Repository

The Indian River Lagoon Repository archives reference documents and educational resources for safekeeping.

Organizations working in the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary have generated many reference documents, images, and historical records throughout the years. These informative and educational reference materials are scattered across the internet on numerous web servers; relocated when websites are restructured; and deleted when new versions are published. Indian River Lagoon Repository archives these reference documents to an external file server for safekeeping and easy retrieval. The IRL Repository currently contains 98 Indian River Lagoon reference documents and was last updated on May 28, 2023.

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Indian River Lagoon Repository Files

A Guide to Living With Gopher Tortoises DetailsView

The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a medium size land turtle with large, stumpy hind legs and flattened, shovel-like front legs it uses to dig burrows in sandy soil.

Publication: Brochure | Author: FWC | Publisher: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Archived Date: February 17, 2020 | (PDF, 2pp, 580KB)

An Afternoon in Mosquito Lagoon DetailsView

Mosquito Lagoon is a magical place - loved by all who come to visit. Nestled in the northern part of the world-famous Indian River Lagoon on the east coast of central Florida, Mosquito Lagoon’s shallow waters are internationally known for wildlife: migratory and wading birds, manatees, dolphins and sport fish.

Publication: Childrens Book | Author: Caffery, Susan | Publisher: University of Central Florida - CEELAB | Published Date: January 1, 2009 | Archived Date: February 2, 2020 | (PDF, 21pp, 5MB)

An Overview of the Indian River Lagoon Smith Keri UCF DetailsView

An Overview of the Indian River Lagoon by Keri A. Smith of the University of Florida Soil and Water Science Department

Publication: Paper | Author: Smith, Keri | Publisher: University of Florida | Archived Date: January 14, 2020 | (PDF, 22pp, .93MB)

An Overview of the Indian River Lagoon Troy Rice DetailsView

An Overview of the  IndianRiverLagoon Indian River Lagoon And the work being done to help keep it healthy TroyRiceDirector Troy Rice, Director  Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program

Publication: PPT | Author: Rice, Troy | Publisher: IRL National Estuary Program | Archived Date: February 2, 2020 | (PDF, 40pp, 11.2MB)

Archie Carr Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan 2008 USFWS DetailsView

This Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (ACNWR) was prepared to guide management actions and direction for the refuge.

Publication: Plan | Author: USFWS Southeast Region | Publisher: US Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region | Published Date: August 14, 2008 | Archived Date: May 9, 2021 | (PDF, 226pp, 20MB)

Banana River Lagoon BMAP 2013 DetailsView

The Banana River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan was prepared as part of a statewide watershed management approach to restore and protect Florida’s water quality.

Publication: BMAP | Publisher: Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Published Date: January 1, 2013 | (PDF, 90pp, 1.5MB)

Banana River Lagoon BMAP 20210216 FDEP DetailsView

The Banana River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan was prepared as part of a statewide watershed management approach to restore and protect Florida's water quality

Publication: BMAP | Author: FDEP | Publisher: Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Published Date: February 16, 2021 | Archived Date: February 25, 2021 | (PDF, 116pp, 6MB)

Bibliography of the Indian River Lagoon Scientific Information System DetailsView

Scientists, students, government officials, and citizens of the IRL counties have recognized the need for a centralized source of references to scientific and technical information about the IRL.

Publication: Bibliography | Author: Frederick W. Morris IV, Ph.D. | Publisher: St. Johns River Water Management District | Published Date: January 1, 1997 | Archived Date: March 8, 2020 | (PDF, 1,163pp, 63.3MB)

Blackner FDEP Letter 2021-11-17 DetailsView

60-Day Notice of Intent to Sue Regarding Violations of the Endangered Species Act regarding harm and death to manatees under the Endangered Species Act.

Publication: Letter | Author: Lesley Blackner | Publisher: Bear Warriors Unlimited | Published Date: November 17, 2021 | Archived Date: November 22, 2021 | (PDF, 25pp, 1.18MB)

Brevard Lagoon Ordinance Calling for Save Our Lagoon Referendum Election 2016 DetailsView

Brevard County Ordinance calling for a referendum to raise sales tax by .05% to fund the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Plan.

