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Construction begins on new Ocean EcoCenter at Florida Oceanographic Center
Take a look at this news clip featuring our new and upcoming Ocean EcoCenter!
Seagrass beds are starting to revive along the Indian River Lagoon; but for how long?
Don't cue the ticker-tape parade quite yet, but seagrass is starting to make a comeback in the Indian River Lagoon along the Treasure Coast and Space Coast.
U.S. Sugar Corp. vs. Army Corps: Who's right about operating Lake Okeechobee levels?
The Army Corps of Engineers is "rolling the dice" with water South Florida depends on by lowering Lake Okeechobee, the U.S. Sugar Corp. says.
Despite Dorian, Army Corps won't start Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River yet
Less rainfall than expected from Hurricane Dorian plus efforts to keep Lake Okeechobee low add up to no discharges to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers.
Now is time for courageous leadership by water management officials
This is a pivotal moment in our longstanding fight for clean water.
Fort Pierce algae found to not be toxic
Test results from two samples taken this week along the Indian River in Fort Pierce confirm the presence of blue-green algae but it shows no signs of being toxic.
Dirty water update: High bacteria on beaches, algae in Fort Pierce, dead clams in Palm City
Bacteria, algae and — believe it or not — millions of dead clams: It's all in the water along the Treasure Coast; and it's all nasty.
Algae at a marina in Fort Pierce being tested
"Even if this isn’t a harmful type of algae, the amount of fresh water pouring into our estuary is a big concern," said Dr. Zack Jud with the Florida Oceanographic Society in Stuart.
Could blue-green algae be creeping into Treasure Coast waters without Lake O discharges?
Is blue-green algae starting to creep into Treasure Coast waters without Lake Okeechobee discharges?
Free of toxic algae: Seagrass growth on Treasure Coast shows sign of restoration
The restoration of seagrass is a promising sign for those who have witnessed past seagrass die-offs on the Treasure Coast.
Mark Perry Gives Lake Okeechobee Background on the KC Ingram Show
WSTU interviewed Mark Perry on the KC Ingram Show on the history of Lake Okeechobee discharges and their current effect on the environment.
Land crabs become social media stars as migration begins
WPTV covers land crabs coming out in large numbers in the community and interviews Mark Perry.
South Florida Water Management District: Extra sampling can track, prevent algae blooms
TCPalm covers the South Florida Water Management District's dramatic expansion in its water quality monitoring in Lake Okeechobee and interviews Mark Perry.
