Lagoon Straight Talk 2022 will consist of three short presentations and a 1 hour Q&A panel on the health of the Indian River Lagoon, Brevard’s half cent sales tax fund and restoration projects in motion to Help The Lagoon.
Lagoon Straight Talk 2022 Video
Event Details:
Lagoon Straight Talk
June 23, 2022 5:30 – 8:00pm
Gleason Performing Arts Center at Florida Tech
150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lagoon-straight-talk-tickets-348780089637
Speakers:
Dr. Duane De Freese, Executive Director IRLNEP – IRL Restoration, The Big Picture.
Vinnie Taranto, Citizens Oversight Committee Chair – Mr. Taranto will discuss how citizens oversight works through the lens of the half cent sales tax fund.
Dr. Jeff Ebel, Florida Tech – Dr. Ebel will discuss how Florida Tech is exploring new ways of improving Lagoon water quality through their Lagoon Inflow project.
Lagoon Expert Q&A Panel:
Dr. Jeff Ebel, Florida Tech
Dr. Duane De Freese, Executive Director IRLNEP
Vinnie Taranto, Citizens Oversight Committee Chair
Anthony Gubler, Brevard County Department of Natural Resources
Lagoon Straight Talk is sponsored by the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan organization seeking and facilitating education and collaboration–bringing together organizations, businesses and individuals who share the goal of supporting restoration of the Lagoon.