S6: Calusa Waterkeeper

Calusa Waterkeeper is a non-profit organization fighting for swimmable, fishable, drinkable water in Southwest Florida. Calusa Waterkeeper's impact programs include water and air quality monitoring in local spots where people fish, swim, paddle, boat, and play, public outreach environmental education classes and documentaries, volunteer Ranger's restoration projects (oyster reef restoration, tarpon habitat mapping, beach sweeps), advocacy on local issues, and more. What are this month's bacteria levels in the waterways you enjoy? What are the underlying causes of algae blooms, bacteria, and other local issues? What can we do to improve water quality in our community and in Southwest Florida?

Purpose: Learn about the Calusa Waterkeeper and what they do for our watershed on behalf of our community

Facilitator: Codty Pierce (Guest Presenter – Calusa Waterkeeper)