Publication: Ordinance | Author: Brevard County | Publisher: Brevard County | Published Date: August 8, 2016 | Archived Date: January 22, 2020 | (PDF, 15pp, 238KB)

Canaveral National Seashore Backcountry Camping DetailsView

Primitive Camping in Canaveral National Seashore

Publication: Brochure | Author: Brevard County | Publisher: National Park Service | Archived Date: March 8, 2020 | (PDF, 2pp, 3.6MB)

Canaveral National Seashore Coastal Assessment Zarillo 2012 NPS DetailsView

An Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions In and Adjacent to Canaveral National Seashore

Publication: Assessment | Author: Brevard County | Publisher: Dr. Gary Zarillio | Published Date: January 1, 2008 | Archived Date: May 9, 2021 | (PDF, 264pp, 13MB)

Canaveral National Seashore Historic Resource Study DetailsView

A historical study of the Canaveral National Seashore

Publication: Study | Author: Susan Parker | Publisher: National Park Service | Published Date: September 1, 2008 | Archived Date: April 8, 2023 | (PDF, 106pp, 7.9MB)

Central Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan 2013 DetailsView

2013 Central IRL Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP)

Publication: BMAP | Author: FDEP | Publisher: Florida | Published Date: January 1, 2013 | Archived Date: January 22, 2020 | (PDF, 124pp, 3MB)

Chronic exposure to glyphosate in Florida manatee UF 2021-01-22 DetailsView

The objective of the present study was to determine the concentration of glyphosate and its breakdown product, aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), in Florida manatee plasma and assess their exposure to manatees seeking a warm-water refuge in Crystal River (west central Florida), and in South Florida.

Publication: Study | Author: UF | Publisher: University of Florida | Published Date: January 22, 2021 | Archived Date: January 2, 2022 | (PDF, 11pp, 1.5MB)

Determining the Effectiveness of Muck Removal on Sediment and Water Quality in the IRL DetailsView

Removal of fine-grained, organic-rich sediments is an integral part of restoring the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) to a healthy ecosystem.

Publication: Paper | Author: IRLRI | Publisher: Florida Institute of Technology | Published Date: December 1, 2017 | Archived Date: January 28, 2020 | (PDF, 64pp, 29MB)

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program Master Glossary DetailsView

Environmental Monitoring and Assesment glossary from the EPA.

Publication: Glossary | Publisher: Environmental Protection Agency | Published Date: October 1, 1993 | Archived Date: October 9, 2020 | (PDF, 60pp, 4MB)

Estuary Educational Tutorial NOS DetailsView

The Estuaries Tutorial is an overview of estuarine habitats, the threats facing them, and efforts to monitor and protect estuaries nationwide.

Publication: Tutorial | Author: NOS | Publisher: National Ocean Service | Published Date: June 8, 2005 | Archived Date: March 8, 2020 | (PDF, 74pp, 8.8MB)

Exposure Risk and Environmental Impacts of Glyphosate 2021-03-17 DetailsView

This review summarizes glyphosate history, global use and hazards related to glyphosate and its technical formulations. It also briefs important studies on Environmental and human health exposures and its impact.

Publication: Study | Author: Pesticide Residue Laboratory | Publisher: Environmental Challenges | Published Date: March 17, 2021 | Archived Date: January 2, 2022 | (PDF, 14pp, 1.4MB)

Florida  Manatees Warm Water Refuge MMC 2004-06-01 DetailsView

This article examines possible effects on manatees from losing major warm-water refuges and alternative management actions.

Publication: Article | Author: MMC | Publisher: Marine Mammal Commission | Published Date: June 1, 2004 | Archived Date: December 13, 2021 | (PDF, 17pp, 422KB)

Florida Acts and Resolutions Adopted by the Legislature 1919 DetailsView

Book of 1919 Florida Legislature acts and resolutions.

Publication: Legislation | Author: Florida State | Publisher: Florida Legislature | Published Date: January 1, 1919 | Archived Date: November 17, 2020 | (PDF, 1611pp, 15.6MB)

Florida Aquaculture Marine Bivalves 2017 DetailsView

Florida Aquaculture

Publication: PPT | Author: Division of Aquaculture | Publisher: Division of Aquaculture | Published Date: January 1, 2017 | Archived Date: February 4, 2020 | (PDF, 60pp, 9.8MB)

Florida Bridge Inventory 2020 DetailsView

This report on Florida's bridge inventory represents a static view, or "snapshot" of the ever- changing bridge inventory database.

Publication: Report | Author: FDOT | Publisher: Florida Department of Transportation | Published Date: July 1, 2020 | Archived Date: October 31, 2020 | (PDF, 68pp, 10.5MB)

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Map Set DetailsView

Entire map set for the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail

Publication: Map | Author: USFWS | Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Published Date: January 1, 2020 | Archived Date: January 1, 2023 | (PDF, 113pp, 25.5MB)

Glossary Aquatic Terms EPA DetailsView

Glossary intended to provide an understanding of technical terminology specific to aquatic ecology and water pollution control.

