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One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

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20 episodes

3 months ago

In our 20th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. Melinda Donnelly and Dr. Linda Walters, professors at the University of Central Florida who work in the Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab. We discuss how more than 15 years of funding has restored the oyster reefs and shorelines of the Canaveral National Seashore in the Mosquito Lagoon. Additionally, how the reduced use of plastic materials used in the restoration process has led to the development of new and improved restoration materials. W...

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In our 20th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. Melinda Donnelly and Dr. Linda Walters, professors at the University of Central Florida who work in the Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab. We discuss how more than 15 years of funding has restored the oyster reefs and shorelines of the Canaveral National Seashore in the Mosquito Lagoon. Additionally, how the reduced use of plastic materials used in the restoration process has led to the development of new and improved restoration materials. W...

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Natural Sciences,

Episodes (20/20)

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

UCF: Leading the Way Towards Oyster and Shoreline Restoration in Mosquito Lagoon

In our 20th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. Melinda Donnelly and Dr. Linda Walters, professors at the University of Central Florida who work in the Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab. We discuss how more than 15 years of funding has restored the oyster reefs and shorelines of the Canaveral National Seashore in the Mosquito Lagoon. Additionally, how the reduced use of plastic materials used in the restoration process has led to the development of new and improved restoration materials. W...

1 year ago

34 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

All About Mosquito Impoundments

In our 19th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. J. Cho, professor of environmental sciences at Bethune-Cookman University, Dave Fuss, director of land stewardship at the Indian River Land Trust, and Dr. Jon Shenker, professor emeritus at the Florida Institute of Technology. We talk all about mosquito impoundments and how they contribute to mosquito control, water quality, water connectivity and improved fish habitats. We even discuss how they can serve as seagrass nurseries — all in ...

1 year ago

34 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Get The Muck Outta Here! Why Muck Removal is Important to IRL Restoration

In our 18th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. Austin Fox from the Florida Institute of Technology about all things muck — and why removing it from the Indian River Lagoon is so important. To learn more about the Florida Institute’s muck removal project and process, visit Florida Tech’s Indian River Lagoon Research Institute and the muck dredging final reports. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/ ➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs...

1 year ago

42 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Helping Homeowners Connect to Sewer Systems in Priority Communities

Our 17th episode of One Voice features Judy Orcutt, President of the Clean Water Coalition (CWC) of Indian River County, and Matt Mitts, Director of Public Works at Vero Beach. We discuss the CWC’s project to convert working families’ homes and properties in ALICE communities in Vero Beach into the city's STEP sewer system. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/ ➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/ ➜ ...

1 year ago

33 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Floating Wetlands & Other Stormwater Treatments To Reduce Pollution To The IRL

In our 16th episode of One Voice, we speak with project manager, Scott Tedford, from the environmental resources division at Martin County Public Works. We explore various stormwater treatments such as floating wetlands that reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). To learn more about stormwater treatment areas and Martin County’s water quality projects, visit Martin County Public Works. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.o...

1 year ago

24 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Long-Term Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms in the IRL

In our 15th episode of One Voice, we’re diving into the ins and outs of algae and algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon. Our guests are two leading algal researchers: Edward Philips from the University of Florida and Malcolm McFarland from Florida Atlantic University at Harbor Beach. To learn more about Ed and Malcolm’s long-term monitoring of harmful algal blooms in the IRL, visit Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida websites: https://www.fau.edu/hboi/research/o...

1 year ago

42 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Brevard County's SOIRL Program: Partnering with Citizens To Fund Restoration

In our 14th episode of One Voice, we speak with Virginia Barker and Terri Breeden of Brevard County’s Natural Resources Management Department. Listen as we discuss the half-cent sales tax and how it’s sparked drastic improvement efforts in the lagoon, including the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) project. To learn more about funds raised via the half-cent sales tax, SOIRL and how it’s helped clear mass amounts of pollution in the IRL, visit Brevard County’s Save Our Indian River La...

1 year ago

33 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Clam Restoration in the IRL

In our 13th episode, we’re diving into IRL clam restoration and the key efforts to preserve them. Clams may seem like simple creatures, but they play crucial roles in maintaining the health of our coastal environments. From filtering and improving water quality to providing habitat and food for marine life, clams truly multitask along Florida’s shores. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Todd Osborne from the University of Florida Whitney Lab and explore the science behind clam re...

1 year ago

47 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

What Are NEPs? What Do They Do & How Are They Different From Other Organizations?

In today’s episode we discuss the National Estuary Program and how it works. The NEP functions within a unique collaborative governance model structured around collaboration and communication among every stakeholder in the watershed. We talk about the EPA’s connection to the NEP, the NEP Management Conference, how the NEP brings people together and our shared mission of protecting and restoring waterways. IRL Community Engagement Coordinator Jessy Wales discusses all these things and more w...

