Find Out What’s in Estero Bay at the October State of Our Water Meeting

Bonita Water Steward Nicole Weigold will be Calusa Waterkeeper’s guest speaker

Fort Myers, FL – September 17, 2024 – The Estero Bay Basin located within Calusa Waterkeeper’s 1000 sq. mile jurisdiction, is the topic of Calusa Waterkeeper’s State of Our Water quarterly meeting held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9:30 to noon at Fort Myers Regional Library. A popular area for paddlers and boaters, Estero Bay spans 359.6 square miles and is the state’s first aquatic preserve and Outstanding Florida Waters, which means it should receive the state’s highest protections under law. Keynote speaker Bonita Water Steward Nicole Weigold will tell us “What’s in the Bay” including current water conditions, its impact on the ecosystem and public health, and the fascinating projects that are underway to protect and restore the area.

Calusa Waterkeeper Captain Codty Pierce will open the meeting, providing a presentation on the current state of our water, followed by reports by each Zone Ranger Leader who will discuss the conditions around the watershed. Guests will get to meet our local waterkeeper, the trained rangers who serve as the organization’s boots on the ground and fins in the water that protect our waterways, as well as enjoy an informative discussion on Estero Bay.

The meeting is open to all paid annual members and rangers at no charge. Online registration is required as space is limited. To reserve your seat, visit calusawaterkeeper.org or click here.

For a tax-deductible donation of $50 or more, you can become an annual member of Calusa Waterkeeper and join us at this and future quarterly meetings at no additional charge. To join, visit calusawaterkeeper.org/membership, email [email protected] or call 239-899-1440.