Indian River joins St. Lucie Opposition to compost permit
The proposal would use some recycled human waste. IRNA took a position in this matter and you can see more inside.
The proposal would use some recycled human waste. IRNA took a position in this matter and you can see more inside.
In 2014 voters in Florida approved a statewide amendment to dedicate a source of funding to preserve sensitive lands, a major source of water. The IRNA supported that referendum which today is still known as the "Water and Land Legacy Amendment".
With only five bills remaining its Special Order Calendar, SB 188 being the last--the Senate was forced to move on to confirmations appointees and business being returned by the House for passage, leaving SB 188 on Vacation Rentals tabled.
The county passed a resolution to name May Historic Preservation month.
The IRNA Is pleased to announce our latest endeavor in educating the local community on the new fertilizer ordinance in the county, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores and Sebastian. In this brochure you will find a lot of information on what you can and can’t do legally. There is also general information on fertilizer and what you can ask your landscaper, to make sure they aren’t harming our Lagoon. Please…
It was supposed to be a “done deal” -- the end of the former Dodgertown Golf Course and the beginning of a 280-unit multi-family housing project. A public outcry has put this plan into reverse, and provided a textbook case of why our community needs the Indian River Neighborhood Association. Read more...
The IRNA has directed much attention to finding solutions to help restore and protect the Indian River Lagoon from the impacts of the human and built environments. Helping to develop a fertilizer ordinance was a significant first step. Now comes the challenge to acknowledge problems caused by polluted stormwater run-off and to find a solution.
Advisory Commissions recommended action. Our Water and Lagoon Committee worked hard to develop a workable solution. And City Council addressed the matter. To read the outcome click the headline above.On February 28 County Commissioner Peter O'Bryan was our host to a guided tour of the new "big red building" on Oslo Rd near South Couty park. Around 50 people attended and explored the amazing new facilities we have right here in Indian River County. The Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center (iG Center) is a state-of-the-art indoor recreation facility and event venue. The recreation…
This post arrives with very good news. As you know we formed a Coalition a few years ago to address the impacts that could potentially affect our entire county by the proposed fast train All Aboard Florida now being called Brightline. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) gave us the rights to defend our human and natural environments and we inserted our concerns into that process. We…