After nearly being wiped out, Indian River Lagoon seagrass, the bedrock of the lagoon's marine life, has shown signs of recovery. As this grass gradually grows back and millions more in taxpayer ...

A new study found that dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon starved when seagrass meadows declined as well. Researchers from the University of South Florida and the University of Central Florida ...

Tire particles pose a significant threat to the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem, leaching harmful chemicals and microplastics. Studies show tire leachates negatively impact marine life, decreasing ...

Can a few good drones and a billion "super clams" save the Indian River Lagoon? Maybe not all by themselves, but these shellfish ways are well worth a try, according to the Indian River Lagoon ...

TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to ongoing threats to manatees, a U.S. district judge Friday said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act in its regulation of wastewater discharges into the ...

GRANT-VALKARIA, Fla. — As part of efforts to help improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon, millions of clams are being deposited into the water to help clean and oxygenate it. Todd ...

This unnecessary dredge will impact and possibly destroy thriving, protected species and pollute the already-stressed Indian River Lagoon. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $389 million in water quality projects across Florida, including $100 million for the Indian River Lagoon. The funding will help upgrade wastewater facilities ...

Here, along a tiny island off Cocoa Beach, a half century ago some well-meaning folks lined the banks with spent tires to keep their beloved islet from oozing into the Indian River Lagoon.

Why do the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers intend to permit 19,000 square feet of dredging in a protected conservation easement on the Indian River?