| The Loxahatchee River District is pleased to announce the debut of its environmental poster series.
The first poster features the seven species of seagrasses found in the Loxahatchee River Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon. Seagrass provide critical habitats and food sources for many species and help to sustain water quality in the estuary environments. They are also considered a valued ecosystem component when evaluating the health of a habitat. For this reason, the Loxahatchee River District has partnered with the South Florida Water Management District to monitor all seven seagrass species.
The poster provides a way to educate the public about the importance of seagrass and how residents can alter their actions to minimize their impact on seagrass. Through education and awareness, the poster will foster a stronger sense of stewardship for the protection of seagrasses and the Indian River Lagoon. The seagrass poster will be distributed throughout Palm Beach and Martin County schools, environmental centers, and other learning facilities. Funding for this project was provided by the South Florida Water Management District through the Indian River Lagoon License Plate Program.
For more information or to obtain a poster, please contact Jocelyn O'Neill at 561-743-7123 or 561-262-2991.
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