by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 4, 2022 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press
Research Finds Airborne Toxins in Southwest Florida Originally published by WINK News on May 3, 2022 There’s new information about airborne toxins in Southwest Florida as research expands. Concerns are growing about the impact on the community and the air we breathe....
by Calusa Waterkeeper | May 2, 2022 | Featured, Harmful Algal Blooms, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on May 2, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams The good news: A first-of-its-kind field study of Southwest Florida air and water didn’t find widespread cyanobacteria toxins – mostly. The bad news: It did find several neurotoxins as well...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 29, 2022 | Featured, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on April 29, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams When legislation that would have let developers destroy seagrass in exchange for mitigation credits died with Florida’s 2022 session last month, many environmental advocates were...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 22, 2022 | Featured, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on April 22, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams Free speech, religion, assembly, work: Many Floridians know those rights are guarantees by their federal and state constitutions. But the right to clean water? Nowhere to be found. A...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 20, 2022 | Featured, Press
Calusa Waterkeeper Finds High Levels of Bacteria in Billy’s Creek Originally published by WINK News on April 20, 2022 A creek isn’t clearing up after years of problems. The Calusa Waterkeeper says there’s a high level of contamination in Billy Creek. The place...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 20, 2022 | Press
Originally published by The News-Press on April 20, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams A legal petition filed by neighbors concerned about mangrove removal in the Siesta Isles development was dismissed Tuesday. Petitioners say they’re already planning another round....
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 20, 2022 | Press
Originally published by TC Palm on April 20, 2022 by Max Chesnes Florida’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force gave lawmakers a C average on adopting the scientists’ solutions to curb and clean up water pollution that ignites toxic blooms. The five experts Gov....
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 15, 2022 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on April 15, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams Just as it took decades before smoking was recognized as a cancer trigger, it’s taken until recently for science to firmly link nitrogen pollution to the persistence of red tide. But a...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 13, 2022 | Press
Florida Lawmaker Wants to Stop Lake Okeechobee Water Releases Originally published by WINK News on April 13, 2022 A Southwest Florida lawmaker working to stop harmful discharges that cause blue-green algae in our canals. They want Lake Okeechobee to operate without...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 11, 2022 | Featured, Press
Local brewery, Point Ybel Brewing Company has launched a collaborative beer, the “Waterkeeper” Hefeweizen. This refreshing brew gives back to our local waterways by donating $1.00 for every pint sold to the local nonprofit, Calusa Waterkeeper. Calusa Waterkeeper...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Apr 1, 2022 | Press
Originally published by The News-Press on April 1, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams As an on-again, off-again project near San Carlos Island moves into its next phase, neighbors are crying foul, and the state environmental agency is promising an inspector’s visit....
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 31, 2022 | Press
Calusa Waterkeeper on what to know about Macroalgae at Matlacha Originally published by WINK News on March 31, 2022 A stench is coming from algae in one part of Southwest Florida. And now, that smell is affecting businesses and fishing. The Calusa Waterkeeper is...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 31, 2022 | Press
Calusa Waterkeeper on What to Know About Macroalgae at Matlacha Originally published by WINK News on March 31, 2022 A stench is coming from algae in one part of Southwest Florida. And now, that smell is affecting businesses and fishing. The Calusa Waterkeeper is...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 27, 2022 | Harmful Algal Blooms, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on March 27, 2027 by Chad Gillis Gulf of Mexico and Lake Okeechobee water temperatures are warm for this time of year, which would be expected during a La Niña winter-spring that’s brought little relief from the heat. And...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 21, 2022 | Featured, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on March 21, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams Scientists are working to understand what’s staining water brownish to olive drab near Bunche Beach and the Sanibel Causeway in south Lee County where the Caloosahatchee River meets the...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 17, 2022 | C43 Reservoir, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on March 17, 2022 by Chad Gillis A light breeze blew out of the northwest as two Florida Gulf Coast University research boats slowly plowed east along the Caloosahatchee River just after sunset. Clouds lined the sky and lightning...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 16, 2022 | Featured, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on March 16, 2022 by Chad Gillis State water managers are asking residents and visitors in developed areas to cut down on water use because much of the state is in a moderate drought. But some environmental groups said they want...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 11, 2022 | Press
Originally published by The News-Press on March 10, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams The fliers started showing up in Southwest Florida mailboxes this week. “Are toxic harmful algal blooms affecting your health? The University of Miami wants to know and needs your help.”...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 10, 2022 | Press
Originally published by The News-Press on March 10, 2022 by Chad Gillis The state’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force plans to tackle issues like septic tank pollution and the effectiveness of retention ponds in 2022. Some parts of Florida are literally covered and...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Mar 4, 2022 | C43 Reservoir, Press
Originally published by The News-Press on March 4, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani had hoped someone would admit their mistake. After all, someone, has repeatedly released plumes of turbid water – and turbidity is pollution – into a canal...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Feb 21, 2022 | Press, Stormwater
Originally published by The News-Press on February 21, 2022 by Amy Bennett Williams There’s a mystery in the Caloosahatchee – one that agencies in charge of the river haven’t yet solved: Where did several muddy jolts of polluted water come from? And who’s...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Feb 17, 2022 | Press
Originally published by The News-Press on February 17, 2022 by Chad Gillis Harold Wanless gave his first talk on climate change in Naples in 1981, and the University of Miami professor, now 80, will return Tuesday to speak on the same subject as part of a Collier...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Feb 3, 2022 | Press, Stormwater
You can Report Trash along the Caloosahatchee that could Pose a Risk to Wildlife Originally published by WINK News on February 3, 2022 Styrofoam was scattered along the Caloosahatchee riverbank near Centennial Park on Thursday, and it’s apparently been there for...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Feb 2, 2022 | Press
Originally published by Florida Weekly on February 2, 2022 Both the Florida legislators themselves and observers from outside Florida’s state government point to other major challenges or issues facing elected leaders this session, one being the Safe Waterways Act —...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Feb 1, 2022 | Featured, Press
Originally published by WGCU News on February 1, 2022 The Florida Department of Health posts advisories at some coastal beaches and “public swimming areas” when fecal bacteria is detected in the water. But, there is no requirement to warn people about waters that have...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 24, 2022 | Press, Stormwater
Construction of Reclaimed Water Pipeline from Fort Myers to Cape Coral to Begin Soon Originally published by WINK News on January 24, 2022 There’s a plan to keep the water flowing not down a river, but across a river. Progress is happening on an idea to move reclaimed...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 22, 2022 | Featured, Press
Guest Editorial originally published by The News-Press on January 22, 2022 and written by John Cassani Why does water quality continue declining in so many areas of the state while the legislature consistently brags about historic spending to fix the problem? This...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 20, 2022 | Press, Stormwater
Originally published by TC Palm on January 20, 2022 and written by Sydney Czyzon and Max Chesnes. Treasure Coast lawmakers admit Florida’s flagship program to reduce water pollution isn’t working. But none are taking action during this legislative session to change...
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 18, 2022 | Press
Researchers Studying How Blue-Green Algae Toxins Travel Originally published by WINK News on January 18, 2022 We know that toxins from blue-green algae can make people sick. And, the smell and sight of blue-green algae is something none of us want to deal with again....
by Calusa Waterkeeper | Jan 6, 2022 | Press
Guest Editorial originally published by The Invading Sea on January 6, 2022 and written by Howard Simon The Florida Legislature has had a tough time maneuvering through the politics of clean water to effectively curb pollution and protect public health. The...
