IRL Information

We are often questioned about the Indian River Lagoon. Here are several short documents that provide some facts and figures on the IRL, its threats, and what you can do to help:

Indian River Lagoon — Facts and Figures

Indian River Lagoon — Threats to the System

How to Love Your Lagoon

There are many other good sources of information on the IRL and how to get more involved. Here are some of our favorites:

Brevard Zoo

Environmental Learning Center

Florida Oceanographic Society

Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRLNEP)

Indian River Lagoon Research Institute (Florida Institute of Technology)

Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves (Florida Department of Environmental Protection)

Marine Discovery Center

Marine Resources Council

Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA)

Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce

South Florida Water Management District

St. Johns River Water Management District

Indian River Lagoon
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