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Putting Our Local Water Quality Into Perspective

Putting Our Local Water Quality Into Perspective

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Aug 23, 2024 | Featured, Harmful Algal Blooms, Matlacha Pass Water Quality, Stormwater, Water Testing

Recently, I was asked to speak on The Chamber of Southwest Florida’s water quality panel. The host, Peter Busch of NBC-2, asked each panelist to rate the current state of our water quality on a scale of 1-10. The responses from those directly responsible for...
Harmful Algae Bloom Task Force Forms on Pine Island

Harmful Algae Bloom Task Force Forms on Pine Island

by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jun 15, 2022 | CWK Rangers, Matlacha Pass Water Quality, Press

Originally published by The Pine Island Eagle on June 15, 2022 by Paulette LeBlanc Calusa Waterkeeper ranger Sue Dahod has begun a new task force that will meet monthly to discuss local water conditions, changes in water quality and any harmful bacteria detected...
Matlacha Pass Water Quality Observations – May 2022

Matlacha Pass Water Quality Observations – May 2022

by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 13, 2022 | Featured, Matlacha Pass Water Quality

Calusa Waterkeeper Ranger, Sue Dahod lends her time and educational background to keep an eye on water conditions throughout Matlacha Pass from both Pine Island and the shores of Matlacha. Calusa Waterkeeper brings you these updates from her observations. We encourage...

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