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Spring 2004 - V.19 N.1 Table of Content	Shoreline Restoration / Pepper Busting Indian River County MRC Staff and Volunteers Plant Over 800 Mangroves
MRC Programs Invasive Species Love Florida NOAA Restoration Center helps remove 4 million sq. feet of Lagoon Invasives 2,000 Mangroves Planted with Support from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Foundation Southern-most Right Whale spotted near Jupiter	During the past three months, 808 red, white and black mangroves were planted in Brevard and Indian River Counties. Planting mangroves is a critical part of shoreline restoration since they provide habitat and breeding grounds for many native animals, including several commercially important fish species. They also help maintain water quality and clarity by filtering out pollutants. Since human activities such as development, and the introduction of exotic species have greatly reduced the mangrove habitat throughout Florida, MRC staff and volunteers take great pride in restoring these native Florida trees. Special thanks to Prevent of Brevard, Boys and Girls Clubs of Indian River County, and Boy Scout Troop #300 of Brevard for their assistance. Pictured to the left, volunteers plant red mangroves along the shoreline at Sebastian Inlet State Park. Next Article: The Lagoon Monitor

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