Rivers Coalition

05/29/2026

Click below to see the recording of the Rivers Coalition May public meeting.

I HAD NO IDEA THE LAKE WAS LIKE THAT!

05/29/2026

As mentioned at yesterday's Rivers Coalition meeting, our friends at Florida Oceanographic Society have two exciting events coming up in June that you won't want to miss:

🌊 June 2 – "Dragging the Deep"
Learn about the fascinating Oculina Bank ecosystem and the challenges it faces during this special presentation at the Blake Library.

🎬 June 11 – International Ocean Film Festival
Enjoy an evening of inspiring ocean-themed films at the Lyric Theatre, celebrating marine conservation and the beauty of our blue planet.

To make registration easy, use the links below:

• Dragging the Deep: https://www.floridaocean.org/events/dragging-deep
• International Ocean Film Festival: https://www.floridaocean.org/IOFF26

We hope you'll take advantage of these great opportunities to learn more about our local waters and the efforts to protect them.

05/22/2026

The May edition of the Rivers Coalition newsletter is available.

Email from Rivers Coalition All things related to Rivers Coaliton, RiverKidz, and friends.   Our Mission is to stop discharges into the St. Lucie River from Lake Okeechobee and to fight for a safe, he

04/24/2026

The video of our April public meeting is available below:

Rivers Coalition Public Meeting 4.23.26

04/17/2026

The April Rivers Coalition newsletter is now available!

Email from Rivers Coalition All things related to Rivers Coaliton, RiverKidz, and friends.   Our Mission is to stop discharges into the St. Lucie River from Lake Okeechobee and to fight for a safe, he

04/17/2026

CALL TO ACTION!
The Ocean Conservancy is circulating a sign-on letter supporting robust NOAA funding and is inviting Florida organizations to participate. The letter will be sent to the full Florida congressional delegation.

Deadline to sign is COB Friday, April 17. Click below for the sign-on form.

This is a great opportunity for the Rivers Coalition to support. NOAA funding is critical to restoration in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie estuaries, as well as HAB forecasting, weather, tides, fisheries, and Sea Grant. The proposed FY27 budget includes a 32% cut to NOAA, making support especially important.

Please join Ocean Conservancy in urging Members of the Florida Congressional delegation to support full funding for NOAA programs that are critical to Florida! If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin Hart ([email protected]). Deadline to sign on is COB Friday, April 17. ----------...

03/30/2026

You’re Invited to the Martin County Forever Conservation Celebration

You’re Invited to the Martin County Forever Conservation Celebration

Join us to celebrate the permanent conservation of more than 2,000 acres through the voter-approved Martin County Forever Land Acquisition Sales Tax, including the newly protected conservation easement on Bar-B Ranch.

Friday, April 17
9 - 10:30 a.m.�Timer Powers Park, 14100 Citrus Blvd, Indiantown
�RSVP by April 13 [email protected]

03/27/2026

The video of our March public meeting is now available.

MUCK 101: UNDERSTANDING THE "BLACK OOZE"

03/23/2026

The Rivers Coalition March newsletter is available.

Email from Rivers Coalition All things related to Rivers Coaliton, RiverKidz, and friends.   Our Mission is to stop discharges into the St. Lucie River from Lake Okeechobee and to fight for a safe, he

02/27/2026

The video recording of the February Rivers Coalition public meeting is now available.

HOW WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TALLAHASSEE IMPACTS OUR RIVERS

02/20/2026

Our February newsletter is available!

Email from Rivers Coalition All things related to Rivers Coaliton, RiverKidz, and friends.   Our Mission is to stop discharges into the St. Lucie River from Lake Okeechobee and to fight for a safe, he