Podcasts about Indian River Lagoon

Captain Blair Wiggins — known to many as the Mogan Man from Addictive Fishing — has spent decades shaping saltwater fishing on Florida's Space Coast. Today, he's leading the charge on one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the state: planting over 96 million clams to restore the Indian River Lagoon. In this conversation, Blair and I go deep on fishing history, the birth of Addictive Fishing, the boom and bust of the clam fishery, his new show Blair Wiggins Outdoors, and why restoring water quality is the fight of our generation. Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were: The wild story of how “Mogan” became his nickname and brand. The rise of Addictive Fishing and what it was like to film all over the world. His first trip to Alaska — and how it changed him. The shocking scale of clam overharvesting and the black water years in the Indian River. How the Clam Project is filtering Florida's waters and changing the future for fish, anglers, and families. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 The Origin of the “Mogan Man” 03:45 Addictive Fishing & Early ICAST Days 10:15 Adventures Filming Worldwide 14:30 Blair Wiggins Outdoors & Working With His Son 19:00 The Indian River Clam Project Story 23:45 Funding, Partners & Education Efforts 28:10 Water Quality Challenges & Fertilizer Impact 32:00 Final Reflections & Call to Action

Conservationist and environmental advocate Ben Lowe discusses our ecological crisis, the role of Christian faith and spirituality, and how churches can respond with hope, action, and theological depth. He joins Mark Labberton for a grounded conversation on the intersection of faith, climate change, and the church's role in ecological justice. As Executive Director of A Rocha USA, Lowe brings over two decades of experience in environmental biology, ethics, and faith-based conservation to explore how Christians can engage meaningfully with environmental crises. They moves from scientific clarity about climate urgency to the theological blind spots that have hindered the Christian response. Together, they explore how churches across the U.S. and beyond are reclaiming creation care—not as a political issue, but as a form of discipleship and worship. With stories ranging from urban stream cleanups to coral reef restoration, Lowe emphasizes small, local, relational efforts that respond to God's ongoing work in the world. At the heart of the conversation lies a call to moral will, theological clarity, and faithfulness in the face of ecological grief. Episode Highlights “The world is good—but it's groaning.” “Small does not mean insignificant… We have the solutions. The problem is not our technical ability—it's our moral and political will.” Learn More about A Rocha Visit arocha.us for more information. About Ben Lowe Rev. Dr. Ben Lowe is Executive Director of A Rocha USA, a Christian conservation organization engaged in ecological discipleship, community-based restoration, and climate advocacy across the U.S. and globally. He holds a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary ecology from the University of Florida and a B.S. in Environmental Biology from Wheaton College. Ben has spent over two decades working at the intersection of faith, science, and environmental justice, and is passionate about equipping churches to participate in God's restoration of creation. Since his first encounter with A Rocha as a Wheaton student in 2003, Ben has served on A Rocha staff teams and boards, nationally and internationally, most recently as Deputy Executive Director of A Rocha International. Ben's training as a scientist and a minister inform his leadership and development of A Rocha USA's national strategy and team. Originally from Singapore, Ben was the founding national organizer of Young Evangelicals for Climate Action and has served on the boards of A Rocha USA, A Rocha International, the Au Sable Institute, and Christians for Social Action. He is the author of multiple books and his work has been featured in media outlets including Audubon Magazine, Christianity Today, and The New York Times. He has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Wheaton and a PhD from the University of Florida focused on the human, religious, and ethical dimensions of environmental change and conservation. Ben is based in the warm and watery state of Florida, USA, where he can often be found kayaking on the Indian River Lagoon. Show Notes Earth Day began in 1970, a pivotal moment for environmental awareness—“That means that I was a junior in high school when the world embraced this name as a way of trying to bring attention to the whole world about environmental issues.” Mark Labberton opens with concern for “the political moment that we're in… in the United States and in other places around the world.” Ben Lowe introduces the biblical framing: “This world is good, but it's also groaning.” Why Climate Action Still Matters “We don't know where we would be, were it not for Earth Day 50 years ago.” “The question is not whether we know what to do, but whether we're doing the right thing and we're doing enough of it.” “It's never too late to take action and to get engaged.” Scientific Consensus and Urgency “The science has gotten a lot more sophisticated and a lot clearer.” “We're not talking about hypothetical issues anymore. We're talking about issues that many, if not all of us, are tangibly experiencing now.” “Things are moving faster, further and at a greater scale and magnitude than we were hoping to be experiencing right now.” Oceans, Heat, and the Limits of Natural Buffers “The oceans are a huge gift to human society and they have been buffering and absorbing a lot of the heat and the carbon that we've been emitting.” “The oceans are not limitless… We are seeing signs that the oceans are warming more than they can sustain.” “Every year now we have these hurricanes that are huge in terms of their scale and the amount of water that they can suck up from these overheated oceans.” Practical Impact of Climate Change “My homeowner's insurance rates more than doubled in the last few years.” “We're just getting all these signs coming from all of our systems that are warning us that we are on a completely unsustainable path.” “The silver lining to us being the driver of so many of these problems is that we can also choose to be part of the solution.” Role of the Church in Ecological Transformation “The church can really shine a light of hope, of love of the good news that God promises for this world in the midst of all that.” “Small does not mean insignificant.” “We have the solutions we need… The problem is not our technical ability, it's our moral and political will that has been lacking.” Global Clean Energy Transition “We are in a great transition, but that transition is happening and it's sort of unstoppable.” “The question is how quickly will it happen and will we be able to move it forward quickly enough?” “Christians have a particular contribution… we can bring the moral will to help shape the decisions.” A Rocha's Global and Local Work “A Rocha is a network of Christian conservation organizations in about 25 countries around the world.” In Florida, “we're helping to work with local partners, universities, high schools, churches, to conserve the lagoon.” “In Austin, Texas… we have a lot of Spanish language programming… to help connect recent immigrants with the communities that they're living in.” Partnering with Churches for Creation Care “The cutting edge of what we're moving into now though is our work with churches.” “Research… are showing that there is a shift happening with more and more Christians in churches becoming aware of the problems in God's world.” “Now we have more and more people coming to us, so much that we're growing, but we're not growing fast enough and we have to turn some people away.” Localized Action and Practical Partnerships “We launched a cohort of Vineyard USA churches… to support Vineyard congregations that want to get more involved.” “We walk them through a process of discerning… the ways that God might be inviting them to participate in what God's already doing.” “We're working with a church on Oahu in Hawaii that bought a defunct golf course… we're working together to help restore the native habitat.” Creation Care as Worship and Witness “We see this as being in God's hands… and us as playing a faithful role in responding to what God is doing.” “What would a follower of Jesus do in this situation?” “Everything that we do to care for creation… the offering itself is one that we direct to God as the creator.” Theological Reformation, Not Innovation “It's not theological change so much as it's theological reformation. This is orthodoxy.” “We don't see this work as of our own initiative. What we see ourselves doing is responding to what God is already doing.” End Times Theology and Ecological Responsibility “We don't treat anything else in life that way. We don't treat our bodies that way. We don't treat our children that way.” “It has been biblically Orthodox from the very beginning to care for God's world.” “It's not because we're Christian, it's because we've not been Christian enough.” Political Identity vs. Christian Witness “We see these issues first and foremost through our political lenses instead of through our theological biblical Christian lenses.” “These issues transcend any particular political ideology or party.” “They're moral issues, they're faith issues, they're spiritual issues, and for us, they're an integral matter of our Christian discipleship and witness.” How A Rocha Helps Churches Avoid Partisan Pitfalls “We try to say, all right, what does God call us to do as people, as his image bearers in the world today?” “Let's do a stream cleanup together.” “You kind of learn as you go… and before you know it, you look back and you realize, oh gosh, how far I have come.” Discipleship and Environmental Stewardship “The longer I'm in this work, the more I'm learning how to care for creation and help others do the same.” “The closer I grow to Christ too, and the more I find myself being conformed into what the Bible calls us to be.” “It's not always an easy journey, but it's a really good and life-giving and sanctifying journey.” Mark's Personal Reflection: Replanting His Garden “It has utterly changed the way that I now look out the kitchen window.” “Just that small change has given me a better sense of life, a better sense of creation… a better sense of the importance of having a world that you can meditate on.” Ben Lowe's Formative Experiences in Singapore and the Black Hills “We'd sort through the catch with them and they'd give us the things that they couldn't sell.” “Being able to step out into a national forest and breathe the air… reminds me that… there is still so much good in this world worth protecting.” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Cora Berchem, with Save the Manatee Club, talks about their upcoming 5k in November and also gives us an update on the state of the manatee, the Indian River Lagoon, and more. Get more details at savethemanatee.org or call 407-539-0990.

