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<big>'''Mosquito Lagoon Quick Facts and Statistics'''</big>
* Mosquito Lagoon is located in Volusia and Brevard Counties.
* Mosquito Lagoon is located in Volusia and Brevard Counties.
* Second largest lagoon in the [[Indian River Lagoon Estuary|Indian River Lagoon National Estuary]]
* Second largest lagoon in the [[Indian River Lagoon Estuary|Indian River Lagoon National Estuary]]
* Majority lies within federal property that includes Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore, and Kennedy Space Center.
* Majority lies within federal property that includes Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore, and Kennedy Space Center.
* Designated as an ''"Outstanding Florida Water"'' by the State of Florida.
* Designated as an ''"Outstanding Florida Water"'' by the State of Florida.
* Northern portion is a Florida Aquatic Preserve
* Northern portion is a Florida Aquatic Preserve
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==Web Links==
==Web Links==
* [https://www.sjrwmd.com/waterways/indian-river-lagoon/facts/ St. Johns River Water Management District - Fast facts about the Indian River Lagoon]
 


==Documents==
==Documents==
* [https://www.fau.edu/hboi/irlo/docs/IRL.Fact.Sheet.pdf Harbor Branch - IRL Facts and Figures (PDF 2pp)]
* [https://indianriverlagoonnews.org/guide/documents/Indian_River_Lagoon_An_Introduction_To_A_Natural_Treasure.pdf Indian River Lagoon - An Introduction to a National Treasure (PDF 40pp 4.09MB)]
* [https://indianriverlagoonnews.org/guide/documents/Indian_River_Lagoon_An_Introduction_To_A_Natural_Treasure.pdf Indian River Lagoon - An Introduction to a National Treasure (PDF 40pp 4.09MB)]



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Indian River Lagoon Encyclopedia
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Mosquito Lagoon Quick Facts and Statistics


  • Mosquito Lagoon is located in Volusia and Brevard Counties.



  • Majority lies within federal property that includes Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore, and Kennedy Space Center.


  • Designated as an "Outstanding Florida Water" by the State of Florida.


  • Northern portion is a Florida Aquatic Preserve


Indian River Lagoon Encyclopedia Article - Mosquito Lagoon Facts