Guest speaker is TV host, conservationist, and fishing guide Captain Benny Blanco.
Cape Coral, FL – February 22, 2024 – Calusa Waterkeeper, a prominent environmental advocacy organization committed to preserving and protecting the water resources of the Caloosahatchee River and its watershed, is pleased to announce its highly anticipated annual meeting and awards luncheon Our Water, Our Future, Ours to Protect. The event will take place at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
This significant gathering will bring together community leaders, environmentalists, and supporters to celebrate the organization’s achievements over the past year and discuss upcoming initiatives to safeguard the region’s vital waterways.
The luncheon will feature Master of Ceremonies Fox4 Meteorologist Andrew Shipley and distinguished guest speaker Captain Benny Blanco who will discuss the current state of our region’s waterways along with Waterkeeper Codty Pierce. Captain Blanco is the owner and host of Guiding Flow TV, an award-winning conservationist, and tournament-winning fishing guide. Guests will enjoy engaging presentations, silent and live auctions, and the presentation of prestigious awards to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional dedication to water conservation and environmental stewardship.
Captains Benny Blanco and Codty Pierce are featured speakers at Calusa Waterkeeper’s annual meeting and awards luncheon to be held on March 24, 2024
Sponsorships and tickets are now available. Calusa Waterkeeper invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to take part in the clean water movement. By becoming a sponsor, you will not only demonstrate your commitment to environmental sustainability but also gain valuable exposure to a diverse audience of environmentally conscious individuals. General admission tickets include lunch, wine, beer, auction, keynote speaker, and awards ceremony. VIP ticket holders can attend a private pre-event meet and greet with Captains Benny Blanco and Codty Pierce. The exclusive VIP event starts promptly at 1:00 PM and includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
Proceeds from the event will support Calusa Waterkeeper’s science-based programs and initiatives that help protect and restore our local waterways from Lake Okeechobee to our coastal waters, Boca Grande to Bonita Beach. Ongoing projects throughout the year include Vertical Oyster Gardens, Ranger Training, Water Quality Testing, and Air Quality Monitoring which focus specifically on water quality’s impact on human health, ecosystems, and aquatic life.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn about the current state of our water resources, and contribute to the mission of Calusa Waterkeeper.
For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket sales, please visit betterunite.com/cwkourwater or contact [email protected] or (239) 899-1440
About Calusa Waterkeeper
Calusa Waterkeeper, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, preservation, and restoration of the Caloosahatchee River and its watershed. CWK’s jurisdiction covers three counties in Southwest Florida and encompasses 1,000 square miles of waterways. Through advocacy, education, community engagement, and science-based programs and research, Calusa Waterkeeper strives to ensure clean water for current and future generations that is drinkable, fishable, and swimmable. For more information about Calusa Waterkeeper visit calusawaterkeeper.org or call (239) 899-1440.