Where does Florida's water come from and will there be enough?

(Indian River Neighborhood Association) It's a question that matters deeply to everyone in Indian River County right now, and we're bringing in one of the state's leading experts to help answer it. On Wednesday, March 25, IRNA hosts its March Lunch & Learn featuring Clay Coarsey, Director of the Division of Water Supply Planning and Assessment with the St. Johns River Water Management District.

The timing couldn't be more urgent. Earlier this month, the St. Johns River Water Management District declared a Phase I Moderate Water Shortage for Duval County and portions of several nearby counties, and the declaration includes authority to expand it if conditions worsen. Indian River County isn't in it yet, but the numbers are sobering: 74% of our county is currently classified as Extreme Drought, our trailing 12-month rainfall is nearly 7 inches below average, groundwater is trending down, and a burn ban has been in effect since February 20th. La Niña conditions persist, and the seasonal forecast points to a drier-than-usual spring and summer.

Clay will walk us through the current state of Florida's water supply and the strategies being developed to protect it for the long term, including what all of this means for private well users, farmers, and the Indian River Lagoon.

The event is at noon at the Vero Beach Country Club (800 30th St), with lunch options including Beef Bourguignon, Chicken Marsala, or a Vegetarian entrée for $30 per person. Bring your questions.

IRNA Lunch & Learn events are open to the public

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