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Local Water Level and Weather Data at Your Fingertips


May 30, 2024

Within the past year, two new water level sensors and accompanying weather stations have been installed in Flagler County.  The data from these water level sensors and accompanying weather stations is available to the public in real-time.  ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Flagler County, Flooding, Florida Sea Grant, Resiliency, Water, Water Level

Creatures from the Glowing Lagoon


July 21, 2023

Puerto Rico is famous for its bioluminescent bays, but did you know that we have the same organism creating bioluminescence right here in Florida?  Each summer, the northern Indian River Lagoon attracts visitors at night for a special sight ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Algae, Algae Bloom, Bioluminesence, Ecotourism, Indian River Lagoon, Nutrients, Summer, Water

Living Shoreline FAQs


April 18, 2023

A living shoreline uses natural materials such as marsh grasses, mangroves, and bags of oyster shell to stabilize the shoreline.  Living shorelines prevent erosion while simultaneously restoring habitat.  Residents living in coastal areas ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Erosion, Flagler, Florida Sea Grant, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Habitat Restoration, Living Shorelines, Volusia, Water Quality

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