Indian River Lagoon
On August 7th, 2026, in Stuart, Florida, the Everglades Foundation held a day of remembrance a day of remembrance for the day Senate Presidient Joe Negron, in 2016, held a press conference announcing the goal of the Everglades Agricultural Reservoir to combat the toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie River. Now Continue reading Looking Back to Look Forward- the EAA Reservoir
I wanted to relax so I drove out to the ocean. Choosing Ross Witham Beach at the House of Refuge, I figured late in the day it wouldn t be crowded so I could have the beach all to myself. Well, that was not to be the case. Once I walked past the Anastasia rocks, the Continue reading The Sea Hare Story
Over the weekend, I made Ed get in the car with me. Come on, let s go on a short adventure and Diesel 🐾 can go too! Ed reluctantly got in the car and we drove from Sewall s Point the peninsula north to see history . First up Indian River Drive looking for Captain Richard s Pineapple plantation, Continue reading Lake Eden, the 1883 Survey Historic Beauty Right Around the Corner
It was day like another day, except I was up at 5:30 am. I m never up at 5:30 am unless my husband Ed has convinced me to go fishing, or years ago when I was teaching high school. My husband Ed was snoring in neutral and Diesel, our corgi, was peacefully lying by. I lay Continue reading Call of the Baby Sea Turtle
As I write, the skies above me are electrified. Thor is throwing bolts angrily and I am wondering if my ancient oak trees might get struck. Rain is coming, again, to Martin County, Florida. Martin has been fortunate this year to receive these waters from Heaven while much of the state has not. On my Continue reading Drought, Doubt and Florida Bay
On our recent trip to Everglades National Park, Ed and I stumbled upon what I consider to be the best fruit stand in North America. On our American Great Loop Journey, Ed and I visited quite a few, but none compare to this. The name of the stand is Robert is Here and it s located Continue reading The Best Fruit Stand in North America, Robert is Here
Ed asked me what I wanted to do for my 62nd birthday. My immediate reply was Let go to Everglades National Park ! In order to entice him, I even promised to go fishing, something I usually do not do as I feel sorry for the fish. We ll throw them back, I laughed. I ll learn to Continue reading Afraid of Mosquitoes? Not me! Let s go fishing! Everglades National Park
These aerial photographs of the confluence of the St. Lucie and Indian River Lagoon were taken on March 26, 2026 by my husband, Ed Lippisch. I wanted to share on by blog post to document what the water looks like during low tide and during a drought. The time was around 11:45; approximately an hour Continue reading St. Lucie River/IRL at Low Tide during 2026 Drought
On February 11, 2026, Ed had the pleasure of bringing friend and world-famous wildlife artist Geoffrey Smith along on a flight to the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Storm Water Treatment Area (STA) south of Lake Okeechobee. These photos are part of a series of reservoirs that have been covered in my blog the past months Continue reading Aerials of the EAA RESERVOIR STA
On Friday, February 6, 2026 , Ed and I joined a group tour of the C-23/24 Storm Water Treatment Area put on by Mark Perry and the Florida Oceanographic Society. ACOE s Major Cory Bell drove along with us and was available to answer questions. It was a very educational and really fantastic day! This part Continue reading On the Ground at the C-23/24 STA (IRLS)
Today I am going to share all of the aerial photographs of the C-43 Reservoir that were recently taken by my husband Ed Lippisch. I think it is important to be able to see these huge CERP/Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan projects that are, or should be, coming on-line. My post is meant to be a Continue reading Ariel Views of the C-43 Reservoir/Caloosahatchee River
What is the Interconnect or C-23 Estuary Discharge Diversion Canal? What does it look like? Today I am sharing my husband Ed s aerials of this new South Florida Water Management District built canal that is part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan/Indian River Lagoon South project to help clean up the St. Lucie River. You Continue reading What does C-23 to C-44 Interconnect Canal look…
Indian River Lagoon South Happy 2026! After a break the Florida Legislature is back in session and Everglades Restoration is back in the news. About a week ago, my husband Ed asked me what I wanted photographed for the new year, and I replied: The C23/24 Strom Water Treatment Area in St. Lucie County. Ed Continue reading Don t Forget C23/24 STA and Reservoirs of Indian River Lagoon South
The winds have finally calmed, the water has lost its anger, and from horizon to sky are long silver clouds that appear to be stuck in place. Captain Ed and I have been docked at Grand Manor Marina in Belhaven, North Carolina for the past six days. Belhaven lies about 150 miles south of Norfolk, Continue reading Finito and the One Big Beautiful Bay
Getting to Chesapeake Bay has turned out to take a bit longer than I anticipated, but that s OK. It all about the journey. We are having a great time. We left Stuart, Florida on August 8, 2025 and today we are on our way to Coinjock, North Carolina. We have traveled about 800 miles and Continue reading Getting there is half the fun, Chesapeake!
Recently, my mother and I got unexpected good news. The team from Southeasten Printing, printers of our A Pictorial History of Palm City, attended the Florida Graphic Alliance awards ceremony in Orlando, and mom and my book won Best Hard Cover Book for all entries in the state of Florida! Southeastern Printing has a long Continue reading A Pictorial History of Palm City Awarded Best Hard Cover…
The water has called once again and Ed and I are underway. This time our trawler journey will be to Chesapeake Bay. We have new puppy, Diesel, as we lost our beloved Belgium Shepard, Luna, last year while we were on America s Great Loop. Okee, our beautiful 17 pound cat, will be making the trip Continue reading Chesapeake or bust!
I invite everyone to attend what will be an incredible conclusion of Historic Preservation Month this Friday, May 30th, 5-8pm at the Flagler Center in Downtown Stuart. By the wonderful hand of fate, I will be moderating this Stuart Mainstreet event right here in my childhood city, and city of my father and grandparents starting Continue reading Andres Duany and Others who Built this City return to…
Today I wanted to look back to one of the original advertisements for G.W. Bingham s 1925 Golden Gate development as it provides insight. This 1925 South Florida Developer advertisement lauds Golden Gate on the Beautiful St. Lucie Inlet, and displays a drawing of an ornate bridge centered in a rising sun. We may not think Continue reading Gateway to the Sunrise Our Golden Gate
Today, May, 1, 2025, is the first day of Martin County s Historic Preservation Month and 2025 is Martin County s Centennial. I am featuring IRSC student, Connor Larsen s original black and white centennial logo above. Isn t it awesome?! This month, Mrs. Saadia Tsaftarides is being honored as Preservationist of the Year for her dedication to Continue reading Golden Gate, the Historic Gateway to the…