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"MRC's Shoreline Habitat Restoration improves the wildlife and scenic values of the Indian River Lagoon's shoreline ecosystem. To do this MRC staff and volunteers remove Invasive species and restore Native vegetation. The new natural habitat provides more fish, more bird, and more beautiful parks for our enjoyment.
Since 1992, the Marine Resources Council of East Florida (MRC) has worked with volunteers, schools and various organizations to remove Brazilian pepper and restore natural Vegetation along the 156 miles of Indian River Lagoon shoreline.
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"The Brazilian pepper tree is an exotic species of tree that is highly invasive to Florida. It was imported in the 1840's from South America as an ornamental plant. It's bright red berries a green leaves made it a good choice for a Christmas plant.Pepper trees can take on a tree or a shrub-like appearance and can grow up to 30-40 feet tall. They can grow multiple trunks and can even take on vine-like characteristics, and their branches can grow very long and in any direction possible. They fruit all year long but this activity is concentrated in the fall from September to November. Brazillian pepper berries produce harmful effects on wildlife when ingested, and therefore provide a less effective habitat and resource than native species.
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"shoreline/natives.html", "The Indian River Lagoon is an estuary and requires most of its shoreline species to be salt tolerant. However, many freshwater streams and rivers connect to the lagoon and provide habitat for salt intolerant species. Native plant species that are commonly planted by the Marine Resources council include White,Black, and Red Mangroves, Sea oxeye daisy, Sea pursalane, Sea Grape, Spartina grass, and others. These native species provide important food and habitat for wildlife in the area, including manatees, fish, birds, and other native animals. In fact it is because of these native species that the Indian River Lagoon can host over 2,200 different species of animals, and attract visitors from all over the world to admire our unique resources
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"The Marine Resources Council restores habitat within the IRL mainly through the help of volunteers. We have a very large volunteer base in the four counties spanned by the IRL. You can assist the MRC in its efforts by donating to the MRC, or by volunteering your time to help in the many events we host. Business owners and other interested individuals have rutinely assisted the MRC by providing in-kind contributions (including vehicles, and tools), but there are thousands of ways that you can assist in our efforts. Call the MRC today at (321) 750 9157 to find out more.
"], ["5","Gallery", "Click here see photos taken by us and our volunteers at restoration events around the IRL.
Photos are categorized according to the type of event and its location
For information on how YOU can participate in our events or set-up one of your own call (321) 725 7775
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Click here for a list of events comming up!
The list may or not be completely up to date to for current information it is usually best to call the MRC
For information on how YOU can participate in our events or set-up one of your own call (321) 725 7775(321) 725 7775
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