Cora Berchem, with Save the Manatee Club, talks about their upcoming 5k in November and also gives us an update on the state of the manatee, the Indian River Lagoon, and more. Get more details at savethemanatee.org or call 407-539-0990.

In our thirteenth episode of our very special Connected By Water series, we're on location at the 2025 4th Annual Star brite Project SeaSafe Clean Water Collective event, held at the Old Fish House Bar & Grill in Grant-Valkaria, Florida. Our next guest is a local legend, lifelong Florida resident and one of the premier captains the Indian River Lagoon has ever seen, Alex Hughey. We had a great conversation about the sort of lasting impact that this event and all the work that Star brite's Project SeaSafe and the IRL Clam Project has on future generations and what it's going to take to get it back to the way it was. Alex's voice and passionate dedication for conservation has inspired and motivated so many to adapt to a culture of preserving and restoring our natural resources. At this year's event, the conservation efforts were nothing short of extraordinary. With the help of the local volunteer community and the Project SeaSafe crew, hundreds of new mangrove bombs were made and planted to help rebuild vital coastal habitats, and in a groundbreaking move, four million clams were released into the Indian River via drone, a revolutionary step in ecological restoration. Join us for a look at the incredible work being done, and the people who are making it happen, in this inspiring episode of the Connected By Water Podcast. It's a celebration of community, conservation, and a collective effort to make a lasting impact on Florida's waters and wildlife. • The Connected By Water Podcast is Fueled by Papa's Pilar Rum and Protected by Star brite • @connectedbywater @papaspilar @starbrite_com @seawardsystems @partsvu4u @olukai @linkgenie @project_seasafe • #connectedbywater #papaspilar #starbrite #TeamDoGooder #ProjectSeaSafe #olukai #seawardsystems #partsvu #linkgenie #podcast #floridapodcast #IndianRiverLagoon #clams #cleanwater #mangroves #conservation #SaveFlorida #longlivetheeverglades #dfriel #dfrielart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal judge ruled that the State of Florida and its Department of Environmental “Protection” violated the Endangered Species Act resulting in the mass manatee die-off of 2021. This occurred primarily in the Indian River Lagoon. Before Daytona Beach, auto racing's capital was one beach north, Ormond Beach. Ormond Beach Councilman Harold Briley is a student of this history and shares it with us.Listen to our previous episode on the birth of NASCAR in Daytona Beach.Learn more in the book "Beach Racers: Daytona Beach Before NASCAR" by Dick Punnett."Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our "Florida Conservation Newsletter" every week for just $5 per month.Check out our Florida Black History YouTube channel with edited versions of our podcast interviews related to Black History.

