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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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Calusa Waterkeeper Teams Up with Fort Myers Mighty Mussels for Community Night at the Ballpark
Calusa Waterkeeper invites the community to join them for a special evening at Hammond Stadium on Saturday, July 18, 2026, as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels take on the Lakeland Flying Tigers.
State of Our Water Meeting to Highlight Citizen Science and Seagrass Monitoring Efforts
Calusa Waterkeeper invites the community to its Q3 State of Our Water meeting, offering an inside look at ongoing conservation efforts and the health of local waterways across Southwest Florida.
The Desert Dust That Calms Storms Can Also Feed Coastal Bacteria
A large plume of Saharan dust approaching Florida is making headlines for hazy skies, colorful sunsets, lower air quality, and its ability to temporarily suppress tropical storm development. But for Calusa Waterkeeper, this dust cloud also raises an important...
Chubby Mermaid Brewing Company partners with Calusa Waterkeeper on clean water efforts
The partnership reflects a shared belief that healthy waterways are essential to Southwest Florida’s environment, economy, and quality of life.
Fort Myers pushes wastewater upgrades after 2020 sewage spill triggered state order
The grant will fund efforts to trim plants that block sunlight, a natural bacteria killer, and remove trash and bacteria.
Alzheimer’s in the water
Research scientists make the undeniable connection between blue-green algae and the growing public health crisis.
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