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Area Water Experts Weigh In

Water Crisis: Algae & Red Tide

Water quality to Southwest Floridians is everything, ranging from our businesses and economy, to our property values and recreation, to our drinking water and very health. With Red Tide near-shore and blue-green algae prevalent in the Caloosahatchee River, area environmental experts provide opinions this week on the local water quality situation. “On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is fantastic water and 10 a total disaster, we are at a 7 or 8,” said Rae Ann Wessel, the Natural Resources Policy Director for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. “To use a mathematical equation, 60 of the Caloosahatchee River’s 75 miles are under some level of a harmful algae bloom. It is disappointing that the Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), nor any other level of government is not taking charge of placing signage to warn people about toxins and to stay out of the water, as recent samples in some locations indicate toxic levels at 200 times over the recommended safety levels. We are looking at some really bad conditions, and I don’t know how to make that sound happy.”  FULL STORY

• Thursday, July 12th

CONSERVATION CAFÉ
9am, Mound House. Join Dexter Norris, Environmental Educator at the Mound House for a fun lecture on “Creatures of the Night: Exploring Florida Bats.” Breakfast provided. Reservations required at 239-765-0865. $15/person; MH members $10.
 

ART SHOW
9am-noon, Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gallery. Summer Show on exhibit.

MEET THE ARTIST
3:30-4:30pm, Beach Library. Stop by to converse with Monica Lynn, whose art is on display all during July in the 3rd floor commons area of the library. Vote for your favorite artwork.

• Friday, July 13th

LOVERS KEY KAYAK TOUR
10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Ranger for a relaxing 1.5 mile kayak tour. Earn the history of Black Island and experience some of the wildlife that call the waterways of Lovers Key home. Bring your own kayak or rent one from the in-park concession. Free with park entry. Reservations required 239-463-4588.
 

GAME DAY
10:30am, Bay Oaks. Join the Bay Oaks Social Seniors for some Mahjong, Dominoes or Cards.
 

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with High Tide.

• Saturday, July 14th

EXPLORING ARCHEOLOGY: CAN YOU DIG IT?
10am, Mound House. Explore what archeologist uncovered about the Calusa Indians that lived on the Mound House’s 2,000-year-old shell mound. View artifacts from the Mound House currently not on display and sort through materials from the shell mound. Learn some of the tools & techniques that archeologists use to uncover clues about people of the past. Perfect for families. 239-765-0865. moundhouse.org  $5, members free. Museum admission not included.
 

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with Remedy.
 

TRIVIA
7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

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