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Progress Report on the Pumpout Boat The Clean Water Coalition is so grateful to IR County’s Natural Resources Department – Melissa Meisenberg and Kylie Yanchula, for their strong leadership on this Lagoon improvement project. A pumpout boat operator has been hired as of June 26th. Carlos Williams, a licensed boat captain, has completed the break in period for the outboard and his pumpout training with Pumpout Boat USA as of July 7th. The County has communicated with Vicki

Congressman Mike Haridopolos toured the county-owned Spoonbill Marsh, a 69-acre man-made wetland north of Grand Harbor that serves as both a water-treatment facility and a popular birdwatching destination. The innovative marsh filters brine generated by the county’s reverse osmosis wastewater treatment system, using natural processes to remove nutrients before cleaner water is returned to the Indian River Lagoon. Haridopolos praised Indian River County’s ongoing efforts to pr

Clean Water Coalition Honors Indian River Land Trust as a Lagoon Champion The Clean Water Coalition is pleased to recognize the Indian River Land Trust as a recipient of the Lagoon Champion Award for its long-standing commitment to protecting the Indian River Lagoon and conserving environmentally important lands throughout our county. For many years, the Indian River Land Trust has focused on preserving natural habitats, protecting lagoon shorelines, and safeguarding open spa

We’re honored to celebrate Donna Halleran as one of our Lagoon Champions! Donna has been a driving force behind local environmental efforts for years, helping shape the Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County from its earliest days. When the lagoon needed a stronger voice, she stepped up, bringing knowledge, leadership, and a positive, can do spirit that helped turn a passionate group into an effective organization. But Donna doesn’t just support the lagoon behind the sc