manatee, Indian River Lagoon
Federal judge clears path for lawsuit over manatee deaths in Indian River Lagoon
A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Florida of violating the Endangered Species Act due to sewage discharges into the Indian River Lagoon, which have contributed to manatee deaths.
Judge refuses to dismiss manatees case involving Indian River Lagoon
TALLAHASSEE - A federal judge this week refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Florida has violated the Endangered Species Act because of sewage discharges into the Indian River Lagoon that have helped lead to manatee deaths.
Federal judge refuses to toss lawsuit alleging Florida failed to prevent sewage dumps that led to manatee deaths
Florida had a record 1,100 manatee deaths in 2021, with the largest number, 358, in Brevard County, the focus of the lawsuit
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit alleging Florida's sewage disposal led to manatee deaths
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge this week refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Florida has violated the Endangered Species Act because of sewage discharges into the Indian River Lagoon that have helped lead to manatee deaths.
Judge keeps alive environmentalists’ lawsuit over manatee deaths
A federal judge rejected Florida’s motion to dismiss a case that links sewage pollution to the starvation deaths of manatees in recent years.
Judge refuses to toss manatee death lawsuit
A lawsuit alleging state officials violated the Endangered Species Act, contributing to the deaths of manatees, will move forward.
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Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition: How Septic Systems Harm The Indian River Lagoon
What’s a Conventional Septic System? How does it Pollute? An underground wastewater treatment system designed for sanitary ...
Manatee Habitat Decline Doesn’t Warrant Fed Action, Judge Rules
New reports of deteriorating water quality in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon harming endangered manatees and turtles doesn’t ...
Optimism on growth dashed as quality Indian River County planning director leaves
With departure of 20-year employee Andy Sobczak, Indian River County will seek its fifth planning director in as many years.
Judge won't dismiss suit alleging sewage discharges helped lead to manatee deaths
A federal judge this week refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Florida has violated the Endangered Species Act because ...
Reservoir built to store rainfall runoff being released into river for first time
The St. Lucie River will run dark brown for the foreseeable future as rainfall runoff from the surrounding area drains into ...
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The Brevard Zoo plays an integral role in Indian River Lagoon restoration
The Brevard Zoo is a draw for visitors from across Central Florida. But one of the zoo’s core missions is to make a difference closer to home. A portion of every ticket sold goes toward the Restore ...
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Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, Keep Brevard Beautiful to Host Beach Cleanup Sept. 21
The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition will partner with Keep Brevard Beautiful to clean up Atlantic beaches and shores ...