ORCA's DJ Rainone Research & Science Center is Now Officially Open!

The completion of ORCA's new headquarters, the DJ Rainone Research & Science Center, represents a significant milestone in our environmental stewardship efforts. This center is intended to be a hub of innovation, bringing together researchers, innovators, and community members to develop solutions for the environmental challenges impacting our valuable aquatic ecosystems.

The conference and board room is designed for collaboration and strategic planning and incudes a Clear Touch Interactive Display.

In the entrance of the new facility is the Kilroy Data Hub, showing data from ORCA's water monitoring systems. Spanning across four counties, the ORCA Kilroy Water Quality Monitoring Network plays a crucial role in assessing the health of the Indian River Lagoon. This network of monitoring stations currently consists of 25 systems and provides essential data and insights that inform conservation strategies and scientific research.

The heart of our research efforts: the main laboratory at the DJ Rainone Research & Science Center.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate this exciting new chapter for ORCA, we remain steadfast in our commitment to environmental stewardship. The opening of the DJ Rainone Research & Science Center marks the beginning of many new initiatives and projects aimed at preserving our waterways for future generations.

We invite you to join us on this journey. Stay tuned for updates on our research, upcoming events, and ways you can contribute to our mission. Together, we can make a significant impact on the health and vitality of our aquatic ecosystems.

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About ORCA

The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) endeavors to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies, science-based conservation action, and community education and outreach.

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