Fighting for Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Water
Volunteer Hours and Counting
Since 1995
Explore the Issues
Waterways around the world are under attack by pollution and mismanagement. Southwest Florida is no different.
Calusa Waterkeeper is focused on several local action items as well as state and national policies affecting our waters and quality of life.
We think you’ll agree, these are causes worth fighting for.
Learn the Issues
Recent News
The Safe Waterways Act is Poised for a Senate Vote
The Safe Waterways Act of 2024 has received more bi-partisan co-sponsors, was guided through committees and is now poised for a special order vote by the full Senate.
Calusa Waterkeeper names Ramos-Williams new director
Calusa Waterkeeper, mainly comprised of volunteers, works to restore and maintain the health of the Caloosahatchee River, which flows from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico, and its surrounding watersheds. That’s 1,000 square miles of water in all that Ramos-Williams is going to try and find a way to keep clean for future generations.
Brown water near the coast: Lake O releases ongoing, could last until May
Aerial images from volunteers with Calusa Waterkeeper show a stark contrast between the Gulf of Mexico waters and the billions of gallons of tainted freshwater coming from the lake.