Publication: Glossary | Author: Matthews, John | Publisher: Environmental Protection Agency | Published Date: January 1, 1972 | Archived Date: October 6, 2020 | (PDF, 62pp, 1.4MB)

Glossary Estuaries Lagoons NRCS DetailsView

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR SUBAQUEOUS SOILS, LANDSCAPES, LANDFORMS, AND PARENT MATERIALS OF ESTUARIES AND LAGOONS. This glossary is the result of work by the Subaqueous Soils Subcommittee of the Standing Committee on NCSS Standards.

Publication: Glossary | Author: NRCS | Publisher: Natural Resources Conservation Service | Archived Date: October 6, 2020 | (PDF, 12pp, 218KB)

Gopher Tortoise Biological Status Report 2006 DetailsView

The Gopher Tortoise is a moderate-sized, terrestrial turtle, averaging 23–28 cm (9–11 in) in length. The species is identified by its stumpy, elephantine hind feet and flattened, shovel-like forelimbs adapted for digging. The shell is oblong and generally tan, brown, or gray in coloration

Publication: Report | Author: FWC | Publisher: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Published Date: April 1, 2006 | Archived Date: February 17, 2020 | (PDF, 60pp, 322KB)

Gopher Tortoise Commensal Species DetailsView

More than 350 species benefit from the gopher tortoises’ extensive burrows that average 15 feet long and 6.5 feet deep.

Publication: Poster | Author: FWC | Publisher: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Published Date: January 1, 2018 | Archived Date: February 17, 2020 | (PDF, 1, 219KB)

Gopher Tortoise Fact Sheet DetailsView

An inventory of Florida's Natural areas

Publication: Sheet | Author: FNAI | Publisher: Florida Natural Areas Inventory | Published Date: January 1, 2018 | Archived Date: February 17, 2020 | (PDF, 3, 529KB)

Gopher Tortoise Facts Urban Areas DetailsView

Gopher tortoises prefer to live in dry, sandy environments, however, this is also where people build homes.

Publication: Sheet | Author: FWC | Publisher: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Published Date: January 1, 2016 | Archived Date: February 17, 2020 | (PDF, 1, 620KB)

Gopher Tortoise Management Plan 2007 DetailsView

Conservation and recovery of the gopher tortoise through the implementation of this plan will require the cooperation of local governments; regional, state, and federal agencies; non-governmental organizations; business interests; and the public.

Publication: Plan | Author: FWC | Publisher: FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Published Date: January 1, 2007 | Archived Date: February 4, 2020 | (PDF, 143pp, 3.3MB)

Gopher Tortoise Management Plan 2012 DetailsView

This document is a revision of the 2007 Gopher Tortoise Management Plan, and is intended to guide the continued recovery of the gopher tortoise in Florida through 2022.

Publication: Plan | Author: FWC | Publisher: FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Published Date: September 5, 2012 | Archived Date: February 4, 2020 | (PDF, 243, 7.44MB)

Haulover Canal Bridge Historical Record NPS DetailsView

The documentation of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), Launch Complex 39, Haulover Canal Bridge was conducted in 2013 for KSC.

Publication: Record | Author: National Park Service | Publisher: HISTORIC AMERICAN ENGINEERING RECORD | Published Date: March 1, 2014 | Archived Date: January 20, 2020 | (PDF, 67pp, 14.5MB)

Historic Highway Bridges of Florida FDOT 2012-12-01 DetailsView

In completing a statewide survey and evaluation, Florida contributes to the body of knowledge related to American bridge-building history and documents the engineering and design solutions to crossing the state’s many waterways.

Publication: Report | Author: FDOT | Publisher: Florida Dept of Transportation | Published Date: December 1, 2012 | Archived Date: May 28, 2023 | (PDF, 257pp, 9MB)

Indian River Lagoon An Introduction To A Natural Treasure DetailsView

This report describes how the Indian River Lagoon has been utilized in the past, as well as various estimates of current and future use.

Publication: Booklet | Author: IRLNEP | Publisher: St. Johns River Water Management District | Published Date: January 1, 2007 | Archived Date: February 11, 2020 | (PDF, 40pp, 4.2MB)

Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserve System Management Plan 2016 DetailsView

Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves System Management Plan, including Banana River, Indian River – Malabar to Vero Beach, Indian River – Vero Beach to Ft. Pierce, and Jensen to Jupiter Inlet aquatic preserves.

