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Harmul Bacteria Seems to be New Normal in Water

Harmul Bacteria Seems to be New Normal in Water

by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 16, 2018 | Featured, Press

As seen in a News-Press OpEd submitted by John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper, May 16, 2018 The recent Save Our Water summit, hosted by The News-Press, had many positives with the conclusion that we should continue to have hope that our waters can be restored. A crowd of...
Fecal Bacteria Storm a Nightmare for Tourism

Fecal Bacteria Storm a Nightmare for Tourism

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 20, 2018 | Bacteria Monitoring, Featured

Originally posted in the News-Press as an OpEd submitted by John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper on April 20, 2018 Fecal bacteria contamination plaguing Florida waters has reached a crisis point. In our own front yard: Cape Coral canceled its annual Cardboard Boat Regatta...
Removing Chiquita Lock an Environmental Disaster

Removing Chiquita Lock an Environmental Disaster

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 11, 2018 | Cape Coral Spreader Canals, Featured, Planning

Originally posted in the News-Press as an OpEd submitted by John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper on January 11, 2018 The City of Cape Coral seeks a permit from DEP to permanently remove the Chiquita Lock, just as it removed the Ceitus Boat Lift 10 years ago with serious...
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