Protecting Florida Waterways: Low Impact Development Strategies

• •Low Impact Development (LID) uses science-based strategies to slow, filter, and absorb stormwater runoff close to its source.
• •Stormwater runoff from roads, rooftops, and lawns is a primary source of pollutants and nutrients entering surface waters.
• •The Indian River Lagoon spans 156 miles and covers 40% of Florida's east coast.
• •The Indian River Lagoon watershed covers 2,284 square miles.
• •The Indian River Lagoon is home to approximately 4,400 identified species, including 50 that are threatened or endangered.
• •The Indian River Lagoon provides an estimated $28 billion per year in economic impact, including recreation, tourism, and property value.
• •The Indian River Lagoon is a wind-driven system rather than a gravity-fed river system.
• •The Marine Resources Council was founded in 1983 by Florida Institute of Technology professors.

The presentation outlines how local residents and municipalities can implement specific infrastructure changes to reduce stormwater pollution, which directly impacts the health of Florida's waterways and local property values.

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