How Lagoon Loyal Works
Simple actions lead to valuable rewards.
Do you live in Brevard County, want the health of the Indian River Lagoon to improve, but unsure how to help? The good news is there are simple actions you can take in your very own yard to help heal the lagoon.
Imagine the cumulative positive impact over 250,000
Brevard County households1 can have on the lagoon.
The majority of Brevard County is part of the Indian River Lagoon watershed. Most of the land, drainage ditches, canals and tributaries can drain into the lagoon, delivering thousands of pounds of algae-feeding nutrients from stormwater along with it. So, whether you live miles away, your home could still impact the lagoon.
What actions prevent these algae-feeding nutrients?
COMPLETE LAGOON-FRIENDLY ACTIONS.
Reduce your polluting footprint on the lagoon by completing these simple actions below.
Not only will you be helping the lagoon, you’ll also be rewarded with local business coupons just for participating!
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I pledge to go fertilizer free this summerSummer rain can wash fertilizer away from your lawn and into the lagoon.
5 Lagoon LoyalTM Points
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Read a lagoon-centric articleDive deeper into a specific topic to discover how it relates to the health of the lagoon.
5 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Take the “What’s Your Lagoon Footprint?” quizFind out what more you could be doing to reduce pollutants from entering the lagoon.
5 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Keep storm drains cleanThousands of pounds of pollutants enter our waterways each year through stormwater.
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Place yard waste on your lawn for pickupLearn why the street is no place for landscape debris
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Locate your septic tank & drainfieldClick for tips to help you find it and why you should protect it.
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Show Lagoon-friendly landscaping buffer near your waterwayWhat lagoon filters exist on your property’s shoreline?
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Blow grass clippings back into your lawn after mowingFind out how beneficial grass clippings are for your yard!
10 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase a portable ashtrayCigarette butt litter can post a hazard to animals and marine life when left on the ground.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Install an irrigation rain sensorReduce irrigation operating costs and stormwater runoff potential.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase lagoon-friendly fertilizerLimit excess fertilizer nutrients entering the lagoon by knowing what to look for at the store.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase biodegradable vehicle soapBefore you lather up your car for a home wash, take a look at your soap label.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase biodegradable pet waste bagsWhat’s the scoop on dog poop?
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Wash your vehicle at a commercial car washKeep harmful suds and dirt off the street and out of the lagoon.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Purchase a lagoon-friendly plantAllow your yard to coexist with nature, rather than compete with it.
15 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Upgrade your septic systemApproximately 20% of the pollution in the Indian River Lagoon is from septic systems
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Catch a fish & donate itBecome a citizen scientist and help the lagoon by donating fish!
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Adopt a lagoon-friendly lawnProtecting the lagoon begins in your yard.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Schedule a septic system inspection19% of the nitrogen pollution in the lagoon comes from septic systems.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Attend the next lagoon eventLearn hands-on from the experts! Attend a lagoon educational or volunteer restoration event.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Install & properly set your irrigation timerKnow when and how long to water your lawn.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points -
Install a rain barrelConserve water while reducing stormwater runoff.
30 Lagoon LoyalTM Points
complete!
CONVERT LAGOON-FRIENDLY ACTIONS TO REWARDS.
The Lagoon Loyal program is modeled after a merchant rewards system. Here's how it works:
SOURCES:
1 “Brevard County, Florida QuickFacts Statistics." census.gov, United States Census Bureau, 1 Jul. 2019, https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/brevardcountyflorida
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