PRESS RELEASE
4/6/2026 1:57:47 PM
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. — Brevard County is moving forward with an important project to improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon near the Eau Gallie Causeway, funded through the voter-approved Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Program and Florida Department of Environmental Protection grants.
The Eau Gallie Northeast Muck Removal Project targets a muck pit located just northeast of the Eau Gallie Causeway, where decades of excess nutrient and organic-matter loading have resulted in the accumulation of organic-rich muck sediments. This material can cloud the water, lower oxygen levels, and harm fish, seagrass, and other wildlife.
Dredged material will be hydraulically pumped through an approximately 7-mile pipeline from the project area to a dredge material management area near Robert J. Conlan Blvd in Palm Bay, for dewatering.
Work is expected to begin in mid-April 2026 and continue through mid-2027.
What Residents and Boaters Need to Know
As construction gets underway, boaters traveling in the area should be aware of active dredging operations just northeast of the Eau Gallie Causeway and the pipeline extending from the dredge area and the dredge material management area outside the channel.
For safety, mariners are urged to:
- Use extreme caution when navigating near the project and dredge material management areas
- Travel at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake
- Be alert and follow directions from on-site crews
- Proceed carefully after passing arrangements have been made
Floating and submerged pipeline—used to move material from the project area to the processing site near Robert J. Conlan Blvd.—will be present in the water. This includes both high-density plastic and steel piping that may not always be fully visible.
Project Benefits
Once complete, the project will:
- Improve water clarity
- Increase oxygen levels for fish and marine life
- Support the return of seagrass and healthier habitats
- Help reduce algae blooms
This effort is part of Brevard County’s ongoing commitment to restoring and protecting the Indian River Lagoon for future generations.
For updates and more information, visit the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program webpage.
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