 | | | See what's new at the Loxahatchee River. Please visit this section for updated news, water quality reports, wildlife studies and more. |
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Celebrate The River's 25th Anniversary!
| | | Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the "Wild and Scenic" designation of the Loxahatchee River. more » |
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River Center's Kids Halloween Party!
| | | The River Center hosted over 250 visitors on Friday, October 30, for the 2nd annual Haunted Hammock Kids Halloween Party! The party featured games, crafts, snacks, a hay ride, and more. more » |
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River Center receives $5,000 from SWA
| | | The River Center was recently awarded $5,000 from the Solid Waste Authority. more » |
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River Center Receives $5,000 from SWA
| | | The River Center was recently awarded $5,000 from the Solid Waste Authority. These funds will be used toward furthering the River Center's educational program. more » |
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Volunteer Appreciation!
| | | Friends of Loxahatchee River Celebrate Volunteers on November 6th! more » |
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River Center Hosts New Aquarium Club
| | | Calling all Aquarium Enthusiasts! Whether you are a novice interested in starting an aquarium or seasoned pro looking for new products and techniques, the new aquarium club at the River Center is for you. On October 14, 2009, the Aquarist Society of Central Florida, in partnership with the River Center, will host a meeting from 6 pm to 8 pm. more » |
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New Additions to the Environmental Poster Series
| | | The Loxahatchee River District is pleased to announce the next four posters in its environmental poster series. more » |
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River Center in the News
| | | The Jupiter Courier and Your Hub featured a story about the River Center's 1st Birthday Celebration. more » |
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Loxahatchee River District's River Center Turns One!
| | | It is hard to believe that this past August marked the one-year anniversary of the opening of the River Center created by the Loxahatchee River District. What began as a vision to connect people with the river stands today as a beautiful community resource teeming with activities. more » |
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Kids' Yoga offered at River Center
| | | The River Center continues to host an array of exciting and educational events for families. Joining the roster is a Children's Yoga class, taught by a certified children's yoga instructor. more » |
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Utterly Otterly Water Play Day - June 11th
| | | Jupiter, Florida - The River Center continues to offer a summer long roster of fun and exciting eco-minded events. more » |
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River Center on Facebook
| | | The River Center has joined Facebook. Become a fan and keep updated on the lastest news and upcoming events. more » |
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Loxahatchee River District Marks State's Official Reuse Water Week
| | | Jupiter, Florida -- Safe, clean and available water is essential to Florida's environment, citizens, economy and visitors. more » |
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The Great Loxahatchee River Race to Benefit River Center
| | | Jupiter,Florida - The great Loxahatchee River Race sponsored by Jupiter Outdoor Center will take place on Sunday, May 24th. This year's event, which draws canoes, kayaks and paddle boards will benefit the Loxahatchee River District's Educational Facility the 'River Center'. more » |
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Loxahatchee River District Marks State's Official Reuse Water Week
| | | Jupiter, Florida - Safe, clean and available water is essential to Florida's environment, citizens, economy and visitors. The challenges of climate change such a droughts and a growing population have placed a great demand on that finite supply, so the State continues to encourage and support water recycling programs. more » |
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Loxahatchee River District & Friends of the Loxahatchee River, Award Scholarship to Jupiter High Environmental Academy Student
| | | Jupiter, Florida - A $2,000 scholarship was presented to Sam Lieberman, a graduting senior in the Jupiter High School Research & Field Studies Academy program. The Scholarship was funded by the Van Pelt Foundation and Friends of the Loxahatchee River River. It was presented by Loring E. 'Snag' Holmes, President of Friends of the Loxahatchee River. more » |
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Loxahatchee River District Continues to Offer Lowest Rates in Region
| | | For more than three decades, the Loxahatchee River District has provided our community with superior, reliable wastewater collection and treatment service. We have earned a national reputation for creating a to utility with awards in safety, operations, and innovative environmental programs, while maintaining among the lowest rates in the region. In a recent survey, our rates were the lowest among 48 wastewater utilities assessed across our region. more » |
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The Richard C. Dent Operations Center
| | | In recognition for his service to the Loxahatchee River District, Richard Dent was honored by the District's Governing Board, who officially named the new operations building, 'The Richard C. Dent Operations Center'. more » |
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River Center's Gift Shop offers Environmental Treasures for All Ages!
| | | The River Center's quaint gift shop offers retail therapy for the environmentally focused, featuring children's books, art work, photographs, apparel and more. Plus, members of Friends of the Loxahatchee River receive a 10% discount! more » |
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Wish List for the River Center
| | | Have stuff in your closet or attic taking up space? Maybe the River Center can use it! Take a look at our Wish List! more » |
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Solid Waste Authority Donates $20,000 to Loxahatche River District's new 'River Center'
| | | Jupiter, Florida--The Solid Waste Authority recently awarded the new Loxahatchee River Center 'River Center' with a grant of $5,000 and $15,000 in video production services. more » |
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New Loxahatchee River Video
| | | Watch a five-minute informative video in the Loxahatchee River District and its water treatment faciilty. more » |
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River Center Charts New Waters in Environmental Education
| | | River Center Grand Opening more » |
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Spoto's Joins Oyster Reef Restoration Project
| | | Spoto's Oyster Bar in Palm Beach Gardens joins the effort to rebuild oyster reefs in the Loxahatchee River by recycling their oyster shells. more » |
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Community Foundation Awards $10,600 to River Center
| | | The Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. recently awarded a $10,600 grant to The River Center toward the creation of the new environmental center's Wild & Scenic River exhibit. more » |
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Friends Awards Scholarships
| | | Two $1,000 scholarships were presented to graduating seniors from the Jupiter High School Environmental Research & Field Studies Academy. more » |
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Oyster Reef Restoration
| | | Oyster reefs are vanishing due to a lack of hard surfaces where oyster larvae can attach. The Loxahatchee River District and The Nature Conservancy are working to restore oyster reef habitat. more » |
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Loxahatchee River District's WildPine Ecological Lab Once Again Awarded State/Federal Certification
| | | The WildPine Ecological Laboratory at the Loxahatchee River District recently received re-certification from the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services more » |
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Lab Certification
| | | Loxahatchee River District’s WildPine Ecological Lab Once Again Awarded State/Federal Certification more » |
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IQ Water not affected by drought conditions
| | | As the community faces current water restrictions due to drought conditions, the impact of programs that recycle wastewater and innovative management practices which look to preserve natural resources are of even greater significance. more » |
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Seagrasses Poster
| | | The Loxahatchee River District is pleased to announce the debut of its environmental poster series. more » |
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New Research Reports Published
| | | The Loxahatchee River District is pleased to annnounce it has published four new research reports on the water quality and biological data of the river. more » |
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WildPine's Interns Get Their Feet Wet in Environmental Management
| | | The Loxahatchee District annually provides internship opportunities for local high school students, which gives seniors an opportunity to get an inside look at environmental management and obtain valuable field experience. more » |
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Palm Beach County Purchases Lands in Jupiter For Preservation
| | | Palm Beach County recently paid $3.6 million for three acres on the Loxahatchee River, making it the only riverfront natural area owned by the county. more » |
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Field Guide
| | | The Loxahatchee River is the most southern boundary of the Indian River Lagoon, which has often been described as the most species diverse estuary in North America. more » |
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Seagrass Study
| | | "Viability & Variability of Seagrass Communities in the Loxahatchee Estuary and Associated Reach of the Indian River Lagoon" offers a look at seagrass distribution over a six year period at a variety of stations. more » |
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