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|Description=The Marine Resources Council studied 25 years of state water quality data collected in 10 Indian River Lagoon regions in order to present their 3rd IRL Health Update Report Card.
|Description=The Marine Resources Council studied 25 years of state water quality data collected in 10 Indian River Lagoon regions in order to present their 3rd IRL Health Update Report Card.
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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.  


<big>'''[https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/north-irl/ North Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Scores]'''</big>
Many areas of the estuary have scores of >70% and are slowly improving. Unfortunately, an entire lagoon needs improvement with scores of <70%.


[[File:North_Indian_River_Lagoon_Water_Quality_Report_Chart_2020.png|640px|left|frameless|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]]
Some [https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/north-irl/ North Indian River Lagoon tributaries] are scoring 40% with habitat quality falling drastically since the 2016 algae bloom.


[[File:North_Indian_River_Lagoon_Water_Quality_Report_Table_2020.png|640px|left|frameless|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]]
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'''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.
[[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|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]]
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Thanks to the Marine Resources Council for putting together a water quality report we can all understand.


Link: [https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/irl-report-card/ MRC 2020 IRL Health Update Report Card #3]
Link: [https://savetheirl.org/irl-health-update/irl-report-card/ MRC 2020 IRL Health Update Report Card #3]

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The Marine Resources Council studied 25 years of state water quality data collected in 10 Indian River Lagoon regions in order to present their 3rd IRL Health Update Report Card.
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Indian River Lagoon 2020 Health Update
December 10, 2020
Palm Bay - The Marine Resources Council has published the 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 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.

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North Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Scores

MRC North IRL Water Quality Chart
MRC North IRL Water Quality Table

Thanks to the Marine Resources Council for putting together a water quality report we can all understand.

Link: MRC 2020 IRL Health Update Report Card #3
Location: Estuary: Palm Bay: Florida East Coast
Source:  Published by Marine Resources Council on December 10, 2020. Retrieved on December 13, 2020.
Topic: Research
Poster: AdminPosted: 12/13/2020
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