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Indian River County Natural Resources Department

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From the Beaches to the Lagoon, our Division protects and manages IRC's Natural Resources

11/03/2026

Due to the severe weather and impacts over the last few days, Osprey Acres will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday November 4th. We hope to reopen Thursday at our regularly scheduled times. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe!

11/01/2026

UPDATE: Registration is Full!
Reel in the fun at the Natural Resources Department's Youth Fishing Clinic. Participate in hands-on fishing activities and learn about responsible angling in the Indian River Lagoon. No prior experience necessary. Register today to secure your child's spot.

10/26/2026

💀🛶 Just out here having a skele-ton of fun on the lagoon! 🎃🌊

Even our skeleton crew knows the Indian River Lagoon is a boo-tiful place to spend the day! 👻 Whether you're paddling, fishing, or enjoying the view, let's keep our waterways clean so our lagoon stays frightfully fantastic for everyone! 🦴💙

Have a spook-tacular Halloween from your Indian River County Natural Resources team! 🍬🎃

10/22/2026

⚠️Breaking News⚠️ Indian River County Natural Resource Department has just released the latest newsletter.

To view click:
https://indianriver.gov/Document%20Center/Services/Natural%20Resources/2026%20Third%20Quarter%20Newsletter_HardCopy.pdf

10/19/2026

We are proud to announce our Stormwater Educator, Alexis, has been honored by the Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County, Inc. as a Lagoon Champion, along with Olivia Roddenberry and Ashley Lingwood, both from the IRC Parks & Recreation Department!

The CWC states: "The Lagoon Champion award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, dedication, and initiative in protecting and restoring the Indian River Lagoon and the natural resources that surround it.

These three remarkable women, all working for Indian River County, have turned environmental education and outreach into powerful tools for community engagement and conservation. Through their work, scientific information and conservation practices move beyond government offices and into our schools, neighborhoods, and community spaces."

Alexis says that she is honored and happy that people can see how much she loves her job, the Lagoon, and being part of a team of coworkers who all strive to create a better environment for our community!

10/16/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚!

By October 15, Vero Beach had already received 6.78 inches of rain, more than twice the usual amount for this point in the month. And with El Niño strengthening, forecasters expect a "wetter-than-normal" winter ahead.

With all this rain, our Indian River County Natural Resources Department and the Indian River County Stormwater Division could use a little help from our neighbors!

Before the next downpour, take a moment to check around your home for leaves, grass clippings, and trash that might be covering storm drains designed to help water flow and keep pollution from reaching our canals and the Indian River Lagoon.

Noticing standing water along the roadside? Grassy drainage areas, called swales, are designed to temporarily hold rainwater. Please allow up to 72 hours after rainfall ends for standing water to drain. Flooding that creates an immediate safety concern should be reported right away.

A little effort around our homes makes a difference across our community. Our Stormwater team appreciates your help!

Please share this reminder with your neighbors. Together, we can help keep our neighborhoods and waterways clean!

10/14/2026

Only 1 year since reef balls were placed on Laurens Island and what difference a year makes!😲😁👋
The Lagoon Division has installed an oyster reef on an island just south of Merrill Barber bridge. Restoring oyster reefs to the Indian River Lagoon is important because oysters filter water to improve water clarity, provide habitat, and act as breakwaters to stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion.

Learn more @ 👇https://indianriver.gov/services/natural_resources/indian_river_lagoon/lagoon_division_projects/oyster_restoration.php

10/07/2026

Time is almost up to register for this year’s Camp Wild Roots! Registration ends on Oct 15th (next week!)

Sign up today at bit.ly/campwildroots26

09/30/2026

It’s starting to feel like Fall and it’s a beautiful day to harvest the water lettuce at Osprey Acres!

Come enjoy the start of fall at Osprey Acres: open to the public 8am-4pm, every day except Tuesdays.

Osprey Acres is an Indian River County Stormwater Treatment Facility where water lettuce scrubbers help remove excess nutrients from the stormwater before entering the Indian River Lagoon. This facility helps prevent harmful algal blooms in the Lagoon!

09/25/2026

First Friday Oyster Mat Building Event
October 2, 2026
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Wabasso Causeway Park (North Pavilion)
1820 Wabasso Beach Rd, Vero Beach, FL 32963

Click Here for more info 👇:
https://indianriver.gov/services/natural_resources/indian_river_lagoon/lagoon_division_projects/living_docks.php

Address

1801 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL
32960

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17722261283

Website

https://indianriver.gov/services/natural_resources/index.php

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