NOAA grant: $9.4M program under way across 10 sites to restore seagrass, oysters, clams and living shoreline The IRLNEP-led, three‑year NOAA grant will support 10 restoration sites and 10 subpartners across the lagoon, including targets for seagrass acreage, millions of clams and thousands of linear feet of living shoreline; permitting and NEPA reviews are the principal near‑term constraints.

A groundbreaking $9.4 million NOAA grant is set to revitalize the Indian River Lagoon with ambitious targets for seagrass, oysters, and clams, all while engaging the community in restoration efforts!

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Votes at a glance: council approves vehicles, software, public-works contracts and supports lagoon land-acquisition request At the October meeting the council approved a series of purchase orders (police vehicles, budget software, stormwater equipment and contracts) and passed Resolution R-25-12 supporting an Indian River County land-acquisition application for property on the Indian River Lagoon; all recorded votes were unanimous among the four council members present.

The City Council's recent meeting saw unanimous approvals for critical purchases, including police vehicles and budget software, while also taking a stand to protect the Indian River Lagoon.

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Community Plans Kids' Activities for Earth Day Events Participants discuss engaging children's activities like digging and face painting for Earth Day.

A new initiative in Sebastian, Florida is set to inspire kids to connect with nature through fun activities like planting pollinator basil and face painting!

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Local Nursery Hosts Educational Planting Event for Kids with African Blue Basil Kids learn about pollinators and plant care while planting African blue basil cuttings.

A local nursery in Sebastian is set to host an exciting hands-on planting event for kids, where they’ll learn about pollinators while planting African blue basil!

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Sebastian City Council discusses volunteer opportunities for native plant gardens City officials seek volunteers for gardening projects amid community interest in native plants.

The Sebastian City Council is calling for passionate volunteers to join exciting new projects focused on native plants and enhancing our green spaces!

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Local Environmental Advocate Highlights Progress in Andean River Lagoon Restoration Advocate reports environmental improvements and invites discussion on future initiatives.

Sebastian, Florida is witnessing a remarkable environmental revival, with bay scallops making a triumphant return to the Indian River Lagoon, signaling hope amidst climate challenges.

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City hosts Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration with new vendor opportunities Event set for April 26, 2025, offers shredding, recycling, and entertainment options.

Sebastian is gearing up for an exciting Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration with new recycling initiatives and opportunities for local vendors!

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Community prepares for Earth Day celebration on April 26 with vendor outreach efforts Organizers prioritize vendor recruitment and seed packet planning for upcoming celebration.

Sebastian's City Council is gearing up for a vibrant Earth Day celebration on April 26, but they're calling for local food vendors to step up and join the fun!

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Pelican Island volunteers remove invasive species with Donna Halloran's leadership Volunteers, led by Donna Halloran, successfully cleared invasive plants from Pelican Island park.

Local volunteers made a significant impact on environmental conservation by removing invasive species from Pelican Island park, led by the inspiring Donna Halloran!

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Community volunteers collect 200 pounds of toxic air potatoes in local cleanup event Volunteers Felicia and Donna collect over 200 pounds of toxic air potatoes this weekend.

Community volunteers in Sebastian tackled the toxic threat of air potatoes, removing over 200 pounds of this harmful plant while rallying for a cleaner environment!

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