Restore the Everglades.
Stop Harmful Discharges.
Protect Florida’s Coasts.

Your donation powers the solution: sending water south where it belongs—clean, restored, and flowing naturally through the Everglades.

Prefer to donate using a check? Please send to:

Captains For Clean Water
PO Box 1653
Fort Myers, FL 33902

If you’re interested in exploring major gift opportunities our development team would be more than happy to assist. Contact Cameron Massey at [email protected]

No goods or services were received in connection with this donation. Captains for Clean Water is a charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under section 501(c)(3). The federal tax ID # is 81-1789969 and Florida registration # is CH47588. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Other Ways to Give: 

DAF • Stock • Wire Transfer • Check • Planned Gifts

Some giving methods—such as donor-advised funds (DAFs), stock transfers, or other non-cash gifts—typically do not include donor contact information. If you are making a gift through one of these methods, we kindly ask that you let our team know so we can express our gratitude and keep you informed about the impact of your generosity. Thank you for supporting Captains For Clean Water.

Your Support Drives Restoration Forward.

Policy Accountability

Your gift supports holding elected officials accountable for delivering on Everglades restoration commitments—keeping projects funded and on schedule.

Science & Solutions

Every dollar helps us communicate the science clearly to the public and decision-makers, cutting through special-interest influence with fact-based advocacy.

Community Mobilization

Your support amplifies thousands of citizen voices demanding clean water—creating grassroots pressure that protects restoration progress.

Protecting Progress

We’ve won historic commitments, but they remain fragile. Donations fuel the fight against rollbacks, lawsuits, and special interests trying to block restoration.
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A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

Florida is closer than ever to solving the water crisis. Massive restoration projects are under construction. Billions in funding are secured from State and Federal entities. We are at a tipping point—but without continued public support, momentum could stall and our waters could collapse. This is the moment for action.

Captains For Clean Water is a 501(c)(3), with a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator—93% for Accountability & Finance. Rest easy: your gift is tax‑deductible, impactful, and trusted. View our accountability metrics, tax form disclosures, and policies here.

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A Future to Believe In

“When the Everglades are restored, we stop toxic discharges, we save Florida Bay, and we protect the waters we love. Your support makes that future possible.”

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The Everglades is the key. You are the difference. Help us restore it.

Looking for more ways to give? Our Development team would be more than happy to assist. Contact Cameron Massey at [email protected]

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1% for the Planet
Captains For Clean Water is proud to be a part of the 1% for the Planet network, which connects businesses and nonprofits to protect the planet. If you own a business, consider joining 1% for the Planet, naming Captains For Clean Water as your beneficiary. Everyone wins! More info at onepercentfortheplanet.org.

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