Publication: Tcpalm.com Journalist: Ed Killer August 27th, 2020 When 2020 began, it was a good time to be a fishing guide in Florida. Tourist season was well underway. Seasonal residents were enjoying being in warm weather and away from snowdrifts and sleet. Bookings from visitors flowed in by phone, Facebook and email. Many Sunshine...
NBC2.com Reporter: Zach Barrett August 13th, 2020 SOUTH Fla. – Newly proposed legislation is taking aim at toxic water releases from Lake Okeechobee but the west coast of the state may be left high and dry. Republican Congressman Brian Mast represents Florida’s 18th Congressional District on the eastern portion of southern Florida. His Bill, introduced...
Publication: TCpalm.com Date: August 12th, 2020 Journalist: Max Chesnes STUART — On a hot summer morning, as the St. Lucie River flowed and an egret quietly waded in the background, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast stationed himself behind a podium. Beside him Wednesday stood local environmental champions from the nonprofits Friends of the Everglades and Captains for Clean Water. Mast announced his proposed...
Together with conservation partners, leading industry brands, and generous donors, we were able to give back to the guiding community. At the height of their season, fishing guides have been heavily impacted by Covid-19, losing the majority of the business they rely on to support their families throughout the year. Captains For Clean Water gathered...
Published by WINK News, July 13 2020 Reporter: Stephanie Byrne Journalist: Briana Harvath Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is looking for your help and opinions on how to keep the water healthy. Whether you hit Lake O for leisure, good fishing or simply getting from point A to point B, its health impacts more...
Published by NBC2, July 8th 2020 Reporter: Sean Martinelli As a fishing captain, Ozzie Lessinger is used to leading the way. But a detour through the uncharted waters known as coronavirus has left him struggling to stay afloat. “In April and May… almost every single customer that was on my calendar traveling here canceled,” Lessinger...
Florida’s economy is tourism-driven. Our tourism is sustained by our natural resources—pristine beaches, beautiful waters, and abundant wildlife. John Lai of Sanibel-Captiva Chamber reminds businesses, “Preserving our economy in Florida means also preserving our ecology. This shouldn’t be an either-or discussion. It’s both-and. About Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce For more than 50 years, Sanibel-Captiva Chamber...
Published by WINK News, July 6 2020 Reporter: Stephanie Byrne Journalist: Jackie Winchester Does a new law designed to protect our waters go far enough? While many agree that the Clean Waterways Act is a step in the right direction, some believe it falls well short of what we really need and doesn’t get to...
Captains For Clean Water is honored to be featured as Flylords Mag’s Organization of the Month, and to be given the opportunity to share the importance of Everglades restoration and water quality initiatives with their readers. Flylords Mag is digital media company focused on fly-fishing and telling the stories of anglers and guides from around...
Published by WINK News, June 22nd 2020 Reporter: Stephanie Byrne Writer: Drew Hill A large algae bloom has been spotted in Lake Okeechobee. Officials are monitoring the spread to determine what impact it will have on Southwest Florida waters. “It’s kind of like having a loaded gun pointed at you,” said Capt. Daniel Andrews, a...
