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Our Virtual Library includes Digital Media, References, Web Links, Glossary Definitions and Abbreviations commonly used in the Indian River Lagoon Project.

Reference Link Directory: A repository for the source materials cited in the Indian River Lagoon Project, including databases, documents, images, maps, videos and website links from the conservation, ecology, education, government, research, and science institutions that study the Indian River Lagoon.

Digital Media Center: Web Site links to rich media archives, image galleries, interactive tools, maps, news feeds, podcasts and videos used in the Indian River Lagoon Project.

Web Link Directory: Web Site links that connect you with Indian River Lagoon Estuary activities, locations, volunteer opportunities and social media groups.

Dictionary: A whole new language develops when 100's of organizations get involved. The IRL Dictionary contains terms, definitions, and abbreviations used in Indian River Lagoon terminology.

List of Abbreviations

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Glossary of Terms

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barrier island

A long, narrow, sandy island that is above high tide and parallel to the shore that commonly has dunes, vegetated zones, and swampy terrains extending lagoonward from the beach.

salt marsh

Salt marshes are coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides.

Environmental Protection Agency

An agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to protect human and environmental health. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the EPA is responsible for creating standards and laws promoting the health of individuals and the environment.

wetland ( wet·land / ˈwetˌland,ˈwetˌlənd )

areas inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support , and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.”

National Environmental Policy Act

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347) helps federal agencies make decisions based on an understanding of environmental consequences and take actions that protect, restore, and enhance the environment.