Adopt-A-Highway
Help us to clean up our stretch of Ocean Boulevard!
Adopt-A-Highway (Private)
Help us to clean up our stretch of Ocean Boulevard!
Looking to help keep our community looking natural and free from garbage? Want to get in some exercise? Then join us as we clean our 2 mile section of Ocean Blvd. We’ll meet at 9am at the Coastal Center to get supplies before heading out onto…
Advocacy
2026 Legislative Update
Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session is underway, and Florida Oceanographic Society is actively advocating for clean water, healthy estuaries, and Everglades restoration. From septic systems to plastic pollution and coastal resilience, we’re tracking the bills that matter…
Advocacy
At Florida Oceanographic Society, we believe that protecting Florida’s waterways starts with strong advocacy. From the Indian River Lagoon to Lake Okeechobee, we work to advance science-based solutions that restore water quality, reduce harmful discharges, and safeguard coastal ecosystems.
Through…
Advocacy Resources
current flow & news coverage
Visit the links below for daily Lake Okeechobee conditions and local news coverage:
EyeOnLakeO.com
Current conditions for Lake O and WCA's
South Florida Water Management District website
TCPalm's coverage of "Our Indian River Lagoon"
Daily water data…
‘We’re all connected to the Everglades’ Foundation showcases personal tales about the Florida Everglades’ impact
With the possible exception of the boundary lands separating Canada and Minnesota, the Florida peninsula is a geographic fabric unlike any other in North America or even the world.
Alligators: Dragons in Paradise
Explore Florida’s enduring fascination with alligators in Alligators: Dragons in Paradise!
Another 5.43 billion gallons of Lake O water headed for St. Lucie River this week
Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River will continue as water managers aim to lower the lake level to save lake plants that are drowning in too much water from four years of heavy rains in the summer wet season.
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Are Sharks Mammals? Let’s Set the Record Straight
It’s one of the most common ocean questions out there: “Are sharks mammals?” They’re fish—and pretty special ones at that.
ARMY CORPS ANNOUNCES LAKE O RELEASES TO BE REDUCED TO ZERO
As of Saturday, April 15, 2023, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District has reduced releases from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee River Estuaries.
Army Corps finally signs historic new Lake O management plan
The new plan to regulate Lake Okeechobee’s level and curb harmful discharges to the St. Lucie River took effect Monday after five years of work, officials announced Tuesday.
US Army Corps plans to discharge Lake Okeechobee water to the East Coast
Any release of freshwater coming from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie estuary disrupts the delicate balance of fresh and saltwater in the estuary. For this reason, Florida Oceanographic Society [we] continues to advocate for zero discharges to the St. Lucie Estuary.
August Scavenger Hunt | All Month Long
Florida is home to three different species of mangroves. Brush up on your mangrove knowledge by matching the pictures to the correct species for a prize.
Beach Cleanup 9-19-22 (Private)
This event is for employees of the Hutchinson Island Marriot only.
Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up the beach of the Marriot Hutchinson Island. Come prepared with:
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle
Comfortable clothing for the beach
Shoes (must remain…
Beach Clean-Up 9-20-21
This event is for the Cleveland Clinic only.
Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up Stuart Beach.. We ask you to wear shoes at this site. We require everyone to wear a face covering if 6 ft distancing is not possible. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied…
Beach Cleanup Program
Help Florida Oceanographic Society keep our Martin County beaches clean!
The Beach Cleanup Program provides an opportunity for families, individuals and groups to participate in beach cleanups in Martin County at a time most convenient for them. Every one of us can do something to help protect…
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