Loxahatchee River District
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Preserving Nature by Design
Preserving Nature by Design
General Information

We are dedicated to preserving the Loxahatchee River and its natural habitats, by designing innovative wastewater solutions, furthering river research efforts and fostering environmental stewardship.

The WildPine Ecological Laboratory

To assist with research programs, the Loxahatchee River District has a state-certified laboratory which provides the needed scientific staff, equipment and professional analysis of daily plant operations, as well as an extensive river research program.

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Reports

This section is a compilation of much of the water quality and biological data that the River District and WildPine Ecological Laboratory has been collecting.

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On-going Studies

Ongoing studies and technical information are available on the following specific subjects: Seagrass in the Estuary, Project RiverKeeper, Continuous Monitoring of Water Quality, Benthic Macroinvertebrates, Storm Water Monitoring, Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Network.

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Volunteer Water Quality Program

Public involvement is paramount to the preservation of the river, and the Loxahatchee River District has created many ways you can become involved - including a volunteer water quality monitoring program.

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River Management & Restoration

More than 40 public and private entities, including the Loxahatchee River District, share a vigorous desire not only to understand more about the history of the Loxahatchee River, but also to carry forth effective environmental management programs to protect it. Plans such as the Northern Palm Beach County Comprehensive Water Management Plan, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative are working to address issues like stormwater runoff, habitat restoration and freshwater flow - and to ensure the beauty and environmental significance of this river are forever preserved.

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Research

WildPine Lab | Reports | On-going Studies | Today's River Quality | Volunteer Water Quality Program | River Management & Restoration

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Photo Gallery
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
Loxahatchee River District, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458-8964
Tel: 561.747.5700   Fax: 561.747.9929   Email:
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