent Auction and Cash Bar Dinner: 6:00 PM Choice of entree: Chicken Marsala or Grilled Mahi Mahi Chef Salad, Garlic Mash Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley Triple Chocolate Layer Cake Coffee or Tea Admission: $45.00 per person The guest speaker is Duane DeFreese and music is by the Auquanuts. RSVP by:
- [Florida Pro/Surfrider Volunteers Needed](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/florida-pro-surfrider-volunteers-needed/) - Florida Pro Surf Competition is looking for volunteers AND temp employees during the WQS! The Sebastian Inlet Chapter is honored to be supporting this event. **Volunteers would help with trash, ice, and misc. support tasks. **Employees would run food, cashier, bus, general restaurant duties. Lots of duties to choose from, but members get first dibs!
- [6th Annual “Celebrate the League”](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/6th-annual-celebrate-the-league/) - The Board of The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast is hosting the 6th annual “Celebrate the League” event and inviting all members, friends and those who might be interested in joining the League to a wine and hors d’oeuvres party. Please sign up online to help us plan. RSVP by Monday, January
- [Inshore Insight](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/inshore-insight-3/) - FREE Event and open to all who want to fish! Join us at Port Charlotte Beach Park Recreation Center for three fun-filled evenings from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. featuring top fishing guides who specialize in our local waters! Learn how, where, and when to fish for each species. See what the guides do to
- [2018 Florida Coasts & Ocean Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-florida-coasts-ocean-day/) - Join the Surfrider Foundation and partners in Tallahassee on to tell Florida Legislators that our beaches, ocean and waves matter! We'll be supporting the plastic bag ban legislation, water quality monitoring, land conservation, beach access, and much more! SCHEDULE: JANUARY 15th: 6:30PM-8PM: Citizen Advocacy Training @ Grasslands Brewing* (603 W Gaines St #7, Tallahassee, FL
- [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace March](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-peace-march/) - All are invited to join us and participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition Peace March on Monday, January 15, 2018 celebrating the life of MLK. Lineup for the 3 mile March begins 8:30 am at The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Library, 955 E. University Boulevard. March kicks off at 9:30
- [Cocoa Beach Community Beach Trash Pickup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cocoa-beach-community-beach-trash-pickup/) - Due to storm debris collecting on the beaches in Cocoa Beach, Commissioner Woulas and KBB are sponsoring a Community Beach Trash Pick Up! KBB will supply trash bags and "pickers". Come out and support your community to work together to clean up the beach! If you are joining KBB and Commissioner Woulas in the trash
- [Paddle Blue Cypress](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/paddle-blue-cypress/) - • What we'll do I have been waiting for a weekend day with good weather and a light breeze from the West. Thus far, that is what is predicted. We will launch from the fish-camp as close to 9:00 as practical and paddle the western shore where cypress trees have grown several hundred feet into
- [Florida Pro/Surfrider Volunteers Needed](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/florida-pro-surfrider-volunteers-needed-2/) - Florida Pro Surf Competition is looking for volunteers AND temp employees during the WQS! The Sebastian Inlet Chapter is honored to be supporting this event. **Volunteers would help with trash, ice, and misc. support tasks. **Employees would run food, cashier, bus, general restaurant duties. Lots of duties to choose from, but members get first dibs!
- [Jetty Park Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jetty-park-beach-cleanup/) - Beach Cleanup Saturday, Jan 13, 2018 8am-11am Jetty Park Sponsored by the Propeller Club Questions, contact: Rich Grimison 321-698-5296
- [KBB/The Beachside Resident Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-the-beachside-resident-cleanup/) - KBB/ The Beachside Resident Cleanup Saturday, Jan 13, 1pm-3pm Beach at Minutemen Cswy, Cocoa Beach Staff will be on hand to provide grabbers, buckets, latex gloves, and trash bags. Participants should bring water, sunscreen, and snacks (if needed).
- [KBB/Beachside Resident Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-beachside-resident-cleanup/) - KBB/ The Beachside Resident Cleanup Saturday, Jan 13, 1pm-3pm Lori Wilson Park and Beach, Cocoa Beach Staff will be on hand to provide grabbers, buckets, latex gloves, and trash bags. Participants should bring water, sunscreen, and snacks (if needed).
- [CCL Fl Space Coast Monthly Chapter Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ccl-fl-space-coast-monthly-chapter-meeting-3/) - Citizens' Climate Lobby, CCL is working to build the political will for legislative action. For more information please sign up at http://www.citizensclimatelobby.org
- [33rd Annual Everglades Coalition Conference](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/33rd-annual-everglades-coalition-conference/) - Join the Everglades Coalition for our 33rd Annual Conference. This year's theme is "Everglades for Everyone: Building Connections for Progress." Visit our website http://www.evergladescoalition.org for more information about the conference. We hope to see you there!
