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An estuary is a semi-enclosed coastal water body which has a free connection to the open sea and within which seawater is measurable diluted with freshwater. Lake Worth Lagoon is a good example of an estuary in Palm Beach County. It has connections to the Atlantic Ocean via the Lake Worth and South Lake Worth Inlets.

The County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) has responsibility for the protection and enhancement of estuarine resources in Palm Beach County. Estuarine projects in Palm Beach County include:

• Boynton Beach/Ocean Ridge Mangrove Riprap Project
• Dubois Park
• Ibis Isle
• John's Island
• Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
• Munyon Island
• Ocean Ridge Natural Area
• Peanut Island
• Sims Creek
• Snook Islands Natural Area
• South Cove Natural Area
• Waterway Park
• West Palm Beach Canal (C-51) and Sediment Management

Read the Environmental Enhancement and Restoration Division's
Monthly Status Reports

• Sign up for the next Young Photographers Event on May 24th! [PDF]
• Read the latest edition of Environmental Times, Spring 2013 [PDF]
• Read the latest edition of Lake Worth Lagoon E-News, Spring 2013 [PDF]
• Download a FREE 2013 Palm Beach County Natural Areas Calendar! [PDF]
• Stay up to date with the Department's Monthly Status Reports.