Posts Tagged ‘red tide’
Preserving Paradise Day 2: Water Quality Economics & Advocacy
Water quality is directly tied to the health of our economies, as our Preserving Paradise participants explored in the program’s second session on Aug. 20 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour…
Read MoreLOSOM Record of Decision Signed
Yesterday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Commander signed a Record of Decision for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM), the final step in the approval process for…
Read MoreWatershed Runoff and Lake O Releases: Explainer
Much attention is paid to the impact releases from Lake Okeechobee have on the CRE, however, basin runoff from the Caloosahatchee watershed also takes a considerable toll.
Read MoreWater Quality Panel Engages Local Business Community
On July 10, an expert panel involving SCCF explored the importance of good water quality for good business.
Read MoreWhat the Rainy Season and La Niña Mean this Year for SWFL
Afternoon rains have made their return to Southwest Florida, offering relief from the sweltering heat that builds up throughout the day during summer in our subtropical climate. With the expected…
Read MoreNew Lake O Operating System, LOSOM, in Final Stages
On May 24, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM), the updated management plan for Lake Okeechobee. The plan seeks…
Read MoreWildlife Impacts Reveal Red Tide’s Persistence
Wildlife impacts from red tide can be reported without the local presence of a red tide bloom.
Read MoreSanibel Island Fishing Club, SCCF, Discuss Importance of Community Data
On May 7, SCCF attended a meeting of the Sanibel Island Fishing Club (SIFC), where Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis gave a presentation on water quality focusing on the sources of pollution and efforts to improve it at the local level and beyond.
Read MoreSign Petition to “Drop the Lawsuit” and Support EAA Reservoir
A petition from SCCF’s partners at Captains for Clean Water needs your voice to urge the sugar industry to withdraw their lawsuit that threatens the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir — the keystone of Everglades restoration that will store, clean, and send water south while reducing harmful discharges to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Estuaries.
Read MoreEvans Joins Naples Chamber to Discuss Water Quality & the Economy
CEO James Evans joined the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 1 for ‘Blue Equals Green,’ an event exploring the connection between water quality and our local economies.
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