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Working to restore the beautiful paradise that is the Indian River Lagoon.
Had a mother and a baby Manatee in the canal for a few hours. Just amazing. Check out the video.

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Baby Manatee!!!
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March 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Pulled 5 tires from Sykes Creek in the Indian River Lagoon. This was the second. More to come.
March 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Hit the mosquito lagoon at oak hill with my neighbor he caught several trout and a ladyfish, I ended up with 1 trout and a mangrove snapper

Found some mammal vertebrae and ribs ….dolphin? Great time after the rain ended. Love the Indian River lagoon
February 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
This past weekend pulled 7 tires and some trash out of Sykes Creek in the Indian River Lagoon
February 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Week 9 of oyster gardening . Looks like about 48 growing. Just a few barnacles to remove this week.
February 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Will a drip irrigation system work off a rain barrel? Yes, but there are a few things I learned, check it out.

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#gardening #rainbarrel #indianriverlagoon #flowers
Can you Install a Drip Irrigation System off a Rain Barrel?
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February 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Week 8 Oyster Gardening, the oysters are coming along...

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Oyster Gardening Week 8
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February 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Fantastic day on Sykes Creek and the Barge canal on the Indian river lagoon
January 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
End of Week 3 as an oyster gardener. They’re growing.
January 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Week 2 of Oyster Gardening looking good, we’ve got spats
January 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Some info about tires, dump them where they belong

… Officials open investigation after uncovering 'incomprehensible' illegal scheme: 'It's heartbreaking that people don't care'
January 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Had fun time getting my oysters that we placed to grow off the dock. Hope to have a lot in several months. They’ll be placed back in the Lagoon as oyster reefs. Thanks Brevard Zoo
December 14, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Beautiful morning in Sykes Creek
December 10, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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Hoping everyone will take a moment to help protect wildlife 📝 🙏🏻👇🏻 #petition 🐠 💚💚💚
Tomorrow, the city commission votes on Miami Beach Marine Park!

Today, we’re launching this video about the impacts of illegal fishing on our cherished jetty.

Please sign and share our petition to protect this ecosystem from fishing, dredging, & vessel traffic. 🌎🦑🧪

www.change.org/p/urgent-act...
December 1, 2024 at 10:16 PM
HEAR THE LATEST ON HEALING OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON, AND GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
Register FREE for the Dec 10th Lagoon Straight Talk at HelpTheLagoon.org (5:30-8 PM at the Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave, Melbourne)!
December 2, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Melissa Diolosa of the St. John’s River Water Management District discusses some of their major projects for the Indian River Lagoon.

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Melisa Diolosa at the SJRWD Discusses Major Projects including the Crane Creek M-1 Canal
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November 30, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Can I get a car tire out of the Indian River Lagoon on a paddle board?

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#conservation #indianriverlagoon #lagooniverse #environment
Can I get a Car Tire out on the Paddle Board?
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November 30, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Listen to this podcast with Dr. Laura Wilson Director of the Marine Resources Council discussing her work, background and the Indian River Lagoon.

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Dr. Laura Wilson of MRC joins the Xplore the IRL Podcast
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November 30, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Was on the west coast of Florida for Thanksgiving. The George C. McGough park is a great place to visit. #turtle #Tampa #wildlife
November 30, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Given the Indian River Lagoon is a bull shark nursery, the findings from their research is highly relevant. www.flseagrant.org/understandin...?
Understanding Chemical Contaminants in Bull Sharks: An Essential Step for Florida’s Marine Ecosystems - Florida Sea Grant
Susannah Cogburn is a Master of Environmental Science student at Florida Gulf Coast University, where she studies the effects of chemical contaminants on bull shark physiology and their implications f...
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November 30, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Have some time this weekend after the festivities? Perhaps put in a rain barrel. A cheaper source of water for your plants and help out the Indian River Lagoon.

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Brevard County residents are using rain barrels to help the Indian River Lagoon
Rain barrels collect water and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff entering the Indian River Lagoon.
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November 27, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Hello Dolphin up close.

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Hello Dolphin!
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November 27, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Put a rain barrel in and help out the Indian River Lagoon. Here’s my installation. youtu.be/KSwf9kopcYA?...
Become a Lagoon Superhero with Rain Barrels!
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November 27, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, if you get a chance during the break, get on out and Xplore the IRL.

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.
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November 26, 2024 at 10:50 PM
The Indian River Lagoon is an incredible place, hear what "One Word" people would use to describe it.

What's your One Word?

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Hear Peoples "One Word" to Describe the Indian River Lagoon
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November 25, 2024 at 11:02 PM