Blue-green algae bloom found at Franklin Locks on Caloosahatchee River

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on June 4, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Blue-green algae was found at Franklin Locks on the Caloosahatchee River, according to health officials. The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a Health Alert for the harmful blue-green agal toxins detected in the area. A water sample taken on June 1 found the toxins. Everyone in the area should use caution in and around the Caloosahatchee River near the Franklin Locks, local health officials said. The public should not drink, swim wade, use personal watercraft, water ski, or boat in waters where there is a visible bloom. People should wash their...

DeSantis briefed on blue-green algae treatment used on Caloosahatchee

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on June 4, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis visited the WP Franklin Lock and Dam on the Caloosahatchee River Thursday. The governor’s office confirmed he received a briefing on an innovative technology treatment being used to combat blue green algal blooms. The treatment is performed by BlueGreen Water Technologies, a leading Israeli algae mitigation company. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District are continuing to monitor critical blue-green algal conditions while expediting large-scale Everglades projects, Governor DeSantis...

New tool being used to kill algal blooms on the Caloosahatchee River

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 27, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – There is a new tool being used to kill algal blooms on the Caloosahatchee River. The South Florida Water Management District is now testing Lake Guard Oxy on the river. They demonstrated what it can do to the bloom sitting at the Franklin Lock on Thursday. BlueGreen Water Technologies created the algae-fighting powder a few years ago. The company has been using the oxy on other lakes in Florida. So far, they said it’s helping clear toxic algae. Dr. Waleed Nasser with BlueGreen said the hydrogen peroxide inside the powder targets and eliminates...

Toxic blue-green algae continues to come down Caloosahatchee

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 24, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Water officials are tackling toxic blue-green algae coming down the Caloosahatchee River. Several health alerts have been put in place due to the green gunk making a mess of some canals. The area near the Franklin Lock in Alva is one of the areas placed under a health alert. Despite Lee County Commissioners writing to the Army Corps of Engineers asking for changes to Lake Okeechobee water releases, nothing is being done. Reducing water releases from the lake has the potential to significantly improve SWFL waterways, but the Army Corps said that they’re...

Blue-green algae detected at two boat ramps on the Caloosahatchee

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 20, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Blue-green algae toxins have been detected at the Alva and Davis Boat Ramp’s on the Caloosahatchee River. The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for those areas based on reports of algae toxins found by the boat ramps. The department is recommending people avoid contact with the water. Blue-green algae can cause gastrointestinal effects if swallowed, according to local health officials. Children and pets are especially vulnerable, so everyone should keep them away from the water during a bloom. Stay up-to-date on alerts for...

CDC researchers study blue-green algae in SWFL waterways

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 20, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The CDC and National Center for Environmental Health are conducting a research study about blue-green algae toxins in Southwest Florida waterways. The study is researching whether breathing in the toxins can make people sick. Researchers are looking for people who live or work on Lake Okeechobee, the St. Lucie River, the Caloosahatchee River, or along Cape Coral canals to participate. To participate, individuals must be 18 years or older, live or work near a canal or river and spend at least two hours outside most days. If you are interested in participating in the study,...

SWFL’s algae situation continues to worsen, gunk decaying in Caloosahatchee

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 20, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The algae situation in Southwest Florida is getting worse as a bloom decays in the Caloosahatchee River. Algae first appeared in Lake Okeechobee, then at Franklin lock, the Alva Boat Ramp, and now its in Fort Myers at the Davis Boat Ramp. There’s a thin green film floating across the surface of the Caloosahatchee. The recent blooms smell worse than they look. The Calusa Waterkeeper said that they are sampling the green gunk to find out how toxic it is. On Wednesday, the Waterkeeper group sent a letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection...

Lee Commissioners approve Caloosahatchee water quality research project

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University on Tuesday for a water quality research project at the Boma site in Glades County. The research project would test methods for removal of nitrogen from the Caloosahatchee River surface waters in order to improve water quality. The project will be funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The research, done in partnership with FGCU and the South Florida Water Management District, will take place at the C-43 Water Quality Treatment and Testing...

Water experts worry blue-green algae and red tide could create ‘perfect storm’

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 17, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– Southwest Florida water experts advise we could see the perfect storm this summer. Blue-green algae is sitting on parts of Lake Okeechobee right now. We’ve also seen the algae streaks in the Caloosahatchee River near Avla and Fort Myers Shores. The lake is about a foot higher than the Army Corps would like it to be at this time of year. That means higher water releases could come our way during the summer and fall months. Red Tide has killed fish from Charlotte Harbor South to Barefoot Beach. The toxic water is sticking around longer...

Blue-green algae toxins detected at Franklin Lock on Caloosahatchee

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Blue-green algae toxins have been detected near Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County. The Florida Department of Health in Lee County said they have issued a health alert for the ramp. When blue-green toxins are detected, health officials do recommend that people avoid contact with the water. Blue-green algae can cause gastrointestinal effects if swallowed, according to FDOH officials. Children and pets are especially vulnerable, so local health officials said you should keep them away form the water during the bloom. Anyone wanting to report a new...

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