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Recent water quality updates in the region from Lake Okeechobee to the coastal estuaries. For more information, to become a member, volunteer, or donate: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org

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Recent updates on water quality in the region. For more information, to become a member, volunteer, or donate: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org

Calusa Waterkeeper, John Cassani gives us an update on the current legislative session, upcoming events, and more. Thank you to all those that have supported the Safe Waterways Act SB604. Floridians have the Right to Know if the waterways they recreate in are polluted with fecal bacteria. And thank you to all those that have helped oppose SPB2508. This bad bill threatens progress on Lake Okeechobee management. Please continue to contact your Senate representatives and tell them to OPPOSE SPB2508 and SUPPORT SB604. For more information, to become a member, volunteer, or donate: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org

For the last Words from the Waterkeeper for 2021, Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani invites friends Dr. Win Everham, an ecology professor at Florida Gulf Coast University, and board president of Calusa Waterkeeper Jim Watkins. They cover water quality in the area, upcoming events, support for the Safe Waterways Act Senate Bill 604. And a big THANK YOU to all those that have supported Calusa Waterkeeper and our mission to fight for drinkable, fishable, swimmable waters. For more information, to become a member, volunteer, or donate: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org

Chairman of the Board of Governors for South Florida Water Management District, Chauncey Goss https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Vice Mayor for the City of Stuart, Merritt Matheson https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Executive Director at Brain Chemistry Labs, Paul Alan Cox, PhD https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Hear from Richard Whitman, retired Aquatic Ecologist for United States Geological Survey (USGS), during the expert panel Q&A after the virtual premiere of Waterborne Documentary on November 11, 2021, at 7 pm. Register now to be a part of this special event: https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Chairman of the Board of Governors for South Florida Water Management District, Chauncey Goss digs deeper on water quality and pollution issues throughout Southwest Florida. https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Executive Director at Brain Chemistry Labs, Paul Alan Cox, PhD https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Nikki Fried https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Mayor of Fort Myers Kevin Anderson https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Do the waters you recreate in have fecal pollution? The state of Florida isn't always saying. You have the Right to Know! http://right2knowfl.org * Please support the Safe Waterways Act *

Chairman of the Board of Governors for South Florida Water Management District, Chauncey Goss https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

Professor, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

FGCU Water School Professor & Florida Blue-Green Algae Task Force Member, Michael Parsons, PhD https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne Waterborne is a documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Contributors to this documentary include researchers Paul Alan Cox, PhD, R. Grace Zhai, PhD, Zoraida Diaz-Perez, Mike Parsons, PhD, Michael Mullan, M.D., PhD, Richard Whitman, PhD, J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D. Mph Tm, David A. Davis, PhD. Along with policy makers Chauncey P. Goss (South Florida Water Management), Merritt Matheson (City of Stuart), Kevin B. Anderson (City of Fort Myers), and Nikki Fried (Florida Commissioner of Agriculture)

https://calusawaterkeeper.org/waterborne/ - Calusa Waterkeeper's documentary film exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida's policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure.

This week's water updates include the persistent bloom on Lake Okeechobee, the Caloosahatchee River, and new technology to test airborne toxins related to harmful algal blooms. For more information, to become a member, volunteer, or donate: www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org

This week's updates from John include water quality in Matlacha Pass, info on a CDC study, and an event this Saturday, July 3rd at 2 pm, at Unitarian Universalist Church to support Right to Clean Water. To sign up for the free event, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-right-to-clean-water-tickets-158507214345 www.CalusaWaterkeeper.org

Eternal Vigilance documents the decline of the nine tributaries to the Estero Bay, the state of Florida's first Aquatic Preserve. The 30th Anniversary of the designation of the nine tributaries as Outstanding Florida Waters (2020), deemed worthy of special protections to prevent degradation, should be a cause for celebration. Regrettably all nine tributaries, as well as the Estero Bay itself are all impaired in one context or another and at risk of further degradation. This documentary explores the challenges facing their restoration and highlights the individuals fighting to preserve these Outstanding Florida Waters. https://calusawaterkeeper.org/estero

Troubled Waters: Public Health Impacts of Harmful Algae Blooms is a documentary by Calusa Waterkeeper focusing on South Florida. We interview three groups of individuals: research scientists studying Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs), doctors and nurses on the front lines, and patients who have suffered harm. Featuring some of the world’s leading scientists studying HABs including Dr. Paul Alan Cox, Dr. James Metcalf, Dr. Walter Bradley, Dr. Larry Brand, Dr. David A. Davis, Dr. Elijah Stummel and more. https://calusawaterkeeper.org/troubled-waters