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DeSantis’ Algal Bloom Experts Suggested Water Pollution Solutions but Lawmakers did not Listen

DeSantis’ Algal Bloom Experts Suggested Water Pollution Solutions but Lawmakers did not Listen

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 20, 2022 | Press

Originally published by TC Palm on April 20, 2022 by Max Chesnes Florida’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force gave lawmakers a C average on adopting the scientists’ solutions to curb and clean up water pollution that ignites toxic blooms. The five experts Gov....
Study Shows Nitrogen Flows Systematically Intensify Red Tide Blooms

Study Shows Nitrogen Flows Systematically Intensify Red Tide Blooms

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 15, 2022 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press

Originally published by The News-Press on April 15, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams Just as it took decades before smoking was recognized as a cancer trigger, it’s taken until recently for science to firmly link nitrogen pollution to the persistence of red tide. But a...
Florida Lawmaker Wants to Stop Lake Okeechobee Water Releases

Florida Lawmaker Wants to Stop Lake Okeechobee Water Releases

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...
Calusa Waterkeeper 2022 Annual Meeting and Launch of Collaborative Beer

Calusa Waterkeeper 2022 Annual Meeting and Launch of Collaborative Beer

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...
Community Collaboration Brews to Benefit Water Quality in Southwest Florida

Community Collaboration Brews to Benefit Water Quality in Southwest Florida

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...
Mangrove Clearing & Runoff at Siesta Isles near Fort Myers Beach Raises Alarm

Mangrove Clearing & Runoff at Siesta Isles near Fort Myers Beach Raises Alarm

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....
Waterborne Documentary Now Available for Free Viewing

Waterborne Documentary Now Available for Free Viewing

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:...
Calusa Waterkeeper on what to know about Macroalgae at Matlacha

Calusa Waterkeeper on what to know about Macroalgae at Matlacha

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...
Calusa Waterkeeper on What to Know About Macroalgae at Matlacha

Calusa Waterkeeper on What to Know About Macroalgae at Matlacha

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...
Action Alert: Please ask Gov. DeSantis to Veto SB 2508 

Action Alert: Please ask Gov. DeSantis to Veto SB 2508 

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...
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