This week on NewsNight, Florida adds hundreds of millions of dollars for water quality projects around the state, including for the Indian River Lagoon. But federal DOGE efforts spark concerns over potential impacts on restoration work in the Everglades. Plus, a look at projections for the 2025 hurricane season.

Send us a textThis week Ryan and Cathy of the Florida Spectacular Podcast (check them out!) interview Federico Acevedo and Max Chesnes both who played a role of providing information to the public during the Florida State Park Development fiasco and discuss the events during this podcast.Some info about our guests:Federico Acevedo is a passionate wildlife photographer and birder, using the power of visual storytelling to connect Florida's community with our region's unique fauna and flora. He enjoys adventuring in the outdoors, and visiting our state and national parks.Max Chesnes is the climate and environment reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, where he writes about state lands, environmental justice, pollution, wildlife, intensifying hurricanes and more. Before joining the Times in 2023, Chesnes covered environmental issues for Treasure Coast Newspapers and the USA Today network, reporting on Lake Okeechobee, the Indian River Lagoon and Florida's Everglades. He's a 2023 journalism fellow at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy and a recipient of several environmental writing awards. He studied both journalism and sustainability at the University of Florida and is licensed to fly drones.You can listen to the Florida Spectacular Podcast here:  https://floridaspectacular.buzzsprout.com/Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

The United States Environmental Protection Agency, also known as the EPA, is tasked with regulating pesticides to protect people and the environment from their impacts. To test these impacts, the EPA uses honey bees. This might seem reasonable, but the honey bee is not native to North America and its social colony structure is unique and not representative of the thousands of native species of bees in the United States. The reliance on the honey bee for testing has profound implications for the safety of our native bees and other pollinators, given their vastly different life histories.Joining us to cover this topic are Aimee Code from the Xerces Society and Sharmeen Morrison from Earthjustice. Aimee is Xerces's pesticide program director. She and her staff evaluate the risks of pesticides, develop technical guidance, and advocate for actions that reduce reliance on and risks of pesticide use in both urban and agricultural settings. Sharmeen is a senior associate attorney with Earthjustice's Biodiversity Defense Program, which engages in national litigation to confront the major drivers of biodiversity loss. In this role, she has worked to protect manatees in Florida's Indian River Lagoon, golden-cheeked warblers in Texas Hill Country, and insect pollinators nationwide. Together, Aimee and Sharmeen are working to change how the EPA regulates pesticides.Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

Be sure to enjoy Break From The Grind Podcast on your favorite Podcatcher!Linkshttps://www.breakfromthegrind.com/Visit our Stores: https://www.redbubble.com/people/bftg/shop https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lowtreestudioshttps://www.zazzle.com/store/break_from_the_grind Video https://www.youtube.com/@breakfromthegrind https://www.youtube.com/@BFTG-Adventure DetailsBiking Wickham TrailWickham Park is a 391 acre park located in Melbourne, Florida. It contains lots of amenities, including campgrounds, disc golf course, equestrian facilities, archery range, off-leash dog park, bicycle/jogging roadway, nature trails, exercise trails, ball fields, an event pavilion, picnic pavilions, playground, and swimming lakes1. We were surprised at how many trails were actually within the park.2. The park had an RV/Camping area, that we remembered we almost stayed there when we first came out to live in Florida but there were no vacancies.Lessons LearnedQuality was bad. Have both cameras in the same mode or when downloading it would only allow the majority of filming in the lessor quality. So Jason had his phone set on 1080p and therefore our final video had to be in 1080p which made playback on a tv screen really blurry. It was a lesson learned to have both cameras set the same.I had bought a camera holder for my bike, however the arm was too short. Every time I would try and get on and off the bike, it would hit the camera. It also had to be tilted in a way that I really couldn't see what I was filming.It was our first time videoing while riding bikes. I was overly concerned about the camera falling off. I felt like I couldn't ride the bike, how I would normally ride.The shots look like I can't ride a bike lol. When in fact Jason and I have done serious bike trials in the past.4. This adventure takes a lot of time to set up because you have to pack more things before you can go, similar to the kayak adventures.Fun Facts-Turkey Creek Kayak AdventureHere are some fun facts about Turkey Creek Sanctuary in Palm Bay, Florida:Wildlife: The sanctuary is home to many species of native Florida wildlife, including manatees, alligators, gopher tortoises, and bobcats. Birds: The sanctuary is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, and is a major stopover for migratory birds like ospreys, owls, woodpeckers, and purple martins. Creek: Turkey Creek is a major tributary of the Indian River Lagoon. The creek is brackish, with a natural brown color from tannins in oak leaves. Sand dunes: The sanctuary is built on a small section of an ancient Atlantic Ocean...

Unless you're ready to swap the ordinary for the extraordinary, this episode might not be for you. Join us as we uncover the hidden hikes and unique trails on the Treasure Coast that promise stunning views and unforgettable adventures.

