History
The Eau Gallie River was formerly named Elbow Creek. Currently, Elbow Creek is a branch and tributary of the Eau Gallie River. In 1895, a bridge was built across the Eau Gallie River. In 1907, the Eau Gallie Yacht Club was formed as yachting became highly popular in the area. In 1910, the Eau Gallie Yacht Club built a clubhouse along the Eau Gallie River and remained at that location until 1960.
In 2011, residents and people using the river complained that sediment was preventing navigation by small boats. The sediment was caused from nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers, as well as clay deposits. The Melbourne International Airport also drains into the river. The state estimates it would cost $20 million do dredge the river. The priority for this was low.
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