Juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish resting underneath red mangrove canopy – Courtesy NOAA Smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) are listed as endangered throughout their Atlantic range under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) and as Critically Endangered on the...
Originally published in the News-Press by Amy Bennett Williams on September 19, 2025 Florida determines beach water quality based on Enterococcus levels. A measurement of 70.5 or more cells per milliliter of water is classified as “poor” and may trigger a...
Originally published in WGCU by Michael Braun on September 18, 2025 One cause for the murky appearance of Lake Okeechobee may be high levels of phosphorus, which stimulates algae growth. Jason Pim, the advocacy chair for Calusa Waterkeeper, says the news shouldn’t be...
Michele Arquette-Palermo of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida will present “Model to Mishap: Protecting Southwest Florida’s Waters Matters to All of Us.” And as part of Florida Climate Week, Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh will discuss “The Influence of Climate...
Originally published on WINK News by Bridget Bruchalski on August 28, 2025 Environmental groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency, claiming that Florida’s water quality standards are dangerously outdated and that these regulations leave communities...
Originally published in the News-Press by Chad Gillis on August 27, 2025 The gulf measured 88 degrees Aug. 26, according to several sources. Vibrio is among one of the untold number of microbes found in oceanic environments. “If there’s a lot of organic...
Originally published on WINK News by Bridgette Bruchalski on August 25, 2025 The Coast Guard is investigating the sheen, which stretches across this section of the river. Experts warn that even a small leak can have lasting effects. “It stays on the surface...
Originally published on WINK News by Sommer Serne and Mariaregina Mendoza on August 25, 2025 An oily sheen appeared on the Caloosahatchee River over the weekend, causing concern among residents in North Fort Myers. Many are worried about a strong diesel smell near the...
Originally published on Fox4 by Bella Line on August 25, 2025 A colorful sheen spotted on the Caloosahatchee River has raised concerns about marine life and water safety in the area. FOX 4’s Bella Line spoke with the Calusa Waterkeeper and a business on the...
Originally published on Fox4 by Bella Line on August 22, 2025 Water quality remains a top concern for Calusa Waterkeeper, and this weekend they’re aiming to raise awareness. The environmental organization is teaming up with Swamp Cat Brewery to raise money to...
