Fighting for Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Water
Volunteer Hours and Counting
Since 1995
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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.
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Mismanagement destroying Florida’s coastal waters
Florida’s coastal waters composed of marshes and tidal estuaries, fed by iconic rivers, represent the very essence of natural Florida. In 2024 the state reported a total water area of 3,668,875 acres statewide for estuary segments identified as impaired for various pollutants.
Red tide raging in Gulf as cell counts hit 20 million cells per liter off Sanibel
A pilot flying on behalf of the Calusa Waterkeeper took photos recently and posted them on Facebook. The images show copper-stained waters in the Gulf and massive patches of toxic water.
Commentary: Chiquita Lock case shows how to suppress civic participation
We write to ask for Floridians’ help to protect both our water and environment, as well as our right to participate in the civic affairs of our communities without fear of retaliation by government.
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