Resolve & Determination for SFL Water Quality
I recently helped visiting cyanobacteria expert, Dr. James Metcalf, take water samples in Southwest Florida. For him it was about science and helping people. For me, it was a highly emotional tour through the waters that have shaped my worldview.
SWFL Harmful Algal Bloom Update
A recap of SWFL harmful algal blooms (red tide & cyanobacteria), what’s being done and what we can do to help.
Boaters Must Unite for Florida Water Quality
Algae-infested passages across Florida’s Okeechobee Waterway have left boaters seeing green. A forum was held this week in Cape Coral to help educate boaters and property owners on the causes, risks and solutions for this toxic situation.
The Algae Bloom Media Frenzy (and Thank Yous)
The ForShore team has been at ground zero of the worst cyanobacteria bloom in Southwest Florida history. We’ve been volunteering our time doing drone videos and giving interviews on our experiences.
‘Project Permit’ Fish Research in Southwest Florida
The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust recently teamed up with local fishing captains to catch, tag, and release permit fish off the Southwest Florida coast.
Stand Up for Clean Water in the Caloosahatchee River
ForShore will be fighting for clean water for boating and swimming. This is also a battle for our property values and the legacy we leave our children.
Volunteers Plant Seagrass in Caloosahatchee River
Volunteers in Charlotte and Lee County Florida have begun a seagrass replenishment program in the Caloosahatchee River. The aim is to create essential habitat for fish and other marine life.
Judge Tells Florida Legislature They Got it Wrong
Many Floridians have felt state officials have been misusing public funds earmarked for water and land conservation. On Friday, they won a ruling that supports that notion.
Cape Coral City Council Water Quality Notes
Notes from the June 4th Cape Coral City Council meeting which included concerns with the D&D boat ramp site, Bimini Basin mooring field & water quality issues.
Florida Water Quality Hurting Boating & Fishing
Veteran sportsmen, boaters and residents are all gravely concerned with inshore water quality in several regions of central and south Florida. Concern has spread as the algae blooms, red tide, and fish kills dominate the headlines.