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New features at FPL's Manatee Lagoon are hallmarks of the 2017/2018 manatee season


RIVIERA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than a week before the Sunshine State heralds the season that brings Florida's favorite marine mammal migrating through state waterways, Manatee Lagoon ? An FPL Eco-Discovery Centertm is set to make a splash. New features will greet visitors as cooler temperatures prevail with the countdown to the 2017/2018 manatee season, Nov. 15 through March 31.

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"Anyone who has visited Manatee Lagoon and seen wild manatees in the refuge is sure to have a 'manatee moment' they can recall that personalized their experience," said Pam Rauch, vice president, external affairs and economic development for Florida Power & Light Company. "Those experiences make it critical to continue with the mission of educating everyone about the importance of protecting manatees and the ecosystems they inhabit. That's why Manatee Lagoon's mission is so special."

As water temperatures around Lake Worth Lagoon dip to 68 degrees or colder, manatees form their own aquatic meet-ups in the clean, warm-water discharge area of FPL's Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center. From the vantage point of the adjacent Manatee Lagoon facility, visitors have access to several viewing locations to see the immense creatures up close.

Additional initiatives to expand environmental stewardship this manatee season at Manatee Lagoon complement a full roster of Lake Worth Lagoon-themed art classes, lagoon-front wellness classes, environmental lectures, Junior Aqua Labs, and include:

Wildlife officials encourage those who enjoy our waterways to watch out for manatees swimming in Florida's rivers, bays or coastal waters and obey posted boat speed zones. Another option to check for manatee activity in the Lake Worth Lagoon area is to pay a visit to Manatee Lagoon's manatee cam at http://www.visitmanateelagoon.com/manatee-cam.

About Manatee Lagoon ? An FPL Eco-Discovery CenterTM

Manatee Lagoon ? An FPL Eco-Discovery Centertm features free admission and provides visitors engaging opportunities to learn about the threatened and unique Florida manatee and the Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem it inhabits. The center hosts field trips for science programs, offering site-based enrichment and educational activities. Visitors will also understand the role power plants play in sustaining the species. The warm-water outflows from the adjacent FPL Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center attract hundreds of manatees each year during cold winter months. The waterfront facility provides opportunities for the public to learn more about these marine mammals and what is needed to protect their environment. The 16,000-sq.-ft. center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, and is closed on major holidays. It offers two levels of exhibit and meeting space, a boardwalk to observe manatees in the Lagoon, picnic area, pavilion and gift shop. Manatee Lagoon hosts field trips and myriad educational and recreational activities from yoga and art classes to a Junior Aqua Lab and an environmental lecture series. For more information, go to: VisitManateeLagoon.com

 

SOURCE Florida Power & Light Company


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