September 2023 Newsletter
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September Scavenger Hunt | All Month Long
Did you know the Indian River Lagoon is home to over 2,000 species of animals? Visit our Coastal Center to find picture clues and learn fun facts about these amazing estuarine creatures.
Sewage Spill: Indian River Lagoon wildlife could suffer after Hurricane Ian causes spill
More than 7 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Indian River Lagoon as a result of overflow from Hurricane Ian in Brevard County, which has the potential to cause issues for wildlife throughout the lagoon.
SFWMD wants more say when Lake Okeechobee level drops, but environmentalists are worried
Clean-water advocates lost the war for zero discharges to the St. Lucie River in the new plan being written to manage Lake Okeechobee’s water level for the next decade. Now they fear a new state proposal threatens the battle they did win: a nearly 40% reduction in Lake O discharges.
Share your voice with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers!
"At this point in the process, it is critical we hear about concerns and priorities from the public," said Lt. Col. Jennifer Reynolds, Deputy Commander for South Florida.
Shell-shocked: Sea turtle nesting records shattered in St. Lucie County
The protection of sea turtles during nesting season has been championed for years. Now, nesting records are being broken. St. Lucie County has documented more loggerhead and green turtle nests this year than ever before.
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Should Tampa dye the Hillsborough River green for St. Patrick’s Day? A petition says no.
The movement has garnered more than 2,000 supporters in three days. The city maintains the dye is harmless.
Shouldn't state lands be used for state waters?
"Discharges of water from Lake Okeechobee totaled 832 billion gallons in 2017." Read the editorial by Florida Oceanographic Society's executive director, Mark Perry.
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Sips & Science
Come grab a drink and join the discussion on our local estuaries at Frazier Creek Brewing.
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Grab a drink and join Florida Oceanographic experts!
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Conservation begins with conversation so join us at Frazier Creek Brewing for this month's talk.
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Conservation begins with conversation so join us at Frazier Creek for this month's talk.
Sips & Science : Let's Talk Sea Turtles!
Grab a drink and join the conversation!
South Florida environmentalists react to SB 2508
Lawmakers amended a controversial water bill this week after several people, including Governor Ron DeSantis, voiced opposition.
South Florida Water Management District debates ASR wells for Lake Okeechobee project
TCPalm covers how the South Florida Water Management District plans to spend $50 million from the state Legislature on a project to store and clean water heading into Lake Okeechobee 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.
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Special Programs
Take a look at the additional programming we offer inside and outside of the Coastal Center:
Summer Camp
Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walks
Guided Beach Walks
Spinning fish? No, it's not normal, but it's happening in Florida
It's a concerning phenomenon happening to many marine wildlife, including sawfish: abnormal spinning and whirling.
