Celebration of Life for Calusa Waterkeeper, Captain Codty Pierce

Calusa Waterkeeper and the family of Captain Codty Pierce invite the community to join them in a Celebration of Life for Codty, a beloved local fly-fishing guide turned environmental advocate. The event will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater located at 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907.

Codty Pierce was born and raised in Southwest Florida and lived on Pine Island, a region he cherished deeply. A 2009 graduate of North Fort Myers High School, Codty’s passion for fishing, wildlife, boating and camping shaped his life and fueled his dedication to protecting the waters he grew up on.

Codty’s time on the water made him intimately familiar with the intricacies of the local environment. His deep connection to the region, combined with his dedication and tireless advocacy, earned him a well-deserved reputation as a trusted watchdog of Southwest Florida’s waters. As a young rising environmental leader, Codty was the driving force behind Calusa Waterkeeper’s water quality and air monitoring, community outreach, and advocacy initiatives since February 2023.

Over the years, Codty became a respected and trusted voice in the fight for water quality, environmental protection, and ecosystem restoration. As Waterkeeper, he diligently monitored, defended, and worked to restore the precious waters of Southwest Florida, fighting to hold polluters accountable and ensure future generations would enjoy the same clean waterways he knew as a child. As the Calusa Waterkeeper, Codty was one of fifteen waterkeepers in the state of Florida and one of more than 300 waterkeepers across the globe.

While Codty made an immense impact on the environmental landscape, it was his lasting respect and influence on the lives of his family, friends, and peers that defined him as a person. His passion for the environment was matched only by his love for his community, and his legacy will live on in the work of the Calusa Waterkeeper and in the hearts of those who knew him.

The Calusa Waterkeeper organization and Codty Pierce’s family encourage the community to gather together to honor his life, reflect on his extraordinary contributions, and carry forward his commitment to preserving our waters for future generations.
Event Details:

• Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM
• Location: Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907