One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast

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 Coas

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 Stapleto

NOAA & 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 8

In the Zone: How Buffer Zones Help Prevent Pollution in the Lagoon

In this episode of the One Lagoon Podcast, Heather Stapleton sits down with two passionate conservation leaders — Tori White, Buffer Zone Coordinator with Brevard Zoo’s R

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 f

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

In Episode 23 of One Lagoon, One Voice, host Caleta Scott talks with Mike Martin from Fort Pierce Utilities Authority about Fort Pierce’s plan to relocate its waterfront

Sediment Secrets: What the Lagoon's Tiniest Animals Are Teaching Us About Lagoon Health

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What's the Plan? How Indian River County Is Addressing Lagoon Issues

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UCF: Leading the Way Towards Oyster and Shoreline Restoration in Mosquito Lagoon

In our 20th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. Melinda Donnelly and Dr. Linda Walters, professors at the University of Central Florida who work in the Coastal and Est

All About Mosquito Impoundments

In our 19th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. J. Cho, professor of environmental sciences at Bethune-Cookman University, Dave Fuss, director of land stewardship at t

Get The Muck Outta Here! Why Muck Removal is Important to IRL Restoration

In our 18th episode of One Voice, we chat with Dr. Austin Fox from the Florida Institute of Technology about all things muck — and why removing it from the Indian River L

Helping Homeowners Connect to Sewer Systems in Priority Communities

Our 17th episode of One Voice features Judy Orcutt, President of the Clean Water Coalition (CWC) of Indian River County, and Matt Mitts, Director of Public Works at Vero

Floating Wetlands & Other Stormwater Treatments To Reduce Pollution To The IRL

In our 16th episode of One Voice, we speak with project manager, Scott Tedford, from the environmental resources division at Martin County Public Works. We explore variou

Long-Term Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms in the IRL

In our 15th episode of One Voice, we’re diving into the ins and outs of algae and algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon. Our guests are two leading algal researchers: E

Brevard County's SOIRL Program: Partnering with Citizens To Fund Restoration

In our 14th episode of One Voice, we speak with Virginia Barker and Terri Breeden of Brevard County’s Natural Resources Management Department. Listen as we discuss the ha

Clam Restoration in the IRL

In our 13th episode, we’re diving into IRL clam restoration and the key efforts to preserve them.  Clams may seem like simple creatures, but they play crucial roles in m

What Are NEPs? What Do They Do & How Are They Different From Other Organizations?

In today’s episode we discuss the National Estuary Program and how it works. The NEP functions within a unique collaborative governance model structured around collaborat

IRL Look Back: A Perspective on Access & Fostering a Love of the Environment

Indian River Lagoon Community Engagement Coordinator Caleta Scott sits down with a very special guest — her father, Ronald Scott. As a Fort Pierce Florida native, Scott s

Southern IRL - Environmental Issues & Solutions

Community Engagement Coordinator Caleta Scott brings on Lisa Krimsky and Vincent Economio from University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences for episode

Monitoring Lagoon Health: The Indian River Lagoon Observation Network (IRLON)

In episode 9, we’re sitting down with Dr. Dennis Hanisak and Kristen Davis from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. We cover IRLON, or In