Publication: BMAP | Author: FDEP | Publisher: FDEP - Florida Coastal Office | Published Date: November 1, 2016 | Archived Date: October 19, 2020 | (PDF, 262pp, 25MB)

Indian River Lagoon Central BMAP 20210210 FDEP DetailsView

The Central Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan was prepared as part of a statewide watershed management approach to restore and protect Florida's water quality

Publication: BMAP | Author: FDEP | Publisher: Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Published Date: February 10, 2021 | Archived Date: February 25, 2021 | (PDF, 202pp, 4.7MB)

Indian River Lagoon Coloring Book DetailsView

IRL Coloring Book

Publication: Childrens Book | Author: Fousek, Darla | Publisher: DEP – Bureau of Submerged Lands | Archived Date: January 14, 2020 | (PDF, 57pp, 3.6MB)

Indian River Lagoon Council 2016 DetailsView

IRL Council Promotional Flyer

Publication: Flyer | Author: IRL Council | Publisher: IRL Council | Published Date: January 1, 2016 | Archived Date: January 20, 2020 | (PDF, 2pp, 1.3MB)

Indian River Lagoon Health Initiative Plan NASA KSC 2021-08-26 DetailsView

This document provides NASA KSC and its partners a plan which considers the unique relationship between the approximately 140,000-acre Federal property and the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) estuary on and adjacent to KSC, and proposes projects and restoration actions that will ensure NASA KSC’s continued role as a responsible steward promoting IRL health and biodiversity.

Publication: Plan | Author: KSC Environmental Management branch | Publisher: NASA Kennedy Space Center | Published Date: August 26, 2021 | Archived Date: January 2, 2022 | (PDF, 22pp, 1MB)

Indian River Lagoon North BMAP 20210216 FDEP DetailsView

The North Indian River Lagoon (NIRL) Basin Management Action Plan was prepared as part of a statewide watershed management approach to restore and protect Florida's water quality.

Publication: BMAP | Author: FDEP | Publisher: Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Published Date: February 16, 2021 | Archived Date: February 25, 2021 | (PDF, 151pp, 7.4MB)

Indian River Lagoon Storm Water Outfall Best Maintenance Report 2016 DetailsView

The finding from this 2016 report estimated that if all 3000 curbed miles of roads were swept once a month 8,280 pounds of TN, 2,520 pounds of TP, and 5,833,440 pounds of PM would be removed from road surfaces, actively preventing these pollutants from contaminating the IRL.

Publication: Report | Author: ECFRPC | Publisher: East Central Florida Regional Planning Council | Published Date: June 1, 2016 | Archived Date: February 4, 2020 | (PDF, 67pp, 10MB)

Indian River Lagoon Wetland Restoration Brockmeyer DetailsView

The Rehabilitation of Impacted Wetlands in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida

Publication: Presentation | Author: SJRWMD | Publisher: Saint Johns River Water Management District | Archived Date: February 25, 2021 | (PDF, 87pp, 41.5MB)

IRL BMAP Webinar Presentation 2020-08-25 DetailsView

Power point Slides from August 8, 2020 FDEP IRL BMAP webinar.

Publication: Presentation | Author: FDEP | Publisher: Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Published Date: August 25, 2020 | Archived Date: April 2, 2021 | (PDF, 100pp, 7.8MB)

IRL CCMP Progress Report 2000 DetailsView

A Citizen's Assessment of the Implementation of the Indian River Lagoon's Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan 1996-1998

Publication: Report | Author: Audubon | Publisher: Audubon of Florida | Published Date: August 1, 2000 | Archived Date: January 18, 2020 | (PDF, 167pp, 15.4MB)

IRL Council SR520 SR528 Resolution 2019-02-08 DetailsView

THE IRL COUNCIL in a regularly scheduled meeting assembled on February 8, 2019, supports FDOT's efforts to study and evaluate infrastructure improvements options to SR 528 and SR 520 and encourages the inclusion of any and all infrastructure improvements that will benefit the Lagoon, the economy and the resiliency of essential transportation corridors and infrastructure.

Publication: Resolution | Author: IRL Council | Publisher: IRL National Estuary Program | Published Date: February 8, 2019 | Archived Date: April 2, 2021 | (PDF, 2pp, 430KB)

IRL Council SR528 Letter SCTPO FDOT 2020 09 02 DetailsView

The current design plan for SR 528 needs to reconsider Indian River Lagoon water quality improvement options, including quantification of costs and benefit values.

Publication: Letter | Author: IRL Council | Publisher: IRL National Estuary Program | Published Date: September 2, 2020 | Archived Date: April 2, 2021 | (PDF, 4pp, 317KB)

IRL Council SR528 Resolution Letters FDOT SCTPO 2020-09-02 DetailsView

The current design plan for SR 528 needs to reconsider Indian River Lagoon water quality improvement options, including quantification of costs and benefit values.

