Environmental scientists from the Nature Conservancy are finalizing plans to install equipment at three Vero Beach communities that will use artificial intelligence and machine learning to measure and reduce the quantities of harmful nutrients released from stormwater retention ponds into the Indian River Lagoon.
The Nature Conservancy is hoping the state will kick in $1.5 million for the Indian River pilot program. The Conservancy will partner with the University of Florida to monitor water quality.
County commissioners recently agreed to send letters of support to the leaders of both chambers of the Florida Legislature…