One Lagoon

  • Episode 28: Florida Oyster Farming in the Indian River Lagoon

    In this episode of One Lagoon – One Voice, we dive into the fascinating world of oyster farming with Sam Walsh of SharkBite Oysters and Nicolette Mariano of Treasure Coast Shellfish. Jessy chats with the...

  • Episode 27: Art and Creativity Inspired by the Indian River Lagoon

    This episode of One Lagoon, One Voice explores how music, dance, and storytelling can turn environmental education into an unforgettable experience. Host Heather Stapleton is joined by Adam Schnell, Artistic Director of Ballet Vero Beach,...

  • Episode 26: NOAA and the IRLNEP: Partnering on Transformational Habitat Restoration in the IRL

    The Indian River Lagoon is a biodiversity hot spot with over 4,000 documented species but decades of habitat loss, pollution, and climate change have taken a toll. With 89% of its seagrass cover reduced since...

  • Episode 25: In the Zone: How Buffer Zones Are Helping to Prevent Pollution in the Lagoon

    In this episode of the One Lagoon Podcast, Heather Stapleton sits down with two passionate conservation leaders — Tori Wilcock, Buffer Zone Coordinator with Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores, and Bill DeLuccia, with the Space...

  • Episode 24: Inside Port St. Lucie’s McCarty Ranch Water Quality Project

    In this episode of One Lagoon, One Voice, host Caleta Scott speaks with Dan Burdett, Natural Resources Manager, and Jenny Tomes, Assistant Manager of Community Outreach for the City of Port St. Lucie.  Together, they...

  • Episode 23: Fort Pierce Utility Authority: Making Progress on Wastewater Treatment in the IRL

    Catch new episodes of One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast every Tuesday! Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss an episode. In Episode 23 of...

  • Episode 22: Sediment Secrets: What the Lagoon’s Tiniest Animals Are Teaching Us About Lagoon Health

    Season 3 of One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast is here! Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts to catch a new episode every Tuesday! Dive into Episode 22...

  • Episode 21: What’s the Plan? How Indian River County Is Addressing Lagoon Issues

    Season 3 of One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast is here! Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts to catch a new episode every Tuesday! In this episode...

  • Q3 2025 IRL Newsletter

    One Lagoon, Once Voice: Your Quarterly Guide to IRLNEP News and Progress From Duane's Desk A Reflection on Ten Years of Projects Making Progress With the heat of summer,...

  • Q2 2025 IRL Newsletter

    One Lagoon, Once Voice: Your Quarterly Guide to IRLNEP News and Progress From Duane's Desk It is March 27, 2025. I am writing this message at the Atlanta International Airport...