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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...
Nonprofit works to protect endangered sawfish habitat

Nonprofit works to protect endangered sawfish habitat

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 30, 2026 | Cape Coral Spreader Canals, Featured, Press, Science

Originally published on Gulf Coast News by Evan Dean on March 30, 2026 Among the places the non-profit is working to protect is Glover Bight. It’s a cove along the Caloosahatchee River, near The Westin Cape Coral Resort. “In the federal registry, this is known as...
Florida sawfish face extinction risk from habitat destruction

Florida sawfish face extinction risk from habitat destruction

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 24, 2026 | Cape Coral Spreader Canals, Featured, Press, Science

Originally published on WINK News by Bridget Bruchalski on March 24, 2026 A rare sawfish nursery in the Caloosahatchee River faces mounting threats from development and rising sea levels. Joe Cavanaugh, Calusa Waterkeeper, took WINK News to one of only two known...
Troubled Waters

Troubled Waters

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 17, 2026 | C43 Reservoir, Featured, Harmful Algal Blooms, Lake Okeechobee, Policy, Press

Originally published in Florida Weekly by Roger Williams on March 7, 2026 How agricultural runoff, septic systems and policy gaps are fueling Florida’s water emergency Starting in mid-February, a bloom of toxic blue-green algae erupted across more than 40 miles of the...
David A. Davis, Ph.D. to Headline Calusa Waterkeeper’s State of Our Water Meeting

David A. Davis, Ph.D. to Headline Calusa Waterkeeper’s State of Our Water Meeting

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 3, 2026 | Events, Featured, Press, Science

“Algal Toxins & Alzheimer’s Disease” will be the keynote address by David A. Davis, Ph.D. of the University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank Calusa Waterkeeper will welcome Dr. David A. Davis of the University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank as the keynote speaker...
Fort Myers receives $6 million grant to clean polluted canals

Fort Myers receives $6 million grant to clean polluted canals

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Feb 25, 2026 | Bacteria Monitoring, Featured, Press, Water Testing

Originally published in Gulf Coast News by Nehilah Grand-Pierre on February 25, 2026 Fort Myers has received a $6 million grant from the Department of Agriculture to clean polluted canals, including Manuel’s Branch and Billy’s Creek. The grant will fund...
Fort Myers receives $6M grant to clean polluted canals

Fort Myers receives $6M grant to clean polluted canals

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Feb 24, 2026 | Bacteria Monitoring, Press, Water Testing

Originally published in Gulfshore Business by Evan Williams on February 24, 2026 The Department of Agriculture awarded Fort Myers a $6 million grant to help clean up polluted canals and creeks throughout the city.  The funding is part of ongoing efforts to address...
C-43 Reservoir in Hendry County not expected to be fully operational until 2028

C-43 Reservoir in Hendry County not expected to be fully operational until 2028

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Feb 18, 2026 | C43 Reservoir, Featured, Policy, Press

Originally published on Gulf Coast News by Evan Dean on February 18, 2026 The C-43 is designed to capture runoff and water releases from Lake Okeechobee during the rainy season, clean the water while it’s being stored and then release it down the Caloosahatchee River...
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