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|Text_Body=The Marine Resources Council has published the [https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/irl-report-card/ 2020 IRL Health Update Report Card #3]. The report card visually presents 25 years of state water quality data in 10 regions of the Indian River Lagoon. | |Text_Body=The Marine Resources Council has published the [https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/irl-report-card/ 2020 IRL Health Update Report Card #3]. The report card visually presents 25 years of state water quality data in 10 regions of the Indian River Lagoon. | ||
The Indian River Lagoon Health Report Card represents the successful outcome of a public-private partnership between Marine Resources Council and Applied Ecology Inc. The partners have worked since 2015 to create a visual representation of water quality and seagrass data. The report has successfully been used to guide scientific investigation, raise awareness, inspire advocacy, and inform policy-makers. | The [https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/irl-report-card/ Indian River Lagoon Health Report Card] represents the successful outcome of a public-private partnership between [https://savetheirl.org/ Marine Resources Council] and [https://appliedecologyinc.com/ Applied Ecology Inc]. The partners have worked since 2015 to create a visual representation of water quality and seagrass data. The report has successfully been used to guide scientific investigation, raise awareness, inspire advocacy, and inform policy-makers. | ||
The report card data were collected by state agency personnel and sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. All data were quality assured before being released to the public, a process that takes 6–12 months. | The report card data were collected by state agency personnel and sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. All data were quality assured before being released to the public, a process that takes 6–12 months. | ||
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* Habitat Quality Index | * Habitat Quality Index | ||
The report card's 0-100 rating system is presented using color-coded spreadsheets and charts that are easy to comprehend. Many areas of the estuary have scores of >70% and are slowly improving. Unfortunately, an entire lagoon needs improvement with scores of <70%. Some North Indian River Lagoon tributaries are scoring 40% with habitat quality falling drastically since the 2016 algae bloom. | The report card's 0-100 rating system is presented using color-coded spreadsheets and charts that are easy to comprehend. | ||
Many areas of the estuary have scores of >70% and are slowly improving. Unfortunately, an entire lagoon needs improvement with scores of <70%. | |||
Some North Indian River Lagoon tributaries are scoring 40% with habitat quality falling drastically since the 2016 algae bloom. | |||
<big>'''[https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/north-irl/ North Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Scores]'''</big> | <big>'''[https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/north-irl/ North Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Scores]'''</big> | ||
[[File:North_Indian_River_Lagoon_Water_Quality_Report_Chart_2020.png|640px|left| | [[File:North_Indian_River_Lagoon_Water_Quality_Report_Chart_2020.png|640px|left|thumb|MRC North IRL Water Quality Chart|link=https://i2.wp.com/savetheirl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020-north-irl-and-tributaries-water-and-habitat-quality-scores.png]] | ||
[[File:North_Indian_River_Lagoon_Water_Quality_Report_Table_2020.png|640px|left| | [[File:North_Indian_River_Lagoon_Water_Quality_Report_Table_2020.png|640px|left|thumb|MRC North IRL Water Quality Table|link=https://i2.wp.com/savetheirl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020-north-irl-and-tributaries-water-and-habitat-quality-scores.png]] | ||
Thanks to the Dr. Leesa Souto and the MRC team for putting together a water quality report we can all understand. | Thanks to the Dr. Leesa Souto and the MRC team for putting together a water quality report we can all understand. | ||
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The Indian River Lagoon Health Report Card represents the successful outcome of a public-private partnership between Marine Resources Council and Applied Ecology Inc. The partners have worked since 2015 to create a visual representation of water quality and seagrass data. The report has successfully been used to guide scientific investigation, raise awareness, inspire advocacy, and inform policy-makers.
The report card data were collected by state agency personnel and sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. All data were quality assured before being released to the public, a process that takes 6–12 months.
Six water quality indicators were rated in ten areas of the Banana River, Indian River, and Mosquito lagoons. The water quality indicators include:
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Chlorophyll-a
- Turbidity
- Water Quality Index
- Habitat Quality Index
The report card's 0-100 rating system is presented using color-coded spreadsheets and charts that are easy to comprehend.
Many areas of the estuary have scores of >70% and are slowly improving. Unfortunately, an entire lagoon needs improvement with scores of <70%.
Some North Indian River Lagoon tributaries are scoring 40% with habitat quality falling drastically since the 2016 algae bloom.
North Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Scores
Thanks to the Dr. Leesa Souto and the MRC team for putting together a water quality report we can all understand.
Link: MRC 2020 IRL Health Update Report Card #3