Talked with Jasmine Fox, Smithsonian Marine Station in Ft. Pierce.  They are one of the exhibitors at this year's Indian River Lagoon Science Festival.  The festival is happening on Saturday October 26th from 10a to 3p and is free.  There is free parking in the downtown Ft. Pierce Parking Garage with a free shuttle service to the festival.  They have over 90 exhibitors. One of the Smithsonian Marine station's interative exhibits is controling undwater remote vehicles.  FAU Harbor Branch is bringing their Marine Mammal Rescue Ambulance.  Oxbow Eco center is displaying huge art sculptures called "World Away" maybe from trash collected from the beaches, parks, ocean, etc.  Kids can "spend the day as a sea turtle scientist" with the Ecological Assoc. They can check out forensic science, food science, recycling, and see some amazing stage shows and experience animal encounters.  IRL Fest also has food trucks and lots of volunteer opportunities this year.  For more info, listeners can go to https://irlsciencefest.org.

On this week's episode of the Tide Chasers podcast, we head to Florida's Loxahatchee River with Capt. Thomas DiMatteo of Lox River Adventures! We chat with him about adventures floating the tight canopies and skinny water of the Loxahatchee for Snook and Tarpon, plus chasing fish on the flats on the Indian River Lagoon. Tune in to hear more about this amazing saltwater float trip! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and party boat captains among others. We discuss our local fisheries as well as opportunities to the north and south of our home waters of PA/NJ. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest, send us a message! Otherwise, we appreciate all the likes, shares, follows and subscribers as it helps us grow! Help us get the word out, hit that share button! Where to find Tide Chasers on Social media: Instagram: @tide_chasers Facebook: www.Facebook.com/tidechaserspodcast Hosts: Khoa @thatasianangler Bobby @fishingwithaphd Lee @ljssurfing Tyler @tmwilczek Guest : Captain Thomas DiMatteo IG@lox_river_adventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Just a few days ago plans to develop a few Florida State Parks were uncovered and made public.  The plans where uncharacteristic of the Florida State Park mission of resource based recreation.  Massive hotels, golf courses, pickleball courts, and more were planned and in some circumstances would drastically alter some of the park's habitats.  In this episode, the Madcaps are joined by Casey Darling Kniffinn the Conservation Policy Director for the Florida Wildlife Federation discuss the concept plans for nine Florida State Parks and the consequences of completing such developments as well as offer some suggestions for those who want to oppose the development plans.The Florida Wildlife Federation has a blog about the development plans for the parks which can be found here: https://floridawildlifefederation.org/florida-state-parks-threatened-by-development/ Casey is the Conservation Policy Director for the Florida Wildlife Federation and previously served as the Advocacy Coordinator for Florida Oceanographic Society. She earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Florida State University and a M.S. degree in Marine Biology at the College of Charleston. Casey serves on the Friends of the Everglades Science and Policy committee as well as the Young Friends committee.  She is the co-lead of the River Kidz, a youth advocacy group focused on clean water in the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon and is a Rivers Coalition board member. She is passionate about environmental policy, advocacy, and science along with a commitment to protecting Florida's diverse ecosystems. Born and raised in Florida, she enjoys snorkeling, paddling, and hiking with her family in Hobe Sound. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

