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Our Signature: The Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River

The Loxahatchee River watershed is unique in South Florida because of the amount of natural areas that still remain intact. The Northwest Fork of the river is Florida's first federally designated "Wild and Scenic" river. This 20 minute video presented by the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative introduces you to the diverse habitats found within the watershed.
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Seagrasses Poster - New!

The Loxahatchee River District is pleased to announce the debut of its environmental poster series.
Seagrasses found in the Loxahatchee River Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon

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.

8.5 x 11 Poster (PDF-556Kb) »

11 x 17 Poster (PDF-536Kb) »

 

 

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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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