The Plan to Save Florida’s Indian River Lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River are among North America’s most biodiverse — and most threatened — estuaries.
Florida must buy additional land in the Everglades Agricultural Area to restore the historic flow of clean water south and stop polluting our estuaries.
Watch to see the beauty of these waterways — then join thousands of others fighting to Rescue the River of Grass. Add your name to the petition to send clean water south.
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A healthier Everglades, a stronger Florida. Seize this moment to buy the land.
The Everglades is one of the most critical ecosystems in the world, providing unique habitat for wildlife, protecting the water supply for millions of Floridians and safeguarding our coastal communities and economies. However, this precious resource remains imperiled due to lack of water storage and treatment. Join the groundswell of people rallying around a clear solution.
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Rescue the River of Grass is making headlines!
As a signer of the Rescue the River of Grass petition, you’ve added your voice to the call for Florida to buy land south of Lake Okeechobee to store, clean and move more water south. [...]