Send us a Text Message.This week the Madcaps discuss some of the public lands that make up Indian River Lagoon as well as the recreational opportunities that exist there.  No episode would be complete without the discussion of the environmental challenges that exist from the past to the present.  Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/620  Presented by: Guide Book Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/guidebook  Today we delve into fly fishing Central Florida with the expert guidance of Frank, a seasoned angler with decades of experience. He'll share invaluable insights into fishing strategies, equipment, and techniques. From targeting redfish and snook with varying rod weights to the intricacies of sight fishing with specialized lines, he got it covered. He also highlights the importance of conservation in preserving the Indian River Lagoon system. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, Frank's wealth of experience and passion for fly fishing will inspire and inform your next fishing adventure. Episode Chapters with Frank Catino on Fly Fishing Central Florida 1:47 - Frank recounts his early days in the mid-1970s when fly fishing was rare in his area. He was mentored by Gary Schroeder, who introduced him to the sport. Frank ran a tackle store where he built custom rods. He collaborated with a machine shop to create a tarpon reel, which he successfully pitched to Orvis, leading to significant orders and cementing his place in the fly fishing industry. 5:38 - We talk about the Catino reel he used to build for Orvis until about 1984, at which point the market saw an influx of imported reels, making it difficult for him to compete due to his lack of machinist skills, unlike his competitors who were professional machinists. 7:53 - He assists Cortland in various capacities, particularly in Florida. He works with sales representatives and collaborates on developing fly lines and braids, leveraging his expertise in saltwater fishing. 8:24 - We delve into the fishing opportunities in central Florida. Frank highlights the diverse fishing options available in the lagoon system, emphasizing the popularity of sight fishing for redfish in Mosquito Lagoon. He lists other common species such as tarpon and snook, noting the variety available to anglers. 14:44 - Frank explains that the optimal fishing times vary depending on the season and temperature. Overall, he concludes that the best time for an all-day fishing experience in central Florida is from October through April due to cooler temperatures and more active fish. 17:18 - Mid-May they start seeing more tarpon, particularly larger ones. He mentions that there are smaller tarpons, weighing five to 20 pounds, present year-round in the backwater marshes where they grow by feeding on mosquito larvae. Hence the Mosquito Lagoon. 19:46 - We discuss the natural beauty and wildlife of the Mosquito Lagoon and the Canaveral National Seashore. Frank explains that the cape extends far into the ocean, and from his house, which is a few miles south, one can see the lagoon and the ocean. The region is popular for bird watching and is groomed for duck hunting. 22:11 - Frank highlights that while December and January are good months to visit their area, people must be cautious about hurricane season, which peaks from mid-August to the end of October, with September being the most active month. 24:32 - We dig into fishing strategies and equipment for targeting different fish species in various conditions. Around January, Frank typically sets rods for redfish and sometimes snook, using a variety of rod weights, primarily 6 to 8wt, because they are lighter and more comfortable for most anglers. He elaborates that in places like Mosquito Lagoon, his primary target would be redfish, but this could change depending on the location within the lagoon system. For example, further south, he might switch to targeting snook with heavier tackle. 27:18 - For targeting Snook, an 8wt rod is appropriate, along with 7 and 9wt rods, depending on the size of the fly being cast. He explains that 7wt rods are ideal for fishing smaller snook along mangrove shorelines, while 8 and 9wt rods are better for casting larger baitfish patterns, especially when targeting large snook. 34:42 - Frank explains the techniques involved in sight fishing for snook, such as using long leaders and clear lines while pulling around clear, shallow mangrove shorelines. He emphasizes the importance of longer casts and minimal boat imprint on the water to avoid spooking the large, wary fish. 37:16 - For snook, Frank suggests baitfish patterns, particularly those resembling mullet, a common baitfish in their area. We also discuss the effectiveness of flies such as Enrico Puglisi's bait fish imitations and Lefty's Deceiver. 39:02 - He talks about his collaboration with Guide Book and shares that he has fished with Ben, targeting redfish in the Banana River, which offers a variety of fish species. 44:57 - Frank explains his approach to casting, emphasizing the importance of allowing the fly to settle for a moment before stripping it, mimicking the behavior of bait fish. He believes that snook, like freshwater bass, are curious and respond to the sound and movement of the fly. 47:60 - He mentions that the tarpon line they refer to is a floating line, with options that include a colored floating line, a clear floating line, and an intermediate Tropic Plus line that is crystal clear. For snook fishing, Frank personally recommends using either the clear floating or clear intermediate lines. 50:12 - Frank mentions some gear to prepare for an upcoming fishing trip in Central Florida. He emphasizes the importance of being familiar with the fishing tackle and ensuring it is in good condition. 53:45 - We talk about the types of reels and retrieval methods. Frank explains that in the past, the majority of anglers retrieved their lines with their right hand, which was influenced by the dominance of right-hand retrieve reels in the market, particularly from English manufacturers. 55:49 - We discuss his preferred saltwater fishing reels. Frank mentions using Tibor and Nautilus reels, highlighting a new reel called Old Mariner by Paul Conover, whose grandfather built the famous Fin-Nor Wedding Cake reel. This prompts us to delve into the history of Fin-Nor reels. 58:57 - We get into the conservation segment. Frank suggests Dr. Aaron Adams from Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, who is known for his significant work on bonefishing. He also mentions Dr. Duane De Freese, the head of the Association of National Estuary Programs (ANEP) for their region, who is actively involved in efforts to clean up the Indian River Lagoon system from past algae blooms. 1:02:42 - Frank highlights the area's accessibility and the variety it offers for both beginners and experts. He also explains that the lagoon has sections that can still be enjoyable and productive even when certain areas are affected by weather conditions. 1:05:01 - We talk about their airboat services. Frank's airboat, equipped with a powerful aluminum block Corvette engine, can reach speeds around 60 mph, although he prefers to go just fast enough to avoid getting stuck. It can navigate very shallow waters and even some hard-packed surfaces but struggles with mud. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/620 

On the space coast, engineers and anthropologists are trying to combat rising sea levels that threaten to wash away launch pads at the Kennedy Space Center and thousands-years-old village sites in the Indian River Lagoon.

In the second part of our NewsNight Conversations series on Central Florida's water issues, experts and local officials discuss efforts to improve the resilience of coastal areas as the state ramps up spending on the work. An in-depth look at how our region can shore up its coastline to mitigate future damage from sea level rise and storms.

 In the first of a two-part NewsNight Conversations series, community members and stakeholders look at how a years-long effort to restore Florida's treasured Indian River Lagoon is going, and the challenges remaining in rejuvenating and maintaining the waterway and its wildlife.

In this episode, Brett closes out Season 3 with former Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and current Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District – Drew Bartlett. While Drew was born and raised in Georgia, he has made a real name for himself in the water management and environmental restoration world here in the far superior state of Florida. He was pivotal in the creation of Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), and a new path to success, in some of Florida's most impaired waters. He's also been a catalyst in the continuing effort to restore iconic places like the Florida Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Indian River Lagoon. They discuss his pedigree for public service passed down from his parents; how his career brought him to Florida; his need to be challenged and overcome challenges; the challenges he's tackling with his incredible staff, board, and wide array of communities and stakeholders; what South Florida looks like with a rising ocean and aging flood control system; and how he leans on science, experience, confidence, and boundless optimism to face the future. Drew is one of the absolute best at what he does, and we're happy that he agreed to share his experience and insights with us. We hope you enjoy the conversation! To learn more about what the South Florida Water Management District is doing to serve its communities and make the world a better place, go here: https://www.sfwmd.gov To learn more about Drew's work at DEP, especially as it relaltes to Basin Management Action Plan, head here:https://floridadep.gov/dear/water-quality-restoration/content/basin-management-action-plans-bmaps This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

