Mangrove Library

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Welcome to the ever growing, Mangrove Library, where you have free access to Mangrove and Wetland related information:

- Mangrove Regulations

• The Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") implements statutes that regulate the alteration and trimming...

- Types of Mangroves

• The Red Mangrove (Rhizophora Mangle) - also known as the “Walking Tree”...
  
  
• The Black Mangrove (Avicennia Germinans) - larger and taller than the Red and White Mangroves because of their age...
  
  
• White Mangroves (Laguncularia Racemosa) - usually found at higher elevations...

- Landscape Design

Useful guides that implement a new garden concept instituted to maintain and to preserve the mangroves and their eco-system.

- Articles

• Interesting articles related to preserving mangroves and the wetland environment.

- Educational programs and information available through:

• The Environmental Learning Center of
  Vero Beach, FL
  
  
• McKee Botanical Garden
  Vero Beach, FL
  
  
• Marine Resources Council

- Local Update on The Indian River Lagoon

- Wetland Restoration