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State of Our Water Meeting to Highlight Citizen Science and Seagrass Monitoring Efforts

State of Our Water Meeting to Highlight Citizen Science and Seagrass Monitoring Efforts

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 30, 2026 | Events, Featured, Press, Science

CWK Rangers Amanda Zirzow and Narrie Magturo to present on citizen science efforts, regional seagrass monitoring, and current watershed conditions across Southwest Florida ​Calusa Waterkeeper invites the community to its Q3 State of Our Water meeting, offering an...
The Desert Dust That Calms Storms Can Also Feed Coastal Bacteria

The Desert Dust That Calms Storms Can Also Feed Coastal Bacteria

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 26, 2026 | Bacteria Monitoring, Harmful Algal Blooms, Science

A large plume of Saharan dust approaching Florida is making headlines for hazy skies, colorful sunsets, lower air quality, and its ability to temporarily suppress tropical storm development. But for Calusa Waterkeeper, this dust cloud also raises an important...
Sanibel Causeway tests ‘poor’ for bacteria; state site lacks details

Sanibel Causeway tests ‘poor’ for bacteria; state site lacks details

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 19, 2026 | Bacteria Monitoring, Press

Originally published in the News-Press by Amy Bennett Williams on June 19, 2026. Anyone headed out to the Sanibel Causeway this weekend might want to think twice about getting into (or even touching) that lovely turquoise water. That’s because the water tested...
Chubby Mermaid Brewing Company partners with Calusa Waterkeeper on clean water efforts

Chubby Mermaid Brewing Company partners with Calusa Waterkeeper on clean water efforts

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 5, 2026 | Events, Featured, Press

New partnership highlights the connection between clean water, environmental stewardship and local economy of Southwest Florida Calusa Waterkeeper and Chubby Mermaid Brewing Company have announced a new partnership focused on supporting clean water advocacy and...
Fort Myers contractor mistake sends raw sewage back into home

Fort Myers contractor mistake sends raw sewage back into home

by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 30, 2026 | Bacteria Monitoring, Press, Water Testing

Originally published in Fort Myers News-Press by Charlie Whitehead on May 30, 2026 The city had replaced the 50-year-old collection lines in the ground as part of ongoing system upgrades beginning in 2007. All the homes on Hanover were connected to the new lines and...
Fort Myers pushes wastewater upgrades after 2020 sewage spill triggered state order

Fort Myers pushes wastewater upgrades after 2020 sewage spill triggered state order

by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 12, 2026 | Bacteria Monitoring, Featured, Press, Water Testing

Originally published in Gulf Coast News by Samantha Carlson on May 12, 2026 Fort Myers has reduced discharge into the river by 50% over the past two years, which Sciandra described as “a huge benefit to the environment.” The city stopped testing for human...
Alzheimer’s in the water

Alzheimer’s in the water

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 27, 2026 | Featured, Harmful Algal Blooms, Press, Water Testing

Originally published in Florida Weekly by Roger Williams on April 27, 2026 Research scientists make the undeniable connection between blue-green algae and the growing public health crisis Connections are good — unless they’re not. Take the connection between algal...
Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 11, 2026 | Featured, Harmful Algal Blooms, Press, Water Testing

Originally published on Gulf Coast News by Natacha Casal on April 11, 2026 Researchers and environmental advocates gathered at Florida Southwestern State College to address the health and environmental impacts of harmful algal blooms, including airborne toxins and...
Water experts examine how algal toxins may affect brain health in SWFL

Water experts examine how algal toxins may affect brain health in SWFL

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 11, 2026 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press, Water Testing

Originally published on WINK News by Paul Dolan on April 11, 2026 Water experts are holding an event this morning to keep up with the state of Southwest Florida’s water. The Calusa Waterkeeper says the main presentation will look at how algal toxins may play a...
Dolphin dementia: Florida scientist to share research, talk about algae

Dolphin dementia: Florida scientist to share research, talk about algae

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 9, 2026 | Featured, Harmful Algal Blooms, Press, Water Testing

Originally published in the News-Press by Amy Bennett Williams on April 9, 2026 Why dolphins sometimes strand themselves on shore, often to die, has long troubled scientists and beachgoers alike. A recently published article explores whether their brains may warn...
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