Lagoon Waterfront Initiative
Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an estuary of national significance, the Indian River Lagoon is critical to the quality of life we all enjoy in Indian River County.
How well do you know the Indian River Lagoon?
Take our quiz and find out!
1. The Indian River Lagoon, the most diverse estuary in North America, contains how many animal species?
a. 500 b. 1700 c. 2200
2. This estuary is located along the Atlantic Flyway, the route used by millions of birds to migrate to South America and the Caribbean.
a. True b. False
3. The lagoon is how many miles long?
a. 120 b. 156 c. 210
4. The Lagoon is important habitat for at least 1/3 of the U.S. population of what animal?
a. Manatee b. Snook c. Roseate Spoonbill
5. What is the estimated value of seagrasses in the lagoon as they support our fisheries?
a. $3.2 million annually b. $32 million annually c. $329 million annually
6. More than 125 bird species breed on the river.
a. True b. False
7. Today, how many species with the region are listed as endangered, threatened or as species of special concern?
a. 50 b. 35 c. 15
8. Degraded water quality of the lagoon would mean an increase in real estate values
a. True b. False
9. The lagoon is responsible for ____ of the region’s economy.
a. 1/7 b. 1/12 c. 1/15
10. The Indian River Land Trust is working to purchase and manage undeveloped waterfront parcels along the Indian River Lagoon to preserve, protect and provide for the future.
a. True b. False
Answers:
1.) c. 2200
2.) a. True
3.) b. 156
4.) a. Manatee
5.) c. $329 million annually
6.) a. True
7.) a. 50
8.) b. False
9.) a. 1/7
10.) a. True
