Today, we’re hitting your inbox with exciting news. The 2025 Indian River Lagoon Report is live on our website and provides an in-depth update to the health of the Lagoon system. Continuing the reimagined 2024 format, which assesses five health indicators—harmful algae, seagrass coverage, sediment health, wastewater spills, and water quality —this year’s report also includes a new health indicator: salinity.
Health indicators were measured for each of the five sub-basins (north to south: Mosquito Lagoon, North Indian River Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon, Central Indian River Lagoon, and South Indian River Lagoon) on a scale from 0 (very poor) to 3 (good). Continue reading below to learn more about the results of this year’s health assessment. You can also visit our website for the full 2025 report!
In general, 2025 was a year of stability for the Indian River Lagoon. Overall basin health remained the same for Mosquito Lagoon, North Indian River Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon, and South Indian River Lagoon. The Central Indian River Lagoon had a better year, with overall health improving from “poor” to “okay”, due to lower algae concentrations and increased seagrass coverage. However, water quality remained the poorest in the Central IRL among all basins. Water quality assessments remained the same for all basins between the 2024 and 2025 Reports. There were small shifts in water quality measurements (pH, Turbidity, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Dissolved Oxygen, Chlorophyll-a) from last year’s report. Stability despite a year of challenges is a testament to the many organizations and individuals working to reduce pollution and improve habitat health. |
Over the next five days, we’ll be breaking down each of the five basins on our social media channels and what it means for the region. If you’re interested in following along, be sure to follow us on Instagram or Facebook! December’s Lagoon at Noon, our monthly educational lecture series, will feature Dr. Laura Wilson and Mara Skadden as they dissect the 2025 Lagoon Health Report. The event will be hybrid, with seating at the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House to attend the presentation and a virtual option. You can register to attend the Lagoon at Noon event online. To read the full report, including a full assessment of each basin, our methods for compiling the report, and an explanation of how you can help, visit our website. |
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Everyone has a role to play in restoring and protecting the Indian River Lagoon. In Spring 2025, Marine Resources Council launched Low Impact Living to approach Lagoon education, advocacy, and action on all scales: individual, family, community, and government. Check out our Low Impact Living website for tips, resources, or to request a presentation. Marine Resources Council can not continue its efforts to restore the Lagoon without support from Lagoon Lovers like you! Find the donation link below and help us reach our end-of-year goal to continue restoration efforts in 2026. |
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