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 educational program aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and advocacy for clean water.
The Ranger Academy Training program consists of four courses designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to help protect our waters. The Fall Session kicks off on Saturday, September 13th with Module 1: Ranger Program Introduction and provides an overview of the Ranger Program and Ranger Academy training. Module 2: Pollution & Monitoring is scheduled for September 27, Module 3: Advocacy is scheduled for October 4 and Module 4: Restoration is scheduled for November 1. All classes will be held starting at 9am in the multi-purpose room at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve located at 7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33996.
Participants who complete the academy will graduate as a CWK Ranger, equipped to conduct water and air quality testing as certified citizen scientists. They will also serve as ambassadors of Calusa Waterkeeper, advocating for the clean water movement in our community.
“The Ranger Academy Training equips our citizen scientists with the knowledge and tools they need to take action—both on the water and in the community—to protect the Caloosahatchee River and its watershed” said Calusa Waterkeeper, Joe Cavanaugh. “Our Rangers serve as the eyes, ears, and voices of the community, and are the heart of the Calusa Waterkeeper organization.”
Enrollment in the Fall Ranger Academy Training is a $125 donation that helps to cover the cost of the educational program. Participants will receive a Calusa Waterkeeper Annual Membership, a CWK Ranger baseball hat, and a certificate of completion upon graduation from the academy.
Open enrollment began on August 1 and concludes on August 31. For more information about the Fall Ranger Academy Training or to register, please visit CalusaWaterkeeper.org/rangers
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