brandt ronat + co

05/26/2026

🌿 Did you know that something as simple as grass clippings and leaves can seriously harm the Indian River Lagoon?

💧 When yard waste is left on streets or swept into storm drains, rain carries it directly into the lagoon. This extra organic material releases nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuel harmful algal blooms. These blooms block sunlight, deplete oxygen, and damage vital habitats like seagrass beds – threatening the wildlife that depends on them, including manatees and fish.

Here’s how YOU can help protect our lagoon:
✅ Bag or mulch grass clippings and leaves instead of blowing them into streets.
✅ Contain yard waste properly for pickup.
✅ Maintain a buffer zone of native plants along waterways to filter runoff.
✅ Never dump yard debris near storm drains or waterways.

Small actions at home make a BIG difference for our lagoon’s health. Let’s work together to keep the Indian River Lagoon clean, vibrant, and full of life! 💙🌱

Learn more at HelpTheLagoon.org/lagoonnews

05/22/2026

Good news

Great news for the Indian River Lagoon 🌱💧

Updated data from the St. Johns River Water Management District (https://www.sjrwmd.com/2026/05/district-releases-updated-seagrass-data-showing-continued-expansion/) shows continued seagrass expansion, a powerful sign that restoration efforts are making a real difference for our waterways, wildlife, and communities. Seagrasses are essential to lagoon health, helping improve water quality while providing essential estuarine habitat.

This progress reflects years of collaboration, science-based restoration, and community commitment across the Indian River Lagoon region. Every acre restored helps strengthen one of Florida’s most important ecosystems for future generations.

Thank you to all the scientists, conservation partners, local governments, nonprofits, educators, volunteers, residents and businesses helping turn the tide for the lagoon.


Photo credit: L. Simpson

04/26/2026

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

04/02/2026

Excitement about the Artemis launch on the Space Coast of Florida

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Plenty of good places to watch the Artemis Launch on Florida’s famous Space Coast. Get the MAP at LaunchFromHere.com
Be aware that for this signature launch, NASA will be closing roads leading into the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Route 406 closed just east of the Max Brewer Bridge. Route 3 closed south of the Haulover Canal. Canaveral National Seashore's Playalinda closed. If the Artemis rocket does not launch today April 1, the Refuge & CNSeashore will remain closed until it does launch, or until the launch window closes on April 6th.

03/26/2026

We launch from here!

Great Adventures Launch From Here. Rocket launches are a frequent occurrence but some launches gain the attention of all, such as the crewed Artemis launch planned for a day in April 2026… read the story here: LaunchFromHere.com/news