Fighting for Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Water
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Since 1995
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Waterways around the world are under attack by pollution and mismanagement. Southwest Florida is no different.
Calusa Waterkeeper is focused on several local action items as well as state and national policies affecting our waters and quality of life.
We think you’ll agree, these are causes worth fighting for.
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Green Algae replacing what once lush sea grass meadows in Matlacha Pass
Sea grass is such an important part of our environment here in Southwest Florida. It provides habitat for our fish and food for our manatees. But unfortunately, that sea grass is going away and is being replaced by green algae. Meteorologist Andrew Shipley spent the day with Calusa Waterkeeper Codty Pierce to get a closer look at this problem.
The Florida Legislature needs help understanding the root cause of declining water quality
Apparently, the root cause of water impairment is a mystery to the Legislature despite Florida’s long-standing history of water quality decline that parallels the state’s explosive growth. The documented casualties have been wetlands, wildlife habitat, public health and the economy.
It’s easy to find fecal pollution in SWFL waters; what’s hard is finding how to stop it
Calusa Waterkeeper Codty Pierce samples the Caloosahatchee for fecal bacteria in east Fort Myers. His nonprofit has been monitoring area waterways for signs of trouble for years – and often finds them.
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