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The River Center features live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits, and a touch tank that represent the Loxahatchee River system from a freshwater cypress swamp to seagrass-dominated estuary to marine ecosystems. The center provides a fun, educational opportunity for school children, adults, visitors, and long-time residents to learn about Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River.

Our Mission is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.

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Red Tide in the Loxahatchee River

Check this website for the latest information: www.tinyurl.com/LRDredtide

The Loxahatchee River District (LRD) is actively monitoring the red tide affecting our area. To see a map showing red tide sample results for Palm Beach County, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/LRDredtide

Keep in mind, there is a considerable turnaround time for shipping and processing samples. Please be patient. As new data are available, they will be posted to this web page as soon as we have them. LRD sampled Jupiter area beaches and the Loxahatchee River on Monday and Wednesday (data not yet available), and we will sample this upcoming Tuesday. We will continue to sample until this red tide episode subsides.

LRD is collaborating with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management, and Mote Marine Laboratory to make this information available to you.

Red Tide Website

Events

River Center Amateur Photo Contest

Dates: September 4th – October 16th

Do you enjoy the photography and the outdoors? Then check out the River Center’s upcoming Photo Contest!

The River Center is proud to announce the return of the annual Loxahatchee River Amateur Photography Contest!

Contest opens Tuesday, September 4th and the deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 16th. This competition is comprised of three categories: Flora, Fauna, and Human Interaction (both positive and negative reactions are encouraged). Photographers enter submissions in either the Youth Level (17 & under) or the General Amateur Level (18 & up).

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