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Algae Spreads Across Canals off Caloosahatchee

Algae Spreads Across Canals off Caloosahatchee

People are finding algae in the Caloosahatchee near Fort Myers Shores and Alva. The Lee County Health Department sent warnings about the potentially toxic water this week. The county said the Florida Department of Environmental Protection tested it and it was positive for algae organisms.

DeSantis Announces Agreement on Everglades Reservoir

DeSantis Announces Agreement on Everglades Reservoir

Progress on the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project was announced on Earth Day by Gov. Ron DeSantis. South Florida Water Management District governing board voted to authorize an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on the reservoir component this year.

Words from the Waterkeeper, Episode 27

Words from the Waterkeeper, Episode 27

In this week’s Words from the Waterkeeper episode, John meets with Bonita Springs resident Cope Smoak, an expert on mayan cichlids and one of our wonderful dedicated volunteers keeping a vigilant eye on our local waters.

Piney Point Wastewater May Fuel Harmful Algae Bloom Along Florida Coast

Piney Point Wastewater May Fuel Harmful Algae Bloom Along Florida Coast

Environmental groups worry that releases from the Piney Point wastewater treatment facility near Tampa Bay will eventually fuel an algae bloom that could harm areas of coastal Florida. Nutrient-rich waters from the treatment facility will offset natural balances in the coastal estuaries and eventually end up in the Gulf of Mexico, where red tide initiates.

Officials Announce a Second Breach Concern in Florida Phosphate Reservoir

Officials Announce a Second Breach Concern in Florida Phosphate Reservoir

A wastewater reservoir in Manatee County is on the verge of collapse. If the Piney Point reservoir collapses, a 20-foot wall of water is expected to flood the area. A drone discovered a possible second breach in the reservoir as more pumps were headed to the site to prevent a catastrophic flood.

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