Fighting for Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Water
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 regional and national issues affecting our water policy and quality of lives.
We think you’ll agree, these are causes worth fighting for.
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Recent News
Action Alert: Please ask Gov. DeSantis to Veto SB 2508
Join us in asking Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to VETO Senate Bill 2508, which despite various amendments still contains concerning elements harmful to Lake Okeechobee management and several state-wide water quality issues.
DeSantis Urged to Veto Lake Okeechobee Water Supply Bill by Four Environmental Nonprofits
Four South Florida environmental nonprofits sent Gov. Ron DeSantis a letter Wednesday urging him to veto a controversial Lake Okeechobee water supply bill. The governor can sign or veto the bill, but if he does nothing, it becomes law on July 1.
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 the upper estuary of the Caloosahatchee.