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Bottlenose dolphin population in the lagoon remains stable
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Bottlenose dolphin population in the lagoon remains stable
by July 01 2021
Despite a recent slew of bad news about the health of the Indian River Lagoon – which was ...
ORCA moving its lab from Fort Pierce to Vero this month
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ORCA moving its lab from Fort Pierce to Vero this month
by June 24 2021
The Ocean Research & Conservation Association, a prominent local environmental nonprofit supported by island residents, has received both ...
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Environmental groups ask Gov. DeSantis to declare an emergency
by June 17 2021
The Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County – joined by the Indian River Land Trust, the Environmental ...
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Potentially toxic algae in lagoon at Oslo boat ramp
by June 17 2021
An ugly outbreak of lyngbya, a potentially toxic blue-green algae, has the summer off to an ominous start ...
Lagoon gets an F on latest health report card
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Lagoon gets an F on latest health report card
by June 14 2021
The Marine Resources Council has released its fourth annual health report card for the Indian River Lagoon and ...
Indian River County utilities director’s resignation stirs controversy at county commission meeting
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Indian River County utilities director’s resignation stirs controversy at county commission meeting
by June 10 2021
Vincent Burke, Indian River County's Utilities Director since 2012, recently informed County Administrator Jason Brown, commissioners and county ...
Feds announce 3-day recreational red snapper season in our waters
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Feds announce 3-day recreational red snapper season in our waters
by June 04 2021
Recreational anglers on our coast will have only three days this summer to catch red snapper for dinner. ...
Big news for anglers: Limited goliath grouper season likely
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Big news for anglers: Limited goliath grouper season likely
by May 27 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission last week tentatively approved a limited harvest of goliath grouper in ...
Marine Resources Council reports best right whale calving season in 5 years
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Marine Resources Council reports best right whale calving season in 5 years
by May 26 2021
There's good news and bad news about the endangered North Atlantic right whales we observe in our nearshore ...
County Commission says qualified ‘yes’ to free native plant garden at county hall
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County Commission says qualified ‘yes’ to free native plant garden at county hall
by May 18 2021
To demonstrate the water-saving and pollution-controlling benefits of native plants, Pelican Island Audubon Society President Dr. Richard Baker ...
Local non-profits and low income home buyers to benefit from American Rescue Funds
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Local non-profits and low income home buyers to benefit from American Rescue Funds
by May 18 2021
Indian River County residents who can't afford to buy a home or renovate the home they live in ...
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Researchers on the lookout for rare sawfish in lagoon
by May 13 2021
There are some really odd-looking creatures swimming in the Indian River Lagoon that most boaters, swimmers and anglers ...