Lake Okeechobee discharges 'killing' St. Lucie Estuary, Florida Oceanographic Society director says
Mark Perry, the longtime executive director of the Florida Oceanographic Society, has spent his adult life trying to protect the waters of the St. Lucie River Estuary.
Lake Okeechobee Regulations
The History and Future of Lake Okeechobee’s Water Management
Lake Okeechobee is the heart of South Florida’s water system, supporting everything from flood protection and water supply to recreation and wildlife. How we manage “Lake O” directly impacts the health of Florida’s coastal ecosystems,…
Lake Okeechobee releases began Saturday; are they necessary?
Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River began Saturday 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.
Lake Okeechobee releases suspected in nontoxic algae bloom in Manatee Pocket, Port Salerno
The state confirmed a nontoxic algae bloom in Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno on Jan. 2.
A prime suspect is Lake Okeechobee discharges that started a month ago, which floods the brackish St. Lucie River with freshwater and nutrients that feed algae, said Mark Perry, executive director of the…
Lake Okeechobee: What is it? Why is it?
Wade in to learn about the history of Lake Okeechobee, the degradation it’s experienced in modern times, and what’s needed to bring the lake and its wetlands back to health.
Landscape Conservation: The Best Hope for the Indian River Lagoon
Find out how a holistic approach to resource management – Landscape Conservation – may be the answer to nutrient pollution, algae blooms, and habitat loss in the Indian River Lagoon.
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'LIKE CHOCOLATE MILK': Here's why billions of gallons of freshwater is dumping into St. Lucie River
Billions of gallons of water filled with runoff from surrounding urban and agricultural areas are dumping into the St. Lucie River after significant rainfall filled the new C-44 Reservoir and surrounding canals to dangerously high levels.
Little-Known Facts About Florida’s Gamefish
From the mangrove-lined backwaters to the deep blue of the Gulf Stream, Florida’s ecosystems are teeming with species that challenge, surprise, and delight. While many anglers are familiar with the thrill of the catch, there are plenty of fascinating, lesser-known facts about these prized fish that…
Living Docks
Program Update - February 2024
The Living Docks program launched a pilot study in April of 2023. Thirty (30) docks within the St. Lucie Estuary and the Indian River Lagoon hosted oyster restoration mats. Fifteen of the thirty were biologically assessed for community shifts across the benthic…
Living Docks Oyster Matting 12-6-22 (Private)
This is a private event
Join us to create oyster mats for our Living Docks Program. Like many estuaries worldwide, the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), has seen a decline in resources and overall water quality due to human activities. One method to help restore water quality and benthic habitats is the…
Liz Grossman Joins the New Event Team
December's Volunteer Spotlight!
Looking at Sharks in a New Light
Let’s face it – sharks receive a lot of negative press. Despite the astronomically low odds of ever having a bad encounter with a shark, they still elicit a deep-seated emotional response in many people.
LOSOM
August 13, 2024 marked a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to protect and enhance the health of our estuaries—the implementation of the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM).
LOSOM is the blueprint the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) will use to manage the…
LOSOM Plan CC Position
Make Your Voice Heard for our Waterways!
LOSOM Public Comments
We encourage you to take action by raising your voices and letting the USACE know that these are important issues to you and they must be addressed in any updates to LOSOM.
Low Sensory Hour
Join us for a special Sensory Hour at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, designed exclusively for neurodiverse individuals and their families who may find traditional visiting hours overwhelming.
Low Sensory Hour
Join us for a special Sensory Hour at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, designed exclusively for neurodiverse individuals and their families who may find traditional visiting hours overwhelming.
Low Sensory Hour
Join us for a special Sensory Hour at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, designed exclusively for neurodiverse individuals and their families who may find traditional visiting hours overwhelming.
Low Sensory Hour
Join us for a special Sensory Hour at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, designed exclusively for neurodiverse individuals and their families who may find traditional visiting hours overwhelming.
Low Sensory Hour - Cancelled
Join us for a special Sensory Hour at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, designed exclusively for neurodiverse individuals and their families who may find traditional visiting hours overwhelming.
St. Lucie Estuary & Indian River Lagoon
A Treasure Coast Gem
At Florida Oceanographic Society, we’re proud to call the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon (IRL) our home waters. These beautiful, life-filled waterways are the heart of Florida’s Treasure Coast — and their story is one of both wonder and challenge.
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