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-5/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Sandy Paws Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sandy-paws-beach-cleanup-3/) - Canova Beach Cleanup, Melbourne Beach Hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard 2nd Saturday of each month 930am-1130am Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com
- [Space Coast Awake The State](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/space-coast-awake-the-state/) - Today, Florida’s economy works for the wealthy and powerful, not for the people. It’s time to stand up and fight back for a Florida that works for all Floridians. It’s time to Awake The State. Join various organizations and community members as we rally to hold our elected officials and governor accountable as they kick
- [Restoring Our Rain's Natural Path](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/restoring-our-rains-natural-path/) - Join us for our January Brown Bag Lunch, with guest speaker Joanie Regan, to learn about the benefit of Low Impact Development on the Lagoon. If we had to pick one word for our Lagoon’s woes, impervious would be a top contender! Throughout the Indian River Lagoon (and the world) we have been covering our
- [Inshore Insight](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/inshore-insight-4/) - FREE Event and open to all who want to fish! Join us at Port Charlotte Beach Park Recreation Center for three fun-filled evenings from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. featuring top fishing guides who specialize in our local waters! Learn how, where, and when to fish for each species. See what the guides do to
- [Impromtu Neighborhood Hike](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/impromtu-neighborhood-hike/) - Sorry for the short lead-time. We will take a slow, easy hike starting at the small parcel of Turkey Creek Sanctuary that is EAST of the creek. Do NOT drive to the main Turkey Creek Sanctuary entrance. The parking area is on grass off of Briar Creek Blvd. opposite the Glennbrooke Assisted Living Facility. Please
- [Swells of Interest II Movie](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/swells-of-interest-ii-movie/) - Swells of Interest II is a collection of East Coast surf footage from hurricane and tropical storms, and other memorable swells from 2014 through 2017. The film features a whole lot of Central East Coast surfers, at numerous local breaks. More than just footage of storm surf, Swells of Interest II includes meteorological narratives by
- [BCYD Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bcyd-cleanup/) - BCYD Cleanup at Lori Wilson Park (North Entrance) Saturday, Jan 6, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m. Hosted by: Brevard County Young Democrats Group leaders will provide grabbers, buckets, latex gloves, and trash bags. Participants should provide water, sunscreen, and snacks (if needed). Meet at North Parking Lot of Lori Wilson Park at 10 am.
- [Sea Oat Dune Planting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/sea-oat-dune-planting/) - Every year we plant sea oats to aid in the natural restoration of dune systems. We will update with specific locations of the planting as to the final refuge location as soon as we know.
- [STPS South Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-5/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-11/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [STPS North Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-6/) - STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [2018 Florida Coasts & Ocean Day](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-florida-coasts-ocean-day-2/) - Join the Surfrider Foundation and partners in Tallahassee on to tell Florida Legislators that our beaches, ocean and waves matter! We'll be supporting the plastic bag ban legislation, water quality monitoring, land conservation, beach access, and much more! JANUARY 15th: 6PM-8PM: Citizen Advocacy Training 8PM: Social @ Midtown Pies JANUARY 16th: 8:30AM-9:30AM: Briefing & Breakfast
- [2018 SCPA Strategic Planning Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-scpa-strategic-planning-meeting/) - In accordance with SCPA bylaws and procedures, SCPA will elect Officers and four Member Delegates to the governing Board of Directors at our regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Prior to the meeting, members will receive by regular mail a copy of the ballot which lists each of the candidates along with a
- [CCA Ocala Banquet 2018](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/cca-ocala-banquet-2018-2/) - Presented by KARAB Instrument Inc. and ARK-1 Enterprises, the CCA Ocala Chapter Banquet and Auction is shaping up to be our biggest and best banquet in Ocala yet!
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-12/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-8/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [Team Shoda Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/team-shoda-cleanup-4/) - Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
- [Jolly Days](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jolly-days-2/) - Strap on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun including animal encounters, games, crafts and a DJ! Best of all, our keepers will be presenting some of the animals with holiday “gifts” and other seasonal enrichment items. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos from 11
