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Officials Investigating Fuel Spill in North Fort Myers Canal

Officials Investigating Fuel Spill in North Fort Myers Canal

The FDEP is investigating after fuel was found in a North Fort Myers canal along North Gulf Circle. Calusa Waterkeeper, Codty Pierce said this could be a deadly mistake. It only takes a small amount of fuel to kill marine life.

How Much Nitrogen Pollution is on Our Waterways?

How Much Nitrogen Pollution is on Our Waterways?

While people love living along the canals in Cape Coral, recently the question was raised, “how much nutrient pollution is actually getting into these canals?” The answer is thousands of pounds of nitrogen, according to documents released during the Chiquita Lock removal hearings in December.

Hearing on Chiquita Lock Concludes

Hearing on Chiquita Lock Concludes

A hearing to determine whether the state should issue a permit allowing the city of Cape Coral to remove the Chiquita Lock concluded Wednesday afternoon. Groups await a written decision by Administrative Law Judge Suzanne Van Wyk, which will be a recommended final order.

Chiquita Lock Hearing Resumed this Week

Chiquita Lock Hearing Resumed this Week

The hearing was continued after extensive questioning of experts concerning the water pollution generated by Cape Coral ran longer than expected. Petitioners also pointed out that Cape Coral has long held a permit to update the lock with improvements that would benefit wildlife, boaters, and water quality.

Case Against Chiquita Lock Removal Continues

Case Against Chiquita Lock Removal Continues

Plaintiffs who are fighting the removal of the Chiquita Lock in Cape Coral have been granted the opportunity to move forward and pursue their claims on the merits of the case.

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