#EARMAN RIVER FULL#
Dozens of birds reside here full time or part time as part of their migration patterns, and the Indian River Lagoon is a great place to see them. Bountiful Birdsīe sure to bring your binoculars! Indian River County is often referred to as a birding paradise. Keep an eye out for no wake zones – they are posted around manatee habitats and thoroughfares to protect these slow-moving animals from injury and death caused by boat propellers. These gentle giants feed almost exclusively on seagrasses, spending most of their days leisurely grazing around the lagoon. Manatees are more frequently seen in the cooler months, but even during warmer parts of the year, they can usually be spotted in the mornings. They are naturally friendly, playful, and curious, often coming right up to boats to say hello and hang out. These intelligent animals are social creatures who communicate with squawks and whistles, and when living inshore, they typically stay in smaller groups of ten or fewer. In the Indian River Lagoon, bottle-nose dolphins are the most common dolphin species.
Some of Florida’s most famous wildlife live right here in our stretch of the Indian River Lagoon.Īs you make your way on your adventures, it’s extremely likely – almost guaranteed – that you will see some of our local dolphin friends. Colloquially referred to as “walking trees” due to their unique prop root system, these important tropical plants protect the coastline and provide shelter and food to many species of birds, fish, and marine animals like otters and sea turtles. There are three main species of mangrove trees in Florida, but the one most commonly found on the lagoon is the most iconic: the red mangrove. Palm Beach County anticipates beginning construction on the Prosperity Farms Road bridge in 2022, but much more public outreach is planned before construction.In addition to the beautiful riverside homes, there are also mangrove trees lining every coast on the lagoon. Follow our progressĪlso, please continue to monitor the Village projects webpage at for info on upcoming projects, and Village social media for updates and future opportunities to influence bridge design. No final design or design features have been chosen yet, but the survey results give an idea of what people liked best. It was run from April 14 to and asked for citizen preferences for the design look. We did a survey showing two ideas for the design of the overhead trellis on the bridge. Planners have shared them with small groups of residents, but greater input from residents is needed to help construct a bridge that Villagers can enjoy and be proud of for decades to come. Two design styles for a proposed trellis have been proposed by a consulting firm.
While Palm Beach County works on designs to replace the bridge with funding from the Infrastructure Surtax Initiative (approved by voters in 2016), the Village is collaborating with the County to make it more attractive and to take advantage of the views of the Earman River and create a pedestrian-friendly area in accordance with the Citizens' Master Plan (adopted by the Village Council in 2016).Īlthough the County’s plans are not complete, it is anticipated the new bridge will be elevated at least 18 inches (to facilitate boat traffic), and that sidewalks will be significantly wider than they are now.
This is why the Village is working to create a memorable entryway for travelers heading into the community, as well as an attractive outdoor public space for locals to walk to, ride a bike to, or to just sit at and enjoy. Without visual access to one of the North Palm Beach’s great assets, it's easy to miss the Earman River while traveling on Prosperity Farms Road. Do you ever drive over the bridge on Prosperity Farms Road that crosses the Earman River? Have you ever noticed the bridge as you commute back and forth? If so, it’s likely that you never noticed anything special about it one way or another.
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