Newsletter - December 2020
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Lake Okeechobee Discharges & Red Tide Continue
On our latest episode of Words from the Waterkeeper, John Cassani informs us of Lake Okeechobee and the ongoing releases from the Army Corps of Engineers into the Caloosahatchee. There has also been a recent spike in red tide along the Gulf of Mexico.
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Collaborating for Billy's Creek Restoration Efforts
The City of Fort Myers agrees that Billy's Creek is contaminated. However, controversy arises regarding source and amount of contaminants. Calusa Waterkeeper's John Cassani and Fort Myers City Council hope to get on the same page and work together in developing prevention and restoration measures. Watch Now
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In the News
Red Tide Exposure Warning Prompted for Bonita Beach
Florida Department of Health in Lee County sent a health alert advising red tide blooms could be present along the coast near Bonita Beach Park. They’re also high levels of red tide in the Gulf off the coast of Lee and Collier County. Read More
Florida Law does Little to Clean up Waterways
Florida’s waterways have been choked by blue-green algae and red tide for years, and are now on life support. However, the Clean Waterways Act signed into law this summer does very little to help Florida's ailing waterways. Read More
Aerial Images of SWFL Shores Shows Dark Water Discharge
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting waterways in Lee County took pictures of shorelines to show the effect of water releases from Lake Okeechobee. Plus, researchers from SCCF detected a medium level of red tide in the waters around Sanibel. Read More
Researchers Warn Red Tide is Back in Southwest Florida
It may not be killing fish or burning human throats yet, but red tide is lurking along Southwest Florida’s shoreline. Scientists sampling water for Karenia brevis, the microscopic toxic algae that produce red tide, find concentrations are declining along many Sanibel beaches. Read More
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Around the Watershed
Ralph Arwood continues to monitor water conditions off the SWFL coast
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NOAA red tide reports continue to show increased exposure along our coast
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Happy Holidays from Calusa Waterkeeper!
Green as the cyano, red as the tide,
We don't intend to lay down or hide.
Calusa Waterkeeper continues to advocate,
Bringing clean water victories to celebrate.
But, in this season we all take a pause,
To spend time with family and wait up for Santa Claus.
As we recommit to our cause, we wish yuletide cheer
To you and your families, for a joyous holiday and happy new year!
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Help us close the year strong! Join Calusa Waterkeeper and make a tax-deductible donation now. We sincerely appreciate your on-going support!
CALUSA WATERKEEPER MISSION
To Protect and Restore the Caloosahatchee River from Lake Okeechobee to the Coastal Waters.
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Phone: (239) 784-0880
Pollution Hotline: (239) 444-8584
Email: [email protected]
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Fort Myers, FL 33902
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