Take Simple Actions Each Day to Protect the Lagoon.
Not only will you be helping the lagoon, you’ll also be rewarded with exclusive business rewards just for participating!
Here’s how Lagoon Loyal works:
Brevard County residents have reported hundreds of ways they’ve personally reduced excess nutrient pollution from entering our beloved waterway. Keep up the great work!
4,077
Total Lagoon Loyal
Participants
13,339
Total Lagoon Loyal
Actions Completed
99
Total Lagoon Loyal
Businesses
Lagoon Loyal Leaders!
Check out our top 100 performers! Want to see your name here? Stay active and continue to report your lagoon-friendly actions here.
County -Wide Stats
Where is the most Lagoon Loyal activity occuring? Hover over the map to see which community is leading!
Top 10 Legend
Melbourne Beach | Points: 6127
Melbourne | Points: 4102
Indian Harbour Beach | Points: 3664
Merritt Island | Points: 2401
Palm Bay | Points: 1735
Viera | Points: 1546
Rockledge | Points: 1508
Titusville | Points: 1330
Indialantic | Points: 1202
Cocoa Beach | Points: 1171
Cocoa | Points: 1069
Port St John | Points: 911
Cape Canaveral | Points: 310
Malabar | Points: 210
Mims | Points: 85
Grant-Valkaria | Points: 70
LAGOON LOYAL ACTIONS
Reduce your polluting footprint on the lagoon by completing these simple actions below.
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I pledge to go fertilizer free this summerSummer rain can wash fertilizer away from your lawn and into the lagoon.
5 Lagoon LoyalTM Points
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Read a lagoon-centric articleDive deeper into a specific topic to discover how it relates to the health of the lagoon.
5 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Take the “What’s Your Lagoon Footprint?” quizFind out what more you could be doing to reduce pollutants from entering the lagoon.
5 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Keep storm drains cleanThousands of pounds of pollutants enter our waterways each year through stormwater.
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Place yard waste on your lawn for pickupLearn why the street is no place for landscape debris
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Locate your septic tank & drainfieldClick for tips to help you find it and why you should protect it.
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Show Lagoon-friendly landscaping buffer near your waterwayWhat lagoon filters exist on your property’s shoreline?
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Blow grass clippings back into your lawn after mowingFind out how beneficial grass clippings are for your yard!
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase a portable ashtrayCigarette butt litter can post a hazard to animals and marine life when left on the ground.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Install an irrigation rain sensorReduce irrigation operating costs and stormwater runoff potential.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase lagoon-friendly fertilizerLimit excess fertilizer nutrients entering the lagoon by knowing what to look for at the store.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase biodegradable vehicle soapBefore you lather up your car for a home wash, take a look at your soap label.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase biodegradable pet waste bagsWhat’s the scoop on dog poop?
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Wash your vehicle at a commercial car washKeep harmful suds and dirt off the street and out of the lagoon.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase a lagoon-friendly plantAllow your yard to coexist with nature, rather than compete with it.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Upgrade your septic systemApproximately 20% of the pollution in the Indian River Lagoon is from septic systems
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Catch a fish & donate itBecome a citizen scientist and help the lagoon by donating fish!
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Adopt a lagoon-friendly lawnProtecting the lagoon begins in your yard.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Schedule a septic system inspection19% of the nitrogen pollution in the lagoon comes from septic systems.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Attend the next lagoon eventLearn hands-on from the experts! Attend a lagoon educational or volunteer restoration event.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Install & properly set your irrigation timerKnow when and how long to water your lawn.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Install a rain barrelConserve water while reducing stormwater runoff.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points
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KNOW WHEN
TO FERTILIZE.
Honor the fertilizer ban during our rainy season: Jun 1 – Sep 30. Heavy rains can flush fertilizer off your grass and into the lagoon. Adopt these lawn care tips to keep our lagoon clean.
SCHEDULE A
SEPTIC INSPECTION.
Malfunctioning septic systems can reduce your property value, create health concerns and harm lagoon aquatic life. Follow these simple tips to maintain your system.
BLOW GRASS CLIPPINGS
BACK INTO THE LAWN.
When grass clippings are left in the street, rain can wash them into stormdrains and the lagoon, contributing to the accumulation of muck. Keep grass off streets and away from water.
ADJUST SPRINKLERS
BEFORE RAIN.
Excess irrigation leads to water runoff, which can introduce harmful pollutants into the lagoon. Commit to these water-saving tips to help the lagoon.
PICK UP AFTER
YOUR PET.
When pet waste is left on the ground, harmful bacteria can enter the lagoon through stormdrains and ditches. Make it your business to pick up your pet’s business.
WASH YOUR CAR
OVER YOUR LAWN.
Your lawn acts like a filter to keep harmful suds and dirt off the street and out of the lagoon. Reduce vehicle pollution to help save the lagoon.
PUT TRASH
IN ITS PLACE.
Litter left on roadways can be carried to stormdrains and into the lagoon – impacting our wildlife and our wallets. Help keep Brevard (and the lagoon) beautiful.
LAGOON LOYAL BUSINESSES
Each time you complete a lagoon-friendly action, you can earn points that add up to discounts at local business who support lagoon restoration efforts.