Publication: Letter | Author: IRL Council | Publisher: IRL National Estuary Program | Published Date: September 2, 2020 | Archived Date: April 2, 2021 | (PDF, 19pp, 2.4MB)

IRL Economic Impact Brouchure 2016 DetailsView

2016 Indian River Lagoon Economic Evaluation Brochure by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council

Publication: Brochure | Author: TCRPC | Publisher: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council | Published Date: August 26, 2016 | Archived Date: January 18, 2020 | (PDF, 2pp, 3MB)

IRL Economic Impact Report 2016 DetailsView

2016 Indian River Lagoon Economic Valuation Report

Publication: Report | Author: TCRPC | Publisher: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council | Published Date: August 26, 2016 | Archived Date: December 27, 2020 | (PDF, 69pp, 3MB)

IRL Flushing Model Experiments Zarillo Addendum  2019-05-31 DetailsView

This addendum presents additional modeling data and was also prepared to respond to the original September 2018 report review contracted by FDOT to their consultant ATM (comments received February 6, 2019).

Publication: Report | Author: Zarillo | Publisher: Florida Tech | Published Date: May 31, 2019 | Archived Date: April 3, 2021 | (PDF, 27pp, 20MB)

IRL Flushing Model Experiments Zarillo 2018-09-01 DetailsView

Numerical model experiments using the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Coastal Modeling System (CMS) were conducted to assess the potential for modifications of the causeways and bridge structures of Florida State Routes (SR) 528 and 520 to enhance the flushing rates of the north compartments of the Banana River and in adjacent North Indian River Lagoon (IRL) compartment.

Publication: Report | Author: Zarillo | Publisher: Florida Tech | Published Date: September 1, 2018 | Archived Date: April 2, 2021 | (PDF, 41pp, 2.9MB)

IRLNEP 2022 Annual Report DetailsView

Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program 2022 Annual Report

Publication: Report | Author: IRLNEP | Publisher: National Estuary Program | Published Date: March 31, 2023 | Archived Date: April 8, 2023 | (PDF, 25pp, 89.4MB)

IRLNEP Biological Resources v1 1994 DetailsView

The intent of this report is to summarize and discuss existing information on the biological resources of the Indian River Lagoon.

Publication: Report | Author: IRLNEP | Publisher: Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Inc | Published Date: July 1, 1994 | Archived Date: September 6, 2020 | (PDF, 208pp, 10.2MB)

IRLNEP Biological Resources v2 1994 DetailsView

The intent of this report is to summarize and discuss existing information on the biological resources of the Indian RIver Lagoon.

Publication: Report | Author: IRLNEP | Publisher: Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Inc | Published Date: July 1, 1994 | Archived Date: September 6, 2020 | (PDF, 185pp, 7.7MB)

IRLNEP CCMP Looking Ahead to 2030 DetailsView

Looking Ahead to 2030: A 10-Year Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the Indian River Lagoon (IRL)

Publication: EBook | Author: IRLNEP | Publisher: National Estuary Program | Published Date: June 23, 2019 | Archived Date: April 8, 2023 | (PDF, 233pp, 29.7MB)

IRLNEP Physical Features 1994 DetailsView

A compilation of information concerning the physical characteristics of the Indian River Lagoon System prepared for the IRLNEP in 1994.

Publication: Report | Author: IRLNEP | Publisher: Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Inc | Published Date: July 1, 1994 | Archived Date: September 6, 2020 | (PDF, 195pp, 9.78MB)

IRLNEP Uses of the IRL 1994 DetailsView

This report describes how the Indian River Lagoon has been utilized in the past, as well as various estimates of current and future use.

Publication: Report | Author: IRLNEP | Publisher: Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Inc | Published Date: July 1, 1994 | Archived Date: September 6, 2020 | (PDF, 115pp, 5.75MB)

Jacoby Water Quality Presentation FDEP BMAP Update 2020 12 16 DetailsView

Dr. Chuck Jacoby, SJRWD Chief Scientist, NIRL and BRL Water Quality presentation at FDEP BMAP Update webinar on December 16, 2020 .

Publication: Presentation | Author: FDEP | Publisher: Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Published Date: December 16, 2020 | Archived Date: April 13, 2021 | (PDF, 20pp, 9.8MB)

Johnsons Seagrass Threatened Species Ruling NOAA 1998 DetailsView

NMFS is issuing a final rule determining Johnson’s seagrass (Halophila johnsonii) to be a threatened species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973

Publication: Ruling | Author: NOAA | Publisher: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) | Published Date: September 1, 1998 | Archived Date: January 14, 2020 | (PDF, 7pp, .15MB)

Kennedy Space Center Environmental Impact Statement 2016 DetailsView

This Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) has been prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts from proposed center-wide Kennedy Space Center (KSC) operations, activities, and facilities across a 20-year planning horizon.

