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Newsletter - May 2021
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Red Tide and Blue-Green Algae Prompt Environmental Groups to ask Gov. DeSantis for State of Emergency
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Spearheaded by Calusa Waterkeeper, environmental groups have asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency for communities impacted by what appears to be a growing toxic blue-green algae outbreak in the Lake Okeechobee system and a red tide in the Gulf of Mexico.
Along with the Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Everglades and about a dozen other groups Calusa Waterkeeper signed on to a May 8 letter that was delivered to the governor’s office Monday.
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Words from the Waterkeeper - Episode 27
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ACTION ALERT: Contact Our Governor to Veto These Bills
With the 2021 Legislative Session now closed, Calusa Waterkeeper is urging our supporters and followers to contact Governor Ron DeSantis to veto these bills that have a strong nexus to water, unabated development and the negative impacts that result. Find Out How
Thank you for taking action to oppose these damaging pieces of legislation and for committing to protecting our waterways!
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In the News
Virtual Water Quality Summit Addressed SWFL Algae Issues
A group of water experts took its concerns about the state of Southwest Florida’s waterways to lawmakers in the SWFL Virtual Water Summit. Watch Now
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DeSantis Announces Agreement on Everglades Reservoir
Progress on the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project was announced on Earth Day by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The SFWMD governing board voted to authorize an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on the reservoir component this year. Continue Reading
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Two Algae Health Alerts Issued in Lee County
Two areas in Lee County are being monitored as fears of another algae outbreak grow. The Franklin Lock in Olga and the Alva boat ramp are both under an algae health alert. Learn More
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Researchers Trying to Find Ways to Kill Blue-Green Algae as it Begins to Reappear
Blue-green algae is showing up again in the Caloosahatchee. There’s enough of it that the Florida Department of Health has put up signs, warning people not to swim. Read More
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Around the Watershed
NOAA red tide report. This red tide bloom is approaching six months in duration.
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The growing threat of harmful algal blooms will magnify the problem of declining seagrass with increased manatee mortality as one outcome.
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Cyanobacteria bloom in the Caloosahatchee at LaBelle
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This could get ugly with the hurricane season about to kick into gear and a lot of toxic cyanobacteria in Lake Okeechobee.
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Unbelievable imagery from Ralph Arwood of the Caloosahatchee and Lake Okeechobee cyanobacteria blooms.
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Welcome 2021-2022 Officers
Jim Watkins
President
Jason Pim
Vice President
Kathy Cookman
Secretary
Ruth Watkins
Treasurer
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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