The Indian River Lagoon (IRL), one of Florida’s most biologically diverse estuaries, continues to face a serious environmental threat: muck. This fine-grained, organic-rich sediment looks like black ...

The county is firmly committed to following the science to determine the best strategy to facilitate the Indian River Lagoon’s recovery. Science says muck dredging is a critical part of the strategy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Its scientific name is Microseira wollei, or M. wollei. But for those on the western shores of Lake St. Clair plagued by it, it's ...

The Grand Canal muck dredging project has stalled for its state-required winter break, to make way for cold manatees who frequent the warmer canal water. With more than $24 million spent and five ...

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