Fighting for clean water, healthy estuaries, and America’s Everglades.
Florida, USA
Joined March 2016
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Captains For Clean Water retweeted
Florida anglers & boaters — clean water is on the line.
A provision in Florida’s Farm Bill could weaken protections for our waterways and fisheries.
👉 Take action with @Captains4CleanWtr — link in our bio
Let lawmakers know to DELETE it.
#CleanWaterMatters #ProtectFloridaWaters #FluidFishing #CaptainsForCleanWater
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
Florida Gag Law Update: A section was placed into the Florida Farm Bill that would make it impossible for people to criticize or debate food and public health. More than 9000 emails flooded the committee demanding that free speech be upheld as a constitutional right. The hearing was postponed.
Section 48 of SB 290 needs to be stripped immediately.
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Captains For Clean Water retweeted
Fishing Guides vs. Mega Mine: The Everglades Fight Begins 📢
Imagine this: a massive 8,600‑acre open‑pit mine threatens Florida’s iconic Everglades—with fishing guides, conservationists, and anglers raising alarm as it pushes restoration efforts to the brink. Fueled by sugar‑industry interests, this fast‑tracking project could last 30‑40 years and jeopardize a $4 billion Everglades reservoir. Guides turned activists have already gone viral, drawing millions of views and demanding the governor stop the permit from being granted as soon as mid‑August. The stakes? Shrinking fisheries, toxic algae blooms, and compromised clean‑water plans. 🌊🔥
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
Lake Okeechobee discharges 'killing' St. Lucie Estuary, Florida Oceanographic Society director tells WPTV wptv.com/news/protecting-par…
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
A lifeline could be coming to fishermen here in Southwest Florida, as well as across the country.
@RepDonaldsPress bill, HR 5103 FISHES Act passed in the House last week and is waiting for Senate approval. Session closes next Thursday, Dec 19th.
I spoke with Rep. Donalds and Casey Streeter, the owner of Island Fish Market on Matlacha, about impacts of this bill.
@Fox4Now @SenRickScott
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
Due to the overwhelming interest with the 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative, DEP is looking for new venues to accommodate the public.
We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate. Public input is vital to DEP decision-making. To gather feedback on your favorite state parks, we’ve launched a dedicated webpage for more suggestions: survey.alchemer.com/s3/79831….
New meeting dates will be announced soon, with meetings expected the week of Sept. 2, 2024.
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
On July 10 — Join SCCF, the @ConservancySWFL, @Capt4CleanWater, & @SanibelRealtors for a discussion about the tie between our ecology and our local economies, hosted by @SanCapChamber and @FMB_Chamber. Learn more and register here: sccf.org/blog/2024/06/24/wat…
ALT image of sea turtle with text on top ' economics of our ecology how blue = green 11:30 a.m. July 10 pink shell beach resort'
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
BREAKING: @GovRonDeSantis signed CS/CS/HB 1557! 🙌 This environmental protection legislation that passed unanimously in both the Florida House and Florida Senate is officially Florida law! ⚖️
Learn more: bit.ly/3y7HL5p
#ProtectingFloridaTogether
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
As the 2024 Florida Legislative Session nears its end, we’re celebrating another big win for Florida’s environment! 👏👏👏
DEP-proposed legislation (HB 1557/SB 1386) has unanimously passed in both the House of Representatives and Senate and is on its way to @GovRonDeSantis...
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
"Captains for Clean Water and everything they’re doing need to be put in the spotlight sometimes.”
Tune into @NBC2 tonight at 5 PM for more on Masterson supporting a hometown cause -- @Capt4CleanWater.
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This Sunday, former @GCSharkFootball star Luke Masterson (@LukeMasterson12) will be wearing these specially painted kicks as part of the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats campaign.
Masterson, who grew up fishing in SWFL, will be supporting @Capt4CleanWater.
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Captains For Clean Water retweeted
Join The Indian River Firefighters Benevolent Association, June 16-17, for their 2nd Annual #OffshoreFishingTournament, benefiting @Capt4CleanWater. SWIPE ➡️ for more info.
Interested in registering for this tournament? Sign up here: l8r.it/qVAm
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Captains For Clean Water retweeted
If you know the thrill of that sudden tug, that shimmer in the blue, that splash and shout of joy…you know exactly what we’re fighting for.
Protect what you love.
Visit captainsforcleanwater.org to see how you can help.
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
Today, we celebrated a defining moment for Everglades restoration as we broke ground on the EAA Reservoir with @JaxStrong. The reservoir is a game changer for the Everglades by reducing harmful estuary discharges and sending more water south to support people and the environment.
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
In the face of #RedTide, SCCF and @Capt4CleanWater have issued a joint statement to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advocating against authorizing additional releases from Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee. sccf.org/news/blog/lake-okee…
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ALT image of red tide bloom, including very dark water and algae buildup, on a beach from aerial view
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
youtu.be/uBRjmwwxS3o A wonderful video about the Everglades restoration efforts, a must watch!
@Capt4CleanWater @evergfoundation @SFWMD @evtrust @TheOrvisCompany @hellsbayboats @OrvisFlyFishing
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
June is #GreatOutdoorsMonth! This $279 million investment from the Land and Water Conservation Fund will expand equitable access to nature and recreation while also enriching economic growth, conservation, and public health in local communities across the country.
🏞️ As we celebrate Great Outdoors Month, today we announced the distribution of $279 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia for outdoor recreation and conservation projects. doi.gov/pressreleases/depart…
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
The release of the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual #LOSOM draft Environmental Impact Statement and Water Control Plan documents has moved to mid-summer because feedback from the initial draft documents requires additional analysis.
MORE: saj.usace.army.mil/Media/New…
#LOSOM
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
THIS IS EVERGLADES RESTORATION!
The left is historic water flow through Everglades to FL Bay.
Middle is 20 YEARS of man-made barriers arresting water & choking natural sheet flow into Everglades.
Right is 2022’s restored natural water flow under leadership of @GovRonDeSantis
Captains For Clean Water retweeted
Betsy Bullard's spirit for fishing has an energy matched by few. She's made countless memories out on the water, and now she's committed to ensuring everyone can do the same for decades to come. Watch C4CW “On Deck” shorturl.at/rPT12 @Capt4CleanWater