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Toxic blue-green algae not polluting St. Lucie River since summer discharges halted

WBPF interviews Dr. Zack Jud on toxic blue-green algae and how, for the first time in years, the St. Lucie River and other local waterways are not covered in harmful green slime.

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Treasure Coast environmentalists excited about new Lake Okeechobee discharge schedule

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ new Lake Okeechobee water release schedule went into effect on Monday after years of the Corps working with local agencies and other stakeholders to create the new plan. The new discharge schedule is called The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual.

Treasure Coast residents rail against Lake Okeechobee discharges at Rivers Coalition

Treasure Coast residents railed against Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River in Stuart Thursday during the River Coalition’s monthly meeting.

Treasure Coast Water Crisis

Get educated As a citizen of the Treasure Coast, it's important to stay up-to-date on what's going on in our environment. Here are a few resources: Florida Oceanographic Society - Weekly Water Quality Report Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) - Algae bloom information …

Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup

Participate in the 12th annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup on July 27 from 8 am-12:30 pm!

Turtle Scouts Sue and Jim Foley Bring the Wow!

Veto Fertilizer Ordinance Ban

Veto "Fertilizer Ordinance Ban" (Update)

Unfortunately, Governor DeSantis did not choose to veto the proviso language in Senate Bill 2500. The specific language in Senate Bill 2500 limits the ability of local governments to regulate urban fertilizer, delaying the restoration of Florida’s springs, rivers, coasts, and estuaries. Over…

Veto "Sprawl Bill" 540 - Update

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 540 into law, effectively silencing the voices of concerned citizens across the state of Florida who deeply care for our environment. Beginning July 1, citizens or public interest groups that challenge a local comprehensive plan amendment and lose, will be…

Virtual Field Trips

Invite Florida Oceanographic's Education Staff into your elementary, middle, high school, or college classroom for a live, interactive, virtual field trip experience. Streamed from the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, these lectures feature extensive back-and-forth interaction between…

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Virtual Town Hall: Blue Green Algae

Our Virtual Town Hall focusing on the critical issues of blue-green algae, storm season, and discharges from Lake Okeechobee.