We are thrilled to be in the midst of our 16th season and have completed our Fall on the Peace + Fisheating Creek event, and it has been an absolutely incredible time. Florida truly shines during this season, offering breathtaking beauty and charm. The crisp weather, delightful morning coffees, captivating speakers, soul-stirring music, and exhilarating paddling adventures have all combined to create an unforgettable experience.

It's wonderful to be passionate about preserving Florida's waterways for future generations. Protecting the environment and ensuring the sustainability of natural resources are crucial endeavors. By raising awareness, we are contributing to the preservation of Florida's waterways.

Join us for continued exploration and advocacy for the protection of Florida's natural beauty!

Next on our itinerary, we are excited to announce our upcoming trips to the Keys in January (which is already sold out!) and the Indian River area in February. In the Keys, we'll be immersing ourselves in the unique beauty of the islands, while in the Indian River area, we'll be visiting Round Island Park and the Environmental Learning Center at Wabasso Island. During our time there, we will have the opportunity to deepen our understanding of the local ecology and have a chance to observe the fascinating manatees in their natural habitat. It's going to be an incredible journey of exploration and education.

Paddle Florida would like to thank Florida State Parks for their partnership and outstanding staff!  We encourage you to take advantage of the Great Outdoors Initiative. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are offering steep financial discounts to Florida families for their respective outdoors services. 

See you on the water soon.

Together with seagrass restoration experts Sea & Shoreline, the groups are restoring one and one-half acres of seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), with future plans for more.

Seagrass is vital to the area because it improves water quality by cycling out excess nutrients, provides food, protection and habitat for manatees, turtles, and other sea life, oxygenates the water column for plant and animal life, stabilizes the sediment, and sequesters carbon to help offset climate change.

FPUA and MOEC thank the One Lagoon - Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and TCMF for their tremendous support toward environmental restoration, and for making this seagrass work possible.  This project represents one of many environmental projects led by FPUA including: relocating the sewer treatment plant off the Indian River Lagoon; lining sewer pipes with PVC to protect against inflow and outflow from cracks in aging clay pipes; installing several more acres of seagrass grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida program; and more.

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 FPUA Mission Statement: FPUA’s mission is to provide our customers with economical, reliable, and friendly service in a continuous effort to enhance the quality of life in our community. Fort Pierce is one of more than 2,000 communities in the United States served by a community-owned electric utility, and one of very few who also provide water, wastewater, natural gas, and Internet services. Public utility systems are owned by the people they serve. All benefits from our locally controlled utility remain right here in the community. Additional information is available at on FPUA's website. [Read More…]

By land and by sea, you'll be amazed at what you might observe in a single day on the Treasure Coast. Find out more about some of the creatures that call Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fort Pierce, and Jensen Beach home, and enjoy current events and stories about wildlife on the Treasure Coast of Florida.

Manatees, often called sea cows, are peaceful, slow-moving, ocean creatures. Seeing a manatee, while not unusual in our waters, is always a treat. Keep in mind, however, that these creatures, despite their size, need your care for survival. Look but don’t touch, feed them, or chase them. When boating, be careful, never pass directly over a manatee, and when fishing, reel in your line when a manatee is near.  [Read more…]

Photo credit: Treasure Coast Almanac

Home to 2,100 plant species and 2,200 animal species, the Indian River Lagoon features thriving ecosystems that benefit the environment as a whole. From its mangrove population to varied species of fish, birds and other animals, the 156-mile stretch encompasses parts of seven Florida counties (including Volusia) and is composed of three main bodies of water: the Banana River, the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon.

Salt marshes, one of the ecosystems found along the lagoon’s bodies of water, are specifically known for hosting mangrove populations. [Read More …]

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