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Warm Temps Could Fuel Storms this Summer Resulting in Future Algae Blooms

Warm Temps Could Fuel Storms this Summer Resulting in Future Algae Blooms

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 27, 2022 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press

Originally published by The News-Press on March 27, 2027 by Chad Gillis Gulf of Mexico and Lake Okeechobee water temperatures are warm for this time of year, which would be expected during a La Niña winter-spring that’s brought little relief from the heat. And...
Aerial Photos Show Puzzling Brown Streaks Around Sanibel Causeway

Aerial Photos Show Puzzling Brown Streaks Around Sanibel Causeway

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 21, 2022 | Featured, Press

Originally published by The News-Press on March 21, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams Scientists are working to understand what’s staining water brownish to olive drab near Bunche Beach and the Sanibel Causeway in south Lee County where the Caloosahatchee River meets the...
Project Aims to Document Life in Caloosahatchee Before & After Addition of the C-43 Reservoir

Project Aims to Document Life in Caloosahatchee Before & After Addition of the C-43 Reservoir

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 17, 2022 | C43 Reservoir, Press

Originally published by The News-Press on March 17, 2022 by Chad Gillis A light breeze blew out of the northwest as two Florida Gulf Coast University research boats slowly plowed east along the Caloosahatchee River just after sunset. Clouds lined the sky and lightning...
World Water Day 2022 Community Clean-up on March 22

World Water Day 2022 Community Clean-up on March 22

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 17, 2022 | Events, Featured

Join Calusa Waterkeeper and Keep Lee County Beautiful (KLCB) as we celebrate 50 years since the Clean Water Act by cleaning up our waterways and watersheds in southwest Florida. Calusa Waterkeeper and Keep Lee County Beautiful are excited to announce our partnership...
Water Managers Ask Public to Cut Back on Use but No Mention of Agriculture Cutbacks

Water Managers Ask Public to Cut Back on Use but No Mention of Agriculture Cutbacks

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 16, 2022 | Featured, Press

Originally published by The News-Press on March 16, 2022 by Chad Gillis State water managers are asking residents and visitors in developed areas to cut down on water use because much of the state is in a moderate drought. But some environmental groups said they want...
Those Concerned about Cyanobacteria Exposure can Help Researchers Learn More about Health Risks

Those Concerned about Cyanobacteria Exposure can Help Researchers Learn More about Health Risks

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 11, 2022 | Press

Originally published by The News-Press on March 10, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams The fliers started showing up in Southwest Florida mailboxes this week. “Are toxic harmful algal blooms affecting your health? The University of Miami wants to know and needs your help.”...
Septic Tanks & Retention Ponds Part of Focus for Blue-Green Algae Task Force

Septic Tanks & Retention Ponds Part of Focus for Blue-Green Algae Task Force

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 10, 2022 | Press

Originally published by The News-Press on March 10, 2022 by Chad Gillis The state’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force plans to tackle issues like septic tank pollution and the effectiveness of retention ponds in 2022. Some parts of Florida are literally covered and...
The Safe Waterways Act is Done this Legislative Session

The Safe Waterways Act is Done this Legislative Session

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 7, 2022 | Featured

Sadly, we’re here to report that the Safe Waterways Act (SB 604) appears to be dead for the 2022 Florida legislative session. Still, your calls, emails, and efforts got it passed in Senate Committee, which is a big victory for this bill and our work together!...
Event Recap: Drinks, Dialogue and a Documentary

Event Recap: Drinks, Dialogue and a Documentary

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 4, 2022 | Events, Featured

Wednesday was a delightful evening spent with supporters and partners during our Drinks, Dialogue and a Documentary special event at the Collaboratory. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour with local beer, spirits and wine in a limited edition, commemorative Calusa...
River Clear and Case Closed – but Caloosahatchee Pollution Mystery Remains Unsolved

River Clear and Case Closed – but Caloosahatchee Pollution Mystery Remains Unsolved

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 4, 2022 | C43 Reservoir, Press

Originally published by The News-Press on March 4, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani had hoped someone would admit their mistake. After all, someone, has repeatedly released plumes of turbid water – and turbidity is pollution – into a canal...
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