- [Jolly Days](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jolly-days-3/) - Strap on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun including animal encounters, games, crafts and a DJ! Best of all, our keepers will be presenting some of the animals with holiday “gifts” and other seasonal enrichment items. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos from 11
- [Jolly Days](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/jolly-days-4/) - Strap on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun including animal encounters, games, crafts and a DJ! Best of all, our keepers will be presenting some of the animals with holiday “gifts” and other seasonal enrichment items. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos from 11
- [Beach Clean-up - Aquarina Melbourne Beach](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/beach-clean-up-aquarina-melbourne-beach-2/) - Join Surfrider and the Aquarina community as we cleanup our beach! Organized in memory of 'Smarty' a Toller retriever who loved watching the shorebirds soaring through the sky, romping down a clean beach, and yes, splashing in the ocean. When participants bring back a bucket of debris, plastics and trash, they will receive a special
- [Hook Kids On Fishing-Tarpon Springs](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hook-kids-on-fishing-tarpon-springs-2/) - Hook Kids On Fishing In partnership with the Tarpon Springs Recreation, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’s Hook Kids on Fishing program on Saturday, March 10th from 10am-12pm. The FREE Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at: Spring Bayou/Craig Park 5 Beekman Way Tarpon Springs, Fl Kids ages 6 to 16, are
- [2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/2018-fly-fishing-film-tour/) - F3T will be returning to Premiere Theaters Oaks 10 on Sunday, February 25th. The original and preeminent exhibition of fly fishing cinema, The F3T is a one of a kind experience. Each year fishy folk of all ages gather at premieres to soak up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends
- [MRC Rain Barrel Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-rain-barrel-workshop/) - February MRC Rain Barrel Workshop Cost: Free rain barrels are offered to the first 60 people registered. You must be present at the workshop to receive your free rain barrel. Your registration for a free rain barrel includes all of the materials needed to construct your rain barrel. Join the Marine Resources Council (MRC) and
- [STPS South Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup-2/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [STPS North Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup-2/) - STPS has adopted Cherie Downs Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [Ocean Reef Beach Festival 2017](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/ocean-reef-beach-festival-2017-2/) - All-day celebration of the 'Ocean Lifestyle'! Join us for live music, food trucks, surf and beach oriented exhibits, educational and conservation booths, kids activities and much more!
- [City of Palm Bay Sustainability Board vote](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/city-of-palm-bay-sustainability-board-vote/) - Come out and support the creation of a sustainability board in the city of Palm Bay. This board will help design a road map to assist the city in committing to 100% clean energy. Wear green, speak or quietly support with your presence (especially if you live in Palm Bay). Help spread the word! Email
- [Round table discussion of local environmental issues.](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/round-table-discussion-of-local-environmental-issues/) - Joint meeting with the Partnership for a Sustainable Future and the Sierra Club. This will be a roundtable discussion about current issues facing our area. A good time to bring ideas forward.
- [Protect Our Waters](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/protect-our-waters/) - Join Anglers for Conservation for a fun and relaxing evening on the Indian River Lagoon to help support the programs AFC conducts throughout the state. Tickets and sponsorships available soon. Contact Mike Conneen at mike@anglersforconservation.org for more info.
- [Wagner Creek Public Visioning Workshop](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/wagner-creek-public-visioning-workshop/) - Please join The Nature Conservancy for a public design workshop as we develop a community vision to restore the banks of the historic Wagner Creek into a resilient waterway and inviting public space. Lunch will be provided! Meet us between the Professional Arts Building and Wagner Creek, walking distance from the Metrorail’s Civic Center Station.
- [Rolling with the League](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rolling-with-the-league/) - League of Women Voters of the Space Coast accrues funds in the League of Women Voters of Florida Education fund to use for educating the citizens of Brevard County in areas that include: - Voter Education - such as candidate forums, registration, and providing details for amendments on our ballots - Solar Co-op promotion and
- [November 18 Chapter Meeting](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/november-18-chapter-meeting/) - Asking Rep. Posey to sponsor national climate legislation.
