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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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Researchers develop tools to test for airborne blue-green algae toxins in Southwest Florida
The data shows that while very few large-scale cyanobacterial bloom events were observed at sampling locations across Southwest Florida, cyanobacterial and algal toxins were present in low concentrations in the majority of samples.
Calusa Waterkeeper and Brain Chemistry Labs Publish Peer-Reviewed Research on Airborne Harmful Algal Toxins
Calusa Waterkeeper and Brain Chemistry Labs have announced the publication of a collaborative peer-reviewed research study in the international scientific journal Toxins, documenting a new approach to monitoring airborne cyanobacterial toxins and advancing scientific understanding of airborne exposure associated with harmful algal blooms.
Cape Coral, FL development Seven Islands Raises Water Quality Concerns
The Seven Islands development in Cape Coral has broken ground, creating ripple effects throughout the community. Southwest Florida residents and environmental experts are questioning the development’s effect on water quality.
Florida bloom toxins turn up in air, suggesting inhalation risk beyond shorelines
Now partnering with the nonprofit Calusa Waterkeeper in Fort Myers, Florida, the Wyoming scientists announced that they have identified airborne cyanobacterial toxins collected in special detectors placed in different locations in Southwest Florida.
Labelle’s Massive Sewage Spill Capped Years of Wastewater Troubles
The city’s wastewater system has been plagued by line breaks, pump failures and blockages. The state found the city failed to maintain the required operations and maintenance manual for its collection system and failed to maintain an emergency response plan.
Major Sewage Spill Near LaBelle Prompts Environmental Concerns
A 450,000 gallon raw sewage spill near LaBelle is raising concerns about water quality, public health, and potential impacts to the Caloosahatchee River.
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