Join Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani with special guest Professor James Douglass from Florida Gulf Coast University on the Estero Bay tributaries as they talk water quality and conditions.

Catch up with John Cassani and all things water quality in this episode of Words from the Waterkeeper. Updates on the significant Lake Okeechobee algae bloom along with fecal bacteria contamination in local waterways and shellfish harvesting restrictions from FDACS.

Calusa Waterkeeper, John Cassani talks water temperatures in the mid to high 90s in back bays which is creating hypoxic conditions. Plus, an update on the Lake Okeechobee cyanobacteria bloom, and a massive trichodesmium bloom along the Sarasota County coastline.

An update from Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani regarding the cyanobacteria bloom on Lake Okeechobee and other local water quality issues. Thank you to pilots Ralph Arwood and Roy Plackis of LightHawk Conservation Flights.

A quick look at the scope of cyanobacteria on Lake Okeechobee on June 24, 2020 -- Many thanks to LightHawk Conservation Flying

In this episode, John updates us on cyanobacteria blooms that have been detected in Lake O and in the Caloosahatchee. The area is seeing macro algae becoming more abundant. Elevated levels of fecal bacteria are responsible for shellfish closures. To learn more, visit: www.calusawaterkeeper.org Follow us on Facebook and instagram @calusawaterkeeper Calusa Waterkeeper is part of the international Waterkeeper Alliance

Updates on uptick of cyanobacteria in Lake O and in the area. A lot of macro algae building up in the area too. Still seeing high salinity levels in the upper estuary of the Caloosahatchee. If you’re out on the water and see anything unusual (elicit discharge, algal bloom, fish kill, etc), please let us know by contacting us at: info@calusawaterkeeper.org Thank you for being a member and helping support the work we do! To learn more, visit: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org Follow us on Facebook and instagram @calusawaterkeeper Calusa Waterkeeper is part of the international Waterkeeper Alliance.

On this Words From the Waterkeeper, John updates us on cyanobacteria in the Caloosahatchee and the impacts the Caloosahatchee & estuaries are experiencing due to below minimum flow level needed from Lake O. There is currently no restrictions on agriculture for water use during this time. We feel it’s important to have shared adversity when it comes to water consumption. If you’re out on the water and see anything unusual (elicit discharge, algal bloom, fish kill, etc), please let us know by contacting us at: info@calusawaterkeeper.org To learn more, visit: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org Follow us on Facebook and instagram @calusawaterkeeper Calusa Waterkeeper is part of the international Waterkeeper Alliance.

On this week's Words From the Waterkeeper, John reports on algal bloom activity in the area, upcoming SFWMD governing board meeting (this Thursday, April 9th), reduced minimum flow threshold for Lake O, sewage spills, and recent enforcement rollbacks. To learn more, visit: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org Follow us on Facebook and instagram @calusawaterkeeper Calusa Waterkeeper is part of the international Waterkeeper Alliance.

Calusa Waterkeeper kicked off Calusa Palooza Clean Water Week with a coastal cleanup in St. James City, FL on Saturday March 14th. Thank you to all those that attended and helped clean up our area! To learn more about the Calusa Waterkeeper, visit: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org

Calusa Waterkeeper Bacteria Testing Protocol To learn more, visit www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org

Calusa Culture Night November 23rd 2019 Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Fort Myers, FL

On this week's Words from the Waterkeeper, John is joined by volunteer ranger and avid angler Don Lees for a Pine Island Sound fishing report. John addresses the red tide reports in Collier County and shares upcoming dates for Troubled Water documentary screenings in Naples.

On this week's Words from the Waterkeeper, John is joined on the beach by water ranger Bradley Quandt for a SWFL fishing report on spawning snook and the resurgence of baitfish populations. John also provides the latest water readings on background levels of red tide offshore.

On this week's Words from the Waterkeeper, John Cassani is joined by long-time Calusa Waterkeeper Ranger Jason Pim as they discuss the Four Mile Cove in Cape Coral. John provides updates on the microcystis bloom in Lake Okeechobee and red tide forecasts.

In this installment of Words from the Waterkeeper, John Cassani discusses upcoming community events and gives an update on the Lake Okeechobee microcystin bloom and the impacts of rainwater runoff.

In this week's episode of Words from the Waterkeeper, John Cassani provides updates on current water conditions in the region and talks about upcoming events.

In this episode of Water Wisdom Tips with Jon Cassani we learn about a common condition in lakes and ponds called thermal stratification. Thermal stratification is the phenomenon in which lakes develop two discrete layers of water of different temperatures: warm on top (epilimnion) and cold below (hypolimnion). Remember to check out our website at https://calusawaterkeeper.org/ to learn more about the water quality here in SWFL.

Dr. Howard Simon summarizes our documentary on the health impacts of harmful algal blooms. Troubled Waters will debut August 5, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida https://calusawaterkeeper.networkforgood.com/events/13965-troubled-waters

Dr. Cassandra Gaston discusses her and Dr. Larry Brand's research on the airborne attributes of cyanobacteria, microcystin and BMAA. The film Troubled Waters will debut August 5, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida https://calusawaterkeeper.networkforgood.com/events/13965-troubled-waters

Dr. Walter Bradley introduces our documentary on the health impacts of harmful algal blooms. Troubled Waters will debut August 5, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida https://calusawaterkeeper.networkforgood.com/events/13965-troubled-waters