Fighting for Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Water
Volunteer Hours and Counting
Since 1995
Explore the Issues
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 state and national policies affecting our waters and quality of life.
We think you’ll agree, these are causes worth fighting for.
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Recent News
2023 SWFL Climate Summit features Calusa Waterkeeper, Captain Codty Pierce
Presented by the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP), the 2023 Southwest Florida Climate Summit is open to the public on March 15th and 16th at the Collaboratory in downtown Fort Myers and features Calusa Waterkeeper, Captain Codty Pierce.
Florida Visitors Discovering Unpleasant Surprise at Beaches – Red Tide
Spring breakers are flocking to Florida in hopes of enjoying clear water and white sand beaches, but many are instead discovering red tide. Vacationers have posted photos on social media of dead fish washing up on the shores.
Captain Codty Pierce Chosen as the New Calusa Waterkeeper
We’re excited to announce the selection of Captain Codty Piece as the next Calusa Waterkeeper. Codty is a native of Lee County and lifelong outdoorsman, growing up fishing our area waters and spending many years observing the hydrology and environments of the watershed.