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Recent Rains Send Pulse of Nutrients and Pollutants to Gulf of Mexico

Recent Rains Send Pulse of Nutrients and Pollutants to Gulf of Mexico

Experts say high loads of pollution are flowing to the Gulf of Mexico in the aftermath of a series of storms that brought summer-like rains to the Sunshine State. Several inches of rain fell across South Florida and much of that water quickly washed off the landscape.

Writer & Environmental Advocate Named Collier County Waterkeeper

Writer & Environmental Advocate Named Collier County Waterkeeper

Ray Bearfield was appointed as the Collier County Waterkeeper, a local chapter of a nationwide effort to protect America’s waterways. Bearfield, 72 attended East Tennessee State University and moved to Naples in 1976, when he became a freelance writer and fishing guide.

Warm Gulf Waters Could Mean Stronger Storms & Algae Blooms

Warm Gulf Waters Could Mean Stronger Storms & Algae Blooms

Gulf of Mexico water temperatures are running on the high side this year, which could trigger anything from afternoon thunderstorms to early animal migrations. Various weather outlets say water temperatures are hovering around 80 degrees near Fort Myers Beach.

Red Tide Bloom Gaining Strength in Some Areas

Red Tide Bloom Gaining Strength in Some Areas

A red tide bloom along the Southwest Florida coast appears to be spreading in size, with recent reports from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission showing counts of 1 million cells per liter and higher in Lee County, with the bloom stretching from Tampa Bay to Florida Bay.

Captain Codty Pierce Chosen as the New Calusa Waterkeeper

Captain Codty Pierce Chosen as the New Calusa Waterkeeper

We’re excited to announce the selection of Captain Codty Piece as the next Calusa Waterkeeper. Codty is a native of Lee County and lifelong outdoorsman, growing up fishing our area waters and spending many years observing the hydrology and environments of the watershed.

Researchers Measure Water Conditions that Lead to Red Tide in SWFL

Researchers Measure Water Conditions that Lead to Red Tide in SWFL

Researchers from Florida Gulf Coast University and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation take water samples from depths of 45 feet in the Gulf of Mexico to right off the shore of Sanibel and several spots in between to better understand our water quality issues.

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