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Indian River Lagoon License Plate: <br /> Florida drivers may purchase a <br /> lagoon specialty license plate for <br /> an additional$15. <br /> Every purchase directly funds <br /> projects that restore and protect * <br /> the lagoon. <br /> � <br /> Tag receipts are matched by other' M <br /> funding to at least double the value <br /> of every purchase. Q, W <br /> ON <br /> By statute,all money collected in a i� <br /> lagoon county must be used within <br /> that county. tiiluk <br /> � N , 11 <br /> g� <br /> No salaries or research projects <br /> may be paid for with tag money— <br /> x' <br /> 80%goes toward restoration,and <br /> up to 20%can be used for lagoon- <br /> focused outreach and education Tag purchases have funded more <br /> efforts. than$6 million in lagoon <br /> restoration projects so far! <br /> Has Water Quality in the Lagoon Improved? <br /> Key Indicator: Seagrass Coverage <br /> * <br /> 1986—1989 1991-1996 1998-2003 <br /> was Coverage 39,300 Coverage 44,000 Coverage 46,000 <br /> T,tusu4Ne <br /> cocoa <br /> Melbourne <br /> Exct.�ewt <br /> PAR Vero Beach <br /> — s�„rr+i wvaAry <br /> 2009-2010=Coverage 70,104 acres 85%of total seagrass target <br /> Target=83,410 acres <br /> '7 - A- 15 <br />