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Calusa Waterkeeper to Celebrate 30 Years of Protecting Southwest Florida’s Waters

Calusa Waterkeeper to Celebrate 30 Years of Protecting Southwest Florida’s Waters

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Dec 18, 2024 | Events, Featured

Calusa Waterkeeper, a leading voice for clean water in Southwest Florida, is proud to announce its 30th Anniversary Celebration, set for Friday, January 24, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers. This milestone event will...
Toxic red tide still being found offshore of Lee County, Collier

Toxic red tide still being found offshore of Lee County, Collier

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Dec 18, 2024 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press

Originally published in the News-Press by Chad Gillis on December 19, 2024 Offshore winds have kept the bloom mostly away from local beaches and out in the open Gulf of Mexico. “There hasn’t been much visibly, mostly because of the wind,” said Calusa...
They fought for clean water in Florida; they got hammered with the lawyers’ bill

They fought for clean water in Florida; they got hammered with the lawyers’ bill

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Dec 14, 2024 | Cape Coral Spreader Canals, Featured, Press

Originally published in USA Today by Mary Kay Robbins-Kralapp and Howard Simon on December 14, 2024 In southwestern Florida, where the Caloosahatchee River empties into Pine Island Sound and Gulf of Mexico, three citizen advocates for clean water face crippling...
Winds help keep red tide at bay

Winds help keep red tide at bay

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 28, 2024 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press

Originally published on Boca Beacon by Anna Ridilla on November 28, 2024 Experts are still watching red tide, but with winds, and cooler weather, the area may escape a bad season. The Calusa Waterkeeper has been seeing fluctuating results for red tide amounts, said...
What are all the discharges about? The latest on Lake O

What are all the discharges about? The latest on Lake O

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 27, 2024 | Lake Okeechobee, Policy, Press

Originally published in the News-Press by Chad Gillis on November 27, 2024 River advocates are concerned that too much fresh water could spoil the delicate estuary, which depends on the lake for fresh water during the dry season. The overall measurement for flows in...
Dangerous levels of fecal bacteria found in Lee County waterways

Dangerous levels of fecal bacteria found in Lee County waterways

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 23, 2024 | Bacteria Monitoring, Featured, Press, Water Testing

Originally published on Fox 4 by Anvar Ruziev on November 23, 2024 A recent report from the Calusa Waterkeeper highlights alarming levels of fecal bacteria in many Lee County waterways. Among the locations tested, Manuel Branch, a canal that runs near Cleveland Avenue...
Calusa Waterkeeper Featured in HAB Special Report by Ocean Grants

Calusa Waterkeeper Featured in HAB Special Report by Ocean Grants

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 18, 2024 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press

Originally published by Ocean Grants on November 18, 2024 Harmful algal blooms have been at the center of Calusa Waterkeeper’s science-based advocacy initiatives exploring the impacts of water quality on human health, our economy, and quality of life. Originally...
There’s Something in the Water

There’s Something in the Water

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 18, 2024 | Bacteria Monitoring, Featured, Press

Originally published by Bob Moro in the Nautical Mile on November 18, 2024 I know I speak for everyone at The Nautical Mile when I express my heartfelt sympathy for all in our community who have been battered by a succession of storms unprecedented in our history. I...
The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact?

The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact?

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 4, 2024 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press

Originally published on WINK News by Elizabeth Biro on November 4, 2024 A storm is churning and on track to make its way into the Gulf of Mexico. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission red tide map shows background to low concentrations of it offshore...
Calusa Waterkeeper Wins 2nd Place in the National Nonprofit of the Year Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Competition

Calusa Waterkeeper Wins 2nd Place in the National Nonprofit of the Year Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Competition

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 1, 2024 | Press

Fort Myers, FL – November 1, 2024 – Calusa Waterkeeper, a passionate champion for clean water in Southwest Florida for nearly three decades, is honored to be recognized as the 2024 Cox Conserves Heroes 2nd Place Nonprofit of the Year Winner. This award...
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