Fighting for Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Water
Volunteer Hours and Counting
Since 1995
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Waterways around the world are under attack by pollution and mismanagement. Southwest Florida is no different.
Calusa Waterkeeper is focused on several local action items as well as regional and national issues affecting our water policy and quality of lives.
We think you’ll agree, these are causes worth fighting for.
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Recent News
Researchers Measure Water Conditions that Lead to Red Tide in SWFL
Researchers from Florida Gulf Coast University and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation take water samples from depths of 45 feet in the Gulf of Mexico to right off the shore of Sanibel and several spots in between to better understand our water quality issues.
Everglades Progress Report: Scientists Point to Need for Water Storage & Climate Planning
The National Academy of Sciences produced a 318-page “Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades: The Ninth Biennial Review” as an independent look at how things are going as the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) turns 23.
New Bacteria Sampling Results Released
January bacteria sampling results include new locations this month like Bunche Beach, Hendry Creek, Mullock Creek, Spring Creek, and Estero River! Take a look at Pine Island; the results were very high this month all around.