We recently hosted a conversation on the Indian River Lagoon with our CEO Keith Winsten and Dr. Duane De Freese, the executive director of the IRL Council and National Estuary Program . Dr. De Freese is widely regarded as a leading expert and advocate for the conservation of the Indian River Lagoon, so what came from this talk was a really interesting look at the state of the lagoon and insights on the work being done to help this incredibly important waterway. This conversation took place over Zoom, and if you want to see some of the slides and images shared by Keith and Duane – head to our YouTube channel!

Our destination is Indian River Lagoon near the Kennedy Space Center on the Central Florida coast with Captain Frank Catino who gives us the low down on the Indian River, the Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon.  Stretching over 150 miles, anglers can lose themselves in a sea of mangrove shorelines, shallow grass flats, and numerous islands where great numbers of tarpon, redfish, snook, and speckled trout thrive.   Having fished these waters for 45 years, Frank shares stories of fishing with Lefty Kreh, Yvonne Chenard, and  Roger Waters, how he came to build reels for Orvis and serve as mayor of his town.  We cover the seasons, tarpon and redfish behavior, and stick around to the end for some great tips on surf fishing. With Host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber Pictures from Captain Frank Catino: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Captain Frank Catino ·       321-223-7700 GuideBookCo:  https://guidebookco.com/guide/frankcatino  ·       https://captfrankcatino.com/ ·       Instagram @frankcatino Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing - THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. https://www.adamsbuiltfishing.com/ | Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Got Fishing - crafting world Class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.   https://gotfishing.com/ | Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Download the app here Destination Angler:  ·       Website ·       Destination Angler Gear – T-shirts, Hats, Artwork ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded Dec 14, 2023.  Episode 110

Valerie Vande Panne filled in for Chadd Scott on this episode of "Welcome to Florida." She and Craig began by discussing his latest Florida Phoenix column on airboats.Keep up with Valerie on Substack.This episode's guest is Craig Allen, author of "Univision, Telemundo, and the Rise of Spanish-Language Television in the United States." Both networks were headquartered mere miles from each other in Miami for decades."Welcome to Florida," as always, is presented by Windstorm Products.One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Enjoy our 1st ever presentation for the Whole Foods Plant Based club on the benefits of mushrooms and how to cook them. Watch it HERE.Thank you for having us, we are excited to do more talks in the future.All resources mentioned on my website HERE.One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee Theme song : -Soundotcom called Go Rock -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/

Enjoy my inperson SW Funga Festival was held for it's first year ever in Velarde, New Mexico. We gathered 20+ award winning myco experts to teach classes on a wide variety of topics. Learn about citizen science, fungal preservation, DNA barcoding/sequencing with Chris Pauli, Alan Rockefeller/Mandie Quark, correct lab practices, ethical foraging, microscopy, cordyceps cultivation with William Padilla-Brown, and even kids camp! Lets get down and nerdy while we interview some fungal goers as well as the educators themselves.Watch the full video HEREGo follow and check out the cast from this documentary:Theartfarm_unincorporatedflorafungapodcastthepermaculturstudentmycosymbiotemushroom_madmandesert_alchemistfungiacademyabs_gransadashurrozfullcircle.mushroomsecological_projectsc_omickwambli_gleskikaylakfrosttryptomicsOklahomafungiTobytillie321One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee Theme song : -Soundotcom called Go Rock -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/

This episode begins by remembering a legend in Florida journalism.Had a development for the Big Bend area of Florida been proposed in recent years, it would have been approved, and the recent hurricane damage there would have been much worse.Our guest is Paul George from the History Miami Museum who tells us all about the founder of Miami Beach, Carl Fisher.The biography Craig mentioned is "Castles in the Sand" and the documentary we mentioned is "Mr. Miami Beach."Here's more information on the Brightline train."Welcome to Florida" is presented by Windstorm Products. Protect your home from the effects of hurricane wind damage with the expertise and hurricane hardware available at windstormproducts.com.One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In today's episode we discuss the National Estuary Program and how it works. The NEP functions within a unique collaborative governance model structured around collaboration and communication among every stakeholder in the watershed. We talk about the EPA's connection to the NEP, the NEP Management Conference, how the NEP brings people together and our shared mission of protecting and restoring waterways.IRL Community Engagement Coordinator Jessy Wales discusses all these things and more with Jennifer DiMaio, Physical Scientist with the US Environmental Protection Agency and Duane DeFreese, Executive Director of the IRL Council and the IRLNEP.To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

