by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 13, 2022 | Press
Florida Lawmaker Wants to Stop Lake Okeechobee Water Releases Originally published by WINK News on April 13, 2022 A Southwest Florida lawmaker working to stop harmful discharges that cause blue-green algae in our canals. They want Lake Okeechobee to operate without...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 12, 2022 | Events, Featured
Waterkeeper Hefeweizen by Point Ybel Brewing Now Available to the Public Monday, April 11, 2022, Calusa Waterkeeper spent a fun night at our annual meeting, debuting a new collaboration with Point Ybel Brewing Co., announcing our slate of board officers, and...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 11, 2022 | Featured, Press
Local brewery, Point Ybel Brewing Company has launched a collaborative beer, the “Waterkeeper” Hefeweizen. This refreshing brew gives back to our local waterways by donating $1.00 for every pint sold to the local nonprofit, Calusa Waterkeeper. Calusa Waterkeeper...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 1, 2022 | Press
Originally published by The News-Press on April 1, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams As an on-again, off-again project near San Carlos Island moves into its next phase, neighbors are crying foul, and the state environmental agency is promising an inspector’s visit....
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 1, 2022 | Featured
Waterborne Documentary Now Available for Free Viewing Calusa Waterkeeper is thrilled to announce that our latest documentary, Waterborne, is now available FREE for public viewing! This important film, along with our other educational documentaries, Eternal Vigilance:...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 31, 2022 | Press
Calusa Waterkeeper on what to know about Macroalgae at Matlacha Originally published by WINK News on March 31, 2022 A stench is coming from algae in one part of Southwest Florida. And now, that smell is affecting businesses and fishing. The Calusa Waterkeeper is...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 31, 2022 | Press
Calusa Waterkeeper on What to Know About Macroalgae at Matlacha Originally published by WINK News on March 31, 2022 A stench is coming from algae in one part of Southwest Florida. And now, that smell is affecting businesses and fishing. The Calusa Waterkeeper is...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 31, 2022 | Featured
Written in committee as a special bill, SB 2508 bypassed the typical committee and analysis processes, only allowing for one public hearing. This bill proposes many changes to the implementation and funding process of projects by the Department of Environmental...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 30, 2022 | Featured, Lake Okeechobee
Originally published by TC Palm on March 30, 2022 by Ed Killer Four South Florida environmental nonprofits sent Gov. Ron DeSantis a letter Wednesday urging him to veto a controversial Lake Okeechobee water supply bill. Opponents say SB 2508 contains an unnecessary...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 28, 2022 | Featured
Words from the Waterkeeper, Episode 33 John Cassani brings us up to speed on the latest water quality issues in our region including the monitoring of tapegrass renewal exclosures and the efforts of local organizations to restore this important marine vegetation in...