Publication: Master Plan | Author: NASA | Publisher: Kennedy Space Center | Published Date: November 18, 2016 | Archived Date: October 18, 2020 | (PDF, 700pp, 21MB)

Kennedy Space Center Hydrology Report Hall 2021-10-07 DetailsView

The purpose of this document is the creation of a comprehensive collection of data, information and knowledge on the eco-hydrologic setting, and current and predicted (2030 - 2080) hydrologic conditions that will directly and indirectly influence the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) industrial and ecological system.

Publication: Report | Author: Hall, Carlton | Publisher: Kennedy Space Center | Published Date: October 7, 2021 | Archived Date: January 2, 2022 | (PDF, 88pp, 1.4MB)

Kennedy Space Center IRL Health Initiative Plan 2021-08-26 DetailsView

The KSC IRL Health Initiative provides a plan which considers the unique relationship between the Kennedy Space Center and the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary.

Publication: Health Plan | Author: NASA | Publisher: Kennedy Space Center | Published Date: August 26, 2021 | Archived Date: October 25, 2021 | (PDF, 22pp, 1MB)

Mathers Bridge Historic Engineering Record. DetailsView

Mathers Bridge Historical Record with photographs and descriptive text.

Publication: Record | Author: NPS | Publisher: National Park Service | Published Date: January 1, 2004 | Archived Date: September 4, 2020 | (PDF, 14pp, 1.9MB)

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge 2008  Comprehensive Conservation Plan DetailsView

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service developed this Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Final Environmental Assessment (EA) to guide the management of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Brevard and Volusia Counties, Florida. The plan outlines the refuge’s programs and corresponding resource needs for the next 15 years, as mandated by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997.

Publication: CCP | Author: FWS | Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Published Date: August 1, 2008 | Archived Date: February 2, 2020 | (PDF, 326pp, 14MB)

Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve Management Plan 2009 DetailsView

Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve Management Plan

Publication: BMAP | Author: FDEP | Publisher: Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas | Published Date: August 1, 2009 | Archived Date: October 18, 2020 | (PDF, 184pp, 8MB)

Mosquito Lagoon Enhancement Center Management Plan 2018 DetailsView

This Management Plan serves as the basic statement of policy and direction for the management of the MLMEC. It provides information including the past usage, conservation acquisition history, and descriptions of the natural and historical resources found on the MLMEC.

Publication: Management Plan | Author: FWC | Publisher: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Published Date: August 1, 2018 | Archived Date: October 18, 2020 | (PDF, 171pp, 5.6MB)

Mosquito Lagoon Environmental Resources Inventory NASA 1992 DetailsView

This report summarizes Phase I of a water quality and environmental resource inventory project for Mosquito Lagoon.

Publication: Report | Author: NASA | Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Published Date: March 1, 1992 | Archived Date: October 2, 2020 | (PDF, 122pp, 5.5MB)

Mosquito Lagoon Reasonable Assurance Plan Final 201908 DetailsView

This document describes the local stakeholders’ efforts to develop a robust plan to restore water quality in the Mosquito Lagoon within 15 years.

Publication: Management Plan | Author: Volusia County | Publisher: Volusia County | Published Date: August 1, 2019 | Archived Date: January 16, 2021 | (PDF, 60pp, 4.6MB)

NASA KSC Environmental Impact Statement 1979-10-01 DetailsView

The purpose of this Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is to consolidate and bringup to date the evaluations of environmental effects associated with current and future activities at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida

Publication: Environmental Impact Statement | Author: NASA | Publisher: NASA Kennedy Space Center | Published Date: October 1, 1979 | Archived Date: May 28, 2023 | (PDF, 144pp, 41.2MB)

NASA KSC Water Resources Kennedy Space Center 1984-08-01 DetailsView

The goal of this project was to conduct an exploratory study of water resources utilization at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida.

Publication: Report | Author: UF_Heaney_Koopman | Publisher: University of Florida | Published Date: August 1, 1984 | Archived Date: May 28, 2023 | (PDF, 276pp, 27.7Mb)

National Estuary Program DetailsView

The EPA National Estuary Program (NEP) is a unique and voluntary program established in 1987 under the Clean Water Act Amendments (CWA).

Publication: Brochure | Author: EPA NEP | Publisher: Environmental Estuary Program | Archived Date: March 8, 2020 | (PDF, 2.8MB)

North Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan 2013 DetailsView

2013 North IRL Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP)

Publication: BMAP | Author: FDEP | Publisher: Florida | Published Date: January 1, 2013 | Archived Date: January 15, 2020 | (PDF, 117pp, 2.4MB)

Paul Kroegel USFWS DetailsView

Fact sheet about Sebastian's Paul Kroegel, a pioneer in Florida and US wildlife conservation.