A closed meeting in Israel resulted in Ron DeSantis allowing a foreign company to disperse its supposed miracle cure for blue green algae in waters across the state without the product previously being tested for potential negative environmental or human health effects.Our guests this episode are Vickie Oldham,  president and CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition and founder of the Newtown Alive trolley tours in Sarasota, and Brenda Watty, a member of the Marvelettes Motown group who lives in Sarasota and performs on the tours. They join us to discuss African American history in Sarasota."Welcome to Florida" is presented by Windstorm Products. Visit www.windstormproducts.com to find the hardware and knowhow you need to protect your home from the effects of hurricane wind damage.One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven.  They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It's fun, start today!!  Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site.  Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We will talk about:In this episode I will discuss the Tree of Heaven.Where did it originate from?Who started planting it all over the United States? In backyards, along highways, and in in parks everywhere?Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It's fun, start today!!  Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyOne Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Indian River Lagoon Community Engagement Coordinator Caleta Scott sits down with a very special guest — her father, Ronald Scott. As a Fort Pierce Florida native, Scott speaks of his experiences growing up as a Black nature-lover in the 1950s, and father and daughter discuss environmental accessibility through the years, fishing in the IRL, and tips on inspiring a love for the environment in children from a young age.To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

Community Engagement Coordinator Caleta Scott brings on Lisa Krimsky and Vincent Economio from University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences for episode 10. We discuss Martin County's Water Ambassador Program, how human activities influence water quality, the benefits of living shorelines and the state of wild oyster habitats in the IRL.To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

This week we chat with Sean and Kendall from Stocking Savvy. This was such an unbelievable conversation between plant nerds. We talked about fungi too--don't worry! Watch the full episode at www.florafungapodcast.com/79 Resources Mentioned:Exploding Sandbox Seed VideoStocking Fish TikTokWhere to find Stocking Savvy:WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookEmail-stockingsavvy@gmail.com+1 941-500-2218One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee Theme song : -Soundotcom called Go Rock -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/

In episode 9, we're sitting down with Dr. Dennis Hanisak and Kristen Davis from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. We cover IRLON, or Indian River Lagoon Observatory Network of Environmental Sensors, measuring the water quality and weather data of the lagoon, accessible data, community outreach and hope for the future.To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

Executive Director Duane DeFreese chats with 5th generation commercial fisherman Charlie Sembler about how the Indian River Lagoon has changed since he was young, his time in the Florida Legislature, and practical advice for educating elected officials and the general public on how to help the IRL return to health.To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

This week we have Dr. Adam Cobb on from The Soil Food Web School to chat about conservation, soil microbes, biodiversity, philosophy, and culture. Also, wtf is a holobiont?!  Listen and watch this weeks episode as we get deep and nerdy on Flora Funga Podcast.Enjoy watching my YouTube channelResources Mentioned: https://www.florafungapodcast.com/77One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee Theme song : -Soundotcom called Go Rock -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/

IRL Community Engagement Coordinator, Jessy Wales, sits down with Brevard Zoo Conservation Manager Olivia Escandell and Marine Discovery Center Conservation Science Coordinator Tess Sailor-Tynes to chat about historic funding in support of the Indian River Lagoon. They both have many exciting projects underway such as seagrass restoration, building seagrass nurseries, shuck & share oyster and clam programs, and more. They dive into the details and explain how community collaboration and volunteer programs have had an impactful effect on seagrass restoration in the IRL.To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven.  They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It's fun, start today!!  Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site.  Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700We will talk about:In this episode I will discuss the Tree of Heaven.Where did it originate from?Who started planting it all over the United States? In backyards, along highways, and in in parks everywhere?Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.****************  You can help me out by:  *******************Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast**** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It's fun, start today!!  Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Indian River Lagoon Counties identify lands for purchase based on their conservation value with consideration to allowing for public access and recreational use and enjoyment. In episode 6 of our podcast, we talk with Beth Powell (Director of IRL County Parks), Amy Griffin (Environmental Resources Director of St. Lucie County), and Mike Knight (Program Manager at Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program) about how lands are identified for purchase and what the criteria are, how public recreation factors into decision-making, particular projects' successes, and each of the managers' favorite projects in their respective counties.To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

In our fifth episode, we talk with Captain Jim Ross and Captain Blair Wiggins, commercial fishing guides and Indian River Lagoon locals who have witnessed first-hand many of the changes to the Lagoon's ecosystem. We discuss the potential solutions to Lagoon issues, including the IRL Clam Project, and what everyone in the community can do to help — whether you've just moved here or have called the Lagoon your home for generations. To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Ashley Weber from Florida's East Coast.  Ashley grew up fishing in the Indian River Lagoon system along the “space coast” of Florida where she developed a deep connection with the ocean and salt water fish.  When Ashley attended art school she told her professors she wanted to paint fish and stay in Florida.  She started transitioning from painting to metal art her senior year when she decided she wanted to create a metal tarpon for herself, after tarpon brought her to fly fishing.  She quickly fell in love with the metal art medium, and it wasn't long after school that her art became her full time work, and was paying for her many saltwater fly fishing adventures.  We discuss Ashley's pursuit of metal art from beginner to accomplished artist, conservation efforts in the Indian River Lagoon System, and some of the lessons Ashley has learned following her dreams in art and saltwater fly fishing.To learn about Ashley and her art visit:Ashley Weber Art.comOr follow her on Instagram at:@ashleyweberartYou can inquire about purchasing art or commissioning a piece of metal art by emailing Ashley at:ashleyweberart@gmail.comIf you want more information on some of the topics we discussed try reading these blog posts from Wadeoutthere:READ: WADEOUTTHERE | A Fly Fishing MentorREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | The Fish Are Always Biting - MindsetFor more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

