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The St. Johns River Water Management District collaborated with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to remove more than 600,000 cubic yards of muck from the Indian River Lagoon. Muck is a result of untreated storm-water runoff, that flows into the canals and tributaries of the lagoon. It kills sea-grasses and organisms that are vital to the lagoon’s ecosystem. The state is currently working on a broader restoration plan with long-term funding sources for the entire Indian River Lagoon and its tributaries.
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Muck fouling the Indian River Lagoon is the target of a dredging project in the Eau Gallie River. The muck not only blocks much-needed sunlight for sea grass. It’s also rich in nitrogen and phosphorous, which trigger harmful algae blooms.