Publication: Flyer | Author: USFWS | Publisher: US Fish and Wildlife Service | Archived Date: December 22, 2020 | (PDF, 1p, 98KB)

Pelican Island Comprehensive Conservation Plan 2006 USFWS DetailsView

This 2006 Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge was prepared to guide refuge management for 15 years.

Publication: Management Plan | Author: USFWS | Publisher: US Fish and Wildlife Service | Published Date: September 1, 2006 | Archived Date: December 22, 2020 | (PDF, 158pp, 10MB)

Pelican Island Designation of Wilderness Areas DetailsView

1969 and 1970 Congressional hearings designating US wilderness areas, including Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Publication: Book | Author: USFWS | Publisher: National Parks and Recreation | Published Date: June 1, 1970 | Archived Date: December 22, 2020 | (PDF, 559pp, 32MB)

Pelican Island National Landmark Nomination Form 1984 NHL DetailsView

1984 National Historic Landmark Nomination Form for Pelican Island.

Publication: Form | Author: NHL | Publisher: National Historic Landmarks | Published Date: December 31, 1984 | Archived Date: December 22, 2020 | (PDF, 104pp, 276.9MB)

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Booklet 2002 USFWS DetailsView

2002 Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge brochure published by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Publication: Brochure | Author: USFWS | Publisher: US Fish and Wildlife Service | Published Date: September 1, 2002 | Archived Date: December 22, 2020 | (PDF, 21pp, 6.6MB)

Pelican Island Story DetailsView

Pelican Island and the Start of the Wildlife Conservation Movement

Publication: Flyer | Author: USFWS | Publisher: US Fish and Wildlife Service | Archived Date: December 22, 2020 | (PDF, 1p, 97KB)

Pelican Island The First Refuge DetailsView

A Prologue to Pelican Island. History leading up to the preservation of Pelican Island.

Publication: Article | Author: William Reffalt | Publisher: US Fish and Wildlife Service | Published Date: February 1, 2003 | Archived Date: December 22, 2020 | (PDF, 13pp, 779KB)

Physiological Constraints on Warm Water Habitat Site Selection and Utilization by the Florida Manatee DetailsView

Spellman, Ann, "Physiological Constraints on Warm-Water Habitat Site Selection and Utilization by the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) in East Central Florida" (2014). Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2004-2019. 4804.

Publication: Dissertation | Author: Ann Spellman | Publisher: University of Central Florida | Published Date: June 1, 2014 | Archived Date: December 13, 2021 | (PdF, 316pp, 7MB)

Pine Ecosystem Conservation Handbook for the Gopher Tortoise DetailsView

The handbook provides information on the gopher tortoise and other animals and plants native to a functioning Southern pine forest, and recommends management options to restore or conserve your woods to benefit these species while also maintaining economic productivity.

Publication: Book | Author: AFF | Publisher: American Forest Foundation | Published Date: January 1, 2008 | Archived Date: February 17, 2020 | (PDF, 101pp, 4MB)

Ponce Lighthouse Historic Landmark Nomination 1997 DetailsView

Ponce de Leon Light Station National Registry of Historic Places nomination form prepared in 1997 by Ralph Eshelman, maritime historian

Publication: Form | Author: NPS | Publisher: National Park Service | Published Date: February 27, 1997 | Archived Date: October 9, 2020 | (PDF, 25pp, 268KB)

Roseate Spoonbill Fact Sheet DetailsView

The roseate spoonbill is the only spoonbill native to the Western Hemisphere and is the only pink bird that breeds in Florida.

Publication: Fact Sheet | Author: FNAI | Publisher: Florida Natural Areas Inventory | Published Date: January 1, 2001 | Archived Date: January 18, 2021 | (PDF, 2pp, 48KB)

Save Our Indian River Lagoon COC Agenda 2020-01-17 DetailsView

SOIRL-COC January 2020 meeting agenda including the 2020 SOIRL Update Plan.

