The Young and Passionate Megan Brookes
Megan Brookes became involved with Florida Oceanographic because she has always had a passion for the environment. When she first started as a volunteer at Florida Oceanographic, she was looking for somewhere that she could be a part of the conservation efforts in her local community.
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'There isn't a cure or an antidote': Experts say to keep pets away from blue-green algae
Blue-green algae’s toxicity is a worry for both wildlife and humans. With the algae spreading beyond Lake Okeechobee and into canals, there’s ample cause for concern.
They're called 'super clams,' and the Indian River Lagoon just got 55,000 of them
The long-embattled southern Indian River Lagoon got some support this month from what could be a promising solution to pollution problems. They're called "super clams."
Three local Indian River Lagoon restoration projects will benefit from proposed $9.4 million in funding from NOAA
Three local endeavors to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon alongside the North Barrier Island are among 15 projects earmarked for $9.4 million in proposed federal funding to be spent over the next three years.
Tom Lane – Nearly Two Decades of Dedication
Tom first got involved with Florida Oceanographic 18 years ago, lending a hand at our early Swashbuckler fundraising events alongside a volunteer group from Holiday Out. Since then, he has remained deeply committed to our mission, believing that the best way to support conservation is through…
Tom Thornton Mobilizes to End Plastics in the Ocean
Meet Volunteer Tom Thornton
Too much polluted agricultural water threatens Everglades' engineered wetlands, study says
Too much polluted agricultural water threatens Everglades' engineered wetlands, study says.
Town Halls
Blue-Green Algae
August 2024
Join Mark Perry, Executive Director and CEO of Florida Oceanographic Society and Todd Thurlow, Rivers Coalition Board Member and creator of EyeOnLakeO.com, as they discuss the severe impacts of blue-green algae, storm season, and discharges from Lake Okeechobee on our…
Toxic algae blooms reported in Port Mayaca
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported a 'moderate' level of toxic algae blooms in Martin County over the weekend.
As toxic algae spreads, Stuart urges DeSantis to declare state of emergency
City commissioners are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency to address spreading algal blooms across Lake Okeechobee.
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!
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…
