To foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden is an expansive collection of specialty gardens, woodlands, wetlands, arboreta, and university research facility.

Research & Outreach

The LSU Coastal Roots Program aims to assist students in developing an attitude of stewardship toward our natural resources & to provide a constructive learning event for sustaining local ecosystems.

Provide leadership through stewardship, research, and education to reveal cultural and natural heritage for the public and scientific communities. We look to the future as well as the past.

To create a community where students, staff and families work together to cultivate the academic, social, emotional, and ethical growth of each student.

The Lussier Family Heritage Center provides outdoor and environmental education experiences for persons of all ages and ability levels. We strive to connect all people with the outdoors as parks and open-spaces are vital to mental and physical well-being.

Lynchburg Water Resources ensures that Lynchburg residents enjoy an uninterrupted supply of quality drinking water and reliable sewer service. Each year, we supply our customers with over 3.8 billion gallons of clean drinking water, we treat 4.2 billion gallons of wastewater, and we invest tens of millions of dollars each year into Lynchburg's local water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Our Mission is Clear: Promote the life, health, and prosperity of our community.

To develop and reveal the natural resources of the park for the purpose of education, stewardship, and recreation for the residents and visitors of Florence County.