Publication: Agenda | Author: SOIRL | Publisher: Save Our Indian River Lagoon | Published Date: January 17, 2020 | Archived Date: January 19, 2020 | (PDF, 266pp, 23MB)

Save Our Indian River Lagoon Plan Draft 2019-03-25 DetailsView

2019 Save Our Indian River Lagoon 2019 Plan Update draft.

Publication: Plan | Author: SOIRL | Publisher: Save Our Indian River Lagoon | Published Date: March 25, 2019 | Archived Date: February 2, 2020 | (PDF, 223pp, 14MB)

Save Our Indian River Lagoon Plan Final 2016-07-27 DetailsView

2016 Save Our Indian River Lagoon Plan as approved by Brevard County voters on November 8, 2016.

Publication: Plan | Author: SOIRL | Publisher: Save Our Indian River Lagoon | Published Date: July 27, 2016 | Archived Date: January 16, 2020 | (PDF, 91pp, 3MB)

Save Our Indian River Lagoon Plan Update Draft 2021 DetailsView

2021 Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan Update draft

Publication: Plan | Author: SOIRL | Publisher: Save Our Indian River Lagoon | Published Date: January 1, 2020 | Archived Date: April 2, 2021 | (PDF, 222pp, 11MB)

Save Our Indian River Lagoon Plan Update Draft 2021 DetailsView

2021 Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan Update draft

Publication: Plan | Author: SOIRL | Publisher: Save Our Indian River Lagoon | Published Date: January 1, 2020 | Archived Date: April 2, 2021 | (DOCX, 207pp, 25MB)

SOIRL Project Performance Table 2020-12-31 DetailsView

SOIRL Project Performance report thru 11/2020

Publication: Report | Author: SOIRL | Publisher: Save Our Indian River Lagoon | Published Date: December 31, 2020 | Archived Date: April 2, 2021 | (PDF, 13pp, 355KB)

South Florida Wading Bird Report 2012 SFWMD DetailsView

The majority of wading bird nesting in south Florida occurs in the Greater Everglades. In 2012 an estimated 24,191 nests (92% of all south Florida nests) were initiated either in the Water Conservation Areas (WCAs) or Everglades National Park (ENP).

Publication: Report | Author: SFWMD | Publisher: South Florida Water Management District | Published Date: December 1, 2012 | Archived Date: October 31, 2020 | (PDF, 51pp, 8.5MB)

Space Coast Manatee Field Guide DetailsView

Many Florida manatees live year-round in the shallow, brackish water of the Indian River Lagoon, where they spend most of their days eating, resting, investigating objects, and socializing with other manatees.

Publication: Brochure | Publisher: Brevard County Department of Natural Resources | Published Date: March 1, 2021 | Archived Date: December 13, 2021 | (PDF, 3pp, 3.7MB)

State of the Science for Harmful Algal Blooms in Florida DetailsView

This document presents the outcomes of the 2019 Florida Harmful Algal Bloom State of the Science Symposium held August 20 & 21 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Publication: Book | Author: UF/IFAS | Publisher: UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant | Published Date: August 1, 2019 | Archived Date: February 8, 2020 | (PDF, 37pp, 21.6MB)

The Potential of Indian River Lagoon Muck to act as a Reservoir for Emerging Organic Compounds FIT Belson 2021-07-01 DetailsView

Pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and personal care products are frequently found in sediments and waterways around the world. These chemicals, collectively known as Emerging Organic Contaminants (EOCs) can harm the environments in which they are deposited by killing or stressing the local flora and fauna.

Publication: Thesis | Author: Belson, Gregory | Publisher: Florida Institute of Technology | Published Date: July 1, 2021 | Archived Date: January 2, 2022 | (PDF, 94pp, 1.3MB)

This Amazing Place Where the Sea Meets the Land DetailsView

2017 Childrens Estuary book from UCF's CEELab.

Publication: Childrens Book | Author: Donnelly, Melinda | Publisher: CEELAB Children's Books | Published Date: January 1, 2017 | Archived Date: February 6, 2020 | (PDF, 25pp, 5MB)

We Will Remember Turtle Mound Book DetailsView

UCF CEELAB Children's Book about Turtle Mound in Volusia County.

Publication: Childrens Book | Author: Caffery, Susan | Publisher: CEELAB Children's Books | Published Date: January 1, 2013 | Archived Date: January 14, 2020 | (PDF, 29pp, 4.3MB)

West Indian Manatee Recovery Plan USACE DetailsView

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers West Indian manatee profile from a Multi-Species Recovery Plan for South Florida.

Publication: Recovery Plan | Author: USACE | Publisher: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Archived Date: December 13, 2021 | (PDF, 54pp, 6.4MB)

Widespread sewage pollution of the Indian River Lagoon system Barile 2018 DetailsView

Widespread sewage pollution of the Indian River Lagoon system, Florida (USA) resolved by spatial analyses of macroalgal biogeochemistry

Publication: Article | Author: Barille, Peter | Publisher: Marine Research & Consulting, Inc. | Published Date: March 1, 2018 | Archived Date: October 2, 2020 | (PDF, 19pp, 3.6MB)