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An Israeli company has been given a $945,000 state contract to keep blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee from getting into the St. Lucie River estuary. (1) · Brevard County environmental groups comment on the NASA KSC Roberts Road 100 Acre Expansion Environmental Assessment (1) · Brevard County is Florida's epicenter for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) (1) · Florida Gov. DeSantis employs innovative peroxide algicide technology to treat Harmful Algae Blooms that may occur from the Army Corps' continued Lake Okeechobee discharge into the St. Lucie River estuary. (1) · Indian River Lagoon Project has added an IRL Document Repository to archive Indian River Lagoon documents for safekeeping and easy retrieval. (1) · Israeli company BlueWater Technologies completed it's $940,000 Lake O. contract last week with no application of their hydrogen peroxide algicide. This week they move to Lake Minneola to begin a $1.7m contract to apply the controversial product. (1) · Problems with the Indian River Lagoon have caused a race to save the unique estuary, and now Kennedy Space Center is considering its part in the lagoon's health as well. (1) · Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting Friday, January 17, 2020 at 8:30 a,m. in the Commission Chambers of the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. (1) · Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) submitted a proposal to expand its Starship/Super Heavy program operations at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). (1) · The Gopher Tortoise Council has declared April 10th as Gopher Tortoise Day to raise awareness for this remarkable reptile. Gopher tortoises are charming creatures that are classified as state-threatened in Florida, primarily due to habitat loss. (1) · The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board approved a $19.5 million contract to begin construction of the Crane Creek M-1 Canal Flow Restoration Project. (1) · Volunteers needed to help clean up the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. (1) · With four major sources of Nitrogen pollution, restoration of the Indian River Lagoon is a complex issue. Every source must be addressed - It’s a classic “Yes And” Issue. (1)

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None · Have NASA's Stars aligned for the IRL? · This year’s bills carry tweaks to match the Governor’s proposal. · The IRL Health Initiative Plan provides KSC with a reference document that enables informed decisions. · The influx of sea water into the lagoon via a new inlet doesn’t restore its water quality. · SJRWMD Board votes to acquire property and amend contract for M-1 Canal Project. · Sebastian Inlet bridge set to be replaced in 2026 · New spans to serve as bridges to Florida’s future in space · Nearly 50 percent of the funding is dedicated to the Indian River Lagoon Watershed · Lights out, stash the trash. It’s sea turtle nesting season! · IRL Health Plan to provide environmental framework for KSC. · IRL communities pay millions to dredge tributaries and canals that fill up with decomposing leaf and yard debris muck. · Indian River Lagoon Appropriations Bills Introduced to Florida House · FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First budget promotes natural resource restoration and supports Florida’s law enforcement officers · $3 million project to help restore water quality in the Mosquito Lagoon gets County Council approval · FWC continues to monitor HPAI in Florida's Birds · FPL announces more than $700,000 to support Florida’s imperiled manatees · Florida Environmental Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis Signing Legislation to Protect Florida’s Water Resources and Support Conservation Efforts. · Facility to use water lettuce to absorb and remove dissolved nutrients from the North Relief Canal. · District to share innovative algal bloom treatment contract with fellow water managers, FDEP · DeSantis vetoes funding for the third phase of Florida Tech's IRL Inflow research. · Cleaning Up Legacy Contamination on Florida's Space Coast · City of Cape Canaveral Sustainability Initiatives · Brevard's lagoons have not had an algae superbloom this year. · BREVARD NATURE ALLIANCE AND HOST OF THE SPACE COAST BIRDING AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL SAYS THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES · Brevard Abandon Boat Removal Program · According to the Mangrove Act, for every illegally altered mangrove tree, Volusia County can impose up to $250 in fines. · USFWS, FWC, and FPL expand efforts to address Florida manatee mortality event. · Other

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