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10/30/2026

10/28/2026

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✨ MEET OUR CO-CHAIRS | CHAMPION BREAKFAST ✨

Two leaders. One shared mission. A community that matters. 💚
Jeanette White and Cindy Rhoton, Co-Chairs of Aging Matters in Brevard’s 2nd Annual Champion’s Breakfast. Both bring incredible energy to the role, along with a personal connection to our mission and a determination to make a difference for seniors in our community.
Interested in attending, serving as a Table Captain, or becoming a sponsor?
We would love to have you join us! Please call 321-806-3767 to learn more.

Join us for a meaningful morning of conversation, connection and inspiration.
📅 Date: October 30,2026
📍 Venue: Space Coast Association of Realtors
🎟️ Have you reserved your seat?
Contact [email protected] or 321-806-3767

10/25/2026

Ever wondered what goes into building an oyster reef? 🦪 Spend a day on the Indian River Lagoon with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores and see the process up close! 👀

Reef-building shifts are available this week, October 26–30. You’ll get in the water to help level oyster shell, and some volunteers may help move coquina rock. Together, volunteers are creating reef habitat for oysters and other lagoon wildlife, supporting water quality over time.

Know someone who’d enjoy a hands-on day outdoors? Share this with them and pick a shift together!

Registration is required. Check the physical requirements, location, and what to bring for your chosen date:
https://restoreourshores.org/get-involved/volunteer-we-need-you/volunteer-sign-ups/

10/15/2026

Join us at Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant, tomorrow, October 15 at 6:30 PM, for the premiere of the new documentary, Lagoon Leaders. Filmed and directed by local documentarian, Dylan Hansen, Lagoon Leaders is a celebration of the communities, ecosystems, and organizations that the Indian River Lagoon unforgettable. 🎥

We'll be there to watch the live premiere, and we hope to see you there! The premiere is free to attend. 🎟

Can't make it out? Check out Lagoon Leaders on YouTube for the trailer! 🤗

10/08/2026

Email from Brevard County Natural Resources Management September 28 to October 4, 2026 Weekly Indian River Lagoon Harmful Algal Bloom Observations in Brevard County Using Remote Sensing Report Date -

05/26/2026

🌿 Did you know that something as simple as grass clippings and leaves can seriously harm the Indian River Lagoon?

💧 When yard waste is left on streets or swept into storm drains, rain carries it directly into the lagoon. This extra organic material releases nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuel harmful algal blooms. These blooms block sunlight, deplete oxygen, and damage vital habitats like seagrass beds – threatening the wildlife that depends on them, including manatees and fish.

Here’s how YOU can help protect our lagoon:
✅ Bag or mulch grass clippings and leaves instead of blowing them into streets.
✅ Contain yard waste properly for pickup.
✅ Maintain a buffer zone of native plants along waterways to filter runoff.
✅ Never dump yard debris near storm drains or waterways.

Small actions at home make a BIG difference for our lagoon’s health. Let’s work together to keep the Indian River Lagoon clean, vibrant, and full of life! 💙🌱

Learn more at HelpTheLagoon.org/lagoonnews

05/22/2026

Good news

Great news for the Indian River Lagoon 🌱💧

Updated data from the St. Johns River Water Management District (https://www.sjrwmd.com/2026/05/district-releases-updated-seagrass-data-showing-continued-expansion/) shows continued seagrass expansion, a powerful sign that restoration efforts are making a real difference for our waterways, wildlife, and communities. Seagrasses are essential to lagoon health, helping improve water quality while providing essential estuarine habitat.

This progress reflects years of collaboration, science-based restoration, and community commitment across the Indian River Lagoon region. Every acre restored helps strengthen one of Florida’s most important ecosystems for future generations.

Thank you to all the scientists, conservation partners, local governments, nonprofits, educators, volunteers, residents and businesses helping turn the tide for the lagoon.


Photo credit: L. Simpson