- [Learn to Surf Picnic & Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/learn-to-surf-picnic-beach-cleanup/) - Learn to surf picnic and beach cleanup. Join Surfrider, Catalyst Surf Shop, Florida Tech BGSA, and Melbourne High Surf Team for this fun free event! Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it! After all the storms, the beach needs your help! Let's pick up all the refuse and debris.
- [Community Garden Event](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/community-garden-event/) - The Satellite Beach Sustainability Board would like to invite the public to join us! Saturday, October 28th starting at 12:00 pm untill 3:30pm at the Desoto Park Racquet Ball Courts. We will open with a ribbon cutting, dedication of the “Logos” Community Garden, we will have Food, live music, prizes, painting garden gnomes for kids
- [Rootfire Beach Cleanup Nov 11th](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/rootfire-beach-cleanup-nov-11th/) - Nov 11th - 8am - 10pm > Rootfire Beach Cleanup with Endless Summer Radio & Endless Summer Tattoo. More info coming soon. Just wanted to get the date out. Someone will WIN 2 VIP Tickets to ROOTFIRE just for helping out. Love it. Stoked. Please invite and SHARE.
- [Hook Kids On Fishing-Jacksonville](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hook-kids-on-fishing-jacksonville/) - Anglers for Conservation is coordinating a Hook Kids on Fishing Program on Saturday, October 28th 2017 from 9a-11a. Location TBA Kids ages 6 to 16, are welcome along with their parents. The first 60 kids registered will receive a free rod and reel. Registration is mandatory and opens soon. These conservation-minded Hook Kids on Fishing
- [Hike the Prairie Lakes WMA](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hike-the-prairie-lakes-wma/) - Join us for a 5 mile hike on the back loop of this Wildlife Management Area. The total distance might be slightly more since we can take a couple of short side walks. Also a bald eagle nest is visible from the main road a short drive farther from the parking area. This is one
- [BMW Margaritas for Mangroves Holiday Charity Event for the Lagoon!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/bmw-margaritas-for-mangroves-holiday-charity-event-for-the-lagoon/) - Margaritas for Mangroves: A Holiday Charity Event for our Lagoon! Presented by the Marine Resources Council & Hosted by Melbourne BMW: A benefit to support the Marine Resources Council's efforts to save the Indian River Lagoon! Friday December 1, 2016. (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) Location: Melbourne BMW 1432 S Harbor City Blvd Melbourne, FL
- [MRC Conservation Awards Dinner & Benefit](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/mrc-conservation-awards-dinner-benefit/) - MRC Annual Conservation Awards Dinner! Saturday November 11, 2017. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Marine Resources Council Ted Moorhead Lagoon House 3275 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 Join the Marine Resources Council for an awards ceremony &charity dinner to raise funds, to help save the Indian River Lagoon! For more event details and
- [Save Our Lagoon Project Plan!](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/save-our-lagoon-project-plan/) - Please join us at MRC's Ted Moorhead Lagoon House Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 at 12 pm, for an educational lunchtime seminar about Brevard County's Save Our Lagoon Project Plan, presented by Terry Casto, a member of the Citizen Oversight Committee. He will be discussing the threats that the Indian River Lagoon faces and how they
- [Indian River Lagoon Garbage Classic](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/indian-river-lagoon-garbage-classic/) - SAVE THE DATE! Join us on the river for our First Annual Indian River Garbage Classic, benefiting CCA of the Treasure Coast! Any craft small or large is welcome to join in and make a difference. We've got awesome prizes, raffle items and more! After party & awards immediately following at Riverside Cafe. Sea Sup
- [STPS South Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-south-cleanup/) - STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [STPS North Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/stps-north-cleanup/) - STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided,
- [Hightower Beach Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/hightower-beach-cleanup-4/) - The Humanist Community of the Space Coast invites you to help keep Hightower Beach clean. This cleanup takes place every other Sunday from 9 AM until 10 AM. Please contact Mary Froment at mcm.froment@gmail.com for more information.
- [Howl-O'Clean](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/howl-oclean/) - Howl-O'Clean Sun, Oct 29, 9am - noon, meet at Murkshe Park @ 16th St, Cocoa Beach Come out to this family-friendly, costumes encouraged, cleanup on Sunday, October 29 in South Cocoa Beach! There will be goodies for the kids and giveaways for the grown folks! Dress to impress!
- [KBB Volunteer Appreciation Picnic and Adoption Team Awards](https://helpthelagoon.org/event/kbb-volunteer-appreciation-picnic-and-adoption-team-awards-2/) - To show our appreciation for your efforts to beautify our community, we’d like to invite you & your family to our Volunteer Appreciation Picnic! This event is for anyone that has volunteered with KBB in the past year AND their families! We will be grilling (burgers and dogs), and will have picnic style sides as

