It was originally called Río de Ais by the Spanish, after the Ais tribe who lived along the east coast of what is now Florida. The Indian River extends southward from the Ponce de Leon Inlet in …

Welcome to Indian River County — one of America’s happiest seaside destinations. With over 100,000 acres of protected conservation land and 22.4 miles of pristine, uncrowded beaches, …

Nov 8, 2025 · The Indian River Lagoon, located along Florida’s east coast, is one of the most diverse ecosystems in North America. It stretches over 40 miles and is home to many species …

Located on a barrier island south of Melbourne, this preserve protects the watershed of the Indian River Lagoon. The most biologically diverse estuary in North America, the lagoon has been …

Sep 26, 2023 · Indian River County is located in the central portion of the Lagoon with the Sebastian Inlet directly to the north and the Fort Pierce Inlet directly to the south.

Apr 8, 2023 · Indian River spans across 5 Florida East Coast counties: Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach County. It is bounded on the west by the Florida mainland and …

The Indian River Lagoon is home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals, including over 35 species listed as threatened or endangered. This unique estuary supports habitats …

Six coastal Florida counties occur within the natural IRL watershed (Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Marin, and northern Palm Beach County). Like all estuaries, the IRL is a semi …

Jun 26, 2025 · Where is Indian River in Florida? Indian River, Florida, refers to two distinct entities: the Indian River Lagoon, a sprawling estuarine ecosystem along the state’s east …

The Indian River Lagoon is a grouping of three lagoons: the Mosquito Lagoon, the Banana River, and the Indian River, on the Atlantic Coast of Florida; one of the most biodiverse estuaries in …