Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy Pelusi
Cathy finds fulfillment in through hands-on involvement in a cause she deeply cares about. Florida Oceanographic has provided her with valuable insight into the needs of Florida's precious water and marine life.
Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Haan
In 2019, Linda Hann and her husband made the leap—selling their New Jersey home and settling in Palm City to be closer to family. But Linda didn’t just want to enjoy Florida’s beauty—she wanted to protect it.
Water Conditions
The Florida Oceanographic Society’s Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Program is a coordinated effort with volunteers that conduct regular weekly water quality monitoring throughout the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon. Explore the current water conditions in our local…
Water Quality
Established in 1998, the Florida Oceanographic Water Ecosystem Surveys (FLOWSS) program assesses the trends and changes in water quality throughout the St. Lucie Estuary (SLE) and southern Indian River Lagoon (IRL).
Our volunteer citizen scientists record water temperature, salinity, dissolved…
Water Quality After Hurricane Ian
Our most recent water quality report grade is a harsh reminder that our water quality is directly impacted by human and natural activities.
Water quality poor in estuaries despite no discharges from Lake Okeechobee, expert says
D–minus. That’s the overall water quality score right now in Florida Oceanographic Society's Weekly Water Quality Report on the St. Lucie Estuary and the Southern Indian River Lagoon ecosystem.
Water Quality Standards for Cyanotoxins
Despite EPA recommendations, Florida has yet to develop or implement state-specific water quality standards for cyanotoxins. We urge the EPA to use its authority under the Clean Water Act to establish these standards for Florida until the state submits and the EPA approves its own.
Water releases from Lake Okeechobee to continue through March 29
Water releases from the lake will continue through March 29 followed by a two-week break. However, environmentalists said it is not enough time for the fragile St. Lucie Estuary and its marine fisheries to recover.
Water releases from Lake Okeechobee to begin Dec. 7 as groups plea to 'halt these operations'
WPTV reporter Cassandra Garcia learned Thursday that the Army Corps of Engineers will begin water releases from Lake Okeechobee next month, setting off another round of concerns from residents and environmental groups.
Water Resources Development Act Updates
On October 23, President Trump signed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, also known as the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2018.
Water samples from two counties show blue-green algae has returned to Lake Okeechobee
Blue-green algae is showing up yet again in Lake Okeechobee. Samples taken from lake water in two counties this week showed the presence of the harmful bacteria.
