New valuation estimates lagoon ecosystem services at about $10 billion annually, with recreation largest component
Nov 8, 2025
Nov 8, 2025
Courtney Cortez, senior economist with the Balmoral Group, presented a multi‑phase economic valuation that places annual ecosystem‑service values for the Indian River Lagoon at roughly $10 billion.
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Courtney Cortez, senior economist with the Balmoral Group, presented a multi‑phase economic valuation and benefit‑cost analysis of the Indian River Lagoon at the council’s Nov. 7 meeting.
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