Indian River Lagoon Basin
Blend salty ocean water with freshwater from rivers and creeks and you get an estuary. The Indian River Lagoon — the most biologically diverse estuary in North America — straddles 156 miles of Florida’s east coast, from Ponce Inlet in Volusia County, south to Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County. The St. Johns River Water Management District leads the effort to protect and restore this natural treasure by administering the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, one of 28 national estuary programs funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In this section, you’ll learn about ongoing efforts to improve water quality and natural habitats in the lagoon through informational maps and educational publications. What’s happening in the lagoon right now? Check out the blog updates of Troy Rice, the lagoon program director.
Indian River Lagoon
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- Program overview
- Program director’s message
- 2009 Indian River Lagoon Calendar Contest — information and application
- 2008–2009 Annual Work Plan request for project proposals
- Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, Draft, January 2008
02/18/2008 - Indian River Lagoon Basin (IRL) projects map
- Indian River Lagoon 2000-2005 Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) plan update
On South Florida Water Management District’s Web site - Indian River Lagoon — The health and future of this Estuary of National Significance
Web version of newspaper insert - Indian River Lagoon — An overview of the North Feasibility Study
Web version of newspaper insert - Indian River Lagoon Basin Scientific Information System
Search lagoon bibliography by author, keyword or title for up to 4,000 documents - Technical documentation
- Indian River Lagoon Update — a quarterly newsletter
- Indian River Lagoon Boater’s Guide
- Indian River Lagoon Activity Book
- Indian River Lagoon Coloring Book
- Indian River Lagoon screen saver
- Fiscal year 2008–2009 Indian River Lagoon Basin funding initiative
- Links to related sites
Off the Map: Kayaking
the Indian River Lagoon
Click on the TV to view a video (in Flash format) that explores the IRL’s natural splendor and how people are confronting the challenges it faces. Go to the Video Gallery to view the video in Windows Media format.
Whats an Estuary?
Now You Know
Click on the TV to view a video (in Flash format) for a fun explanation of what estuaries are and why they are important. Go to the Video Gallery to view the video in Windows Media format.
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