Photo Credit: C. Gibson
Successful restoration requires a science-based plan to restore water quality, habitat health, ecosystem services and the health of the Indian River Lagoon.
The CCMP’s primary goal is to steer the IRLNEP and its partners toward implementing corrective actions and solutions that restore the IRL to health. Developed in consultation with the Management Conference and other subject matter experts, the CCMP takes key actions:
- Outlines the status of lagoon health
- Provides an overview of the critical issues stressing the ecosystem
- Outlines a plan for action
Download the CCMP
The IRL Vital Signs
The IRL Vital Signs wheel provides a visual summary of the CCMP. It contains the 32 Action Plans that we developed to guide improvements to lagoon health.
Imagine 32 lanes of a highway all leading to a healthy lagoon.
Federal and state agencies, counties, cities, community groups and individuals can determine which Vital Signs align with their areas of responsibility. Then, they can work to address the problems they have control over. As communities complete more work, the lagoon will become healthier.
Explore the Vital Signs
Watch the IRL Vital Signs videos below to learn why each vital sign is important to lagoon health.
Habitats
Connected Waters
Filter Feeders
Land Conservation
Living Shorelines
Seagrass
Spoil Islands
Wetlands
Living Resources
Biodiversity
Exotic & Invasive Species
Fisheries
Harmful Algal Bloom
Forage Fishes
Species of Concern
Healthy Communities
Priority Communities
Emergency Preparation & Response
Marinas & Boating
Climate-Ready Estuaries
Trash-Free Waters
Resilient Coastal Communities
Communicate – Collaborate – Coordinate
Implementation Financing
Citizen Engagement
Monitoring & Data
Water Science & Tech Innovation
State of the Lagoon
Policy Considerations
Water Quality
Atmospheric Deposition
Chemical Contaminants
Hydrology
Impaired Waters
Legacy Loads
Wastewater
Stormwater
You Can Help Protect the Lagoon
Make the connection between water quality in the lagoon and your personal behaviors and household habits. Stormwater runoff connects everyone to the lagoon. Learn more about the simple things you can do now to help make a big impact.