2 years ago

51 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

IRL Look Back: A Perspective on Access & Fostering a Love of the Environment

Indian River Lagoon Community Engagement Coordinator Caleta Scott sits down with a very special guest — her father, Ronald Scott. As a Fort Pierce Florida native, Scott speaks of his experiences growing up as a Black nature-lover in the 1950s, and father and daughter discuss environmental accessibility through the years, fishing in the IRL, and tips on inspiring a love for the environment in children from a young age. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://one...

2 years ago

23 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Southern IRL - Environmental Issues & Solutions

Community Engagement Coordinator Caleta Scott brings on Lisa Krimsky and Vincent Economio from University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences for episode 10. We discuss Martin County’s Water Ambassador Program, how human activities influence water quality, the benefits of living shorelines and the state of wild oyster habitats in the IRL. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/ ➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onel...

2 years ago

27 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Monitoring Lagoon Health: The Indian River Lagoon Observation Network (IRLON)

In episode 9, we’re sitting down with Dr. Dennis Hanisak and Kristen Davis from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. We cover IRLON, or Indian River Lagoon Observatory Network of Environmental Sensors, measuring the water quality and weather data of the lagoon, accessible data, community outreach and hope for the future. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/ ➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.o...

2 years ago

31 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Lagoon Perspectives From A 5th Generation Commercial Fishing Family

Executive Director Duane DeFreese chats with 5th generation commercial fisherman Charlie Sembler about how the Indian River Lagoon has changed since he was young, his time in the Florida Legislature, and practical advice for educating elected officials and the general public on how to help the IRL return to health. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/ ➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/ ➜ Volunteer: ht...

2 years ago

42 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

IRL Restoration: Jumpstarting Seagrass Growth in the IRL

IRL Community Engagement Coordinator, Jessy Wales, sits down with Brevard Zoo Conservation Manager Olivia Escandell and Marine Discovery Center Conservation Science Coordinator Tess Sailor-Tynes to chat about historic funding in support of the Indian River Lagoon. They both have many exciting projects underway such as seagrass restoration, building seagrass nurseries, shuck & share oyster and clam programs, and more. They dive into the details and explain how community collaboration and v...

2 years ago

35 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Conservation Lands Create Unique Recreation Opportunities On The IRL

Indian River Lagoon Counties identify lands for purchase based on their conservation value with consideration to allowing for public access and recreational use and enjoyment. In episode 6 of our podcast, we talk with Beth Powell (Director of IRL County Parks), Amy Griffin (Environmental Resources Director of St. Lucie County), and Mike Knight (Program Manager at Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program) about how lands are identified for purchase and what the criteria are, how...

2 years ago

44 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Professional Guides Talk Fishing On The IRL: Past & Present

In our fifth episode, we talk with Captain Jim Ross and Captain Blair Wiggins, commercial fishing guides and Indian River Lagoon locals who have witnessed first-hand many of the changes to the Lagoon’s ecosystem. We discuss the potential solutions to Lagoon issues, including the IRL Clam Project, and what everyone in the community can do to help — whether you’ve just moved here or have called the Lagoon your home for generations. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home...

2 years ago

41 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Manatees in the Indian River Lagoon

Manatees are among the most beloved creatures that call the Indian River Lagoon home, but these graceful sea cows have recently been threatened with a concerning spike in deaths. The IRL Council sits down with Dr. Martine deWitt from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to discuss the importance of manatees to lagoon ecology and examine the cause behind this heartbreaking phenomenon. To learn more about manatee and the efforts to preserve their populations, visit: myf...

2 years ago

25 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

Seagrasses: Moving Towards Restoration in the Indian River Lagoon

Seagrasses are at the crux of many issues facing the Indian River Lagoon. But why are these underwater grasses so important? How do they impact water quality and ecology? And what is being done to nurse their damaged populations back to health? Lori Morris and Lauren Hall from St. Johns Water Management District stop by to discuss the role seagrasses play in the lagoon’s future. To learn more about seagrass restoration initiatives, visit: www.sjrwmd.com To learn more about the IRL ...

2 years ago

33 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

The Brevard Aquarium Project

In September of 2021, the Canaveral Port Authority approved the construction of a new, 14-acre aquarium in conjunction with Brevard Zoo that will be a major educational resource for students, citizens, and the scientists. The Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program is joined by Keith Winsten, Executive Director of Brevard Zoo and champion of the Aquarium Project to explore how this new facility will teach and inspire an environmental ethic in the lagoon community. To learn more a...

2 years ago

22 minutes

One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

IRLNEP Mission: One Lagoon, One Voice

Meet the members of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and learn about their mission to lead the charge in lagoon restoration by uniting the community around the message of “One Lagoon.” To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/ ➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/ ➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/ ➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Face...

2 years ago

30 minutes