Lagoon Drift 11th Experiment After-Action Report Released

Since 2017, we have been working with partners, volunteers and thousands of citizen scientists across Palm Beach County to study the transport and accumulation of marine debris in our local waterways using eco-friendly drift cards. On April 25, 2024, our 11th Lagoon Drift experiment got underway, and we are pleased to share the results with you.

Spring 2024 Experiment

304 citizen scientists

240 eco-friendly drift cards

6 inshore deployment locations around Lake Worth Lagoon and the Intracoastal Waterway

Each Lagoon Drift experiment provides further insights into where trash and pollution entering our waterways may go, while engaging our community in conversations about human impacts on the environment.

Spring 2024 Results

35% drift cards found and reported

85% drift cards were found inshore, within the Lake Worth Lagoon, Intracoastal Waterway or Loxahatchee River

15% drift cards were found offshore on beaches

Go to the Lagoon Drift webpage to learn more about this citizen science experiment and access the full after-action report.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the creation, decoration, deployment and recovery of the cards, and helped make this another successful experiment! If you find a drift card to report or would like to get involved in future Lagoon Drift experiments, please contact us at [email protected].