In this episode, Brett travels to Palatka to sit down with the Executive Director of the St. Johns River Water Management District – Mike Register. They discuss how a young engineer out of the University of Florida charts a path to a more than three decade-long career at the agency he now runs; his approach to solving problems and working with stakeholders; the complicated processes involved in the development of Regional Water Supply Plans and Minimum Flows and Levels; and his thoughts on the future of water in Florida. Learn more about Regional Water Supply Plans. Learn more about how the District is working with farmers to meet their needs and the needs of the environment. Learn about the Indian River Lagoon, its challenges, and the District's role in restoration. If you want to find out how you can protect drinking water supplies in the St. Johns River and beyond Don't forget to support our sponsors, RES and Sea & Shoreline. Sea & Shoreline is a Florida-based aquatic restoration firm that is on a mission to restore Florida's water bodies and to protect our coastline communities against severe storms. You can check out their projects at www.seaandshoreline.com RES is a national leader in ecological and hydrological restoration, offering nature-based solutions with guaranteed performance through innovative delivery options. Discover more about their work and commitment to Florida and its environmental challenges by visiting www.res.us. Our theme song is “Doing Work For Free”, by Bo Spring Band (Apple Music) (Spotify) (Pandora)

A Tailer Trash Fly Fishing Conservation Conversation With Jessy Wayles From One Lagoon Join the cast of Tailer Trash Fly Fishing for a very informative conversation with Jessy Wayles about a myriad of topics related to conservation and restoration work that is being completed in the Indian River Lagoon. Jessy works for One Lagoon, our branch of the National Estuary Program. The organization is a sub-agency funded by The Environmental Protection Agency. Their mission is to coordinate activities related to restoration and conservation efforts in and around the entire Indian River Lagoon. Their jurisdiction spans multiple counties and includes our inland estuary from the Tomoka Basin to the north to Stuart at the south end of the IRL. We learned a lot about the guidelines that are in place for research and the means and methods of how restoration sites are selected and the required monitoring that is part of the grant process. Additionally we discussed tagging programs for horseshoe crabs, sea grass nurseries that recently received funding as well as clam projects that are expanding. We hope you'll listen to the podcast in hopes that you'll better understand activities that you may see that are ongoing in our local waters as well as learn how to be involved in a productive and constructive manner beyond social media. If you have questions for her that were not covered in our chat, feel free to contact her through her email at OneLagoon.com

This week, we're back with our friend Dr. Loraé Simpson of the Florida Oceanographic Society, visiting the seagrass nursery, where this unique type of plant is grown and eventually planted in the Indian River Lagoon in order to help the lagoon survive - and save the other species within. Get your WFM Merch at Cast & Clay Co. on Etsy! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here!   Thank you to Dr. Loraé Simpson for her help! Check out more from the Florida Oceanographic Society here! Learn more about the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program here!   Listen to our previous episodes with Loraé here! What's Happening to Florida's Manatees? What is a Mangrove? Can Mangroves Save the World?   All of the music was originally composed. 

Indian River Lagoon to receive 20 million to restore water quality increasing sea grass for wildlife like manatees which need twice as much supplemental feeding compared to last year, new projected numbers about the space industry economic impact and governor announces initiative for covid anti mandate legislation. 

Manatees are among the most beloved creatures that call the Indian River Lagoon home, but these graceful sea cows have recently been threatened with a concerning spike in deaths. The IRL Council sits down with Dr. Martine deWitt from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to discuss the importance of manatees to lagoon ecology and examine the cause behind this heartbreaking phenomenon. To learn more about manatee and the efforts to preserve their populations, visit: myfwc.comTo learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

In September of 2021, the Canaveral Port Authority approved the construction of a new, 14-acre aquarium in conjunction with Brevard Zoo that will be a major educational resource for students, citizens, and the scientists. The Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program is joined by Keith Winsten, Executive Director of Brevard Zoo and champion of the Aquarium Project to explore how this new facility will teach and inspire an environmental ethic in the lagoon community. To learn more about the Aquarium Project, visit: ourlegacycampaign.org/aquariumTo learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

Seagrasses are at the crux of many issues facing the Indian River Lagoon. But why are these underwater grasses so important? How do they impact water quality and ecology? And what is being done to nurse their damaged populations back to health? Lori Morris and Lauren Hall from St. Johns Water Management District stop by to discuss the role seagrasses play in the lagoon's future. To learn more about seagrass restoration initiatives, visit: www.sjrwmd.comTo learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

Meet the members of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and learn about their mission to lead the charge in lagoon restoration by uniting the community around the message of “One Lagoon.” To learn more about the IRL Council and our lagoon home, visit: https://onelagoon.org/➜ Indian River Lagoon vital signs: https://onelagoon.org/steps-to-success/➜ Volunteer: https://onelagoon.org/find-volunteer-event/➜ Help From Home: https://onelagoon.org/helping-from-home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRLNEP/Twitter: https://twitter.com/onelagoonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelagoon/

Two members of our Restore Our Shores team talk about this conservation program's mission to restore our Indian River Lagoon, the living things they're adding to this important body of water (oysters, clams and mangroves, oh my!), and more. 

Description: If you don't love incredible fishing, then this definitely isn't the place for you. In this episode, hear from local fishing experts and guides on what it's like to fish the Treasure Coast. From the Indian River Lagoon, Atlantic Ocean, to the rivers entwined– discover the diversity of fishing on the Treasure Coast and the wonder of reeling in a trophy catch. Last Mango Fishing: https://fishthemango.com/White's Tackle: https://www.whitestackle.com/Ed Killer, TCPalm: https://www.tcpalm.com/staff/4388147002/ed-killer/