by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 11, 2023 | Featured, Press
Originally published by Florida Weekly on January 11, 2023 Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani steps back from a role in which he has gathered a team of 100 to monitor the Caloosahatchee River. After more than six years Cassani has finished a marathon of sorts – at...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 10, 2023 | Press
Originally published by WINK News on January 10, 2023 Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani, a man who has dedicated himself to the preservation of Southwest Florida’s waterways, plans to retire soon. Cassani has been the face of the region’s water for years. Whether you’re...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 5, 2023 | Press
Originally published by ABC-7 News on January 5, 2023 Hundreds of dead fish have been spotted in Cape Coral canals and residents are not sure why this has been happening. Cape Coral resident Francesca Nappi and her neighbors have noticed a strange smell for the past...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Dec 23, 2022 | Press
Originally published by The News-Press on December 23, 2022 by Chad Gillis Hurricane Ian and a red tide bloom combined to create dangerous conditions in coastal waters in Lee and Collier counties this year, and some water quality experts say they still would avoid...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Dec 15, 2022 | Events, Press
Originally published by Florida Weekly on December 15, 2022 The Public Forum on Water Quality & Environment Issues, previously scheduled for October 2022, has a new date. The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is holding a town-hall style Public Forum on...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Dec 12, 2022 | Press
Originally published by The News-Press on December 12, 2022 by Chad Gillis There was a time when the federal agency that manages Lake Okeechobee levels was concerned that a major hurricane or even a large tropical storm could cause lake waters to rise to the point...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 29, 2022 | Featured
If Water Is Vital For All Forms of Life and the Centerpiece of Existence, Let’s Defend It! For years, my battle cry and passion has always been for clean drinkable, fishable, and swimmable water. I’ve watched our waterways and estuaries deteriorate as more...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 24, 2022 | Featured
We thank You for being a part of the Calusa Waterkeeper family, following our accomplishments and investing in our work. On this Giving Thanks Thursday, we need to raise $50,000 to continue our prioritized water and air testing, especially now as dangerous Red Tide...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 22, 2022 | Featured
At this time of year, when we reflect on our many blessings, we can’t help but think of you, our loyal supporters who have given so much to Calusa Waterkeeper. Because of you, we: Collected 177 water samples from 25 sites that tested for fecal bacteria, which could...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Nov 17, 2022 | Featured, Harmful Algal Blooms, Press
Red Tide Continues to Make its way through Southwest Florida Waterways Originally published by FOX4 News on November 17, 2022 Red tide continues to make its way across southwest Florida waterways. Some areas are not feeling the full effect, though many beaches are...
