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Newsletter - March 2021
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Words from the Waterkeeper - Episode 25
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CWK bacteria sampling results 2-20-21. Enterococci levels greater than 70 MPN/100 ml represents public health risk. Learn more
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In the News
Army Corps Looking to Lower Lake Okeechobee Levels
On February 12 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it would set Lake Okeechobee flows for the following week at 2,000 cubic feet per second at the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam, the eastern edge of the Caloosahatchee. Continue Reading
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Florida Business Groups Wade Into Wetlands Permitting Fight
The Florida Chamber of Commerce and a major developers’ group are seeking to intervene in a high-stakes lawsuit over a move by the U.S. EPA to shift permitting authority to the state for projects that affect wetlands... Continue Reading
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Massive Untreated Wastewater Spill in Charlotte County
While crews were working to improve Charlotte County's sewage system, a million gallons of untreated wastewater spilled when pressure built up and caused a pipe to rupture. Although most of the spill was contained, almost 200,000 gallons ended up in the soil. Watch Now
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Manatees Dying in Droves as Poor Water Quality and Sea Grass Loss Lead to Starvation
More manatee deaths have been documented through the first two months of the year than were recorded during those same two months in 2019 and 2020 combined. Continue Reading
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Save the Dates
Calusa Waterkeeper announces its Board Election and Annual Member Meeting
Thursday, April 15 from 6:00-7:15 via Zoom
All Calusa Waterkeeper members in good standing are encouraged to vote and attend the virtual Annual Member Meeting on April 15, 2021.
Not sure you are a member? Check your status by logging in here.
Not a member, but want to vote and attend the meeting? Join here by April 1.
6:00-6:30: Election results announced, board members introduced. Attendance is restricted to members in good standing only.
6:30-7:15: All friends of Calusa Waterkeeper are invited to attend the second half of the meeting to hear Calusa Waterkeeper, John Cassani, as well as several of our Rangers, give updates on our advocacy work.
World Water Day
Be a part of Calusa Nature Center's observance of World Water Day on March 22, 2021 from 5:00-7:30.
The program includes a Hydrology Hike and Speaker Seminar featuring Calusa Waterkeeper, John Cassani, discussing
"The Importance of Water in a Rapidly Changing World."
Introduction by local environmental icon, Bill Hammond.
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Around the Watershed
NOAA red tide report 3-8-21.
You won't see these midge swarms on the latest Lee Visitor and Convention Bureau. They can thrive at very low oxygen levels resulting from poor water quality.
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False color satellite imagery 3-8-21. Red represents chlorophyll pigment, a proxy indicator for near surface algae.
Aerial imagery near Fort Myers Beach and southern Pine Island Sound. Images by Ralph Arwood
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2020 was a tough, but productive year for our advocacy.
Watch/share this quick recap on the successes you helped achieve, and where we are headed from here.
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Help us continue making an impact! 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.
Phone: (239) 784-0880
Pollution Hotline: (239) 444-8584
Email: [email protected]
Calusa Waterkeeper
PO Box 1165
Fort Myers, FL 33902
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