October 7-8, 10-23, 25-26
November 2-4, 8-19, 26-27
T he Indian River Lagoon, paralleling 156 miles of Florida’s mid-Atlantic coast, is one of the world’s most incredible marine resources, with a plethora of habitats and species.
Every fall the annual high water mark peaks along the Indian River Lagoon shores. This seasonal occurrence usually takes place sometime between the last week of October and the first week of November. One can usually set their calendar to this yearly phenomenon. This influx of ocean and fresh water spilling into the system pushes fish, shrimp and crab larvae deep into the lagoon’s red mangrove root estuaries.
Unfortunately, during the past few years it has become more and more obvious that this unique Indian River Lagoon system is in decline because of human practices; the use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides negatively influences its water quality. The real problem lies in the fact that the majority of people causing the Indian River Lagoon’s decline aren’t aware of their negative influence on such a wondrous and positive place. They don’t realize they’re responsible for the slow death of one the world’s greatest creations.
This is the very reason we have developed the 2013 Indian River Lagoon Paddle Adventure. During December 2013, a group of us will be paddling and camping
along the entire length of the Indian River Lagoon to help raise public awareness of this one-of-a-kind waterway and money to help better protect it.
To learn more about the 2013 Indian River Lagoon Paddle Adventure, please checkout the website, or you can follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ IRLPaddleAdventure.
If you’re interested in how you can support or join this unique adventure, please contact Rodney Smith at rodney@littlepondpublishing.com.
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