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In the News
Take Action on Florida’s Harmful Algae Blooms
Many of our backyards and favorite waterways in Southwest Florida are being impacted by blue-green algae blooms originating in Lake Okeechobee. Here's Cape Coral resident and Calusa Waterkeeper Ranger Jason Pim's story.
Planting Sea Grass in the Caloosahatchee
Tape grass and other seagrasses are extremely vital to the Caloosahatchee Estuary, providing protection and spawning areas for dozens of species of sea life. Calusa Waterkeeper is helping to replenish the Estuary by planting and protecting young seagrasses.
Harmul Bacteria Seems to be New Normal in Water
A crowd of about 400 heard informative presentations and updates on the latest restoration plans and projects during the Save Our Water summit, hosted by The News-Press. We should continue to have hope that our waters can be restored.
Fecal Bacteria Storm a Nightmare for Tourism
Fecal bacteria contamination plaguing Florida waters has reached a crisis point. Cape Coral’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta was canceled, the Franklin Lock Park beach was closed to swimmers and Billy’s Creek continues to experience hot spots of enterococci bacteria.
Removing Chiquita Lock an Environmental Disaster
The City of Cape Coral seeks a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to permanently remove the Chiquita Lock, just as it removed the Ceitus Boat Lift 10 years ago with serious impacts to the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve.