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Across the 156-mile stretch of the Indian River Lagoon, water quality data is gathered by a network of agencies, organizations, and dedicated community scientists like our MRC volunteers. These numbers—tracking things like nitrogen, phosphorus, turbidity, and salinity—are more than just data points. They’re the foundation for understanding the health of the Lagoon, the wildlife that depends on it, and the people who call this region home.
This upgrade means that—for the first time in years—our LagoonWatch data will meet the rigorous criteria required to be included in our Indian River Lagoon Health Report. If you haven’t seen it yet, last year we launched a new digital dashboard to make this annual report more accessible and actionable, integrating key water quality data from across the IRL. With our new monitoring standards in place, I’m proud that LagoonWatch will once again contribute directly to that effort.
These are big steps forward, but we can’t do it alone. If you believe in the power of community science and want to support transparent, accessible data that drives real change for our Lagoon, please consider making a donation today. Your gift helps keep programs like LagoonWatch going strong.
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