St. Lucie Water Champions is a free action-based program aimed to encourage St. Lucie County adult residents to take part in monitoring, service projects, and citizen science efforts benefiting the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon. The program consists of both digital resources and unique in-person field experiences. Along with developing projects to solve local water issues, the program aims to educate participants on the important, complex role that water plays in our environment. Join the initiative and experience insightful wetland explorations, behind the scenes water treatment facility tours, seagrass science investigations, kayak adventures, and more! Come be a driving force to make change in our community and do your part to support a clean and healthy watershed!

St. Lucie Water Champions is scheduled for select Saturdays throughout the year. Oxbow Eco-Center will serve as the base site and transportation will be available for off-site field experiences. Registration is now open!

Next session:

February 14  - 9am-11am, Oxbow Eco-Center & Preserve

• Love Your Pet, Love Your River by Tirzah Chichester, Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves FL Department of Environmental Protection
  • What do dogs and rivers have in common? Join us for a relaxing walk with your well-behaved furry friend and discover how our pets are connected to the St. Lucie River. This fun and educational program will cover basic watershed science and the four BARK Ranger principles to help you and your dog be even better nature lovers. Learn how you can make a pawsitive impact to keep our waterways cleaner! No pet? No worries! All river lovers welcome.

February 24 - 10am-12pm, St. Lucie Wastewater Facility

• Wastewater Facility Tour
  • Tour the St. Lucie County managed wastewater facility alongside St. Lucie Water Champions! Get an inside look at the processes behind the treatment facility. Registration required. Space is limited.

Sign up now!

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Call with any questions 772-785-5833.

St. Lucie Water Champions is supported by funding from the City of Port St. Lucie.