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Researching the Effects of a Red Tide Bloom

Researching the Effects of a Red Tide Bloom

You don’t have to be in the water or right by a bloom to be affected by it. Research shows you can be miles away and airborne toxins can be present. Manny Aparicio, Calusa Waterkeeper board member explains the effects of a red tide bloom.

Red Tide Getting Worse in Southwest Florida

Red Tide Getting Worse in Southwest Florida

Red tide lines Southwest Florida’s coast from south Lee County into Sarasota. When Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani sees this, it reminds him of the last time a hurricane came through Southwest Florida. After Irma, a red tide bloom went up and down the coast for about two years.

John Cassani to Retire as Calusa Waterkeeper in 2023

John Cassani to Retire as Calusa Waterkeeper in 2023

It is with heavy, but grateful hearts that we announce the retirement of John Cassani as the Calusa Waterkeeper, effective January 1, 2023. John’s service to the Calusa Waterkeeper organization and the people of Southwest Florida has been immense and cannot be overstated.

John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper Accomplishments

John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper Accomplishments

As we honor John's Cassani's retirement as Calusa Waterkeeper and his career of service, here are but some highlights of his immense commitment to our environment and community. John was a founding member of Caloosahatchee River Citizens Association (CRCA) in 1995....

Lake Okeechobee Releases to the Caloosahatchee Begin

Lake Okeechobee Releases to the Caloosahatchee Begin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said they will begin releasing Lake Okeechobee discharges into the Caloosahatchee River. This raises concerns in Southwest Florida because the area is still trying to dry out after Hurricane Ian.

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