Newsletter - September 2020
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Calusa Waterkeeper's John Cassani Addresses Misleading Information in Billy's Creek Workshop
During a Fort Myers city council workshop, many vital facts relevant to the concerns of Calusa Waterkeeper and the general public, were conspicuously missing from the City’s presentations. Calusa Waterkeeper, John Cassani’s wrote an official public response to that meeting.
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Letter of Appreciation from City of Stuart Mayor
A partial ruling was recently reached by a federal judge on our lawsuit involving the Army Corps’ failure to assess Lake Okeechobee discharges’ impacts on downstream endangered species. In the wake of this recent decision, we received the following letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Stuart, Florida, Michael J. Meier. Read More >
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Saving Estero Bay Online Benefit
Plan to join us Saturday, November 14th for an exclusive online benefit event and the World Premiere of our newest film:
ETERNAL VIGILANCE: Fighting to Restore the Estero Bay Tributaries
Join us in recognizing the 30th anniversary of the designation of the Estero Bay tributaries as Outstanding Florida Waters. Registration is FREE and all attendees will enjoy special guest appearances and one-of-a-kind online auction items with early bird bidding available!
Do you own a business with interests in Estero Bay or it’s feeder creeks?
Become an Event Sponsor!
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In the News
Calusa Nature Center Needs Your Help!
Closures from COVID-19 resulting in a loss of revenue and fundraising have placed Calusa Nature Center in jeopardy of shutting down. But, you can help by volunteering, making a donation through PayPal or GoFund Me, and more! Learn how to help this great organization >
Construction Sites Investigated
Two construction sites in Fort Myers are facing scrutiny from the FDEP after photos and complaints about runoff into the Caloosahatchee. Read More >
Algae Health Advisories Issued
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has been issuing health advisories in response to blue-green algae blooms in three Cape Coral canals. Read More >
Algal Bloom Test Results Pending
Concerned neighbors in Cape Coral await test results from the FDEP from a reported blue-green algae bloom that is taking over their canal. Read More >
Billy's Creek Pollution Issues
Fort Myers officials went on the offensive in an effort to counter claims that bacteria, is flowing from the Billy’s Creek watershed to the Caloosahatchee. Read More >
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Words from the Waterkeeper - Episode 19
John Cassani informs us that the Army Corps of Engineers announced they may have to start discharging Lake Okeechobee water into the Caloosahatchee. Plus, there has been a recent fish kill in Bonita Springs and other water quality issues arising in the Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas.
Around the Watershed
Learn more about Waterkeepers Florida - a coalition of 13 Waterkeeper organizations working in the State of Florida to protect and restore our water resources
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Strong chlorophyll (algae) signature in red along the Southwest Florida coast
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A cyanobacteria bloom forming on Shaughnessey Canal in Cape Coral
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A behind the scenes look with Cat Chase Media filming our upcoming documentary
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Lake Okeechobee cyanobacteria bloom varies from day to day
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Celebrating 25 Years - Founded in 1995
We are excited to release our Anniversary Commemorative publication recognizing our 25-year history, starting as CRCA – Riverwatch in 1995. This expanded souvenir newsletter is chock full of historical accounts from our founding and early years, along with a focus on key issues throughout our watershed.
Please consider adding $25 to your next donation to salute our anniversary!
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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Calusa Waterkeeper
PO Box 1165
Fort Myers, FL 33902
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