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...
Originally published by Waterkeepers Florida by Jen Lomberk on August 19, 2025 The Environmental Defense Alliance and Waterkeepers Florida have filed a lawsuit against Lee M. Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for failing to adopt...
Originally published on Fox4 by Andrew Shipley on August 8, 2025 Sea grass, along with oysters and mangroves, are the drivers for health of waterways in our Southwest Florida community. The more they thrive, the cleaner our important estuary will be. Through Florida...
Calusa Waterkeeper is excited to announce open enrollment in August for its Fall 2025 Ranger Academy Training with Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh. Citizens are invited to become certified Rangers and stewards of our waterways. The academy offers a comprehensive...
Originally published in the News-Press by Charlie Whitehead on August 1, 2025 It took an audit conducted in May to discover that the trigger had been missed. When it revealed the oversight, city utilities asked the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to...
Originally published in Florida Weekly by Roger Williams on July 30, 2025 FIVE: Senate Bill 492 — Land Development This represents a major change in the longstanding practice of wetland mitigation, when developers agree to “mitigate” destruction of wetlands by...
Originally published in the News-Press by Amy Bennett Williams on July 15, 2025 The reservoir is one of 68 original projects Congress signed into being when it approved the largest environmental restoration project on the globe in 2000. As often happens with such...