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- [MRC](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/mrc/)
- [brown bag](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/brown-bag/)
- [SB 712](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/sb-712/)
- [green slime](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/green-slime/)
- [water quality](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/water-quality/)
- [sea turtle](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/sea-turtle/)
- [Brevard Zoo](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/brevard-zoo/)
- [clam restoration](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/clam-restoration/)
- [manatees](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/manatees/)
- [Chelsea Partridge](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/chelsea-partridge/)
- [Brevard Soil & Water Conservation District](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/brevard-soil-water-conservation-district/)
- [U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service/)
- [feed the manatees](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/feed-the-manatees/)
- [Kids K-6](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/kids-k-6/)
- [Learning](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/learning/)
- [activities](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/activities/)
- [BIRLC](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/birlc/)
- [Atttending](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/atttending/)
- [booth](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/booth/)
- [volunteers](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/volunteers/)
- [Laurilee Thompson](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/laurilee-thompson/)
- [Turtle Coast Sierra Club](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/turtle-coast-sierra-club/)
- [Sea Turtles](https://helpthelagoon.org/tag/sea-turtles/)

## Straight Talk Category

- [Featured](https://helpthelagoon.org/straight-talk-category/featured/)

## FAQ Categories

- [01. The Restoration Plan and the Sales Tax](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/restoration-plan-sales-tax/)
- [03. Muck Removal & Dredging](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/muck-removal/)
- [06. Septic Systems](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/septic-systems/)
- [07. Sewage Treatment and Utilities](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/sewage-treatment-utilities/)
- [08. Natural Methods to Restore the IRL](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/natural-ways-restore-irl/)
- [09. Would this work?](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/would-this-work/)
- [05. Agriculture and Biosolids](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/biosolids/)
- [04. Fertilizer](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/fertilizer/)
- [02. Stormwater and Runoff](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/runoff/)
- [10. Fish, Plants and Birds](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/10-fish-plants-and-birds/)
- [11. Algal Blooms](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/11-algal-blooms/)
- [2026](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-category/2026/)

## FAQ Tags

- [stormwater](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/stormwater/)
- [fertilizers](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/fertilizers/)
- [rain barrel](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/rain-barrel/)
- [muck](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/muck/)
- [dredging](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/dredging/)
- [flux](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/flux/)
- [runoff](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/runoff/)
- [algae](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/algae/)
- [freshwater runoff](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/freshwater-runoff/)
- [muck removal](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/muck-removal/)
- [biosolids](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/biosolids/)
- [conventional septic system](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/conventional-septic-system/)
- [septic tank rules](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/septic-tank-rules/)
- [algal bloom](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/algal-bloom/)
- [algal blooms](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/algal-blooms/)
- [blue-green algae](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/blue-green-algae/)
- [algae bloom](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/algae-bloom/)
- [Algal](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/algal/)
- [Florida Department Environmental Protection](https://helpthelagoon.org/ufaq-tag/florida-department-environmental-protection/)

## Event Categories

- [Cleanup](https://helpthelagoon.org/events/category/cleanup/)
- [Featured Events](https://helpthelagoon.org/events/category/featured-events/)
- [Volunteers Needed](https://helpthelagoon.org/events/category/volunteers-needed/)
- [Annual Event](https://helpthelagoon.org/events/category/annual-event/)
- [River Kidz](https://helpthelagoon.org/events/category/river-kidz/)
- [Summer Camps](https://helpthelagoon.org/events/category/summer-camps/)
- [Events](https://helpthelagoon.org/events/category/events/)