Algae Blooms and Florida’s Water Issues Virtual Lecture
Join Dr. Zack Jud for a live Zoom-based lecture focused on Florida’s ongoing water issues.
Algae at a marina in Fort Pierce being tested
"Even if this isn’t a harmful type of algae, the amount of fresh water pouring into our estuary is a big concern," said Dr. Zack Jud with the Florida Oceanographic Society in Stuart.
America's Amazon
America’s Amazon: The Story of the St. Lucie River
A documentary film by noted conservationist John Nelson
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April 2020 Newsletter
Celebrate Earth Month with Florida Oceanographic Society!
April 2021 Newsletter
Celebrate Earth Month!
April 2022 Newsletter
Celebrate Earth Month!
April 2023 Newsletter
Celebrate Earth Month with Florida Oceanographic Society
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.
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.
US Army Corps pumps canal water back into Lake Okeechobee
TCPalm covers the canal that connects Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie estuaries has reached an alarming high, making for concern as heavy rain is projected for the weekend forecast and interviews Mark Perry.
Army Corps releases latest Lake O management plan's predicted effect on St. Lucie River
The Army Corps last week released an Environmental Impact Statement that details the potential consequences of how the agency plans to manage lake levels for the next decade. A final draft of the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) is expected to be adopted in 2023.
Army Corps sending C-44 Canal water east into St. Lucie River, west into Lake Okeechobee
TCPalm interviews Mark Perry and covers that the Army Corps of Engineers is getting ready for expected heavy rain this weekend by releasing water from the swollen C-44 Canal east into the St. Lucie River and west into Lake Okeechobee.
August 2020 Newsletter
Celebrate Reefs Month!
August 2021 Newsletter
Celebrate Mangrove Month!
August 2022 eNewsletter
Celebrate Mangroves Month with Florida Oceanographic
Bathtub Reef Beach getting seawall in $5.5 million Martin County resiliency project
A $5.5 million project designed to ease weather impacts on Bathtub Reef Beach and MacArthur Boulevard is a focal point in the county’s effort to address climate change and sea-level rise.
Beach Cleanup
Start your day with us at Stuart Beach for a beach cleanup!
Beach Cleanup
Join us in keeping our beaches beautiful us and help us to clean Stuart Beach!
Beach Cleanup
Join us in keeping our beaches beautiful us and help us to clean Stuart Beach!
Beach Cleanup
Join us in keeping our beaches beautiful us and help us to clean Stuart Beach!
Beach Cleanup
Join us in keeping our beaches beautiful by helping clean Stuart Beach!
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…
