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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

• Call for Presentations for FLERA's 2012 Conference.
• See the latest edition of Environmental Times, Spring 2012 ![PDF]
• The numbers are in! See what ERM Volunteers Accomplished in 2011.[PDF]
• ERM launches "Explore a County Natural Area" at your local library.
• Memorial Benches can now be donated for placement in PBC Natural Areas.[PDF]
• Online Ibis Isle Restoration Project Slide Show with Audio [PDF/5 MB/5 minutes]
• Stay up to date with the Department's Monthly Status Reports. [PDF]