by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 16, 2022 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press
Originally published by NBC-2 News on June 16, 2022 Blue-green algae has been found in at least 5 different canals in southeast Cape Coral. The Calusa Waterkeeper, John Cassani, said stormwater runoff and warmer waters are likely to blame. He advises nearby residents...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 16, 2022 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press
Cape Coral sees Blue-Green Algae pop up in Multiple Canals Originally published by WINK News on June 16, 2022 Blue-green algae have once again been found in Cape Coral canals. Connie Rokicak spotted some blue-green algae specks floating in the water behind her home,...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 15, 2022 | CWK Rangers, Matlacha Pass Water Quality, Press
Originally published by The Pine Island Eagle on June 15, 2022 by Paulette LeBlanc Calusa Waterkeeper ranger Sue Dahod has begun a new task force that will meet monthly to discuss local water conditions, changes in water quality and any harmful bacteria detected...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 15, 2022 | Featured, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on June 15, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams A month into the summer rainy season, the signs have begun appearing at popular Southwest Florida waterways. Sporting red or yellow tops depending on threat level, they warn would-be...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 9, 2022 | Featured, Harmful Algal Blooms
After pioneering a new monitoring device and releasing initial results, Calusa Waterkeeper board member Manuel Aparicio IV, PhD, will be presenting a workshop, “Airborne HAB Monitoring” about this ground-breaking research at the Waterkeeper Alliance Global Conference...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 9, 2022 | Featured, Policy
Thank you – your voice made a difference! Your efforts over the past weeks and months in contacting the Governor’s office have paid off. Wednesday morning Governor Ron DeSantis announced his decision to veto Senate Bill 2508 and held multiple press...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 8, 2022 | Press
Originally published by FOX4 News on June 8, 2022 Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $1.2 billion budget approval for Everglades restoration and protection of water resources from Fort Myers Beach Wednesday. The governor made the announcement inside Doc Ford’s Rum...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 25, 2022 | Featured
Words from the Waterkeeper Episode 34 Join Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani for recent water quality updates in the region from Lake Okeechobee to the coastal...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 13, 2022 | Press
Blue-Green Algae in a Southwest Florida Canal Originally published by WINK News on May 13, 2022 Pictures of blue-green algae get exposed in a Southwest Florida canal. The cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, had lingering effects on the water after washing...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 13, 2022 | Featured, Matlacha Pass Water Quality
Calusa Waterkeeper Ranger, Sue Dahod lends her time and educational background to keep an eye on water conditions throughout Matlacha Pass from both Pine Island and the shores of Matlacha. Calusa Waterkeeper brings you these updates from her observations. We encourage...
