Scientists: Toxin in blue-green algae could trigger neurological diseases
By Tyler Treadway of TCPalm Just as the potential for blue-green algae blooms in local waters ramps up, scientists are warning there's a newly discovered and potentially deadly toxin in ...
Guest Column: Duane De Freese: Creating a future for the Indian River Lagoon
By Duane De Freese, published on tcpalm.com The Indian River Lagoon needs our help. This remarkable estuary is home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals and a ...
Ed Killer: Dead fish causing dread
Published on tcpalm.com There is a massive fish kill event taking place in the Indian River Lagoon. It's epicenter is central Brevard County. The Banana River and nearby Sykes Creek, ...
Indian River County considers ways to reduce nitrogen pollutants from entering lagoon
By Colleen Wixon of TCPalm INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Treat stormwater before it flows into the Indian River Lagoon or expand the county sewer system to reduce the number of ...
ORCA study redefines sources of lagoon pollution
By Tyler Treadway of the TCPalm FORT PIERCE — Algae blooms aren't just the result of pollution in the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon; they're a cause. Kilroy ...
Editorial: Lagoon-wide effort necessary for sea grass recovery
from tcpalm.com: Sea grasses in the Indian River Lagoon are showing encouraging signs of recovery. After an onslaught of lake discharges, extreme cold snaps, excessive nitrogen loading caused by fertilizer ...
Podcast on Water Issues Impacting Treasure Coast
Here's a link to KC Ingram-Traylor's informative radio show from 6/23/2015. The guests are Florida Oceanographic Society's Mark Perry and Indian RiverKeeper Marty Baum. Interesting discussion about water issues affecting ...
Water Expert Mark Perry: Send Water South from Lake O
From tcpalm.com: Guest Column from Mark Perry, Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society Mark Perry, Executive DirectorFlorida Oceanographic Society If you are getting perfect drainage and the perfect amount of ...
Water’s Disappointing Outcome
Deal Reached for State's Environmental Spending Plan, from tcpalm.com TALLAHASSEE — After almost 36 hours without holding a meeting, budget-writers emerged Sunday night with a deal for the state’s environmental budget, ...