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See what's new at the Loxahatchee River. Please visit this section for updated news, water quality reports, wildlife studies and more.

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.

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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.

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Community Gathers for Loxahatchee River Symposium Event

The Loxahatchee River Watershed Science Symposium, a two-day public environmental education workshop, recently hosted a special community reception at the new River Center.

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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.

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River Fest 2008 River Rhymes Winners

Jupiter, Florida - Winners were selected via committee and most were able to recite their rhymes at RiverFest on Sunday, March 30th.

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Friends Celebrate RiverFest 2008

Jupiter, Florida - RiverFest 2008 attracted thousands for a day along the shores of the Loxahatchee River where they could celebrate the River, learn about its history and appreciate the fragile beauty of our local environment. There also was live music to enjoy, along with a barbecue lunch and plenty of activities for the entire family.

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Oyster Shell Project Featured On NewsChannel 5

WPTV's Jay Cashmere filed this segment on the Loxahatchee River District's Oyster Shell Recycling project. Watch the video which aired January 16, 2008.

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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.

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Volunteers

Students from Palm Beach Community College help spruce up the outdoor spaces at the new Loxahatchee River District's education facility - The River Center

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Field Trip on the Loxahatchee River

Loxahatchee River District and Living Color staff took a field trip on the Loxahatchee River

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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

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Lab Certification

Loxahatchee River District’s WildPine Ecological Lab Once Again Awarded State/Federal Certification

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Girl Scout Troop #425

Working towards earning their Water Wonders Badge

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New Billing Statement Format for District Customers

Starting October 2007 - New Billing Statements will be mailed to all of our customers.

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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.

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Governing Board Welcomes New Board Member, Appoints 2007 Officers

At the January meeting of the Loxahatchee River District, the Governing Board welcomed new Board Member, Mark Ciarfella, and appointed officers for 2007.

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Seagrasses Poster

The Loxahatchee River District is pleased to announce the debut of its environmental poster series.

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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.

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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.

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2004 SFWMD Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan

The South Florida Water Management District has completed the 2004 update of the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan.

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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.

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United Nations Warns to Stop Dumping Raw Sewage in Seas

According to a U.N. report released this month, untreated sewage pouring into the world's seas and oceans is polluting waters and coastlines, and endangering the health and welfare of the people and animals that inhabit them.

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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.

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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.

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River Center Progress
Latest photos added: River Center Progress.
What's New
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.
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.
Events Calendar
August 1, 2008
Friends of the Loxahatchee River, Inc. Meeting
August 7, 2008
Pal Mar Mtg.
August 11, 2008
LRPI Meeting
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