Fighting for Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Water
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 regional and national issues affecting our water policy and quality of lives.
We think you’ll agree, these are causes worth fighting for.
Learn the Issues
Recent News
An Update from Calusa Waterkeeper Board President, Jim Watkins
A special update on the status of Calusa Waterkeeper from Board President, Jim Watkins
What is the Right to Clean Water Initiative?
Calusa Waterkeeper supports the Right to Clean Water constitutional amendment ballot initiative. The following information has been adapted from their brochure.
Health Department and Advocates Monitor Lake O and Caloosahatchee Cyanobacteria
A month into the summer rainy season, the signs have begun appearing at popular Southwest Florida waterways. Sporting red or yellow tops depending on the threat level, they warn would-be recreators about cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae.