by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 17, 2021 | Press
Originally published by WGCU on May 17, 2021 During the 2021 Annual Florida Legislative Session, state lawmakers passed a pair of bills (HB421 & HB1101) aimed at expanding protections for landowners through the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 17, 2021 | Press
Originally published by FOX4 News on May 17, 2021 The Calusa Waterkeeper says there is an urgent need for research on the blue-green algae that has been seen on Lake Okeechobee. The non-profit, says previous studies have shown that cancer clusters in people living in...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 14, 2021 | Press
Red Tide Reported at Multiple Lee County Beaches Originally published by WINK News on May 14, 2021 Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) reported Friday red tide blooms near Tarpon Bay Road Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Lynn Hall Beach Park, Lover’s Key...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 14, 2021 | Featured
Words from the Waterkeeper, Episode 28 Water quality updated from Barron Park in LaBelle. Calusa Waterkeeper, along with several environmental groups asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a State of Emergency for communities impacted by a growing blue-green algae...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 13, 2021 | Press
DOH Health Alert: Blue-Green Algae Toxins Found in Caloosahatchee at Franklin Lock Originally published by WINK News on May 13, 2021 The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH) issued a health alert Thursday for the Caloosahatchee at W.P Franklin Lock &...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 13, 2021 | Featured, Press
Originally published in The News-Press on May 13, 2021 by Amy Bennett Williams Promising incentives and clinical results, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is again seeking volunteers for a study on the health effects of cyanobacteria. The federal agency...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 13, 2021 | Featured, Press
Originally published in The News-Press on May 12, 2021 by Adam Regan Facing a significant threat growing toxic blue-green algae outbreak in the Lake Okeechobee system and a red tide in the Gulf of Mexico, Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in Fort Myers. Here, he met with...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 11, 2021 | Press
Water Groups Plea for Algae Action from Gov. DeSantis as More Blooms Appear in SWFL Waterways Originally published by FOX4 News on May 10, 2021 Water experts from across the state met in a virtual summit to discuss concerns about the current state of Southwest...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 10, 2021 | Press
Originally published by NBC-2 News on May 10, 2021 As the algae situation on Lake Okeechobee continues to worsen, numerous conservationists sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to stop the release of water from the lake to the Caloosahatchee River. The...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 10, 2021 | Featured, Press
Originally published in The News-Press on May 10, 2021 by Chad Gillis Several environmental groups have asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency for communities impacted by what appears to be a growing toxic blue-green algae outbreak in the Lake...
