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Local advocates urge continued funding, septic conversion and seagrass recovery for Indian River Lagoon
Summary
Environmental groups, local officials and researchers told the Brevard County legislative delegation that recent investments have produced progress but more state funding is needed for septic-to-sewer conversions, stormwater projects and seagrass recovery in the Indian River Lagoon.
A succession of local environmental nonprofits, research groups and community stakeholders told the Brevard County legislative delegation that investments to restore the Indian River Lagoon are showing results but remain inadequate to finish the job.
Speakers — including Duane DeFries of the Indian River Lagoon Council, Dr. Laura Wilson of the Marine Resources Council, Jeff Abel of Hub SeaWorld Research Institute and others — described measurable progress from state appropriations but pressed for continued, sustained funding and targeted projects such as septic-to-sewer conversions and low-impact stormwater controls.
"We are seeing progress with all the investments made, and we are also seeing tremendous amounts of opportunity to leverage…
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